by Lucinda | 4, Mar 2025
Hey wonderful humans! 🌈💛
I’m always looking for incredible voices to feature on Different… and Loving It! – and I’d love YOUR input! 🎤
Who inspires you? Who’s out there making waves in the world of neurodiversity, identity, empowerment, or wellbeing? Whether it’s a thought leader, advocate, creative, or someone whose story deserves to be heard – I want to know!
Drop your suggestions by clicking here and let’s bring amazing conversations to life.
Thanks for being part of this beautiful, unique community. Can’t wait to see your ideas! 💫💬
#DifferentAndLovingIt #GuestSuggestions #YourVoiceMatters
by Lucinda | 4, Mar 2025
Unlike meltdowns, which are more outward expressions of distress, shutdowns are a response to overwhelm where the brain powers down.
It can look like:
🔹 Struggling to speak or respond
🔹 Feeling distant, numb, or disconnected
🔹 Needing to withdraw and be alone
🔹 Mental fog or decision fatigue
🔹 Extreme exhaustion
They’re often caused by sensory overload, emotional stress, or social exhaustion—and they’re completely valid.
If you want to understand shutdowns better (or support someone who experiences them), I’ve written a blog post covering triggers, signs, and recovery tips.
🔗 Read it here.
Let me know in the comments—have you ever experienced this? What helps you recover?
by Lucinda | 28, Feb 2025
How Does Your Brain Work Best?
Ever wondered how your brain naturally processes the world?
Whether you thrive on deep focus, recognise patterns effortlessly, or think in big-picture concepts, this quiz will help you discover your unique cognitive strengths.
Let’s find out how your brain works best!
CLICK HERE to find out!
by Lucinda | 21, Feb 2025
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that your brain just shut down? Words wouldn’t come, decisions felt impossible, and all you could do was retreat?
That’s an autistic shutdown—a response to extreme sensory, emotional, or mental overload.
It’s not laziness, weakness, or something to “push through.”
It’s your nervous system saying, I need a break.
I’ve just written a new blog post about what shutdowns are, what triggers them, and how to recover with self-compassion. If this resonates with you (or someone you know), you’ll find it helpful.
💙 Read it here: https://lucindacurran.com/understanding-autistic-shutdowns/
Have you experienced shutdowns before? What helps you recover? Let’s talk in the comments!
by Lucinda | 14, Feb 2025
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You experience the world in your own way—shouldn’t your healing be just as personal?
This one-on-one sound healing session is crafted just for you—attuned to your unique energy, sensitivities, and needs.
Whether you need grounding, deep relaxation, emotional clarity, or simply a space to feel fully heard, this is your moment.
📅 Available 17 & 18 Feb (Online | Limited spots)
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🔗 Book your session
