In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
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In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
007: No Pain No Gain" is TOXIC for Neurodivergent People
the not so typical fitness podcast
17 minutes
5 months ago
007: No Pain No Gain" is TOXIC for Neurodivergent People
🎯 Why "No Pain No Gain" Doesn't Work for Neurodivergent People If you have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or chronic pain, traditional fitness advice might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I'm breaking down why "no pain no gain" is toxic for neurodivergent people and sharing a healthier approach to exercise that actually works. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why I'm talking about this 02:15 - The problem with "no pain no gain" 05:30 - Discomfort vs. danger: How to tell the difference 08:45 - W...
the not so typical fitness podcast
In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
