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In this conversation, Michelle Renee and Leela Sinha discuss the concepts of intensives and expansives. They explore how intensives are passionate, risk-tolerant, and make unexpected connections, while expansives are steady, reliable, and prefer predictable environments. They also discuss the importance of understanding and appreciating both types of personalities. Overall, the conversation highlights the value of self-awareness and finding balance between intensity and steadiness. Leela Sinha is a coach and author. Leela created The Intensive Institute and wrote the book You're Not Too Much. You can find Leela and the book at https://IntensiveInstitute.com. Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Platonic Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's websites are https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠ and https://humanconnectioncoach.com and she can be found on social media at https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee. If you'd like to ask a question, for Michelle to answer on an episode, https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcast Links from today's show: *Note, I'm cutting back on the amount of resources I share as it takes a lot of time to pull them and I'm finding myself not putting out new episodes due to the time requirement. My compromise to myself is to put in less time. Thanks for understanding that is a hard area to cut as someone who prides herself as a "resource maven". I trust you can google and find what you need. To grab your own set of We're Not Really Strangers https://amzn.to/47XJjvm You're Not Too Much by Leela Sinha https://amzn.to/3YsPm9T

This is a two-part episode: (1) a hard and raw update of the state of my life right now, and (2) a conversation with Leela Sinha, who persistently believes there are ways to make the world a better place event when I'm whimpering in a corner.Guest: Leela Sinha, https://intensivesinstitute.com/....................Art: Laura EccottMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15 for 15% off)

"We all need to maybe finish a couple things that have been with us for so long, that we can't remember not having them. So that we can have space. Not even so we can add something new to the list. Just to have space."We all, each of us, have a lot of balls in the air. How do we create the space for ourselves to know which ones to keep and which ones to let fall? Sometimes, picking a project to finish can help create that space. Especially when we don't put pressure ourselves to finish, and just take it one step at a time. Leela Sinha talks about picking up a project that has been in "time out" for a year, and finding spaciousness in completion.Links:Learn more about membership in the Intensives Institute:https://intensivesinstitute.com/membership/The Bernadette Banner video that launched a thousand pirate shirts:https://youtu.be/Ql9r8UKIvZs?si=CWOCRMvHF4yENspjTranscript and notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/captivate-podcast/making-space-for-making-mannequins-and-brainsRecorded 7 January 2024.

"Shame is a paradigm that distances us from our power. It's a paradigm within ourselves that, when internalized, it keeps us from recognizing our own experience in a variety of ways, and also recognizing our own experience as valuable.... There's this whole culture that tells us to love ourselves, right? And, well, have you even gotten to know yourself? It's like self love just kind of happens when you really get to know yourself."Listen in on a fascinating conversation between Leela Sinha and Sara Rhiannon (she/her), a hypnotist who uses somatic work and other interventions designed to un-shame the psyche. Sara has a particular specialty in helping people remove their cravings for sugar. Sara and Leela discuss the intersections of shame and anti-oppression work; kindness and redemption; creating safety and honesty in working groups; and that mushy feeling in your brain when you're learning something and seeing how your brain can be different than it was. Which, naturally, some people love, and others... well, not so much.Links!Find Sara on Facebook by name, or as quit_sugar_coach on Instagram or TikTok.For more on David Bedrick, visit https://www.davidbedrick.com/For more on Kimberly Shepherd, check out: https://www.kimberlyshepherd.com/Transcript and notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/episode/interview-sara-rhiannon-the-quit-sugar-coachRecorded 9 June 2023.

"When we want to do this sacred work of uprooting injustice and inequity where we're seeing it, we're not just doing it for us. We're holding a space for change to be different."Meet Anuradha Kowtha (they/them), founder of The Kowtha Constellation and a partner in Sowing Post Capitalist Seeds. "My work's thread could be described as undoing the impact of the inherent indoctrination from capitalism and colonialism on who we are and how we do our work in the world."Join Anuradha and Leela Sinha in a lovely and rich conversation that encompasses transformative justice, the meaning of 'pariah', Indian classical dance, and holding spaces for change.Connect with Anuradha!Instagram: @thekowthaconstellationhttps://www.sowingpostcapitalistseeds.com/ https://www.thekowthaconstellation.com/Transcript and notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/episode/interview-anuradha-kowthaRecorded 5 May 2023.

Samara Bay: "When we tell a story about a tiny moment, and how it impacted us, it is actually the most revealing thing of our character we could possibly do. Where we come from does not win over what we did in a hard moment."Meet Samara Bay, who coaches rising business leaders, political hopefuls, and public figures who need to speak in a voice they recognize as their own to truly make waves. She is the author of Permission to Speak, a "game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like." Join Samara and Leela Sinha as they laugh, cry, and share stories in this special interview episode of Power Pivot."it's a decolonizing act, and it is a queering act, to start to question the ways that we have normalized and normied ourselves: for safety, for proximal power; and to love on those instincts of ours to get by, while also getting curious about what else is possible." -Samara BayPermission to Speak is available in hardcover, ebook, or audiobook (read by the author) from Penguin Random House.For a free warm-up and Samara's newsletter, head to https://www.samarabay.com/goodiesOr, check out Samara Bay on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabayFull transcript and show notes can be found here:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/episode/samara-bayRecorded 23 October 2023.

Original Air Date 8/2/2022 Explaining neurodiversity and why it should be seen as a strength and benefit to society when accommodated properly rather than a problem to be solved or, worse, ignored. Autism, ADHD and other examples of neurodiversity all have positive attributes that rarely get talked about which blinds society to those benefits but also perpetuates stigma. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: What Exactly is Neurodiversity? - How to ADHD - Air Date 1-18-22 The neurodiversity movement has been around for some time, but what exactly is it? In this video, we talk about what the neurodiversity movement is and how it's linked to the autistic community. Ch. 2: Adriana White - Autism and Neurodiversity: Different Does Not Mean Broken - TEDx Talks - Air Date 11-11-21 In this talk, Adriana discusses the idea of neurodiversity. Many people are labeled incorrectly because their brains are wired differently. Adriana offers awareness and an alternative way to see people as unique and valuable. Ch. 3: Giftedness is Not Achievement with Aurora Remember Holtzman - ADHD Essentials - Air Date 12-11-21 Today, we're talking to Aurora Remember Holtzman. Aurora is a school psychologist, neurodivergence coach, and host of the Embracing Intensity podcast. And her focus is giftedness and twice exceptionality. Ch. 4: Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming World - Neurodiversity Podcast - Air Date 8-10-21 Emily Kircher-Morris and Joel Schwartz talk about what it would take to create a neurodiversity-affirming world where old stereotypes and perceptions are shed. Ch. 5: Elaine Halligan: Neurodiversity is a super power, not a problem - TEDx Talks - Air Date 11-25-19 We have to break the stigma around mental health and children. Most of the time the signals are quite subtle and can be often overlooked by parents, so many children may be suffering behind closed doors. Ch. 6: The Utility (or Futility) of Labels - The Neurodiversity Podcast - Air Date 7-7-22 The reality of working within a system in flux. The meaning or usefulness of the term “gifted.” The utility (or futility) of labels. The confusion of overlapping diagnoses. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: Neurodivergence and Queerness with Leela Sinha - Embracing Intensity - Air Date 5-23-22 Today's episode is a recording of our talk with Leela Sinha on the intersection of neurodivergence and gender. This is definitely not an “inside-the-box” topic. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on the hyper-focus ability of ADHD MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: The neurodiversity awareness symbol - an infinity symbol (a horizontal elongated number 8) in a rainbow of overlapping colors - is against a white background. Image Credit: “Neurodiversity Symbol” by MissLunaRose12, Wikimedia Commons | License: CC by-SA 4.0 | Changes: White background added   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

This week on the Coming Out & Beyond podcast we're back with part 2 of our interview with Rev. Leela Sinha. Leela is a genderqueer, spiritually grounded, Queer-as-fuck entrepreneur and principal at the Intensives Institute, an organization dedicated to executive leadership and development.In part 2 of this special episode, Anne-Marie and Leela talk about Leela's experience growing up atheist and in the UU, what it was like having a call to ministry, and expand on the language and constructs surrounding gender. It is a fascinating episode, not-to-be-missed for anyone who is interested in gender and trans issues.Learn more about The Intensives Institute at www.intensivesinstitute.com

This week on the Coming Out & Beyond podcast we're back with part 2 of our interview with Rev. Leela Sinha. Leela is a genderqueer, spiritually grounded, Queer-as-fuck entrepreneur and principal at the Intensives Institute, an organization dedicated to executive leadership and development.In part 2 of this special episode, Anne-Marie and Leela talk about Leela's experience growing up atheist and in the UU, what it was like having a call to ministry, and expand on the language and constructs surrounding gender. It is a fascinating episode, not-to-be-missed for anyone who is interested in gender and trans issues.Learn more about The Intensives Institute at www.intensivesinstitute.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Rev. Leela Sinha is a genderqueer, Queer-as-fuck entrepreneur. Ze is intense, spiritually grounded, real, funny, compassionate, and mostly interested in creating a better world with more pleasure and less pain. To that end, Leela coaches and consults to uplift intense people (if you're told you're "too much" that means you!) and creates leadership, companies, and systems where the bottom line is robust and everyone's needs get met.In this special 2-part episode, Anne-Marie and Leela take a fascinating meander through subjects such as the profound impact of Leela's upbringing in the Unitarian church, the contrasting messages they received surrounding sexuality during their formative years (Anne-Marie was raised Catholic, while Leela learned about sexuality through the Unitarian "About Your Sexuality" (AYS) program), the early 2000's reclamation of the word "Queer" and the shifting climate surrounding that word today, how language around gender has changed the coming out trans experience over time, how the experience of coming out and living as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community differs regionally in the United States, how Leela both lost and gained a community after cutting hir hair and much, much more. Their deep dive into topics surrounding Queer, trans and lesbian experiences as they relate to history, culture and religion continues in a part 2 episode, to be released on July 7th, 2023.Leela's coming out song is In or Out by Ani DiFranco. You can listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/57RddpbPMFxeR20eonC0gH?si=98cbf96c72db48d4Leela hosts PowerPivot, a business podcast showcasing the best ideas out there for changing the way we work (and live) for the better. https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q1oG5PtdIOWdW2HswVK4lThe PowerPivot podcast is an extension of Leela's coaching/consulting business, The Intensives Institute. The Intensives Institute exists to encourage and develop intensives – that's people are strong-minded, innovative thinkers – to develop in leadership and executive roles. You can learn more about The Intensives Institute here: https://intensivesinstitute.com/Some of Leela's reading recommendations are:Stone Butch Blues by Leslie FeinbergExhibitionism for the Shy by Carol QueenThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard PylePippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenWomanspirit Rising: A Feminist Reader in Religion by Carol P. Christ and Judith PlaskowSaving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire by Rebecca Ann Parker and Rita Nakashima

Rev. Leela Sinha is a genderqueer, Queer-as-fuck entrepreneur. Ze is intense, spiritually grounded, real, funny, compassionate, and mostly interested in creating a better world with more pleasure and less pain. To that end, Leela coaches and consults to uplift intense people (if you're told you're "too much" that means you!) and creates leadership, companies, and systems where the bottom line is robust and everyone's needs get met.In this special 2-part episode, Anne-Marie and Leela take a fascinating meander through subjects such as the profound impact of Leela's upbringing in the Unitarian church, the contrasting messages they received surrounding sexuality during their formative years (Anne-Marie was raised Catholic, while Leela learned about sexuality through the Unitarian "About Your Sexuality" (AYS) program), the early 2000's reclamation of the word "Queer" and the shifting climate surrounding that word today, how language around gender has changed the coming out trans experience over time, how the experience of coming out and living as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community differs regionally in the United States, how Leela both lost and gained a community after cutting hir hair and much, much more. Their deep dive into topics surrounding Queer, trans and lesbian experiences as they relate to history, culture and religion continues in a part 2 episode, to be released on July 7th, 2023.Leela's coming out song is In or Out by Ani DiFranco. You can listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/57RddpbPMFxeR20eonC0gH?si=98cbf96c72db48d4Leela hosts PowerPivot, a business podcast showcasing the best ideas out there for changing the way we work (and live) for the better. https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q1oG5PtdIOWdW2HswVK4lThe PowerPivot podcast is an extension of Leela's coaching/consulting business, The Intensives Institute. The Intensives Institute exists to encourage and develop intensives – that's people are strong-minded, innovative thinkers – to develop in leadership and executive roles. You can learn more about The Intensives Institute here: https://intensivesinstitute.com/Some of Leela's reading recommendations are:Stone Butch Blues by Leslie FeinbergExhibitionism for the Shy by Carol QueenThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard PylePippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenWomanspirit Rising: A Feminist Reader in Religion by Carol P. Christ and Judith PlaskowSaving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire by Rebecca Ann Parker and Rita NakashimaThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Kimra Luna: "...when you're with those like-minded people, and you know that you're doing something to make the world better... you get hope automatically. It starts filling you up."Leela Sinha in compelling conversation with Kimra Luna: abortion doula, professional ranter, and founder of Idaho Abortion Rights mutual aid. They talk about finding hope in community, taking individual action, strategies for regaining reproductive rights in the US, and the journey that led Kimra to take on the work of an abortion doula. Transcript and Notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/episode/kimra-lunaLinks! Find Kimra on Instagram, Twitch, Twitter, and beyond. There are also links to Idaho Abortion Rights and other orgs mentioned in the conversation:Idaho Abortion Rights: https://idahoabortionrights.com/ Kimra Luna website: https://kimraluna.com/. Kimra Luna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimraluna/. Kimra Luna on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kimraluna_ Kimra Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimraLunaPlan C Pills: https://www.plancpills.org/ Las Libres: https://laslibres.org/ Act Up: https://actupny.com/Recorded 24 April 2023.

"These shoes mean to me the ability to inhabit my gender. I, and this complex gender of mine, belong everywhere."Gender, complex gender, representation, bookstores, long distance love and... whole-cut Venetian loafers? Naturally, when Leela Sinha is doing the talking, it all fits together.Transcript and notes:https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/captivate-podcast/venetian-loafersRecorded 1 March 2023

Air Date 8/2/2022 Today, we take a look at what neurodiversity is and why it should be seen as a strength and benefit to society when accommodated properly rather than a problem to be solved or, worse, ignored. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: What Exactly is Neurodiversity? - How to ADHD - Air Date 1-18-22 The neurodiversity movement has been around for some time, but what exactly is it? In this video, we talk about what the neurodiversity movement is and how it's linked to the autistic community. Ch. 2: Adriana White - Autism and Neurodiversity: Different Does Not Mean Broken - TEDx Talks - Air Date 11-11-21 In this talk, Adriana discusses the idea of neurodiversity. Many people are labeled incorrectly because their brains are wired differently. Adriana offers awareness and an alternative way to see people as unique and valuable. Ch. 3: Giftedness is Not Achievement with Aurora Remember Holtzman - ADHD Essentials - Air Date 12-11-21 Today, we're talking to Aurora Remember Holtzman. Aurora is a school psychologist, neurodivergence coach, and host of the Embracing Intensity podcast. And her focus is giftedness and twice exceptionality. Ch. 4: Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming World - Neurodiversity Podcast - Air Date 8-10-21 Emily Kircher-Morris and Joel Schwartz talk about what it would take to create a neurodiversity-affirming world where old stereotypes and perceptions are shed. Ch. 5: Elaine Halligan: Neurodiversity is a superpower, not a problem - TEDx Talks - Air Date 11-25-19 We have to break the stigma around mental health and children. Most of the times the signals are quite subtle and can be often overlooked by parents, so many children may be suffering behind closed doors. Ch. 6: The Utility (or Futility) of Labels - The Neurodiversity Podcast - Air Date 7-7-22 The reality of working within a system in flux. The meaning or usefulness of the term “gifted.” The utility (or futility) of labels. The confusion of overlapping diagnoses. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: Neurodivergence and Queerness with Leela Sinha - Embracing Intensity - Air Date 5-23-22 Today's episode is a recording of our talk with Leela Sinha on the intersection of neurodivergence and gender. This is definitely not an “inside-the-box” topic. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on the hyper-focus ability of ADHD MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: The neurodiversity awareness symbol - an infinity symbol (a horizontal elongated number 8) in a rainbow of overlapping colors - is against a white background. Image Credit: “Neurodiversity Symbol” by MissLunaRose12, Wikimedia Commons | License: CC by-SA 4.0 | Changes: White background added   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Leela Sinha on wholistic SIEF-Smart hiring practices for intensive business leaders. Watch this episode as a video: https://youtu.be/DjYBFKwVf3Y (https://youtu.be/DjYBFKwVf3Y) Links! https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJORERsWGE5RmV6QmU3QUthWTRCWl8yWHVmUXxBQ3Jtc0trSVRWTE1tRU1SSmVheHJVQnJCWWFfcGk3aHNEMzBuZThzV093d0p0YS1ZSE9nRnk1dXNtNUM5aTBPcDF6TG84Wm01LVkydlBRTURkVnV6WkxDbEdHaWJTR0RCLTJaTFVoRE0wR1B1aE9tTWVWMk9zUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intensivesinstitute.com%2F&stzid=UgzUzXNXapQLkhalkdd4AaABAg (www.intensivesinstitute.com) SIEF assessment: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjBmVHFsYS1qOHJZam14WmlFR3o5b0Z0SU1YZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuUUpod1FhQmV5QjVQaTMxazNJak1xM25FTHhwTUs0Q0QwcUxwcE9PV3R1WHhRdnBqNlFGUnZPUlVZOVBlcU16Q3A0MjdXRGkyQVF0dkZyNk4xc2xybWtfNHBXcVI1RjVBT3R2MVpxZ0dsV2xIbmF3TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fintensivesinstitute.com%2Fassessment%2F&stzid=UgzUzXNXapQLkhalkdd4AaABAg (https://intensivesinstitute.com/assessment/) Five-Session SIEF-Smart Hiring Package (includes getting to know your company, job description writing, interviewing, onboarding, and post-onboarding review): https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlCcXkxLWRyckRuY3o4a2xaZ2Vyd2NCY01tUXxBQ3Jtc0trekgtNXNqWDVmdXpWMzh0OF9oS1BUbHY1Sm95b3VxbUVmRnk0WG9INmNIeFZ5aF9oWUFWUW9MaXZ5YUpELUhpN1hFZktOclhneVBnWGFleW1zX0wxQmVUX2RWRGtZSENoTzdjSnR1V1RibzNMcHZ1bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.acuityscheduling.com%2Fcatalog.php%3Fowner%3D11389649%26action%3DaddCart%26clear%3D1%26id%3D1303349&stzid=UgzUzXNXapQLkhalkdd4AaABAg (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=11389649&action=addCart&clear=1&id=1303349)

Today's episode is a recording of our talk with Leela Sinha on the intersection of neurodivergence and gender. This is definitely not an “inside-the-box” topic. You can find the full discussion in the Embracing Intensity community at community@embracingintensity.com.   Show Highlights: The overlap between autism and gender diversity How neurodivergence is defined as a very broad umbrella term for the different ways that people's brains function Why the definition of queerness has changed over time but is still used as an umbrella term The overlap between queerness and neurodivergence How growing up with a different sense of known reality will cause attitudes and moves of self-protection How deconstruction occurs in society and feels “right” to stigmatized people Why identifying as non-binary or trans has become trendy as people have become more aware of their options for exploration Challenges in the non-binary gender spaces because of bias even in inclusion views How a fully nourishing environment helps neurodivergent kids understand their options and feel safe to express themselves How the progression occurs in media representation for queer representation and non-binary representation How pathologizing neurodivergence or queerness can affect a person's ability to access resources and care Why accessibility is often not accounted for in the help and support spaces   Resources:   Connect with our community: community@embracingintensity.com  Connect with Leela Sinha:   Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and www.leelasinha.com    

Sermon 04.24.22: You Do Actually Have To Be Good by Rev. Leela Sinha

Welcome to Episode 5 of Forging Fortune, an inspirational podcast for visionaries, activists, and future-focused entrepreneurs anywhere between the poles on the life experience spectrum.In today's episode, I am truly honored to welcome and speak with Rev. Leela Sinha, creator of Intensives Institute. Join us as we explore Leela's life's work around Intensives and Expansives and how they lead, interact, and co-create in the world. A special thank you to Leela for zir contribution and time with us.Meet LeelaLeela Sinha is a speaker, writer, consultant, podcaster, but mostly a visionary who can't shut up.  Ze is also an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who works from a theology of pleasure. Ze believes that we all have an obligation to help save the world, and we don't have to be idealists or nonprofits to do it.  What we need is power--but we need to use it well. Ze is also the host of the podcast PowerPivot which can be found on all listening platforms.Connect with Leela:Website: The Intensives InstituteTwitter: LeelaSinhaThe Podcast: PowerPivot Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherand more!

Welcome to 2022! In today's solo episode, I'm reviewing some of our most downloaded episodes from 2021 and sharing our upcoming guest speaker series and topics already scheduled for this year. It's going to be a great year, so come along for the ride with me! Show Highlights: The countdown of our top ten most downloaded episodes from 2021: #10: Ep. 231 Intuitive Flow with Kari Betton Our July Guest Call was on Intuitive Flow and Creativity. Kari is a coach and mentor for highly sensitive and twice-exceptional people, and she has a passion for helping them find their innate sense of intuitive flow. #9: Ep. 239 Perspectives in Giftedness with Gail Post Being gifted can complicate many situations in life. It is wonderful to know that empathetic and supportive professionals are dedicating their lives to advocacy for these individuals. Learn more with psychotherapist Gail Post. #8: Ep. 229 Thinking Patterns I have seen a lot of posts about the overlap and similarities between ADHD and Autism, and it got me thinking about some observations I'd made both personally and professionally testing neurodivergent kids over the years. I also asked for feedback from neurodivergent people on social media about the patterns they related to most. #7: Ep. 235 Playing with Your Inner Critic with Jeff Harry This show allows you to listen to our recent group call with Jeff Harry of Rediscover Your Play. Jeff provides tips, insights, and interactive exercises to learn more about “Playing With Your Inner Critic.” Find the full discussion in the Embracing Intensity Community. #6: Ep. 202 Chipping Away at Societal Conditioning with Julia R. Wild This show focuses on highly sensitive people. My guest loves helping HSPs uncover the layers of conditioning put on them by society and bloom in their uniqueness. Julia R. Wild is a bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and trauma educator with a Master's degree in psychology. She is also a writing, creativity, and life coach. #5: Ep. 207 “But I'm Not Really THAT Smart” I've heard a lot more comments lately along the lines of, “I relate to your work, but I'm not really gifted.” In this episode, I discuss why gifted folks might not recognize their own gifts, along with some resources to explore if you suspect that you might be gifted. #4: Ep. 236 Gifted and 2E Assessment This solo episode is about a topic that I've thought about for a long time, so I'm happy to bring it to you. We will discuss getting an assessment as a gifted or twice-exceptional adult, so I hope you find my thoughts and tips helpful. #3: Ep. 208 Coaching and Mentoring Neurodivergent Adults with Dr. Kimberly Douglass I found this guest in the most unusual place: TikTok! I first noticed her work with gifted and twice-exceptional people, and I knew I had to have her on the show. Dr. Kimberly Douglass is president and CEO of Remote Learning Solutions. #2: Ep. 226 Asynchronous Development in Gifted Adults with Tiff Choumm Our June Guest Call was on Asynchronous Development in Gifted Adults. Asynchronous development is a hallmark of the gifted experience, when we may have developed far ahead of our peers in some areas and have fallen behind in others. This can continue into adulthood, especially for those who are also twice-exceptional, and it can impact many aspects of our life experiences. Find the full discussion in the Embracing Intensity Community. #1: Ep. 205 Twice Exceptionality–When Giftedness Meets ADHD Last year, I participated in an event called Camp ADHD, where folks around the world shared talks and discussion on topics related to ADHD. I spoke about twice-exceptionality, specifically as it relates to ADHD, and the topic seemed to resonate with many, so I decided to share my talk on twice-exceptionality on the podcast as well. I'm super excited to announce our 2022 guest speakers and general topics! (Specific details are subject to change.) You can find the schedule listed in the events calendar on the Embracing Intensity Community, and it will soon be on the 2E Connection and Embracing Intensity website calendars! January 22–Leela Sinha, from Ep. 7: The Intersection of Queerness and Neurodivergence February 19–Alexandra Loves, from Ep. 67: Passion vs. Drama March 19–Boontarika Sripom, from Ep. 177: Play April 16–Cosette “CoCo” Leary, from Ep. 181: Building Confidence and Resilience May 21–Aileen Kelleher, from Ep. 241: Perfectionism June 18–Mara McLoughlin, from Ep. 230: Neurodivergent Social Connection August 20–Dr. Kimberly Douglass, from Ep. 208: Navigating Systems as a Neurodivergent September 17–Dr. Matt Zakreski, from Ep. 240: Self-Advocacy October 15–Nadja Careghetti, from Ep. 198: Tidying Up Your Brain (Marie Kondo-Style) November 19–Julia Wild, from Ep. 202: How to Heal Resources: Find more information at community@embracingintensity.com.

Continuing our top 2019 reruns. This has been one of our top episodes from it's very start! 2019 was our first year of guest speakers, and we took a break for 2020 but had a great run in 2021. I'm super excited about our upcoming 2022 series especially because all of my top choices got back to me right away and agreed to speak. I'm still waiting on a few scheduling clarifications, but I'm pleased to announce that Jan. 22 we will have Leela Sinha, author of “You're Not Too Much” talk about the Intersection of Queerness and Neurodivergence, and Feb 19th we'll have Alexandra Loves talk about Passion vs. Drama! Get on our mailing list for updates and log in information at www.embracingintensity.com. You can support the continued growth of these free calls by joining our community at community.embracingintensity.com or supporting Embracing Intensity on Patreon! Navigating relationships successfully can be one of the most challenging things we ever do. The intensity and outside-the-box nature of twice-exceptionality (gifted plus disability), adds in a whole new layer of challenge. In this episode, Dr. Melanie Hayes shares both the joys and the hurdles of twice exceptional relationships.   In this episode: Common issues in all relationships. Additional challenges for twice-exceptional people. Meeting our unmet needs in relationships. A recipe for twice-exceptional people to connect with who they really are and have fulfilling lives.  Links: Embracing Intensity Community Support Embracing Intensity on Patreon

Show notes available at unicornexchange.com/podcastLeela Sinha is a writer, leadership coach, and Unitarian Universalist community minister.  Ze coaches founders and leaders to ethically grow and use their power for good.

This is the second (and final) half of "Sauce for the Gander" written by Nobilis Reed and narrated by Vivienne Ferrari. Find my interview with Leela Sinha on the PowerPivot podcast Listen to Monster Whisperer on Audible  

“Whatever someone’s gender experience is, it’s not a monolith.” Cis-gendered, transgendered, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, gender non-conforming... there’s a brave new world of expressing who people are. In this episode of Awakened Nation, Leela Sinha provides insight into an often misunderstood part of the LGBTQ movement- transgender people. You’ll learn how society has opened up to allow people to be themselves, why pronouns and names are so important and how to be supportive of the trans and non-binary people in your life. About Leela Sinha: Leela Sinha (pronouns zee/zir/zim) is an author, speaker, and executive coach, with a background in tech, bodywork, parish ministry, and sexuality education, among other things. Zee believes that when people have to mute who they are it's bad for their health, their communities, and their bottom line. That could be gender, sexual orientation, race and culture, or something more amorphous like being 'too much'. In 2016, zee wrote You're Not Too Much and shortly afterward founded The Intensives Institute at San Francisco, celebrating those big personalities and the companies that hire them. Zee is most excited by the possibilities in tech and business when they overlap with diversity and inclusion. About Brad Szollose: First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. From founding partner and CMO of K2 Design, Inc. the first Digital Agency to go public on NASDAQ to international leadership development expert, Brad Szollose has worked with household names like MasterCard, American Management Association and Tony Robbins, to create leadership training programs for a new generation. As a creative director, he has been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands, and website launches. Brad is the recipient of the Corporate Identity Design Award and the Axiom Business Book Award along with various awards for website and print design. As a C-Level executive at K2, his unique management model was awarded the Arthur Andersen New York Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Amongst Employees (Workforce Culture). Brad continues to challenge the status quo with his new book, Liquid Leadership 2.0, and his new podcast, Awakened Nation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Leela Sinha is an author, speaker, and executive coach, with a background in tech, bodywork, parish ministry, and sexuality education, among other things.

Sometimes we lose sight of some of the people and some of the things that matter in ourlives. Dr. Liz Powell, Mike Joseph, and Dylan Thomas get together and figure out how to recognize it, how it happens, and how to pull everything back together. Dr. Liz also takes some time to relay some con business while Dylan mentions his newly unlocked "double flogging" achievement.   Dr. Liz mentions the Sinha Intensive/Expansive Framework, developed by Leela Sinha, M. Div. You can find Your Not Too Much: Intensive Lives in an Expansive World on Amazon. You can support us while you buy great sex toys and products from our favorite online retailer SheVibe at lifeontheswingset.com/shevibe. Help support Life on the Swingset continue to make podcasts, and put on live panels and shows into the future! Throw us a dollar (or a few) each time we release an episode on Patreon! Your support will also get you invited to a private chat system with other Swingsetters, and give you the opportunity to join live podcast recordings. The best FREE thing you can do to support us is leave us a five-star review. Come to our review gateway, then copy and paste your review into iTunes or Stitcher! Android Users: Download and review our Android App! Leave us a comment on this post or at contact@lifeontheswingset.com or leave us a voicemail at 573-55-SWING (573-557-9464). You can now pre-order Cooper's novel Approaching The Swingularity, his previous novel A Life Less Monogamous, or his memoir My Life on the Swingset: Adventures in Swinging & Polyamory as an ebook, paperback, or audiobook. Use promo code SWINGSET at coopersbeckett.com to save 10%. Help Dylan edit by buying him something from his Amazon Wishlist!   Intro Music: David Benjamin & Conro - Lay Low (Acoustic)  Business Music: Muzzy - Children of Hell Mike Joseph's Music: Falcon Funk - Catnip Trip (Perkulat0r Remix) Dr. Liz Powell's Music: Summer Was Fun - Hold On (feat. Q'AILA)   Our 2017 THEME comes courtesy of Vlad Lucan and his track: Reverse!     Dylan Thomas Dr. Liz Powell Mike Joseph

A gentle reminder, just in case you need it too: We are living in turbulent times. We are inundated by information. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, triggered, and even traumatized (or re-traumatized) by news stories, sound bytes, videos and the conversations that swirl around them. Self-care is an essential practice at all times and even more so when life feels challenging.  Self-care means different things to each of us and can be practiced alone or in community. Find what works for you and fit it in where you can. Please, take good and gentle care of your precious self – you’re the only you the world has.    My guest for today’s show is writer, coach, and minister,  Leela Sinha. She is the author of You’re Not Too Much: Intensive Lives in an Expansive World, a book that introduces a new framework for understanding who we are and how we show up in our lives. If you’ve ever been told you’re too intense, too emotional or too much, or if you’ve ever loved someone who you’ve thought those same things about, this conversation is for you.  What you’ll hear in this episode: Intensive/Expansive framework – it’s a continuum An Intensive: someone who is INTENSE  An Expansive: someone who likes things ordered and logical How each category responds to deadlines and procrastination How to know your essential nature The impact of being an intensive Why visionaries and CEO’s are usually intensives The general population: 30% intensive and 70% expansive De-centering the dominant culture The importance of expansive: keeping the fires burning Intensive organizations vs. expansive organizations The 80% problem Ways intensives stop themselves Navigating the workplace as an intensive Using Leela’s book as a communication tool Intensives and expansives in relationship Tips for intensives on navigating love Big feelings can go to an extreme Building the right community The British expansive cultural lens Resources: www.yourenottoomuch.com You’re Not Too Much by Leela Sinha  

To see the extended interview visit https://youtu.be/p_3GV8wtWX0

Do folks say that you’re too intense? That your feelings are much too immense? Leela Sinha’ll explain That you are not insane. So let us get hype and commence! Intensives and Expansives How Intensives related to the Enneagram and to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Intensives are like India; Expansives are like Britain Intensive and Expansive […]

Speaker, coach and consultant Leela Sinha talks with Anaín about all things pleasure. From pleasure being our first knowing and how clothes should feel to movement being pleasure and her desires that make her feel guilty. Towards the end she dives deep into the word intensive as a noun; a definition, way of living and coaching that she is developing. If you want more pleasure this episode gives you all the permission you need to attain it. Guest Bio: Leela loves pleasure and loves intensity, and thinks, like much of life, they are better together. She helps intensives thrive by claiming pleasure as their core and growing a life from there. She also loves mangoes, chocolate ganache, dancing in warm rain, swimming in the ocean, velvet, sandwashed silk, exquisite meals, long moonlit cuddles, trees, and connecting with people. Leela is available for coaching, consulting, workshops, and speaking. You can read more and sign up for her 30 day pleasure project at http://bodyofpleasure.com She can also be found at http://leelasinha.com