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Getting Stuff Off Your Chest_ Saves Lives
Manage episode 522810515 series 2317521
In this heartfelt episode, Stephen Martin shares his 32-year journey with weight loss, discussing the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. He reflects on personal experiences, the role of food as a dopamine trigger, and the importance of sharing struggles with others. Stephen emphasizes the need for support and connection in overcoming personal challenges, encouraging listeners to reach out and share their own experiences.
Takeaways
This has been a challenge of mine for the last 32 years.
I have struggled with my weight my whole life.
I'm currently in a position where I'm working towards hovering.
I used food as my dopamine trigger.
Life is not easy sometimes when you're a neurodivergent thinker.
A problem shared does make a problem seem less massive.
It's important to have a friend on the journey with you.
If you hold it inside, that's usually the worst thing.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
Getting it off your chest verbally will help you.
Dyslexia, weight loss, neurodivergent, health journey, food addiction, dopamine, mental health, support, sharing struggles, personal growth, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.
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829 episodes
Manage episode 522810515 series 2317521
In this heartfelt episode, Stephen Martin shares his 32-year journey with weight loss, discussing the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. He reflects on personal experiences, the role of food as a dopamine trigger, and the importance of sharing struggles with others. Stephen emphasizes the need for support and connection in overcoming personal challenges, encouraging listeners to reach out and share their own experiences.
Takeaways
This has been a challenge of mine for the last 32 years.
I have struggled with my weight my whole life.
I'm currently in a position where I'm working towards hovering.
I used food as my dopamine trigger.
Life is not easy sometimes when you're a neurodivergent thinker.
A problem shared does make a problem seem less massive.
It's important to have a friend on the journey with you.
If you hold it inside, that's usually the worst thing.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
Getting it off your chest verbally will help you.
Dyslexia, weight loss, neurodivergent, health journey, food addiction, dopamine, mental health, support, sharing struggles, personal growth, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.
Join the club
Get 20% off your first order
If you want to find out more visit:
truthaboutdyslexia.com
Join our Facebook Group
829 episodes
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