In this conversation, Catherine Quiring and Therapy for Bohemians creator, Maggie Evans, discuss the importance of creating space and finding rest in their lives. They explore the concept of quiet and how it relates to their need for solitude and creativity. They also touch on neurodivergence and how it influences their self-care practices. Maggie shares her experience as a single parent and an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of having supportive relationships and connections. They also discuss the role of astrology and nature in finding grounding and hopefulness.
Takeaways:
- Creating space and finding rest are essential for personal well-being and creativity.
- Understanding and honoring one's neurodivergence can lead to a more self-referencing approach to self-care.
- Having supportive relationships and connections is crucial for single parents and entrepreneurs.
- Astrology and nature can provide grounding and hopefulness in challenging times.
Resources:
Returning Home to Our Bodies by Abigail Rose Clarke
The Pattern (astrology app)
Jenara Nerenberg: Divergent Mind
Elaine Aron: The Highly-Sensitive Person (caveat: Elaine Aron has some helpful things to say here, but some of her comments have been called out as disrespectful to the neurodiverse community)
"The Neurodivergent Princess and the Pea"
Connect with Maggie:
@therapyforbohemians
(Summary created by AI and Catherine Quiring)
Editing and Logo by Catherine Quiring
(I apologize for the rough edit. I'm working on a fix for it!)
catherinequiring.com, cqcounseling.com
@catherinequiring (IG)
@cqcounseling (fb)
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