• 32 - Monotropism and Me
    Dec 12 2025

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    Monotropism is an attentional style experienced by many neurodivergent folks. The ability to deep dive into a topic can be a huge source of joy and struggle. Let's explore together! Can you relate?


    In this episode we mention the writing by Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms and her article on monotropism.

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
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    44 mins
  • 31 - When Good Change is Hard | Sleepy Sisters
    Oct 31 2025

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    Everybody knows change is hard, but often that statement is pointing to change that is unexpected or unwanted. What about when it's a good thing shifting and it feels hard? Let's talk about it...

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    40 mins
  • 30 - Embracing the Not Bad | Sleepy Sisters
    Oct 3 2025

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    Hear us out! We don't want to get on the toxic positivity train, but we do want to talk about The Not Bad stuff that is counter to our stress and painful experiences. Come along and let's see if we can embrace things that some might even call positive.

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    45 mins
  • 29 - The Urge to Pick | Sleepy Sisters
    Sep 19 2025

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    The neurodivergent urge to pick at your skin, nails, scalp... is not uncommon. While sometimes serious, it can also be a way of self-soothing. Let's talk about it!

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    45 mins
  • 28 - Why is trying so hard? | Sleepy Sisters
    Sep 5 2025

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    Why is trying something new so hard?! We've got thoughts - let's discuss.

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    44 mins
  • 27 - In Transition Times, We Can't | Sleepy Sisters
    Aug 29 2025

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    When life is changing and our whole body is adjusting, there is a temptation to load a list of people you owe an explanation to. Life getting back to normal feels like an empty dream, but saying we can't feels worse. Let's chat about embracing our limits in the midst of change.

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    42 mins
  • 26 - Surprise! I'm Autistic | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
    Jun 18 2025

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    Elizabeth shares her experience pursuing an Autism assessment through NeuroSpark, and how she's processing the news that she is, in fact, Autistic and ADHD. Plus, lots of side quests about how this is showing up in our families and daily lives.

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    58 mins
  • 25 - Adolescence, Independence, & Neurodivergence | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
    May 4 2025

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    A LOT changes between childhood and adolescence, so how do we support kids growing in confidence and independence if we're not sure they can handle it? Sarah is a parent of three kids who have/are becoming teens, and is a former middle and elementary school teacher who worked with neurodivergent students. I learned a lot in this chat and hope you do, too! - Elizabeth

    Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Brink and Sarah Durham. This show is unedited and often unprepared for, so we hope you enjoy our resistance to perfection!
    www.thrivingsistercoaching.com
    www.kattywhompous.com

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    56 mins