April 4, 2026 10 AM Pacific

Nervous System Regulation: Supporting Intense and Neurodivergent Minds

For many neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals, life can feel like it’s constantly set to high intensity. Our nervous systems may respond strongly to stress, stimulation, and emotional experiences, which can make it difficult to maintain balance in environments that often demand constant productivity and engagement.

In this session, Juliana Allen will explore how understanding the nervous system can help us recognize patterns of overwhelm, shutdown, and hyperarousal. Rather than seeing these responses as personal failures, we can learn to view them as natural physiological responses—and develop tools that support greater resilience and self-awareness.

Together we’ll discuss ways to reconnect with the body, recognize stress signals earlier, and cultivate practices that help regulate the nervous system so we can move through intense experiences with more stability and compassion.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

How the nervous system influences emotional intensity and stress responses
Why neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals often experience stronger nervous system activation
Practical tools for calming and regulating the nervous system
Sustainable practices for supporting emotional balance and well-being

About Juliana Allen:

Juliana Allen helps individuals understand and regulate their nervous systems so they can move through life with greater resilience and emotional balance. Her work integrates trauma-informed approaches with practical tools that support nervous system regulation and overall well-being.

May 2, 2026 10 AM Pacific

Owning Your Worth

Many neurodivergent adults grow up receiving mixed messages about who they are. Their strengths may be recognized in some contexts while in others they are told they are “too much,” “too sensitive,” or not living up to expectations. Over time, these experiences can shape the way we see ourselves.

In this session, Dr. Kimberly Douglass will explore what it means to truly own your worth. Drawing on her work with AuDHD adults, she will discuss how societal expectations and productivity-driven systems often shape our beliefs about value—and how we can begin to challenge those narratives.

Participants will be invited to reconnect with their strengths, shift their relationship with self-doubt, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-worth grounded in authenticity rather than comparison.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

Why many neurodivergent individuals struggle with self-worth
How societal expectations shape our beliefs about value and success
Identifying and challenging internalized self-doubt
Reclaiming confidence and honoring your authentic strengths

About Dr. Kimberly Douglass:

Dr. Kimberly Douglass is a coach and consultant who supports AuDHD adults in understanding their strengths and navigating systems not designed for them. After more than 17 years working in higher education as a researcher, faculty member, and administrator, she now focuses on helping neurodivergent individuals build lives aligned with their authentic values.

Jun 6, 2026 10 AM Pacific

⚡ Neurodivergent Energy Management

Many neurodivergent individuals experience energy differently from what traditional productivity systems assume. Instead of consistent levels of focus and motivation, energy may come in waves—periods of deep engagement followed by exhaustion or burnout.

In this session, IngerShaye Colzie will explore how neurodivergent brains experience energy and how we can learn to work with those natural rhythms rather than constantly pushing against them.

Participants will gain insight into how to recognize energy drains, honor periods of recovery, and build supportive practices that allow them to stay engaged without burning out.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

How neurodivergent energy patterns differ from traditional productivity models
Recognizing cycles of hyperfocus, burnout, and recovery
Identifying activities that drain or replenish your energy
Practical strategies for managing energy in sustainable ways

About IngerShaye Colzie:

IngerShaye Colzie is an ADHD advocate and coach who helps individuals better understand their neurodivergent brains and develop systems that support how they naturally function. Her work focuses on practical strategies, self-awareness, and empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

Oct 3, 2026 10 AM Pacific

Finding Humor in the Mundane

When life feels overwhelming, humor and play can be powerful tools for shifting perspective and reconnecting with the present moment.

In this session, Angel Ocasio will explore how humor, improvisation, and mindfulness can help us rediscover joy in everyday life. By approaching the ordinary with curiosity and openness, we can transform routine experiences into opportunities for creativity, connection, and resilience.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

How humor can shift perspective during stressful moments
The role of play and curiosity in emotional resilience
Finding creativity and meaning in everyday experiences
Practices for bringing more lightness into daily life

About Angel Ocasio:

Angel Ocasio is a creativity coach, improviser, and mindfulness practitioner who helps people reconnect with curiosity, humor, and play. His work blends improvisation, storytelling, and mindfulness to support creativity, emotional awareness, and authentic expression.

Nov 7, 2026 10 AM Pacific

Surviving to Thriving

Many people spend years living in survival mode—navigating hardship, systemic barriers, or life circumstances that make it difficult to imagine a different future. Yet transformation is possible.

In this session, Cosette “CoCo” Leary will share her journey from generational poverty and welfare to working on Capitol Hill and becoming a published author and speaker. Through her story, she illustrates how resilience, perseverance, and self-belief can help individuals break cycles of limitation and reclaim their sense of possibility.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

How adversity can shape—but not define—our life paths
The role of self-worth in personal transformation
Challenging internalized narratives of limitation
Moving beyond survival mode into purpose and possibility

About Cosette “CoCo” Leary:

Cosette “CoCo” Leary is the author of From Welfare to the White House and a motivational speaker dedicated to helping others break cycles of limitation and reclaim their potential. Through her work, she empowers individuals to overcome adversity and build lives rooted in purpose.

Dec 5, 2026 10 AM Pacific

Finding Your People

For many neurodivergent and intense individuals, one of the most difficult challenges isn’t understanding themselves—it’s finding others who truly understand them.

In this session, Aurora Remember, founder of Embracing Intensity, will explore the journey of finding and building authentic community. We’ll talk about why belonging can feel difficult and how we can begin creating spaces where intensity, creativity, and deep thinking are welcomed and valued.

✨ In this session we’ll explore:

Why many neurodivergent individuals struggle with belonging
Recognizing environments where you can truly thrive
Strategies for building authentic relationships and community
Creating spaces where intensity and individuality are celebrated

About Aurora Remember:

Aurora Remember is the founder of Embracing Intensity and a coach, speaker, and advocate for neurodivergent adults. Through her podcast, community, and programs, she helps individuals understand their intensity, embrace their unique wiring, and find the people and environments where they can truly thrive.