Episode 59: Meditation 101 for Neurodivergent Minds: How to Start & Why It Works
- Sarah Russell
- Apr 29
- 1 min read
We've all been told to try meditation.
But some of our brains rebel against us when we try;
your brain won’t slow down, your thoughts get louder, and you just get more dysregulated.
What if the problem isn’t you… but how meditation has been taught?
In this episode, we explore:
“But I Can’t Meditate”: Sarah and Kelly reflect on initially rejecting meditation as something their brains couldn’t do.
The Strategy: Meditation as single-pointed focus (not “emptying your mind”)... and why short, guided practices work best for neurodivergent brains.
Protecting Your Peace: How the nervous system, the 90-second stress response, and constant stimulation keep us stuck in fight-or-flight.
Unexpected Human Detail: Goat cheese metaphors, self-doubt, and a real conversation about learning to be kinder to yourself.
Key Questions Answered in the Audio:
1. How to build a meditation practice for ADHD brains?
2. What actually happens in your brain when you meditate for 8 weeks?
3. What is the purpose of meditation for neurodivergent people?
Resources Mentioned:
Kelly Smith’s podcast "Mindful in Minutes"
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