Send us a text For many of us with trauma and neurodivergence, telling the difference between intuition and hyper-vigilance isn’t simple. The body reacts before the mind can make sense of what’s happening, and what looks like “overthinking” from the outside often began as protection, not anxiety. In this episode, I explore how intuition feels in a regulated body, how hyper-vigilance shows up through the body and in our body language, and why the line between the two can become blurred, especi...
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Send us a text For many of us with trauma and neurodivergence, telling the difference between intuition and hyper-vigilance isn’t simple. The body reacts before the mind can make sense of what’s happening, and what looks like “overthinking” from the outside often began as protection, not anxiety. In this episode, I explore how intuition feels in a regulated body, how hyper-vigilance shows up through the body and in our body language, and why the line between the two can become blurred, especi...
Ever fallen in love in a week? Named your future kids on date three? Felt like you were spiraling before they even texted back? Same. This episode dives into why those of us with ADHD and trauma tend to fall fast—and fall hard. We explore the brain science behind intense attachment, how trauma responses play a role, and what it means to date while constantly questioning your worth. Ilja shares deeply personal stories of past heartbreaks, boundary violations, emotional crashes—and the healing ...
Dating on High Alert
Send us a text For many of us with trauma and neurodivergence, telling the difference between intuition and hyper-vigilance isn’t simple. The body reacts before the mind can make sense of what’s happening, and what looks like “overthinking” from the outside often began as protection, not anxiety. In this episode, I explore how intuition feels in a regulated body, how hyper-vigilance shows up through the body and in our body language, and why the line between the two can become blurred, especi...
