218 - Mindfulness Done Differently: Tanya Roberts on Sensory-Friendly Stillness for Autistic & ADHD Women

In this Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout , host Carole Jean Whittington welcomes Tanya Roberts , AuDHD artist, meditation teacher, and founder of Mindfulness Done Differently . Tanya’s journey through panic disorder, undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and years of feeling like a “meditation failure” led her to a powerful realization: mindfulness doesn’t have to mean “sit still and breathe.” Instead, she created Mindfulness Done Differently —a playful, sensory-friendly approach that integrates movement, fidgeting, art, sound, and self-expression. Together, Carole Jean and Tanya explore: 🌱 Why conventional meditation often fails autistic & ADHD women 🌱 How sensory play and movement can transform mindfulness into something sustainable 🌱 The role of community, co-regulation, and advocacy in burnout recovery 🌱 Practical tools to build individualized mindfulness practices rooted in self-acceptance Tanya’s story is a reminder that stillness doesn’t always look quiet—and that accessible, customized approaches can help autistic and ADHD women reclaim peace, presence, and energy. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Pepper Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). Unlock your custom audio guide to begin your recovery journey with tools tailored to your burnout type. Take the quiz now → ✨ Connect with Tanya: 🌐 Mindfulness Done Differently → 💡 First month free with code: BEYONDBURNOUT

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218 - Mindfulness Done Differently: Tanya Roberts on Sensory-Friendly Stillness for Autistic & ADHD Women is an episode from Mind Your Autistic Brain with Social Autie: THE Talk Show for Late Identified Autistics by Carole Jean Whittington, Women's Well-Being Science QoL Researcher.

This episode is 00:47:53 long.

This episode was published on Sep 28, 2025.

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