In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I sit down with the radiant Madison Morrigan — a coach, mystic, and deeply expressive voice in the world of somatic healing and self-liberation. Madison and I reconnect after our shared experience in her Rising Sovereign mastermind — a space where neither of us yet knew we were autistic. What follows is a rich, nuanced conversation about late-diagnosis autism, the power of shame alchemy, and what it means to reclaim joy and expression in a world that so often demands we shrink ourselves. In this episode, we explore: Madison’s journey of realizing they are autistic, and how that has shaped their life and work Why understanding shame through a neuroscience lens is key for neurocomplex folks The nuance of somatic healing and what’s often misunderstood in the online space Embodying healing through daily rituals, aesthetic expression, and home design Shifting from “fixing ourselves” to orienting toward goodness and beauty The hidden connection between neurodivergence and high-control religion Allowing joy, bubbliness, and full expression — even when it draws criticism A few favorite moments include: Madison’s reframing of shame as a somatic process, not a moral flaw The soulful simplicity of making tea as a healing practice Their honest reflection on being groomed by high-control religious systems Madison's Links: Website The Fortress Shame Alchemy Workshop Instagram   If you found this video helpful, please give it a 5 star review and share it with others who might benefit so we can help more HSP and neurodivergent business owners! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an update!   Get Involved:   The Gentle Momentum Method Mini-Course Your energy matters. Learn how to honor it while still making real, meaningful progress in your business — one gentle step at a time. Enroll now for $30   1:1 Sustainable Growth Private Coaching: a personalized container for sensitive entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, calm, and nervous system support. Learn more and apply here   Craving community and deep support? The Sustainable Growth Sanctuary is a slow, intimate mastermind for sensitive entrepreneurs who want to grow without overriding themselves. Next cohort enrolls in Sept. 2025   Feeling burnt out?  Burnout to Balance, a self-paced course, will help you recover your energy and rebuild your business in a way that honors your nervous system and your life.   Join My Newsletter: Read gently honest reflections on body-led business, sustainable growth for sensitive entrepreneurs, and the real inner work of showing up as a highly sensitive, neurodivergent leader — rooted in my own lived experience.   Free Somatic Coaching Starter Session: Experience a free session using asynchronous voice memo coaching via Signal app: