Sleepy Sisters

Sleepy Sisters

Two sisters exploring the complicated and exhausting aspects of life. We're also neurodivergent small business owners and parents. We're convinced understanding your body's language is essential for everyone. Come hang with us in this unpolished space with the Sleepy Sisters. The sisters: Elizabeth Brink is a coach for neurodivergent adults who incorporates Somatic Experiencing and other body-based modalities to support clients' healing. You can connect with her online at www.thrivingsistercoaching.com or on social media as Coach Elizabeth Brink. Sarah Durham is an author, artist, and coach for neurodivergent folks who are in the 'bumpy middle' of a life transition, whether that be in highschool, college, or later in life. Learn more about Sarah at www.kattywhompous.com or online as Coach Sarah Durham / Kattywhompous.

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June 1, 2026 49 mins

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The need for clarification or precision can really irk people. For many neurodivergent people, asking questions requires courage and vulnerability. We will need to ask questions AND sometimes can be bogged down by other people’s questions. It’s very complicated and exhausting for us, too. Let’s chat about it...

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Do you ever hide the you are because you don’t want people to draw closer? Masking is not always to help us fit in, sometimes we mask to keep ourselves separate. What do you think?

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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Have you ever said that nobody could pay you ANY amount of money to redo your twenties? There's a reason we feel that - because they're so freaking HARD. This conversation left me feeling so compassionate and affectionate toward those currently in this life stage of becoming. If you know any 20-somethings, this episode is for you.

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This episode is a real treat! You get to listen to us unpack all our thoughts and feelings about a current reality tv show we're watching -- Age of Attraction on Netflix. #sorrynotsorry 

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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Are you intensely sensitive to criticism and rejection - even the perception of it? Do you become emotionally overwhelmed, even flooded, when you sense others' judgement of you? You're not alone. Some people call it Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), others call it Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD). Let's talk about it. 

Source mentioned: Article by Jesse Meadows - Is it Rejection ...

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Does everyone who experiences Imposter Syndrome have some experience with giftedness? Let's discuss! 

We also went on a tangent talking about developmental trauma and a scary story from Sarah's week. Come hang with us! 

Source: Imposter Syndrome Types article: https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469 

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December 12, 2025 43 mins

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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.

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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...

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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.

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September 19, 2025 45 mins

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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

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Most people hide parts of themselves based on the setting or people they're around. For many, these "masks" are acquired very early in life and, in some cases, people do not realize they are wearing them. Part of adulthood is coming to terms with the ways we stay safe in the world, but what if we lose the ability to mask? Let's talk about it.

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It's been a big week of big scaries. The fear mongering is intentional and feeling out of sorts is exactly what they want for us. Let's process a little of what that is like in our bodies and weave and bob through a few things together.

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In this sorta part 2 of our last episode on Giftedness and Over-excitabilities, we're talking about the other piece of the puzzle --- being BORED! Many neurodivergent people struggle with boredom for a variety of reasons, but did you ever consider one reason might be because you have an unmet need??

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Over-excitability is a complicated trait in many neurodivergent gifted folks, but what does it mean? We're getting into the details of giftedness and the types of over-excitability that are often mishandled by others leading to a lifetime of unlearning what's unsavory about you.

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Let's talk about how communication helps build intimacy AND how hard it is to do in relationships that really matter to you.

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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What happens when meeting your sensory needs upsets someone else's sensory needs? 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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