286: When an Anxious, Empathetic Nervous System is Confronted with Natural Disaster, Penny Williams

Beautifully Complex

Do you ever feel like you're caught in the eye of the storm? Trust me, you're not alone. Join Penny Williams in this profoundly personal episode of Beautifully Complex where she shares her experience living in Asheville, NC through the devastation Hurricane Helene brought, including the trials and triumphs of navigating this challenging time, both literal and metaphorical.
Inside This Episode:

• Community Resilience and Support: Helpers are always out there, ready to support you and your family.
• Personal Reflections on Anxiety: Penny shares her personal story through a natural disaster, offering invaluable insights into the autonomic nervous system responses that your neurodivergent kid might also experience.
• Recognizing Dysregulation: Feel in real time what brain fog from dysregulation and trauma might look like for your kid.

Why You Should Listen:
If you’re seeking practical, step-by-step advice on how to build a neuro-affirming environment, this episode delivers. Penny, an expert in behavior, mindset, and fostering success for neurodivergent kids, offers clear guidance rooted in personal experience and professional expertise. Her stories of resilience and community support will inspire hope, while her actionable tips will provide you with the tools to navigate the unpredictability of everyday life.
Tune in now and let us help you turn your family's stormy moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Remember, you’re not alone on this journey. Together, we can build an environment where your child can thrive, even in the face of adversity.
Visit the episode show notes at parentingadhdandautism.com/286 for additional resources, and stay connected by subscribing and sharing. Let's walk this beautifully complex path together.
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