Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland
Episode 169: The Doorknob’s Barrier — Feeling Misunderstood and Isolated
Step up to the door of self-reflection as we explore the feelings of being misunderstood, overlooked, or isolated.
Inspired by the symbolic doorknob, this episode dives into the challenges of connecting with others when it feels like no one understands you—and how to find ways to be seen and heard.
Through personal stories, reflective insights, and practical strategies, we’ll guide you in navigating isolation, embracing your uniqueness, and opening the doors to meaningful connection.
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Episode 168: Alice’s Adventures in Friendship — Navigating Relationships
Join us as we follow Alice down the rabbit hole of friendship, connection, and the complexities of human relationships.
This episode explores how to build meaningful bonds, navigate misunderstandings, and honor both your needs and the needs of others.
Through thoughtful discussion, personal stories, and practical tips, we’ll uncover how curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness can guide you through the sometimes whimsical—and sometimes challenging—adventures of friendship.
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Episode 167: The Queen of Hearts — Emotional Dysregulation and Boundaries
Step into the royal court of emotions as we explore the fiery world of emotional dysregulation and the art of setting healthy boundaries.
Inspired by the formidable Queen of Hearts, this episode dives into how intense feelings can take over, why boundaries are essential, and practical strategies for managing emotions without losing yourself—or your crown.
Through relatable stories, expert insights, and reflective guidance, we’ll help you transform emotional chaos into awareness, balance, and empowerment.
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Episode 166: The Caterpillar’s Question — Anxiety and Self-Doubt
Join us as we unravel the twists and turns of anxiety and self-doubt in this reflective episode. Inspired by the enigmatic Caterpillar, we explore the questions that challenge our confidence, the inner voices that hold us back, and the strategies that help us navigate uncertainty.
Through candid conversation, personal insights, and practical tools, we’ll offer ways to understand, manage, and even transform anxiety into curiosity and growth.
Perfect for anyone seeking clarity, reassurance, or a gentle nudge toward self-compassion.
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Episode 165: Through the Looking Glass — Self-Reflection and Identity
Step through the looking glass with us in this introspective episode as we explore the journey of self-reflection and identity.
We dive into the ways our experiences, choices, and emotions shape who we are, and how moments of self-discovery can illuminate hidden strengths and vulnerabilities.
Through thoughtful discussion, personal stories, and reflective exercises, we’ll guide you in examining your own sense of self—who you are, who you want to be, and how to navigate the space in between.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, growth, or simply a moment to pause and reflect, this episode offers a mirror to your inner world.
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Episode 164: Tea with the Dormouse — Sensory Overload and Sensory Processing
Our Wonderland journey in “Neurodivergent in Wonderland” brings us to the tea table once again, where the quiet Dormouse reminds us of the delicate balance between rest and overwhelm.
In this episode, we explore sensory overload and sensory processing—how everyday sounds, lights, textures, and environments can either soothe or overwhelm a neurodivergent mind. Like the Dormouse who drifts in and out of sleep amidst the chaos of the tea party, many navigate the push and pull of sensory experiences, finding refuge where they can. We’ll discuss what sensory overload feels like, why it happens, and ways to create sensory spaces that foster calm and balance.
✨ Pour yourself some tea, settle in gently, and join us as we listen to what the Dormouse has to teach about navigating a world of sensations.
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Episode 163: The White Rabbit’s Time — Time Blindness and Executive Function
In this chapter of “Neurodivergent in Wonderland,” we hurry after the ever-rushing White Rabbit to explore the experience of time blindness and challenges with executive function.
For many neurodivergent minds, time doesn’t tick in neat, predictable ways—it slips, stretches, or vanishes altogether. Like the White Rabbit, always late yet always in motion, navigating deadlines, schedules, and daily tasks can feel both urgent and impossible. In this episode, we’ll unpack what time blindness really is, how it impacts executive function, and strategies to work with time instead of against it.
✨ Don’t be late—join us as we chase the White Rabbit through the winding paths of time and self-discovery.
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Episode 162: The Cheshire Smile — Navigating Social Interactions and Masking
Our adventure through “Neurodivergent in Wonderland” leads us to the mysterious grin of the Cheshire Cat—a symbol of presence, disappearance, and the art of showing only what others are meant to see.
In this episode, we explore the complex world of social interactions and masking in neurodivergent lives. Just as the Cheshire Cat appears and vanishes at will, masking often means hiding parts of ourselves to fit in, be understood, or simply feel safe. We’ll discuss why masking happens, the toll it can take, and the moments of freedom that come from letting our authentic selves shine through.
✨ Step into the forest, follow the Cheshire smile, and discover what lies behind the mask.
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Episode 161: The Mad Hatter’s Mind — Understanding ADHD and Racing Thoughts
The Wonderland journey continues in our new series, “Neurodivergent in Wonderland.” This time, we sit down at the Mad Hatter’s tea table to explore the whirlwind of ADHD and the experience of racing thoughts.
In this episode, we dive into what it feels like when the mind never slows down—jumping from idea to idea, thought to thought—much like the Mad Hatter’s endless riddles and chaotic tea parties. We’ll look at both the challenges and the hidden strengths of this fast-moving mind, offering insight, compassion, and a touch of Wonderland whimsy.
✨ Pull up a chair, pour yourself some tea, and let’s unravel the mystery of the Mad Hatter’s mind together.
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Episode 160: Down the Rabbit Hole — Discovering Neurodivergence
Welcome to the start of a brand-new series: “Neurodivergent in Wonderland.” In this whimsical yet deeply personal journey, we’ll be exploring life, identity, and self-discovery through the lens of neurodivergence—complete with a Wonderland twist.
In this opening episode, Down the Rabbit Hole, we step into the unknown and begin unraveling what it truly means to discover neurodivergence. From first realizations to the shifting perspectives that follow, this is where the adventure begins.
Join us as we follow the White Rabbit into conversations about identity, belonging, and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.
✨ New series. New adventures. A Wonderland of self-discovery awaits.
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Episode 159: The Locked Garden: When You’re Not Allowed In Their Inner World
In Wonderland, some gardens sparkle with beauty—yet remain hidden behind locked gates. No matter how curious you are, no matter how much you knock, the door won’t open.
In relationships, it can feel the same when someone walls off their inner world, keeping their thoughts, feelings, and true self out of reach.
In this episode, we’ll explore the pain of standing outside someone’s “locked garden,” wanting closeness but only meeting silence, secrecy, or barriers.
We’ll talk about the longing, the self-doubt it creates, and the toll it takes when connection is always just out of reach.
And most importantly—we’ll uncover how to stop waiting at the gate and instead nurture your own garden, where honesty and openness can finally take root.
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Episode 158: Hiding in the Hedge Maze: When They Use Confusion to Avoid Closeness
In Wonderland, hedge mazes are designed to mislead—walls shifting, paths twisting, exits never quite where they seem. In real life, some relationships feel just the same.
In this episode, we explore what happens when people use confusion as a shield—dodging clarity, hiding behind mixed messages, and creating distance instead of connection.
We’ll wander through the maze of emotional deflection, talking about how it feels to constantly question if you’re lost, being led in circles, or simply not meant to find the center at all.
Together, we’ll look at the impact this has on trust, intimacy, and self-worth—and how to step out of someone else’s maze to find your own path forward.
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Episode 157: Uninvited to Wonderland: When Your Identity Is the Problem
You didn’t break the rules—you just existed. But somehow, that was too much.
In this episode, we unlock the painful truth of being excluded, rejected, or sidelined not for something you did—but simply for who you are. Whether it's queerness, neurodivergence, disability, race, gender identity, or anything else that doesn’t fit their version of the script, there are spaces where Wonderland was never truly open to you.
Together, we’ll explore what it feels like when your identity becomes the unspoken reason for silence, distance, or cruelty—and what it means to reclaim your place anyway.
🌀 Inside this episode:
• The quiet violence of conditional acceptance
• The difference between misunderstanding and erasure
• Why “fitting in” isn’t the same as belonging
• Navigating grief, anger, and pride when your truth isn’t welcome
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Episode 156: The Court of Hearts: When One Person Poisons the Whole Garden
What happens when one person’s bitterness turns everything sour? In this episode, we step into the Court of Hearts—a place where blame blooms faster than healing and one voice dominate the entire garden. Whether it's a family member, coworker, or someone in your chosen circle, some people make connection impossible without control.
Through a Wonderland lens, we’ll explore what it feels like when a single person’s manipulation, cruelty, or unresolved wounds start to shape everyone else’s reality. The Red Queen doesn’t always shout “Off with their heads!”—sometimes, she just whispers lies behind the roses.
🔍 Themes we explore:
• Emotional triangulation
• The scapegoat and golden child dynamic
• When others enable toxicity to keep the peace
• What to do when the garden no longer feels safe
🪞 Gentle reflection and affirmations will guide you through reclaiming your space, recognizing what isn’t yours to carry, and remembering that a healthy garden doesn’t need thorns to thrive.
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Episode 155: The Unopened Door: When Apologies Never Come
On this episode of Wonderland Unlocked, we’re standing in front of the door that never opens—the one where the apology should’ve been.
What happens when the people who hurt you never say sorry? When they rewrite history, brush it off, or act like nothing ever happened? Today, we explore the ache of waiting for words that may never come, and the complicated grief of carrying pain without acknowledgment.
Inside this episode:
If you’ve ever stood at that door—hopeful, angry, heart in hand—this one’s for you. You deserved more. And you still do.
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Episode 154: The Invisible Guest: When You're Left Out on Purpose
In this episode of Wonderland Unlocked, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the quietest betrayals: being intentionally left out.
It’s not always loud. Sometimes it’s the silence—the unspoken invitation that never comes, the event you find out about after the fact, the group photo where you never stood a chance of being included. Today, we’re diving into the sting of exclusion that isn’t accidental—it’s calculated.
We’ll explore:
If you've ever felt like the ghost in your own family, friendship, or community—the one they pretend to forget—this episode is for you. You're not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
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Episode 153: The Painted Smile: When They Only Show Up for Appearances
Welcome back to Wonderland Unlocked — today, we’re peeling back the gloss and glitter of the people who only show up when there’s a spotlight.
In this episode, we explore what it feels like when family, friends, or loved ones only step into your life for the photo ops, the holidays, or the moments that look good — but vanish when things get real. We’ll wander through the Wonderland of performance, expectations, and the ache of being treated like a prop in someone else’s perfect picture.
You’ll hear reflections on:
So if you’ve ever felt like you were part of someone’s highlight reel but never their real life—this one’s for you. Let’s wipe off the paint and talk about what’s underneath.
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Episode 152: The Red Queen’s Rewrite
When the story doesn’t serve her, the Red Queen simply rewrites it. Suddenly, your truth is twisted, your memories are questioned, and your role in the tale is recast.
In this episode, we explore the manipulation of narratives—when people distort the past to maintain control, dodge accountability, or paint themselves as the victim.
Through Wonderland’s eyes, we’ll unpack gaslighting, revisionist memory, and the power in reclaiming your version of events… even when the Queen shouts louder.
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Episode 151: The Silent Banquet: When You’re Starving at a Table Full of Nothing
The table is set. The guests are smiling.
But when you reach for real connection, there’s nothing on your plate. In this episode, we explore the pain of being surrounded by people—family, friends, partners—yet still feeling emotionally starved.
You’re present, you’re giving, you’re hoping… but they offer crumbs, or worse, silence.
Through a Wonderland lens, we’ll talk about performative care, surface-level relationships, and what it means to sit at a feast that never feeds you.
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Episode 150: The Caterpillar’s Smoke: When Their Words Confuse More Than Clarify
Every answer feels like a riddle. Every conversation leaves you more lost than before.
In this episode, we follow the trail of the Caterpillar’s smoke—the hazy, slippery language people use to avoid truth, responsibility, or connection.
Whether it’s vague answers, shifting definitions, or emotional smokescreens, we’ll explore what it’s like to crave clarity from someone who only offers confusion.
Let’s unravel the impact of manipulative communication—and learn how to find your footing when the fog starts to clear.