Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by award-winning psychiatrist and author Dr. Shimi Kang to explore a radical, yet intuitive concept: that play, creativity, and rest aren’t luxuries - they’re medicine. In a world where high-achievers and neurodivergent thinkers are pushed to exhaustion, Dr. Kang unpacks how this cultural mindset leads to burnout, inflammation, and chronic illness. Drawing from both cutting-edge neuroscience and her own clinical experience, she offers practical tools to help listeners regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with joy, and reclaim their health. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will reframe everything.
Takeaways
- Discover the surprising connection between neurodivergence and hypermobility that could redefine your understanding of chronic illness.
- Burnout isn’t just in your head—uncover the biological triggers that shut your system down and what you can do about it.
- Curious about how play can rewire your nervous system? This episode reveals its unexpected power to transform your well-being.
- Could "dolphin parenting" be the secret to breaking free from the stress of
overachievement? Tune in to find out!
- Forget control—learn why embracing curiosity might just be the game-changer you need for true healing.
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Chapters:
00:00 Building Neural Pathways for Independence
00:36 Introduction to Dr. Shimi Kang
02:28 Dr. Kang's Personal Journey with Chronic Pain
07:46 Parenting Styles: Jellyfish, Shark, and Dolphin
13:11 Motivating Children and Teens
17:27 Impact of Parental Chronic Illness on Children
26:57 Coping Strategies for Parents
31:48 Supporting Children with Chronic Pain
40:41 Addressing Neurodiversity in Children
43:10 Encouraging Self-Advocacy in Doctor's Appointments
47:41 Dealing with Pain and Lack of Compassion in Healthcare
56:29 Building a Future Ready Mind
59:15 Managing Medical Uncertainty
01:05:53 The Role of Play in Adaptation
01:08:18 Exploring Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain
01:16:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
