Radical Rest Why Neurodivergent Brains Need a Different Approach to Recovery

Radical Rest: Why Neurodivergent Brains Need a Different Approach to Recovery

Speaker: Allie Warren

Description

Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. And for neurodivergent people, the usual advice often misses the mark.

This talk, Radical Rest, challenges the hustle culture mindset and redefines what rest can and should look like for neurodivergent brains. Traditional recovery strategies—like “just get more sleep” or “take a break”—don’t always address the kind of exhaustion that comes from masking, sensory overload, or executive dysfunction.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • Why rest is more than sleep—and the different types of rest that actually restore
  • How neurodivergent burnout is different from general burnout
  • Guilt-free strategies for building sustainable, restorative work habits

Led by a neurodivergent speaker with lived experience, this session encourages a new approach to productivity—one rooted in balance, permission, and radical self-care.

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