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AuDHD Flourishing132 Is This Your True Desire?Sometimes I mix up true desires with interests and hyperfocus. But what about the persistent and even lifelong interests? Where do they fit in?This episode is for anyone who wants to throw their life out the window and start over when in the throes of a new interest ;) You're not broken!AuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
2026-02-2819 minAuDHD Flourishing131 Disordered Eating and AuDHDThis goes along with the interview about Embodied Exercise. For many people, the other side of that coin is eating. And rates of disordered eating are higher among Autistics, ADHDers (especially women), and trans and gender non-conforming folks.The episode only briefly touches on ARFID, an eating disorder more likely to affect autistic people for multiple reasons. If you know someone who could be an expert interview on ARFID, please send them my way.Oh another fun fact I didn't mention... it's possible that the "obesity epidemic" (unscientific nonsense) was literally caused by dieting...
2026-02-2139 min
AuDHD FlourishingYour Core Self-Care Need - RepostMost people have one or two core self-care needs that, if they're met, everything else feels easier. This episode is about how to figure out yours... and what to look out for when you hear people preaching about their own!There's also acknowledgment that your neurodivergent body and brain may process things in different ways, so the following questions may not be that useful for you.Figuring out your core self-care need or needs (just a jumping-off point!): Thinking back to times in your life when things felt the easiest, what was your...
2026-02-1410 minAuDHD Flourishing130 Unclear Discomfortit is what it isAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-02-0711 min
AuDHD Flourishing129 Embodied Exercise with Martha MunroeMartha Munroe, a neurodivergent personal trainer, was noticing patterns in the ways her clients talked about exercise and their bodies. They were often driven by external goals (aesthetics, performance, what others think) vs. the internal experience of movement.She reframes exercise as a way to explore and express through embodiment. Also, reclaiming exercise (not only movement) by offering gentle structure if desired.I loved her book, Attuned Exercise!Connect with Martha: Attuned Exercise websiteMartha's Instagram, @attunedexercisemarthamunroe.comAlso mentioned in episode (book I'm reading): Girl...
2026-01-311h 03AuDHD Flourishing128 AuDHD ParentingParenting as an AuDHDer is challenging and misunderstood. Many parents I speak to are near or in burnout at any given time, especially if they had kids before discovering their neurotype (which is common). This episode is based not on my experience as a parent, but my experience having spoken and heard from many AuDHD parents, and what I see working for them.This is in part a follow up to last week's interview with Julie M GreenMentioned in episode:Book Good Inside by Dr Becky Kennedy* (and her In...
2026-01-2424 min
AuDHD Flourishing127 Diagnosed After My Kid with Julie M GreenJulie M. Green is the author of Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance. She shares about how difficult early parenthood was, how different her autism presents versus her kid's, and navigating school and regulation skills.The book is a vulnerable look at some of the challenging and lighthearted moments of raising an autistic kid.Connect with Julie:Her book Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance Website: juliemgreen.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliem.greenSubstack: https://theautisticmom.substack.com/A...
2026-01-1755 minAuDHD Flourishing126 Slow Days Make Flow DaysFlow is pleasant and often productive. It may also require some guardrails to be healthy for AuDHDers, especially those of us on the very monotropic side. It's often easy for us to get into flow and hyperfocus, and to stay in them until they stop feeling pleasant.Adding in more rest and recovery, including preparatory rest as needed, can really help!It's also okay to avoid flow states for a period of time, as I am right now for the most part.Do Less program for 2026 (starts...
2026-01-0323 minAuDHD Flourishing125 Autistic Play Saves Lives with Max AlexanderMax Alexander is an artist and play worker who has mapped some common shapes of autistic play. He's passionate about neuro-affirming play for all ages.Play is both a healing tool, and can help prevent some of the effects of trauma (we touch on this lightly, a concept I learned from Linda Thai) One possible way to apply the play styles is noticing which ones speak to you, and which ones you're already engaging in, then leaning into those.The ebook is free, and it's a quick and excellent read!...
2025-12-2758 minAuDHD Flourishing124 AuDHD Leadership MattersAuDHD leadership touches on last week's interview with Dr Megan Anna Neff. And it goes beyond the visible leadership of creating content, or being in the public eye.AuDHD leadership can includebeing your authentic selfvisibly meeting your sensory needssharing what helps you (whether or not it's advice)Mentioned in episode:- Do Less program for 2026 (starts Jan 15, reach out by Jan 7)Email mattia@mattiamauree.com with application answers, and/or any questions- Blog post with business episodesAuDHD Flourishing resources:
2025-12-2016 min
AuDHD Flourishing123 Creating AuDHD Content with Dr Megan Anna NeffDr Megan Anna Neff is a neurodivergent therapist and thought leader, who became popular in 2022 with their "Misdiagnosis Monday" series. Their thoughtful content has helped many thousands of AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks feel seen and understood.Today we talk abouthaving a small business as a neurodivergent person (including PDA at the end)the questions and concerns we have about creating helpful content, and not causing harmhow weird it is to be perceivedConnect with Megan Anna & Neurodivergent Insights:Free Help Me Stay Plan (for SI)Website: neurodivergentinsights.comDivergent Conversations...
2025-12-1355 minAuDHD Flourishing122 Do Less (of what you don't want, to make room for what you do)Doing less of what's harming you opens up time and energy. You can enjoy that as rest, and if desired, eventually fill it in with what you do want.AuDHDers often need to move at a slower pace, in many ways. Sometimes we then have creative bursts that move fast... but the space comes FIRST!Mentioned in episode:Do Less program for 2026 (starts Jan 15)book, Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison (affiliate link)AuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but...
2025-12-0619 min
AuDHD Flourishing121 AuDHD Belonging with Pasha MarlowePasha joins again to talk about what they've learned in the past two years since last being on the show! We talk about belonging, triggers in relationships, and much more.She also shares the ableism behind the scenes of an autism training from a large (unnamed) org.Mentioned in episode:Pasha's website & LinkedInInstagram @neuroqueercoachTikTok @neuroqueercoachPasha's YouTubeAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. S...
2025-11-271h 04AuDHD Flourishing120 Decluttering & PerfectionismDecluttering, organizing, and cleaning my home in a more routine way is having some interesting effects on my perfectionist tendencies! (Plus, perfectionism comes up in the decision-making process; more on that in my interview on A Slob Comes Clean, which I'll link here when it's out.)Specifically, a cleaner space = less decision fatigue = lower cognitive load = more executive function resources for ME!If you want support with that:Decluttering Days free 5-day event (Nov 17-21 2025)Mentioned in episode (Dana K White...
2025-11-1523 min
AuDHD Flourishing119 Get Unstuck At Home with Dana K WhiteDana K White, like me, couldn't find advice that worked for her. So she made it up! And it turns out, it was helpful for many other people too.After writing an anonymous blog about cleaning her overwhelmingly cluttered home, Dana "came out" and started helping others too. Also, many of those people let her know she seems to have ADHD ;)Her explanations have already helped me a lot, and given me hope about a clean home for the first time in ages.We talk about many of the overarching themes/tips in...
2025-11-091h 07AuDHD Flourishing118 Transitions Support AuDHD ProductivityTransitions are one of THE things that support the way that productivity shows up for AuDHDers! Transitions don't have to be all about work: play and rest can be transitions too. And sometimes we need transition time into and out of work, play, AND rest!Today I talk in more detail about how long transitions can take for me (routinely 30-60 minutes). If that's true for you, a 20-minute chunk of work (or getting interrupted) isn't going to feel that good compared to the transition time required. (That said, anything goes in burnout recovery!)
2025-11-0123 minAuDHD Flourishing117 PDA + AuDHDPDA is the Persistent Drive for Autonomy (community term), or pathological demand avoidance (clinical & pathologizing term). What happens when PDA, ADHD, and autism all overlap? Well... stress and relationship challenges!Thankfully, everything that helped me feel more safe has also made my PDA more manageable. There are many approaches to build that safety.This episode is a follow-up to the interview on PDA last weekMentioned in episode: Book Low-Demand Parenting by Amanda Diekman (affiliate link)Last week's interview on PDA, and the podcast PDA: Resistance and ResilienceMattia's bday...
2025-10-2539 min
AuDHD FlourishingCreative Resistance: Mattia on PDA: Resistance and ResilienceIt's been a running joke (that wasn't initially a joke) that I'm totally going to do a PDA episode very soon... since the very first episode of AuDHD Flourishing.Now we have one, thanks to Chris Wells and Marni Kammersell for interviewing me on PDA: Resistance and Resilience, and letting me cross-post the episode here!Mentioned in episode:Full show notesAuDHD Flourishing Episode 87: Giftedness & the Sparkly Mind with Sheldon GayAuDHD Flourishing Episode 88: Gifted Development & Positive Disintegration with Chris WellsAuDHD Flourishing Episode 108: Using Intuition PracticallyRobert Chapman’s book Empire of Normality...
2025-10-1850 minAuDHD Flourishing116 Stimulants: a 2-year reviewAbout two years ago, I started ADHD stimulant medication as a regular (most days) thing. I've mentioned it here and there on the podcast. This is my most concentrated "review" of the main things I've noticed over the past two years. To be clear, when I mention a factor that might make stimulant meds more of a burnout risk, I'm not saying those folks shouldn't try it! Just to be very careful not to push through the body's capacity. Mentioned in episode: Mattia interviewed on Chris Wells' & Marni Kammersell's new podcast...
2025-10-1119 minAuDHD Flourishing115 That Advice is BackwardsOne reason most advice doesn't work for us is that it's backwards. It's telling us to do/have the end result, rather than showing us how to get there.In the case of safety or shame, it's pretty clear that we can't just leap to the end of the process (if there even is one with a traumatized body).Mentioned in episode: Toxic Shame: What it is and How to Heal From it (YouTube, Heidi Priebe. Her take is overall better/more accessible than the book she's referencing, which is shockingly triggering all...
2025-10-0413 min
AuDHD Flourishing114 Queer! AuDHD! BIPOC! with TQTQ (they/them) is a queer, trans, physically disabled, AuDHD Chinese-Singaporean artist, author/host of the upcoming book/podcast Queer! AuDHD! BIPOC!, and community facilitator for other queer neurodivergent BIPOC.In true ND fashion, we range over many topics, including the importance of community and hearing your own stories as a person with multiple intersecting identities. You can pre-order a copy of their upcoming book for behind-the-scenes/early access to the interviews and writing! TQ's links & mentioned in episode:Support the Queer! AuDHD! BIPOC! book and podcastAll...
2025-09-271h 00AuDHD Flourishing113 The Urge for Minimalism & Visual CuesAlso on YouTube for some visualsMy urge for minimalism is partly to provide myself with the visual cues I desperately need, without overwhelming myself with visual clutter. And, there has been a specifically classist push for minimalism that sometimes causes me to get rid of too much.Here's an excellent thread about minimalism, class, and why you're probably not a hoarderI especially loved the idea that you may just need better organization, because I really love lining things up. Now I'm focusing on organizing based on my interests...
2025-09-2015 minAuDHD Flourishing111 Shame Wrecks IdentityChronic shame makes us feel all kinds of terrible things that often are the triggers that send people to therapy.It's caused in part by relational rupture without repair, especially as an infant and child.While there's no quick fix, recognizing the signs and beginning to gently work with it does help over time.This is episode 10 of a series of 10 that started with 102 AuDHD Therapy That Works with Joe SostaI'm working on some more materials to pull all these episodes together in a useful way and will add th...
2025-09-0659 min
AuDHD Flourishing110 New Neurodivergence Model with Darren GlencrossDarren Glencross was diagnosed near the beginning of 2025, and since then has written multiple books and come up with a new framework for people to explore outside of the medical model.It includes: Pattern Language, Inner Orbit with 12 satellites (and Their Orbit), and the Carry KitIt's exciting to explore community-led models!Connect with Darren: Darren's writings & Inner Orbit bookMessage on Instagram @beaconwithinDarren Glencross on LinkedInMentioned in episode:Love Your Brain course (& Sep-Oct live round details)Free workshops already concluded, and will...
2025-08-301h 17AuDHD Flourishing109 Use More LubeThis ep also available on YouTube"use more lube:" do what you need to do to make life easier, more comfortable, and more pleasurable for you in the moment.This goes beyond sensory needs, though that's often where we start.You may not be sure what you want on the grand scale (or it feels impossible to get there). But being kind to yourself, and meeting your needs moment-to-moment, helps create a communication feedback loop with the body.Better communication and care for the body makes everything easier.
2025-08-2313 minAuDHD Flourishing108 Using Intuition PracticallyIntuition has been a way to interface with my body, even when the relationship with my body was contentious.While I won't share the trauma stories that led to the subtitle (Intuition Saved My Life), I have a variety of examples of how unconscious information can surface in a useful way.ep. 7 in an interconnected 10-episode seriesMentioned in episode:Free Workshops registration linkLove Your Brain course (& Sep-Oct live round details)Resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) H...
2025-08-1652 minAuDHD Flourishing107 Whack-a-Mole is Killing UsIt often feels easiest to do what's right in front of us. And that's lovely, a lot of the time, and uses our strengths!And... it starts to feel bad if we're in whack-a-mole mode almost all of the time, and don't have spacious time to comprehend the whole of our experience.This ties into our sensory needs and leans more into the psychological side of these needs.Mentioned in episode:Free Workshops registration linkLove Your Brain course (& Sep-Oct live round details)Resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike...
2025-08-0935 min
AuDHD Flourishing106 Being Yourself While Doing Stuff with Maria BowlerMaria Bowler recently published the book Making Time: A New Vision for Crafting a Life beyond Productivity. It's a relaxing take on doing what you want to do, and feeling okay while doing it.One of the main themes is being present, and being true to yourself even if you're doing boring stuff you don't want to do. Finding those moments of resonance that turn the entire activity into building self-trust.If you already read the book and found it resonant even though it doesn't mention AuDHD... that's because Maria is AuDHD and snuck all...
2025-08-0259 min
AuDHD FlourishingHealing Relational Trauma with Pasha Marlowe - RepostReposting popular episodes June 2025. Back atcha in July with some spicy takes!Original show notes:Pasha Marlowe speaks brilliantly about how to navigate trauma, triggers, and sensory needs in relationships as an AuDHD person.Making it concrete, we both talk about a recent meltdown with our respective partners, and how we navigated those during and after.This is a deeply un-shaming episode—we still struggle with relational trauma despite all the "work" we've done. It's okay to have a lot of needs in relationships. And we talk about how hard it c...
2025-06-2846 min
Human Equals ParadoxAstrology and Gender with Mattia MauréeThis is my first interview-ish episode, with the FABULOUS Mattia Maurée who podcasts, teaches, does deep magic with neurospicy humans, and also happens to produce Human Equals Paradox.We are jamming about my personal pet peeve - the way cultural biases have gotten plastered over the core framework of western astrology and then the whole mess presented as if that is what astrology is.In this case, the cultural biases we're pulling apart are those around gender - this is really just an intro to the whole idea, so we might be b...
2025-06-0258 minAuDHD Flourishing100 Creative Time LimitationsIf you have multiple interests, realistically you probably don't have enough time to develop all of them to the degree that you'd like. And even with more targeted pursuits, many of us are busy because of real life and capitalism.What this means is that we have to make tough choices. I talk about some of the ways I've worked through this, where I'm at with it currently, and some questions to ask yourself to guide your own process.Also, it's the 100th episode!I'm committed to not running ads on this...
2025-05-2420 min
AuDHD Flourishing97 Handling Daily Life with Vanessa Gorelkin, OTVanessa Gorelkin is an Occupational Therapist who often works with ND folks. She shares about compassionate approaches to daily life tasks.The main tool she shared is creating a crisis kit to use when experiencing distress in public, at work, or anywhere that you can't be fully unmasked. List of suggested items below.Crisis kit items suggested in episode:alcohol swabs (to smell for state change)instant ice packsextreme sour candieslemon juice packethot sauce packet (mustard is Mattia's)distress card requesting using the bathroom (or whatever's helpful for you)
2025-05-0357 min
AuDHD Flourishing93 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and ThrivingThanks Eric Tivers for interviewing me & allowing me to share the full episode here as well. His show notes:In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Maurée, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AuDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent (ND) individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as they navigate trauma, self-expression, and what they describe as “attention tunnels.”Mattia opens up about their personal journey, discussing the impact of complex PTSD, disordered eating, and their...
2025-04-0542 min
AuDHD FlourishingND + the Inner ConversationBonus drop from The Curiosity Cure podcast:Today's conversation with Mattia takes us through their journey with chronic pain, feeling better, and the ways they navigate their inner mindbody conversation as someone with AuDHD + PDA. We touch upon themes of neurodivergence, gender transition, resourcing inner + external safety. We chat about using hypnotic techniques to decrease a sense of threat/unsafety that may accompany disorders like ehlers-danlos syndrome and POTS. Thanks to Deb for sharing this episode: full show notes hereThe show notes link above has many resources about successful healing from r...
2024-09-021h 01
ADHD reWired542 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and Thriving with ADHD and Autism with Mattia Mauree In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Mauree, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AUDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as they navigate trauma, self-expression, and what they describe as "attention tunnels." Mattia opens up about their personal journey, discussing the impact of complex PTSD, disordered eating, and their late diagnoses of ADHD and autism. They explain how monotropism—having a narrower field of focus—shapes their experience as a neurodivergent person. Through the lens of monotropism, Mattia expl...
2024-08-2353 minAuDHD Flourishingsee you in September!I'm taking the last two weeks of August off, and will be back in September with a "back to the basics" series about things like diagnosis, what to do when you first discover your AuDHD identity, etc! In the meantime, you can check out...Like Your Brain community spaceTranscript DocYouTube: The Longer Road, Mattia guesting on other pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2103 min
AuDHD Flourishing56 All Problems Are Middle School Problems with Pawel KowalczykPawel, a former middle school teacher in an alternative school, lays out how most of our adult problems were ones we first encountered in middle school. From social groups to complex problem solving, they show up again and again in life.He also talks about how being a high-masking AuDHDer showed up in life.Books mentioned: The Anxious Generation* by Jonathan HaidtRight Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson*And if you're skeptical of Haidt because of his terrible 2018 book, here's a...
2024-07-061h 06AuDHD Flourishing55 Achievement Doesn't Define UsAchievements often feel tied into personal identity. AuDHD folks in particular struggle with achievement pressures, even with just regular neurodivergent demand avoidance.A few core topics:The joy of supporting others' work and stepping back from being the primary creatorAchievements often don't provide the emotions we expect, so it's meaningful to focus on making the process feel better insteadCreativity requires boredom and restAnd the very surprising thought I had that led to this episode...Episodes mentioned:Andrew Simonet on creating supportive feedback convos as a creativeWhen Dreams Feel Impossible (last...
2024-06-2931 min
AuDHD FlourishingDon't Make Up For RestRest is not something to be made up for later with productivity. Whether it was forced by the body or not. We deserve to have energy to do what we love!Love Your Brain now has three elements you can choose from for more accessibility:Love Your Brain course contentGroup coaching and co-working callsDirect support from Mattia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0113 min
One Planet Podcast · Climate Change, Politics, Sustainability, Environmental Solutions, Renewable Energy, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-ZeroMusic, Healing, Nature & Neurodivergence with with MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 min
Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-Zero · One Planet PodcastMusic, Healing, Nature & Neurodivergence with with MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 minSpirituality & Mindfulness · The Creative Process: Spiritual Leaders, Mindfulness Experts, Great Thinkers, Authors, Elders, Artists Talk Faith & ReligionHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 min
Spirituality & Mindfulness · The Creative Process: Spiritual Leaders, Mindfulness Experts, Great Thinkers, Authors, Elders, Artists Talk Faith & ReligionExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minLGBTQ+ Stories: The Creative Process: Gender, Equality, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Bisexual, Homosexual, Trans Creatives Talk LGBTQ RightsHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 minPhilosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & BioethicistsHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 minPhilosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & BioethicistsExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minEducation, The Creative Process: Educators, Writers, Artists, Activists Talk Teachers, Schools & CreativityHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 minEducation, The Creative Process: Educators, Writers, Artists, Activists Talk Teachers, Schools & CreativityExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minSocial Justice & Activism - The Creative Process - Activists, Environmental, Indigenous Groups, Artists and Writers Talk Diversity, Equity and inclusionHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a different way. And then just beating myself up internally for not being able to do that. And throughout my healing journey, as I really realized, Oh, that's actually what's happening. Li...
2024-05-2911 minSocial Justice & Activism - The Creative Process - Activists, Environmental, Indigenous Groups, Artists and Writers Talk Diversity, Equity and inclusionExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minLGBTQ+ Stories: The Creative Process: Gender, Equality, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Bisexual, Homosexual, Trans Creatives Talk LGBTQ RightsExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minThe Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, TechnologyExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉE“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in particular, is extremely geared toward connection and gets different brain chemical payouts for different things than adults. So certainly, when I think of like teenagers, I think of that drive for connection and fitting in and being accepted is so strong. And that was a...
2024-05-2911 minLOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative ProcessHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in particular, is extremely geared toward connection and gets different brain chemical payouts for different things than adults. So certainly, when I think of like teenagers, I think of that drive for connection and fitting in and being accepted is so strong. And that was a...
2024-05-2911 minLOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative ProcessExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minMusic & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative ProcessHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in particular, is extremely geared toward connection and gets different brain chemical payouts for different things than adults. So certainly, when I think of like teenagers, I think of that drive for connection and fitting in and being accepted is so strong. And that was a...
2024-05-2911 minMusic & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative ProcessExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityHow Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in particular, is extremely geared toward connection and gets different brain chemical payouts for different things than adults. So certainly, when I think of like teenagers, I think of that drive for connection and fitting in and being accepted is so strong. And that was a...
2024-05-2911 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityExploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉEHow can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity?Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores for critically acclaimed films have been played in 13 countries. Their poems have been featured in Boston City Hall as part of the Mayor's Poetry Program, Guerrilla Opera, and Arc Poetry Magazine. Mattia composes and performs on violin, v...
2024-05-2958 minAuDHD Flourishing47 Meltdowns in PublicAnswering a listener question about how to handle meltdowns and shutdowns at work, and around people you don't trust. This episode covers a few ways to both plan for, push away, and handle meltdowns once they're happening in a public place. Previous episodes about meltdowns: 13 Autistic Meltdowns & Shutdowns23 You Are Not a Burden (Mattia talking about a specific meltdown they had)6 Healing Relational Trauma (guest Pasha and Mattia talk about recent meltdowns around our partners)Resources:Like Your Brain community spaceTranscript DocEmail Newsletter H...
2024-04-2723 min
AuDHD FlourishingBonus: Mattia on Hacking Your ADHD with William CurbNavigating the Dual Diagnosis of AuDHD. Thanks to William Curb for hosting on the Hacking Your ADHD podcast, and providing the audio to share directly. You can read the full show notes and transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1742 min
Hacking Your ADHDNavigating the Dual Diagnosis of AuDHD with Mattia MauréeHey Team! With us today is Mattia Maurée and we're going to be diving into the experiences of living with both autism and ADHD, also known as AuDHD. I was recently on Mattia's podcast, AuDHD Flourishing, to talk about subclinical autism (which I was diagnosed with in 2022) so if you want to hear more about that head on over to their show, links in the shownotes. In our conversation today, Mattia shared their story and the insights they've gained through their journey. Our conversation aimed to shed light on the similarities, differences, and unique c...
2024-03-1142 minAuDHD Flourishing33 3 Common AuDHD ConcernsThere are three interrelated concerns that I hear over and over from AuDHD folks:They don't see a clear pathway from what they love or are good at to making enough money.Strong ethics and values make it difficult to imagine a sustainable life, i.e. making enough money to let things be easier.Undervaluing the things that are easy for them (while feeling a lot of guilt or shame about struggling with the things that are hard for them: didn't talk about this half much) They are not necessarily AuDHD-specific concerns, but we have some unique...
2024-01-1947 min
AuDHD Flourishing31 Designing a Liberated Life with Andrew SimonetAndrew Simonet is a Philadelphia-based dancer/choreographer and now novelist who has been massively influential in my own life. His Artist's U and book/workbook Making Your Life As An Artist helped me build the foundations of the business side of my music career.We talk aboutthe design problems in our liveshow many things are blamed on character flaws that are actually design issuesthe liberatory nature of not only the artist's life, but a well-designed lifehow designing your life to meet your own needs liberates youAfter we spoke, Andrew wanted...
2024-01-051h 06AuDHD Flourishing30 Doing Your BestAuDHD folks have a complicated relationship with the idea of doing our best, because of our spiky profiles and cyclical energy. Also, we often seem to be trying harder than the people around us...whether or not that results in getting anywhere.There are many reasons that the brain might "hit a wall" and be unable to continue.Defining our best as "a bit better than average" is one approach (though I haven't convinced my own brain of that one yet).Some potential questions for reflection:What does doing your best...
2023-12-2827 min
Fifty Shades of Gender101. MATTIA MAURÉE: nonbinary trans, agender, genderqueer, transmasc, autigender, audhd, relationship anarchy, poly, queer [neuroqueer]Mattia Maurée is a composer, writer, AuDHD coach, and founder and host of the podcasts The Longer Road and AuDHD Flourishing. Mattia's pronouns are they/them, and they are nonbinary trans, agender, genderqueer, transmasc, autigender, AuDHD, and queer (as well as neuroqueer). They also use the labels relationship anarchy and poly. Find out what that means to Mattia in this episode.We also talk about being taken seriously when you're outside the gender binary, what counts as an apology and what doesn't, assumptions about presentation, the importance of diverse transition stories, performing gender, how advice for different neurotypes c...
2023-11-3056 min
You Need a Coach B*tchRedefining Creative Success with Mattia MauréeIn this episode, I am joined by composer, writer, AuDHD coach, and hypnotist Mattia Maurée to discuss redefining creative success. This topic is increasingly relevant as the creative landscape changes with the proliferation of AI. Join us as we dive deep into the question of how to build a business that takes into account our capacity and the level of support we need so that we can focus on what really matters to us. Connnect with Mattia Maurée:LinktreeOnline Studio Class Where to find me: Connect with me...
2023-11-1758 minAuDHD FlourishingBonus: Creative Work Practices for AuDHD Artists & EntrepreneursThanks to Amelia Hruby at the Off the Grid podcast for this lovely interview! Here are her show notes: Today I’m joined by coach & composer Mattia Maurée to talk about running a business & navigating social media in a way that supports your unique brain & lived experience.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Common ADHD, Autistic & AuDHD struggles with workHow to quit overworking as a coping strategyEmbracing a cyclical relationship to social mediaThe importance of play for our brainsHow podcasting serves Mattia’s businessMattia’s method for connecting with the onlin...
2023-09-2949 minAuDHD Flourishing17 Task Bracelets for Executive FunctionTask bracelets can be a task per tag or written really small like I did below... then they stay on your wrist to walk you through the task. Thanks to Caitlin Fisher for the idea!The first half of the episode covers how to make them and how I'm using them.Then it's about the launch of Like Your Brain, an ongoing community space for integration and gentle support. Do less, feel better!The welcome calls are Fri Sep 29 2023 2p EST, and Mon Oct 2 5p EST... hop in if you want to...
2023-09-2710 min
Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media🧠 Creative Work Practices for AuDHD Artists & Entrepreneurs —with Mattia MauréeThis one goes out to all our neurodivergent biz babes out there. Today I’m joined by coach & composer Mattia Maurée to talk about running a business & navigating social media in a way that supports your unique brain & lived experience.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Common ADHD, Autistic & AuDHD struggles with workHow to quit overworking as a coping strategyEmbracing a cyclical relationship to social mediaThe importance of play for our brainsHow podcasting serves Mattia’s businessMattia's method for connecting with the online communities you’re craving 👋 Thinking of le...
2023-09-2756 minAuDHD Flourishing13 Autistic Meltdowns & ShutdownsMeltdowns and shutdowns appear to be a natural release valve for an overwhelmed autistic brain. They feel out of control and can be quite distressing.While there are ways to push them off, I experience a "point of no return" after which I need some big release or I'm going to feel terrible for days.Learning your triggers, as well as planning ahead for a safer experience if you do have a meltdown or shutdown can lessen our overall stress and shame.(One thing I forgot to record in the episode is that...
2023-09-0318 min
The Black Sheep PlaygroundAuDHD: Navigating the Intersection of Autism and ADHD with Mattia Maurée | Episode 18In this episode of the Black Sheep Playground podcast, I'm chatting with Mattia Maurée composer, poet, AuDHD coach and hypnotist. Mattia discusses their personal journey of living with both autism and ADHD. We delve into the overlap between these neurotypes, the impact of demand avoidance, and the difficulties faced in conforming to productivity culture and late-stage capitalism.
What we cover...
Intersection of Autism and ADHD: Mattia shares their experience living with both autism and ADHD, and the tension of needing both structure AND freedom.
Demand Avoidance: You know that feeling of resistance when something is a...
2023-08-0859 min
The Longer Road080 Healing Relational Trauma with Pasha MarlowePasha Marlowe speaks brilliantly about how to navigate trauma in relationships as an AuDHD person.
Making it concrete, we both talk about a recent meltdown with our respective partners, and how we navigated those during and after.
This is a deeply un-shaming episode—we still struggle with relational trauma despite all the "work" we've done. It's okay to have a lot of needs in relationships. And we talk about how hard it can be to figure out what those are and communicate them effectively.
If your neurodivergent relationship needs extra support, Pasha is one of the rare practitioners who's ND, train...
2023-07-1446 min
AuDHD Flourishing06 Healing Relational Trauma with Pasha MarlowePasha Marlowe speaks brilliantly about how to navigate trauma, triggers, and sensory needs in relationships as an AuDHD person.Making it concrete, we both talk about a recent meltdown with our respective partners, and how we navigated those during and after.This is a deeply un-shaming episode—we still struggle with relational trauma despite all the "work" we've done. It's okay to have a lot of needs in relationships. And we talk about how hard it can be to figure out what those are and communicate them effectively.If your neurodivergent relationship needs ex...
2023-07-1446 min
Neuroinclusion#22 "Low Functioning Society" with Mattia MaureeMattia Maurée (@audhdflourishing) is a disabled, non-binary, and trans AuDHD coach, hypnotherapist, writer, and composer. They discussed neuroqueering, intersectionality, depathologizing language, ableism, and PDA (rather than "pathological demand avoidance", many autistics have reclaimed this term as "persistent drive for autonomy"). We had a fascinating conversation about the harm of functioning labels for humans, and explored labeling societies as "high" or "low" functioning. Through our lens as neurodivergent and disabled entrepreneurs, we unpacked money, capitalism, psychological safety, somatic healing, and rest as resistance.Follow Mattia @audhdflourishing and enjoy both of their podcasts, "AuDHD Flou...
2023-07-0539 min
The Longer Road069 Being an AuDHD Writer with Caitlin FisherCaitlin returns to talk about being an AuDHD (autistic + ADHD, like Mattia) working writer.
They hadn't read their own published book from a few years ago because they were worried about the few points on which they'd changed their mind. Turns out the book is good. That story blows my mind!
I'm so happy that more AuDHD folks are out there talking about their process and doing awesome stuff!
Connect with Caitlin on
Instagram @caitlinlizfisher
Facebook: Neurodivergent Creative Pod
The Creatives Rebellion
Working Title Writing Incubator
2023-04-2847 minAuDHD FlourishingAuDHD Flourishing TrailerBeing autistic and ADHD sometimes feels like having two brains that are fighting each other! This podcast is for any AuDHD person who struggles with the minutiae of life... and for those who want to move beyond that to talk about what our neurotype makes possible.We'll hear from other AuDHD people about what works for them. We'll hear about the latest science and research. And we'll hear many practical tips... because we're all different, and we need to hear all the options to figure out what may work best for us!If...
2023-04-2403 min
The Longer Road066 Trusting Body & Pleasure With C-PTSD with Stefanie NielsenThe day-to-day of living with complex-PTSD can be challenging, especially on our close relationships. Stefanie speaks beautifully about how she navigates her life while recovering from religious trauma. Her helpful details around how she uses her body awareness and communication to improve her relationship helped Mattia, too!
Connect with Stefanie:
Website: https://strengthdiscovered.com/
Instagram @strengthdiscovered
TikTok @strengthdiscovered
Podcast Strength Discovered
2023-04-0750 min
The Neurodivergent Creative PodcastLubricate Your Day with Mattia Maurée | #73Join AuDHD coach Mattia Maurée in this episode, talking about their decision to shift from "neurodivergent" to specifically serving AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) creatives. We talk about the cosmic humor of putting these two operating systems into the same brain and the special ways to work around task and habit building without getting too bored.
Find Mattia online at @audhdflourishing (Instagram) and at mattiamauree.com! And don't miss their podcast The Longer Road (especially my episode! Shameless self promo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aHlsscukGdLfdyACDazON?si=Nar8pzX8RxO9m2SFgSdApw
2023-03-3134 min
The Longer Road061 When Dreams Feel ImpossibleEvery creative and interesting person has experienced the feeling that at least some of their big dreams are impossible. And when the current big dream is just surviving, that can be especially challenging.
I share about the emotional side of the ten years when my composition career had an almost 100% rejection rate.
And I share why I'm giving this unusual advice...
It can be healthy to temporarily let go of dreams that are stressing you out!
Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor on a wide variety of topics
Three Keys to Lazy Magic (scroll all the...
2023-03-0227 minThe Longer Road059 Identity Update: Re-Intro to MattiaSince the podcast launched 448 days ago with an introduction to me... turns out I've changed! This intro covers the big identity updates that currently feel important:
Reckoning again with my ideas about masculinity now that people are gendering me male more often in public
Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) diagnosis
Re-self-diagnosing with ADHD after complex-PTSD symptoms have lessened significantly while ADHD symptoms remain
Spirituality continuing to be a comforting presence in my life, and starting to be a bit more public about it in certain ways
Processing how I view my dad differently knowing that he's autistic, and how I feel like I rel...
2023-02-1728 min
The Longer Road054 Mental Wellness and the Mystical with Jen CuiJen Cui shares candidly about her experiences with depression and suicidal ideation since childhood... and how her experiences of seeking mental wellness at times totally changed her direction in life.
You can find Jen at the following links:
https://www.jencui.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jencuicoachinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@jencuicoachinghttps://www.youtube.com/@jencuihttps://anchor.fm/jencui
We also mentioned
Mattia on Jen's podcast
What is Your Soul's Calling Archetype Quiz (inside a free course; not sure if there's a version outside of that)
2023-01-131h 06The Longer Road017 Why Positivity Can Suck 2Part two of 2-part episode on toxic positivity, why even "regular" positivity has the potential to do harm in particular ways, and how mindfulness may be a more useful approach. During this second part, I talk more about mindfulness, and why I think the world needs more expansive thinking.
I also have two quotes I heard on a live call from coach Serena Hicks: "Conventional thinking gets us conventional results," and "We are healing the world in real time." I had a loud noise during the sentence where I said that, so I cut it for your ears' sake. But th...
2022-04-2213 min
Just Be Your Bad SelfTaking Off Our Binary Glasses | With Non-Binary Life Coach Mattia Mauree | Episode 26Join Kimber as she talks with Mattia Maurée, a non-binary life coach for neurodivergent queers about: Mattia’s own story and experiences as a neurodivergent queer The construct of Gender When labels are helpful and when they’re notFollow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadselfFollow Mattia on instagram @pufflingmooFor guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.comResources for further studyhttps://mattiamauree.com/Listen to Mattia’s podcast...
2022-04-1849 minThe Longer Road016 Why Positivity Can Suck 12-part episode on toxic positivity, why even "regular" positivity has the potential to do harm in particular ways, and how mindfulness may be a more useful approach. During this first part I also talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the first therapy I experienced, and how it works better for some people than others. Content note: mention of being assaulted, no specific details.
Books mentioned: - On Becoming An Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity by Ellen Langer, also a casual mention of something from her book Counter Clockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility - Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biog...
2022-04-1521 min
The Longer Road015 Joy, Hip-Hop & Being Alive with Billy Dean ThomasPlease welcome our very first guest, Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G”, a Hip-hop recording artist and producer born and raised in Harlem and currently residing in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry with quick witted punchlines, that highlight intersectional feminism, social justice and growing up in a gentrified city. Recently named one of NPR’s 2020 Slingshot Artists to Watch, Billy Dean Thomas has been described as a blend between “The Roots and Rage against the Machine” and is known to pack messages as potent as a James Baldwin speech. After sharing their story on ABC’s the View th...
2022-04-0850 minThe Longer Road014 You Belong: Guided MeditationSomewhere between a guided meditation and a love letter, this episode sends the message that you belong.
2022-04-0107 minThe Longer Road013 Mini: Taking My Own AdviceMini episode! This past week I had the opportunity to take my own advice and take some much-needed rest. Knowing this may happen again, I'm recording a few mini-episodes so I can have a regular publishing schedule every Friday from now on. This way I can honor both my listeners and my body, no matter what's going on. Be well!
2022-03-2604 minThe Longer Road012 For the Tired and OverwhelmedIf you're feeling tired or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. It's kind of the opposite of the traditional advice... rather than telling you what to do with your life, I'm telling you a few simple ways to feel better right now. Once you're feeling safe and calm, it's much easier to think about anything else. This episode also talks about some of the reasons we feel overwhelmed that are relatively under our control: decision fatigue, procrastination vs. real rest, and never fully unplugging from work.
I designed this episode to be relaxing in itself, with little exercises woven throughout (g...
2022-03-1229 minThe Longer Road011 Fear of LossHumans are generally more afraid of losing what they have than missing out on a potential gain... even if that gain is significant. In short, we have a strong mechanism in our brain that rewards not taking those risks. Today I share how that has shown up in my life, from my personal experiences around wage theft and a financially abusive relationship, to learning how to let go of some of my extreme self-protectiveness and let other people help me.
2022-03-0624 minThe Longer Road010 No Perfect MethodThere is no perfect method, teacher, or teaching when it comes to healing. It's all about what works for you, right now. So what do we do when ideas conflict? How do we decide when it's time to move on?
By trusting ourselves, and leaning into our own feeling of safety, we can use all teachings as a foundation for our own ideas.
2022-02-2822 minThe Longer Road009 Feelings: Why??Feelings can be overwhelming. I, for one, would love to have fewer of them these days. They're also important and potentially useful messages from our body as it attempts to stay safe and well.
I share a concise description of what feelings (sensations and emotions) are, as well as a variety of tools to get through the day no matter where you are in your journey.
Also, just a reminder that whatever you're doing to get through the day right now is okay. You don't owe anyone—including yourself—a specific amount of healing or performing wellness.
Book mentioned is How Emot...
2022-02-1922 minThe Longer Road008 Labels - Supportive or Limiting?I always roll my eyes when someone says they don't believe in labels... but also I get where they're coming from. There can be some downsides to labels. And they can also be empowering and a useful way to find community and the resources we need.
In this episode, I talk about some interesting labels I've received lately, and how I'm using them to make my life more expansive.
2022-02-1314 minThe Longer Road007 We Can Do...ThingsIf you feel like you just can't... this episode is for you. We don't always have to do hard things.
Link to the Instagram live I mentioned: Living Well With Trauma
And The Longer Road Instagram with the "We can do things" painting I have on my wall
2022-02-0513 minThe Longer Road006 How Perfectionism Affects YouPerfectionism has some strange roots. And perfectionist thinking shows up a lot in people with marginalized identities, because we've learned what's required of us to be deemed acceptable. Ultimately, it can lead to a lot of procrastination and anxiety.
If you're looking for more information about the upcoming course starting Feb 19th 2022, titled Breaking the Neurodivergent Perfectionism-Procrastination Cycle, email me at mattia@mattiamauree.com, or send me a message @pufflingmoo on Instagram. Everyone who reaches out will receive a free copy of my new mini-book, Anxiety Interruption Tools, to start calming anxiety right away.
2022-01-2919 minThe Longer Road005 Movement Meditation to Feel SafeMovement meditation is a great option for people who don't like to sit still and close their eyes. This episode walks you through orienting toward your environment to increase your sense of safety in the moment, and you can easily adapt it to a quick 30-second check-in that calms your nervous system quickly.
2022-01-0810 minThe Longer Road004 Being White at the End of 2021Because this podcast is all about intersectionality, I wanted to address how I view my own whiteness and my current process of learning. While there's no list of to-dos that will turn us into "the good white person," I have 6 dos and donts that I currently follow when I think about my whiteness.
2022-01-0117 minThe Longer Road003 Healing Complex TraumaTherapy is a great starting place for verbally processing trauma. And there's a whole world of healing practices based in the body. Here are some places to start playing and experimenting to see what works for you...and it may be simpler than you think!
And check out Linda Thai's amazing work: https://www.linda-thai.com/
Mentioned book The Oxygen Advantage, content warning that it's definitely a fatphobic book.
2021-12-2426 minThe Longer Road002 Is it Trauma, or What?Trauma has a much more simple definition than most people realize, and it's also more common than we've been told. This episodes covers some of the basics of what trauma is, some ways it can occur, and that your experiences are valid even if other people think what you experienced wasn't "that bad."
2021-12-1522 minThe Longer Road001 Mattia‘s Story and PurposeWelcome to the first episode of The Longer Road, a podcast for people with multiple marginalized identities. This episode introduces Mattia, tells a bit of their story, and covers what you can expect from the rest of the podcast.
2021-11-2619 min
The Resonate Podcast with AideenChoosing A Non-Binary Voice With Mattia Maurée - Episode 13Mattia Maurée is a life coach and interdisciplinary composer. They're particularly passionate about disability justice, trans rights, and trauma recovery through the arts and embodiment.Connect with Mattia:WEBSITE: www.mattiamauree.comINSTAGRAM & TICTOC: @pufflingmooLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattiamauree/Support the showThanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/
2021-10-1938 min