Ep 10: Understanding AlexithymiaโExploring the Complexities of Emotion | Divergent Conversations
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Picture the immense amount of energy invested in analyzing your emotional responses to every social interaction, striving to decipher not only your own feelings but also how the other person perceived the conversation.
Alexithymia, which in simple terms is difficulty identifying and describing emotions, is a trait that is often associated with autism and ADHD, however despite the fact that one-in-ten people in the general population have this trait (not just Autistic people), there are still many misconceptions about what it is, who it really impacts, and how it shapes their experiences and relationships.
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Thomas Henley, an Autism consultant, public speaker, workplace trainer, and podcast host of โThoughty Auti Podcastโ, about all things alexithymia.
๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฏ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ:
1. Understand what alexithymia is, how it's related to autism and ADHD, and some common attributes associated with autism that are strongly linked to alexithymia.
2. Identify the ways that alexithymia affects emotional regulation and the ability to connect with others on a deep emotional level.
3. Learn what strategies and therapeutic approaches individuals with alexithymia can use to help facilitate emotional regulation and deeper connections with others.
Alexithymia affects many individuals in the general population, so taking the time to recognize and understand the traits, challenges, and experiences associated with alexithymia can help facilitate deeper connections with others, self-acceptance, and healthy ways to manage overwhelming emotions and situations.
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๐ธAlexithymia articles on neurodivergent insights: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/bl...
๐ธAlexithymia workbook: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/ne...
๐ธDr. Neffโs Alexithimia Training: https://learn.therasmarts.com/courses...
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My name is Thomas Henley, Iโm an Autism consultant, public speaker, and workplace trainer running the Worlds Top podcast โThoughty Auti Podcastโ, all about Autism & Mental Health - independently presented, edited and promoted by my Autistic self. Iโm also a Commonwealth/British champion in Taekwondo, Biomedical Sciences (Hons) graduate from UoM, Autistic Model, documentary creator of โAspergers In Societyโ & ambassador for Anna Kennedy OBE & Born Anxious. I was diagnosed Autistic at 10 years old and later developed severe mental health conditions at the age of 14 due to trauma at Secondary SchoolโClinical Depression, GAD, Bulimia & multiple Dissociative disorders. Most of my content focuses on the low quality-of-life statistics for Autistic people, such as mental health, social isolation, unemployment, education, relationship difficulties & self-harm. Iโve delivered this information to the government, leaders in SEN education, and the general public through my outreach and social media work. My passion is to help people; itโs my meaning to lifeโmy saviourโhelping me stay around. My ultimate goal is to improve things for future generations who may experience the same awful things I have. My content is informed from many angles. During university, I also studied and researched Autism, Mental Health, Sociology, Psychology, Socialising, Relationships & Philosophy. I was also a Special Needs TA. I work alongside charities, talk to researchers, Autistic influencers, authors & parents regularly on my podcast, and currently work full-time for a National Inclusion charity.
๐ธWebsite: https://thomashenley.co.uk
๐ธThoughty Auti Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6vjXgCB...
๐ธTwitter: Twitter: ThomasHenleyUK
๐ธYouTube: thomashenley
๐ธInstagram: Instagram: thomashenleyuk
๐ธTikTok: @thomashenleyuk
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Ep 10: Understanding AlexithymiaโExploring the Complexities of Emotion | Divergent Conversations
Divergent Conversations
1,800 views
Picture the immense amount of energy invested in analyzing your emotional responses to every social interaction, striving to decipher not only your own feelings but also how the other person perceived the conversation.
Alexithymia, which in simple terms is difficulty identifying and describing emotions, is a trait that is often associated with autism and ADHD, however despite the fact that one-in-ten people in the general population have this trait (not just Autistic people), there are still many misconceptions about what it is, who it really impacts, and how it shapes their experiences and relationships.
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Thomas Henley, an Autism consultant, public speaker, workplace trainer, and podcast host of โThoughty Auti Podcastโ, about all things alexithymia.
๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฏ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ:
1. Understand what alexithymia is, how it's related to autism and ADHD, and some common attributes associated with autism that are strongly linked to alexithymia.
2. Identify the ways that alexithymia affects emotional regulation and the ability to connect with others on a deep emotional level.
3. Learn what strategies and therapeutic approaches individuals with alexithymia can use to help facilitate emotional regulation and deeper connections with others.
Alexithymia affects many individuals in the general population, so taking the time to recognize and understand the traits, challenges, and experiences associated with alexithymia can help facilitate deeper connections with others, self-acceptance, and healthy ways to manage overwhelming emotions and situations.
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๐ถ๐๐ต๐๐บ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐
๐ธAlexithymia articles on neurodivergent insights: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/bl...
๐ธAlexithymia workbook: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/ne...
๐ธDr. Neffโs Alexithimia Training: https://learn.therasmarts.com/courses...
๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐น๐ฒ๐
My name is Thomas Henley, Iโm an Autism consultant, public speaker, and workplace trainer running the Worlds Top podcast โThoughty Auti Podcastโ, all about Autism & Mental Health - independently presented, edited and promoted by my Autistic self. Iโm also a Commonwealth/British champion in Taekwondo, Biomedical Sciences (Hons) graduate from UoM, Autistic Model, documentary creator of โAspergers In Societyโ & ambassador for Anna Kennedy OBE & Born Anxious. I was diagnosed Autistic at 10 years old and later developed severe mental health conditions at the age of 14 due to trauma at Secondary SchoolโClinical Depression, GAD, Bulimia & multiple Dissociative disorders. Most of my content focuses on the low quality-of-life statistics for Autistic people, such as mental health, social isolation, unemployment, education, relationship difficulties & self-harm. Iโve delivered this information to the government, leaders in SEN education, and the general public through my outreach and social media work. My passion is to help people; itโs my meaning to lifeโmy saviourโhelping me stay around. My ultimate goal is to improve things for future generations who may experience the same awful things I have. My content is informed from many angles. During university, I also studied and researched Autism, Mental Health, Sociology, Psychology, Socialising, Relationships & Philosophy. I was also a Special Needs TA. I work alongside charities, talk to researchers, Autistic influencers, authors & parents regularly on my podcast, and currently work full-time for a National Inclusion charity.
๐ธWebsite: https://thomashenley.co.uk
๐ธThoughty Auti Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6vjXgCB...
๐ธTwitter: Twitter: ThomasHenleyUK
๐ธYouTube: thomashenley
๐ธInstagram: Instagram: thomashenleyuk
๐ธTikTok: @thomashenleyuk
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If you want to supplement your learning on burnout, check out Neurodivergent Insights' resources on burnout. We have articles, an Autistic Burnout course, workbooks, and print books! Visit: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/bu...
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Divergent Conversations Underground is a space for messy conversations, real connection, and unfinished thoughts in a neurodivergent-affirming community. If youโd like to go deeper with us into more nuanced, searching conversations, join here: https://divergentconversations.substa...
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