<p><strong>Feeling stuck in your head? It might be time to listen to your body.</strong> In this powerful episode of <em>Adulting with Autism</em>, we’re joined by <strong>Ellen Slater</strong>, somatic therapist, author, and founder of the <strong>Head & Heart Healing Model</strong>. Ellen takes us on a <strong>gentle but transformational journey</strong> through somatic therapy, helping us understand how trauma, especially in <strong>autistic and neurodivergent bodies</strong>, lives not just in memory—but in our nervous systems.</p><p>We unpack trauma bonding, emotional shutdown, and the <em>real</em> reason talk therapy alone often isn't enough. Ellen also shares accessible tools to start your healing—like her favorite micro-practice: <strong>"Quiet the mind, open the heart"</strong> while brushing your teeth.</p><p>Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or just overwhelmed by life’s chaos, this episode is your <strong>permission to slow down, feel more, and heal deeply.</strong></p><p>🎧 <strong>You’ll Learn</strong>:</p><ul><li>Why your body reacts before your brain</li><li>How trauma bonding forms (and how to break it)</li><li>Tips for integrating somatic awareness into everyday life</li><li>Why neurodivergent adults often carry unprocessed sensory trauma</li></ul><p>💡 <strong>Ellen’s Offerings</strong>:</p><ul><li>Learn more about <strong>Head & Heart Healing</strong> at<a href="https://www.ellenslater.com/" rel="nofollow"> ellenslater.com</a></li><li>Join her monthly virtual community and retreats</li><li>Follow Ellen on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/headandheartwise/" rel="nofollow">@headandheartwise</a></li></ul><p>🎁 <strong>BONUS</strong>: We’re still running our <strong>Discord giveaway!</strong> Be our <strong>1,000th member</strong> and win a <strong>$100 Visa Gift Card + exclusive podcast merch</strong>. Join now: <a href="https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism" rel="nofollow">Discord</a></p><p>🛒 <strong>Support the show</strong> by checking out our affiliates:</p><ul><li><a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism" rel="nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee</a></li><li>📘 <a href="https://www.ellenslater.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellen’s upcoming book & retreat guides</a></li></ul><p>📲 <strong>Follow & connect with us</strong>:</p><ul><li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adulting_autism/" rel="nofollow">@adulting_autism</a></li><li>FaceBook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571440840115" rel="nofollow">Adulting with Autism</a></li></ul><p>👉 <strong>Listen now and start your somatic journey toward healing.</strong> Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.</p><br><br>Support this podcast at — <a rel="payment" href="https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations">https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations</a>