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.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
28 - Why is trying so hard? | Sleepy Sisters
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 un…
27 - In Transition Times, We Can't | Sleepy Sisters
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 …
26 - Surprise! I'm Autistic | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 q…
25 - Adolescence, Independence, & Neurodivergence | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 thre…
24 - Masking for Life | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 rea…
23 - When Fear is the Norm | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 …
22 - Are you bore out? | Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 str…
21 - Embracing Over-Excitability | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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-excitabil…
20 - Communicating with Significant Others | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 a…
19 - When Your Sensory Needs Clash With Theirs | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
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 …
18 - Embarrassment | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Were you allowed to feel embarrassed as a kid? Did you feel it often? We're diving in and finding our own somatic experience with feeling embarrassed.
Sleepy Sisters podcast is …
17 - Decision Making | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Sometimes it feels like all of life is about decision making, so why do they feel so tricky? We're talking about all the things that come up when we need to make decisions and h…
16 - The Hard of Big Transitions | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Life is full of Big Transitions, but navigating them can be painstaking. Let's chat about how to identify when we're in a Big Transition and how to cope through them. This is a …
15 - Sensory Everything | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Sensory seeking and sensory avoiding and sensory meltdowns... oh my! One of the trickiest parts of neurodivergent living is the sensory experiences we endure. In this episode we…
14 - Healthy Aggression | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
What does healthy aggression have to do with me? Why are so many people walking around unable to tap into anger? Let's chat about it!
Sleepy Sisters podcast is hosted by Elizabet…
13 - To Filter or Not to Filter | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
CW: explicit language is used in this episode
We use filters (and masks) to survive in the world, but what happens when they hurt us? It's hard enough to be human, so where can w…
12 - Menopause Help (& Celebration?) | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Being neurodivergent and going through menopause earlier than our peers really threw us for a loop! In this episode we're sharing what helped us through it, and how we're coping…
11 - Menopause Story Time | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Perimenopause and menopause are making their way into online chatter, but that wasn't the case a few years ago when we went through The Big Transition. In this episode, we're sh…
10 - Saying No | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Why is it so hard to say no? What does it mean to really trust your YES and your NO? We're exploring a whole bunch of angles to knowing our limits and leaning into self-trust an…
9 - The Grief Grind | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Grieving is a part of being human, and yet we spend a lot of energy pretending we're not wrecked by the bitterness of death and loss of all kinds. When you're neurodivergent, gr…