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Fibromyalgia and Neurodivergence: Shared Pathways and Unique Needs
The connection between fibromyalgia and neurodivergence is a growing area of research, revealing shared brain processing traits that may...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Neurodivergent Burnout and Chronic Pain: Breaking the Cycle
For neurodivergent individuals, burnout is more than just exhaustion—it's a deep state of physical, emotional, and cognitive depletion....

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Emotional Intelligence for Neurodivergent Individuals Living with Pain
Living with chronic pain is a multifaceted challenge, made even more complex when combined with neurodivergent traits like ADHD or...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Neuroplasticity: Rewiring the Brain to Manage Chronic Pain and Neurodivergent Traits
Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to rewire and adapt, offers hope for those managing chronic pain and navigating neurodivergent...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Navigating Public Spaces: Self-Care Tips for Those Sensitive to Light and Sound
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are individuals who have a heightened sensitivity to various stimuli, including light, sound, and even...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 22, 20243 min read


NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER: Dr. Pound’s Guide to Staying Calm for Holiday Season
‘Tis the season of gift-giving, cooking, and parties. Whether you are hosting relatives, heading home, or traveling can often feel like...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Helping ADHD Individuals with Emotional Intelligence Through Yoga and Meditation
In today's fast-paced work environment, emotional intelligence (EI) is an invaluable asset. It’s the ability to recognize, understand,...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Strategies to Decrease Overwhelm and for Neurodivergent Executives to Thrive in the Workplace
In the fast-paced and demanding world of executive leadership, overwhelm is a common challenge that many professionals face. For...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Understanding Overwhelm: How It Leads to Panic Attacks and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
We all experience overwhelm at times, but for some people, it can spiral into a full-blown panic attack. Panic attacks are sudden,...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Understanding ADHD: Why Overwhelm Happens and How Emotional Regulation Plays a Role
Living with ADHD brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing emotions, handling stress, and staying on top of tasks....

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 29, 20243 min read


How to Identify Overwhelm in Your Body
We’ve all experienced moments when life feels too much—deadlines piling up, family demands, or emotional stress mounting. Overwhelm is...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Understanding the Differences Between Reactive Criticism and Narcissism
In today’s world, people may encounter defensive or critical responses in various settings—whether in personal relationships, at work, or...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 18, 20244 min read


How Overwhelm Shows Up as Other Emotions: A Common Experience for Neurodivergent Individuals
In our fast-paced world, many people experience overwhelm at some point. It’s that all-consuming feeling of too much happening at once,...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Is Overwhelm an Emotion? Exploring the Nature of Feeling "Too Much"
Overwhelm is a term we hear often in today’s busy world. People frequently say they feel “overwhelmed” by work, relationships, or life in...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 15, 20245 min read


October Newsletter: Navigating Overwhelm in Turbulent Times
Dear Community, As we continue to face a series of catastrophic hurricanes and the war in Israel, many of us may find ourselves grappling...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 11, 20244 min read


Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Identifying Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Guide to Recognizing the Signs
For many neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or others—overwhelm can be a...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Understanding the Unique Sensitivities of Highly Sensitive People
1. Different Types of Sensitivity Emotional Sensitivity : Some people are highly sensitive to the emotional energy of others. They can...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 27, 20243 min read


ADHD and the Struggle with Motivation: Why Even Small Tasks Like Cooking Feel Overwhelming
For individuals with ADHD, motivation to complete tasks, even small ones like cooking, can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just a...

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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