The truth about neurodivergence
The true meaning, needs and gifts of neurodivergence
This is what your soul wants you to know about neurodivergence
Even if you already know you’re neurodivergent (ND), maybe autism (or Asperger’s, as it was previously known), ADHD or dyspraxia, there’s almost certainly more for you to discover about what it really means and what (magical) possibilities lie ahead.
And if you’re only just stepping foot on the path of uncovering your neurodivergence, you will find a wealth of goodness here to illuminate your way.
Begin with Lian’s own story of neurodivergence…
Steve James interviews Lian on being autistic
Masks and magic: My adventures having a brain that’s wired differently.
In this show, guest Steve James (creator of the Movement Koan Method® and the host of the Guru Viking Podcast) turned the tables on Lian and interviewed her! This was completely unplanned but they decided to indulge Steve’s curiosity about Lian being autistic, so he asked her a whole raft of brilliant questions including about her own experiences growing up, the reason she went for a diagnosis and what it’s provided to her, as well as questions about the broader topic of autism and neurodivergence generally.
Neurodivergence on the Podcast
The unusual way neurodivergent people hold paradox and polarity - Caroline Carey
Caroline Carey, soul cartographer, writer, and author of The Neurodivergent Soul, joins Lian to explore why neurodivergent people so often find themselves living between two worlds at once, what the ancient symbol of the mandorla reveals about that capacity, and why it may be less a burden to manage than a particular kind of gift.
The remarkable connection between the neurodivergent mind and soul purpose - Caroline Carey
Caroline Carey, soul cartographer, writer and author of The Neurodivergent Soul, joins Lian to explore what a late diagnosis actually gives you when you've already spent decades mapping your own soul, how neurodivergent wiring shapes a life's calling, and what it means to apprentice to your own story rather than to any framework imposed from outside.
Caroline Carey: A Neurodivergent Soul
Crafting our own soul work: Lian Brook-Tyler
Lian Brook-Tyler is a soul guide, psychospiritual teacher, shamanic healer, podcaster, and co-founder of Wild Sovereign Soul. Her life path diverged in 2012, when the sudden death of her father cracked her open to Spirit which led to a spontaneous recovery from fifteen years of chronic pain and anxiety. That transformation carried her out of a corporate leadership career and into a devoted exploration of what creates suffering, and what creates a soul-led life of love, magic, beauty, and truth instead.
Myth, Neurodivergence, and Transformation: Join Emma Nicholson and Chris Wells for Episode 69 of Positive Disintegration with Lian Brook-Tyler
Chris and Emma talked with Lian Brook-Tyler, shamanic healer, teacher of unity, podcaster, and co-founder of the Be Mythical podcast. In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, we dive into the intersections of mysticism, neurodivergence, spirituality, transformation, and awakenings—connecting these profound experiences to Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration.
We explore:
*How neurodivergence can shape mystical and spiritual experiences.
*The connection between shamanic practices, inner work, and positive disintegration.
*The importance of doing the work of inner transformation and embracing the unknown.
*The parallels between psychological and spiritual frameworks in understanding human development.
Neurodivergent parenting: How to journey into self-discovery, acceptance & ancestral healing - Jessica DiRuzza
In this episode, Lian and Jessica go unexpectedly deep on the topic of neurodivergent parents, parents of ND children, and really, so much of what they spoke about is relevant to all parents who are devoted to honouring their own and their children’s wild souls.
"Over-excitability": A more truthful and constructive perspective on neurodivergence? - Chris Wells
In this show, Chris and Lian explored the topic of ‘Over-excitability’, the body of work initially created by Dąbrowski.
They explored the concepts of over-excitability and positive disintegration in the context of neurodivergence. The theory suggests that individuals with strong over-excitabilities have the raw materials for personal growth and can experience positive disintegration, which is a breakdown of psychic structures leading to inner transformation.
How magic and neurodivergence weave together - Aidan Wahter
In this episode, Aidan and Lian explore the intersection of magic and neurodivergencence. They discuss how neurodivergence and magic appear to overlap, including the unique perspectives and experiences that neurodivergent individuals bring to the practice of magic.
How to parent powerfully when you're a sensitive, neurodivergent mum with neurodivergent children
This podcast episode is from the Secret Witch Show, where Lian was interviewed by host Nicole Barton. Lian explores the common challenges that many women face around parenting children who can be often be experienced and labelled as ‘sensitive’, ‘different’ or ‘challenging’ in some way - perhaps also labelled as ‘neurodivergent - and how we can navigate this when we ourselves are sensitive (and possibly neurodivergent) ourselves.
The hidden connection between autistic women and healing gifts
In this episode, Lian along with guest Wendy Dooner dived deep into the topic ‘How to be powerful and responsible about your neurodivergent needs and gifts’, a topic very dear to our hearts at Waking The Wild, including… What Lian means by neurodivergence; The importance of identifying our needs, without making anyone wrong for them, and why this can be challenging; And the part that sounds easy but can be just as challenging - how to identify our gifts and work through the wounding in the way of actualising them.
How to be powerful and responsible about your neurodivergent needs and gifts
In this episode, Lian dived deep into the topic ‘How to be powerful and responsible about your neurodivergent needs and gifts’, a topic very dear to our hearts at Waking The Wild, including… What I mean by neurodivergence ; The importance of identifying our needs, without making anyone wrong for them, and why this can be challenging ; And the part that sounds easy but can be just as challenging - how to identify our gifts and work through the wounding in the way of actualising them.
Steve James interviews Lian on being autistic
Masks and magic: My adventures having a brain that’s wired differently. In this show, guest Steve James (creator of the Movement Koan Method® and the host of the Guru Viking Podcast) turned the tables on Lian and interviewed her! This was completely unplanned but they decided to indulge Steve’s curiosity about Lian being autistic, so he asked her a whole raft of brilliant questions including about her own experiences growing up, the reason she went for a diagnosis and what it’s provided to her, as well as questions about the broader topic of autism and neurodivergence generally.
How neurodivergent women can light the way for each other and the world
In this show, Lucy and Lian (both autistic women) spoke about neurodivergent women, the unique struggles we face in, how we’re like the canary down the mine of a distorted culture that’s actually not beneficial for anyone, and how people with neurodivergences have specific, necessary but currently little understood gifts for the world.
Owning your difference as a superpower for your highest good
In this episode, Lian dived deep into the topic: Owning your difference as a superpower for your highest good, to be truthful with yourself about your differences – ask trusted advisors if you’re not sure, identify and honour your needs in a sovereign way and identify your superpowers and create your life in a way that allows you to use them in service of your vision .
Neurodivergence on the Blog
Other ND resources we’ve found helpful
Females And Autism / Aspergers: A Checklist - Lian found this list incredibly illuminating when considering an autism diagnosis.
Research on autism and DMT - this link between autism and a hypermetabolism of DMT (known as ‘the spirit molecule”) is helpful to understand why autistic people are often more open to spirit.
Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ Test) - Scoring highly on this test was one of the important milestones of Lian’s journey
How Autistic Identity Is Experienced Differently - this article explains one of the little known differences between autistic and non-autistic folk
How Autistics and Neurotypicals Experience Emotions Differently - this article was a light bulb moment for Lian (especially in understanding her experience of the emotion of Truth)
Going deeper on your ND soul path…
Many neurodivergent people came here to embody magical archetypes and with potent medicine for the world, understanding this is how we actualise our deepest gifts.