This episode is full of instructions and strategies for creating an accessible art therapy practice.

We got into the fundamentals of art therapy and its intersection with radical acceptance; this will be especially valuable for anyone curious about how various creative modalities can help us process what talk therapy sometimes misses.

Curious what else is inside:

• Why creating "intentionally ugly" art is a powerful exercise in moving through discomfort

• How to look at emotional waves as a reality to accommodate rather than a problem to solve

• Practical, cheap ways to invite creativity & experimentation back into your routine using what’s already in your home

There is a beautiful breakthrough moment where Jackie explains that the goal isn't about the final product on the wall, but watching how you handle the process of making it.

And another where we unpack how we desperately need transition buffers instead of expecting our brains to instantly pivot from chaos to calm.

This episode might resonate if you:

• Constantly spiral into perfectionism or feel uncomfortable when a project looks messy

• Feel overwhelmed by tools and choices to the point of creative paralysis

• Are looking for somatic, experiential ways to release stuck emotional energy

This is something I see a lot in coaching too.

We get so trapped in the planning and analyzing phase of our lives that we completely strip away our own permission to just mess around, investigate, and see what happens without a grade attached to it.

If that is you, remember that you don't have to execute perfectly on every single thought to be a valid, creative human. It is entirely okay to just let things be experimental.

If you're looking for support with that:

👉 https://www.ndreportpod.com/coaching

Looking for Jackie Schuld?

Website: https://www.jackieschuld.com/

Books: https://medium.com/@jackieschuld

https://jackieschuld.substack.com/

https://www.jackieschuld.com/books

This convo has me thinking about how often we size up those we interact with, be it subconscious or intentional.

We talk gender identity, intersectionality, and autism; imagine the freedom that comes from approaching confusion with curiosity instead of trying to force compliance.

Curious what else is inside:

• What is anti-fat bias and why it's harmful for every body size

• How identity exploration can be approached gently

• Tune in for a powerful analogy for understanding communication differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical people

This episode might resonate if you:

• Have ever felt rejected and struggled to understand why

• Are exploring your identity, diagnosis, gender, sexuality, or place in the world

• Want a more compassionate framework for understanding yourself and others

In coaching, I attract people who feel pressure to "fix" themselves as quickly as possible.

They want certainty, a label, or a final answer.

But self-understanding is usually much messier than that.

If this feels like you, you do not need to have everything figured out today. Practice makes progress.

If you're looking for support with that:

👉 Neurodivergence Coaching with Sarah

Looking for Zoe John-Kay?

Website: therapywithzoe.co.uk

Instagram: @therapy_with_zoe

https://substack.com/@unrulybodyminds

Resources:

Podcast: At The Intersection, Turn Left

Book mentioned: Working Within Diversity by Myira Khan

This episode really made me think about my bendy body in a new way.

We got into how the body and mind are connected through fascia, and honestly it transformed how I understand things like stress, ADHD, and nervous system healing.

We talk about fascia, embodiment, and neurodivergence, especially for people who feel stuck in their heads or overwhelmed by their feelings.

Curious what else is inside:

• Why “just breathe” advice does not always work on its own
• How ADHD brains need physical action to understand and process things
• The idea that your body is more fluid than solid, and why that matters

There is a moment where we realize that mental overwhelm might actually be unprocessed physical tension in the body.

And another where it clicks that movement is not just exercise, it is a way to process emotions.

This episode might resonate if you:

• Feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions
• Struggle to stay consistent unless something works right away
• Deal with chronic pain, fatigue, or symptoms that feel unexplained

This is something I see a lot in coaching too. People try to solve everything in their minds and keep collecting information, but they do not have a way to actually use it to move forward.

If that is you, you are not failing nor are you broken. You might just need a more body based way to approach life.

If you're looking for compassionate support with that:

👉https://www.ndreportpod.com/coaching

• Website: gstbody.com
• Instagram: @gstbody & @annarahe