239: Reclaiming discipline after cPTSD, ADHD (nervous system trauma healing for work)

With late-diagnosed adhd (and a lot of history with structure, authority, and power) my relationship with discipline has completely changed.

Instead of forcing myself into strict routines, I’ve been practicing discipline as devotion and rhythm. When you trace the word back, discipline shares roots with disciple—to be devoted. In this podcast episode I’m inviting you to notice what truly nourishes you, and practice the devotion to meet it consistently.

Predictable, gentle rhythms regulate the nervous system. They lower stress, soften cortisol spikes, and make emotional ups and downs easier to ride. For those of us with trauma in the mix, rhythm builds safety and self-trust. Over time, consistent devotional habits help your system trust you—and bring your power back.

In this episode, we explore:

Rhythm over rigidity—what that looks like day to dayHow devotion creates safety for a sensitive systemSmall, steady practices that rebuild self-trust

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

02:18 The Concept of Discipline

03:31 Creating Rhythms and Consistency

04:44 Practical Examples of Consistency

06:17 The Benefits of Predictability

09:24 Final Thoughts and Invitation

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Energy Management Pilot

This 5-week program helps thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent professionals understand how their brain and body actually work — so they can rebuild focus, energy, and calm at work without pushing through.

If you love your work but end the day drained, forgetful, or tense — this is for you.

It’s not therapy or time-management hacks. It’s practical, body-informed psychology that helps you redesign the way you work so your system supports you instead of fighting you.

You’ll learn to:

✨ Read your energy in real time and prevent create-and-crash cycles

✨ Recover faster after stress

✨ Set boundaries that hold

✨ Redesign your workflow to fit your brain

✨ End the day steady, not spent

How it works:

Short 30-min lesson on MondayGuided body practice on Wednesday5-min reflection on ThursdayOptional live call on Friday → About 1.5–2.5 hours per week, at your own pace.

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Your Next Step

“I’m ready for something else... but I don’t know what that is.”

If that’s you — start with a 90-minute Somatic Clarity Intensive. We’ll find your next step, the one your body can actually follow through on.

Or if you’re tired of circling between “almost-ready” and “total doubt,” the 6-month journey helps you rebuild energy, boundaries, and clarity — so you stop second-guessing and start leading from your center.

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Burnout Is Weird PDF:

7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways.

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