I’ve been sober (alcohol and drugs, mostly alcohol) since 2001. Quit smoking in 2001, too. Became vegan in 2017. And (drumroll) it’s nearly 7 weeks since I quit the crisps! In this episode, I share what may sound like a silly example of dorsal vagal (aka Freeze! with the Polyvagal Purrs approach – journal and … Read More “Sobriety, Food, Trauma and AuDHD: Episode 131 of Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD with Eve Menezes Cunningham” »
Category: Cattitude
Cattitude: Feline Better Every Day are guest blog posts by Rainbow MagnifiCat, sharing her mewsings on self care made easy
Today, we’re looking at living life to the full. Not simply trying to calm your extra sensitive nervous system (although that is a wonderful way of bringing it into balance in this 24/7 society) but enjoying the lifted states Welcome to Excitement Without AuDHD Burnout: Episode 124 of Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and … Read More “Excitement Without AuDHD Burnout: Episode 124 of Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD with Eve Menezes Cunningham” »
I recorded this before the racist mobs inflicted terror in Belfast. It’s even more important to look after yourself. And this may feel impossible when fascists are running amok The weekend I talk about in this new episode, less than two weeks ago (at time of writing this) was bookended by the fantabulous Panti Bliss’s … Read More “Inoculate Yourself Against Despair: Episode 115 of the Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD with Eve Menezes Cunningham Podcast” »
Today’s episode builds on Episode 48: Cattitude: Purr! Hiss! Freeze! and the Polyvagal Purrs approach I developed years ago to include MORE of the Divine. More of what inspires awe, love, hope and other transpersonal – beyond the person – qualities. Nature? (Cats are part of nature and so are you!) Great art? What helps … Read More “SuPURR! Cats Are Divine and So Are You: Episode 105 of Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD” »
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) can feel debilitating when you’re living with AuDHD (autism and ADHD). In this episode, I share some of my personal journey with RSD – even at age 50! – and introduce some practical tools that help me and which can support you in stopping rejecting yourself. Watch here CHAPTERS 0:00–2:22 Introduction … Read More “RSD Part 1: Embrace Your Inner Farty McFartface: Episode 95 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
Am delighted to be sharing this interview with the fantabulous Dr Emma Bede. We met online when we were both presenting at Online Events’ Living and Working with Neurodivergence Conference last year and she is SUCH a joy. Watch here Here are some of my favourite quotes from our conversation “These are the structures I … Read More “Neuro-affirming Self Acceptance with Dr Emma Bede: Episode 94 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
With ADHD, with AuDHD, with trauma, our nervous systems can really struggle with rest. It can feel unsafe to rest. Watch here Why do I share how hard I find rest this while extoling the virtues of rest? Because it’s STILL an advanced practice for me. The whole point of this podcast is to show … Read More “Practice Resting in the Rest of 2025: Episode 90 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
Dance movement psychotherapist Gwen Williams joins me (trauma therapist, AuDHDer, senior accredited supervisor, coach, author and columnist etc, Eve) to discuss how she combines yoga therapy, dance, art, and psychotherapy to help people reconnect with their bodies and heal… Get your free weekly journal prompts and more here Watch here or listen here or wherever you get your podcasts … Read More “Movement as Medicine with Gwen Williams: Episode 87 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
Welcome to the Feel Better Every Day Podcast! Today I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Tracy Otsuka, host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast and author of the book by the same name. Get your free weekly journal prompts and more here Watch here or listen here or wherever you get your … Read More “Tracy Otsuka on the 43% of ADHDers with Excellent Mental Health: Episode 86 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
This World Kindness Day, ask yourself (and it can be especially challenging with trauma, ADHD and AuDHD (autism and ADHD)) if you find it much easier to be kind and considerate around everyone else but are too rough with your own beautiful brain and nervous system? Watch here, listen here or wherever you get your … Read More “Be Kinder to Your Extra Sensitive Nervous System: Episode 84 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
