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  • 34 - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or Complex Trauma? | Sleepy Sisters
    Feb 5 2026

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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 Sensitive Dysphoria or Complex Trauma https://jessemeadows.medium.com/is-it-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-or-complex-trauma-d9d519b5bb55

    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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    49 min
  • 33 - Imposter Syndrome: Is It Fueled by Giftedness? | Sleepy Sisters
    Jan 19 2026

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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

    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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    49 min
  • 32 - Monotropism and Me
    Dec 12 2025

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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.

    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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    44 min
  • 31 - When Good Change is Hard | Sleepy Sisters
    Oct 31 2025

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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...

    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
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    40 min
  • 30 - Embracing the Not Bad | Sleepy Sisters
    Oct 3 2025

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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.

    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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    45 min
  • 29 - The Urge to Pick | Sleepy Sisters
    Sep 19 2025

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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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    45 min
  • 28 - Why is trying so hard? | Sleepy Sisters
    Sep 5 2025

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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
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    44 min
  • 27 - In Transition Times, We Can't | Sleepy Sisters
    Aug 29 2025

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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.

    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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    42 min