Episode 24

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5th Aug 2025

Tools for the Sensitive, Neurodivergent Soul: A Conversation on Radical Self-Acceptance

If you’ve ever felt like a weirdo from another planet… but also had big dreams and a deep desire to live with purpose — this episode is for you. 

I’m joined by my sister, Dr. Alexandria Hotmer, a clinical psychologist with powerful insight on what it means to be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, and human in today’s world. 

We explore topics like: 

- How to navigate life as a sensitive creative 

- Aging and societal expectations 

- Tools for anxiety and fear 

- Why self-knowledge is key for neurodivergent people 

- Compassion vs. resilience — and why we need both 

This is one of those episodes you’ll want to take notes on. Whether you're just starting to explore your inner world or deep into the journey of healing, this conversation offers support, validation, and real tools for your path. 

Enjoy the episode — and connect with my sister here: 

💻 www.dr.hotmer.com 

📷 Insta: @drhotmer 

🎥 YouTube: @drhotmer

Other resources mentioned: 

@MarieSteffen 

www.hsperson.com 

PS. Here's the quote that I botched at the end haha: 'For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn't understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.' - Cynthia Occelli 

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About the Podcast

Thought Experiment Called Life
A podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
This is a podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
I’ve never neatly fit into any niche, neither do many people, and neither does this podcast. This is a space for the multi-passionate person—the individual who looks at the world with glittering eyes despite the challenges of a multifaceted life. It’s for those seeking inspiration from positive, unconventional lives and hoping to glean lessons to guide their own path. It’s for those who trust that the right message will find them at the right time, no matter how unrelated it may seem.
This is a space for the existential mind and the open heart—those who understand the power of sharing stories to remind others they’re not alone.

I’ve lived many lives in my time here on Earth, and this podcast dives into a plethora of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Living and thriving with Lyme disease (and autoimmune disease).
- Pursuing your purpose in a world that celebrates conformity.
- Staying mentally healthy as a neurodivergent person in an insane world.
- The power and beauty of plant medicine and nourishing nutrition.
- Why learning self-defense is the ultimate self-care (especially for women)
- The magic of jiu-jitsu: a roadmap to growth and success in every area of life.
- Building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic.
- And perhaps most exciting of all, hearing real stories from multi-passionate individuals living fulfilling, unconventional lives.

This space exists to bring you inspiration, tools, resources, and proof that the call in your heart is there for a reason. I’m excited to walk this path with you.

The wild heart in me bows to the wild heart in you.

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