How Lighting Affects ADHD, Autism & Your Nervous System: Why the Right Light Can Improve Sleep, Reduce Overwhelm and Support Self-Care 

Could the lighting in your home be affecting your mood, sleep and nervous system more than you realise? Many people think lighting is simply about making a room look nice, but for neurodivergent people it can have a huge impact on how the nervous system feels.

In this episode, Jenny is joined by relationship coach Sarah Hurd and lighting specialist Sam Coles to explore how different types of lighting can affect people with ADHD, autism and sensory sensitivity.

Together they discuss why some people feel overwhelmed by bright lights, how colour temperature changes the way we experience a room, why flickering lights can be exhausting, and how making small changes to your home lighting may improve sleep, reduce stress and support your overall wellbeing.

Whether you've been diagnosed as neurodivergent or simply know that certain environments leave you feeling uncomfortable, this episode offers practical insights into creating spaces that feel calmer, safer and more supportive.

Key Takeaways:

• Why lighting affects everyone differently, especially neurodivergent brains.

• The difference between warm and cool lighting and how colour temperature influences mood.

• Why flickering lights can increase overwhelm, headaches and sensory overload.

• How lighting impacts sleep, melatonin and your circadian rhythm.

• Practical ways to make your home feel calmer without completely redesigning it.

In this episode I will cover the following questions:

• Why do bright lights overwhelm people with ADHD?

• Can lighting affect autism symptoms?

• What colour light is best for ADHD?

• Why do fluorescent lights cause headaches?

• Can lighting affect anxiety?

• How does blue light affect sleep?

• What is the best lighting for sensory sensitivity?

• Can changing light bulbs improve sleep?

• Why do some lights feel uncomfortable?

• How can I make my home more sensory friendly?

💜 Something special is here!

If you’ve been noticing the same thoughts, reactions, or emotional patterns repeating in your life, Jenny’s free Continued Writing session may help you understand what’s happening underneath them.

During this live session, Jenny will guide you through a gentle continued writing exercise designed to help you uncover subconscious patterns, emotional responses, and automatic behaviours that are often difficult to see on your own. You don’t need any experience with continued writing, just a pen, paper, and some space to be honest with yourself.

The next webinar is on Tuesday, 14th July at 2 p.m. (UK time)

Register here!

If you can’t attend live, Jenny also shares continued writing prompts on her website to use in your own time: www.jennyfield.co.uk/product/continued-writing-freebie/

Connect with Sam Cole, Lighting Consultant: www.samcoleslighting.co.uk

Connect with Sara Heard, Relationship Coach: www.blue-conker.com

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Podcast Credits:

Jingle by Carol Barwick: www.raise4all.com

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