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Sensory Sensitivities & Intimacy: How to Navigate Physical Connection
How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Intimacy Sensory sensitivities can significantly impact intimacy and physical connection in...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Feb 112 min read
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The Intricate Connection Between Hyperactivity and Sleep:
Unraveling the Impact on Your Nighttime Routine Sleep is a vital component of our overall health and well-being, yet for many...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jan 242 min read
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Elevating Performance: The Essential Role of Self-Care for Neurodivergent Executives
In today's fast-paced and demanding business world, executives often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, navigating...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jan 213 min read
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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
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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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
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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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
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER: Staying in Gratitude During the Holidays: A Guide to Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
The holiday season is often filled with joy, connection, and celebration. But it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and a sense of...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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Sensory Dysregulation Meets Chronic Pain: Tools for Thriving
Sensory dysregulation and chronic pain often coexist, creating unique challenges for neurodivergent individuals. Sensory sensitivities,...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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