Adulting with Autism

From Punishment to Progress: Duff on Hypnosis, Burnout & Neurodivergent Adulting

April Ratchford MS OT/L Season 2 Episode 173

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Hypnotist and coach Duff joins Adulting with Autism to flip the script on burnout and “doing life the hard way.” Growing up autistic and mostly mute, Duff went all-in on personal growth—meditation, NLP, hypnosis—and discovered a deeper lever for change: shifting from the Punishment Paradigm (fear/pain motivation) to the Progress Paradigm (love/joy motivation). We talk practical nervous-system regulation (when you’re frozen, anxious, or numb), how to find traction without forcing, and why neurodivergent folks can get more done with less stress and more joy. If social media spikes your anxiety, if “adulting” feels like a trap, or if you’re tired of white-knuckling everything—this one’s for you.

Find Duff: boulderhypnosisworks.com
Topics: autistic burnout, hypnosis, NLP, nervous system, masking, procrastination, sustainable motivation, adulting skills, social media detox

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