Embracing Neurodivergence & Creative Growth with Brannan Sirratt

In this episode of Selective Hearing, I sit down with Brannan Sirratt, an ADHD and self-realized autistic mom of four neurodivergent kids, writer, and passionate advocate for supporting authors through the creative process. Brannan shares her journey of discovering her neurodivergence while getting her children assessed, how that revelation reshaped her self-perception, and how it transformed her family dynamic.

We also explore the intersection of creativity and well-being, how the commodification of books can sometimes hinder personal growth, and why writers must find a balance between external pressures and their creative fulfillment. Brannan opens up about navigating overstimulation with her husband's support, the importance of creating an environment that honors neurodivergent needs, and the strategies that help her stay grounded.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Discovering Neurodivergence – How Brannan's self-awareness grew while Brannan'sher children were assessed, and what that meant for her family dynamic.
• Balancing Creativity and Well-Being – Why the pressure to commodify creativity can hinder personal growth and how to stay true to the creative process.
• Managing Overstimulation – The role of Brannan's husband in supporting herBrannan'sd strategies for creating a sensory-friendly environment.
• The Power of 'Selective Hearing' – Learning to recognize what resonates and let go of external pressures, especially as a writer.
• Overcoming the 'Shoulds' in Writing – How aspiring authors can free themselves from expectations and create from a place of authenticity. Wee discuss how writing can be a transformative tool for personal growth, the most potent breakthroughs Brannan has witnessed in her work, and how we can all create from a place of balance and authenticity.

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