Inside Voice with Martha's Mind

being injured is probably one of the most common negative mindsets to get into. The journal can be similar to grief in that you go through the process of different stages. I won't lie. I have been much better than I thought. I thought I'd really 'lose myself'. Then recently, a PT came up to me... and I can't BELIEVE WHAT HE SAID?!?!?! - pending a huge rant now.

It doesn't get said enough but, I love being neurodiverse. I wouldn't change my head for anything else. Yes the podcast gives light to what it's like being in the head of someone with a different mind, but it felt like it needed a time where it was all about the positives and celebrating why I like being the way I am.

Welcoming Thomas into the studio was a delight. From us sharing just the feelings about starting a masters at 25, to the gratitude of lockdown and what that provide Thomas to do with regards to getting help with Thomas' relationship to drinking and what effect that was having on his mental health.

I struggled with masking and being around someone all week and having conversations with a neurotypical became extremely tiring. It made me realise that not everyone I know, knows how to interact with me, to get the best from me, to understand me. It was something I felt I wanted to allow myself to be open with.

I am so thankful to Bethan for having a real, honest and raw chat about her journey with ADHD. Topics covering her initial diagnoses, her feelings before getting seen by a specialist, and how life has been with medication. For blog updates visit - https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/

A lot happened this week. Dating someone in an open relationship, autistic joy terminology and my own road accident. Find me more on Martha's Mind https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/

I am constantly seeing online people talking about symptoms and almost feels like people are diagnosing themselves based on TikToks and online Instagram influences. Now whilst I am happy we have represenation online, it sparked an internal discussion that brought me to why I have fustrations with online diagnoses.

Being autistic. Being a female. Often not put together and most often never represented in media or conversations about autism. I felt it was time to really address something that I have felt for a long tine hasn't had the airtime.

It's not surprising, but I talk about dating a lot. 1. I have so much enjoyment for it. 2. I love love. 3. dating has helped with my mental health - because I first learned who I was on a date. Not to abuse dating and only have it to validate me. I have taken time to learn how dating can improve me mentally and I really do love sharing my dating journey with others.

It's been a really exciting week. Lots of seeing pals, creative moments but a binge broke out. Being real, raw and honest.

Inspiration was, it felt like I was trapped in someone elses drama and movie storyline. They tried to make me out as if I was the bad guy for having feelings. Relationships feels like the easiest way to find inspiration.

I have experienced burnout a lot and let me tell you. I think it's up there with being one of the roughest experiences to live through. I have heard the term 'burnout' a lot but autistic-specific burnout was new. So I deepened my learning and found it truly so helpful to read the difference between autistic burnout and depression and why we cannot think that trying to get out of a depr...

Dating diaries is bacckkkkkk! Current talks of my most recent dates and feelings on ghosting, sober dates and mismatch lovers. Follow my blog - www.marthasmind.co.uk

I guess it's always nice to have a new starting point on things I want to achieve, here are a few of mine and hopefully they spark some inspiration for you!

TW; Suicide Back after a mental health break (for real - it has been a very testing time on really working on me). But I am back and feeling okay. Calmed, compared to how I was before. Talking about the real reality.. suicide doesn't go up in January. but for myself it's been very hard with uni struggles, overwhelmed of social pressures.

spoke word piece. written with the inspiration of seeing a ton of couples on the 42 bus from Fallowfield to Manchester town. all looking like a couple that had just met but had faith it was going to be a blossoming love.

So to end the BIG first season (haha I was due a break!). I wanted to do self reflection question quick-fire round style. These are definitely worth writing down and having an answer yourself!! See you all in the new year

Food is something I feel extremely passionate about for many reasons. My psychology/relationship is a HISTORY. I loved learning about food on a scientific level. I loved the psychology around other people's food when I was a practicing nutritionist. But this episode invites you into the world of Autistics Anonymous; the food edition. Autistic people tend to have a very specific relationship wi...

thoroughly enjoyed stepping back from a lot of online pressures. This week has taken me to reflection, which, I thoroughly love and usually, I feel better about. I have also posted a new blog post - MARTHA'S MIND Enjoying right now where my mind has settled.

Newest spoken word piece - How do you like to make love?

Very real, honest talk about the constant problem - WHAT AM I DOING??!!! Connection for this epsiode is for the people also having any kind of doubt about the current path they are on. I almost feel disheartened that after such a long wait to do this masters course, it just doesn't feel right. Not feeling at home in my head as of late.

today has definitely been one of those 'testing' days of chaos. I feel as though after a binge my fuse has been tripped and the recovery is a gruelling process. My head is scrambled as I struggle to make decisions or think clearly. Audio isn't as clear!

I am NOT a birthday person. In the way that, I get very sad when birthdays happen. Yes, I love the reflection aspect. But it feels like almost a hallmark of where you 'should' be in life. I discussed my need to escape for my birthday. I talk about my love for having slowness in my life and what that brings to me. Self reflection question is definitely one of my faves!

Been a hooooot minute since I have done a catch-up episode. With Uni life throwing some nice routine into my life and having a purpose for learning is giving me such a moral boost for me! Dating right now is SO FUN! meeting a lot of fun people and mainly focusing on NATO - listening to episode. Finding your core in your 20s needs to be a priority not just NOW but throughout youthroughoute life - w...

TW: EATING DISORDERS house sharing is pretty much now completely normal (and almost) very expected when aged between 18+. I think house sharing (for anyone) but especially for autistic people is HARD! really and truly hard. Because home is the grounding space for a lot of our quirks and ways we need. It is a lot of pressure to have when living with strangers. Please note - this is completely my op...