<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NeuroHub Community Journal | Newsletter | Announcements: Mindfully Divergent: Meditation For Neurodivergent Minds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guided meditations made by and for neurodivergent people.]]></description><link>https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/s/mindfully-divergent-meditation-for</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3h!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2eb10a4b-477f-4690-9c23-0340bc6ecd0c_1080x1080.png</url><title>NeuroHub Community Journal | Newsletter | Announcements: Mindfully Divergent: Meditation For Neurodivergent Minds</title><link>https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/s/mindfully-divergent-meditation-for</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Distress - A Logical Nervous System Reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guided Neurodivergent Meditation From NeuroHub]]></description><link>https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/understanding-your-distress-a-logical</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/understanding-your-distress-a-logical</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193368176/3eb3adba8ea4c69ae23e537d8221428d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If traditional meditation hasn&#8217;t worked for you, you&#8217;re not alone.<br><br>Many neurodivergent people struggle with mindfulness practices that expect stillness, empty minds, or blind acceptance. This guided meditation takes a different approach; grounded in understanding, physiology, and gentle self-awareness.<br><br>In this 10-minute meditation, you&#8217;ll be guided to explore why you feel distressed, not just how to calm it. <br><br>Using a clear, logical framework, we walk through how your nervous system responds to overwhelm, and how small, practical shifts can support regulation without forcing it.<br><br>This is not about fixing yourself.<br>It&#8217;s about understanding your system; and working with it.</p><p>Autistic Mental Health Conference- <a href="https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/">https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/</a><br><br><strong>What this meditation includes:</strong><br><br>A simple explanation of how the nervous system creates distres.s<br>Body-based awareness without pressure to stay still.<br>Breathwork adapted for people who find traditional breathing exercises difficult.<br>Grounding through logic and observation, not distraction.<br>Gentle prompts to reduce overwhelm and reclaim energy.<br><br><strong>Who this is for:</strong><br><br>Autistic and neurodivergent people.<br>Anyone who prefers logical, structured approaches to mindfulness.<br>People experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown, or sensory overload.<br>Those who find typical meditation inaccessible or frustrating.<br><br><strong>Key message:</strong><br><br>Your distress is not random.<br>Your nervous system is responding to something.<br>And understanding that is the first step toward relief.<br><br><strong>If this helped you:</strong><br><br>Subscribe for more neurodivergent-friendly meditations and resources<br><a href="https://new.neurohubcommunity.org/subscribe">https://new.neurohubcommunity.org/subscribe</a><br><br>Explore our community and resources at NeuroHub<br><a href="https://connect.neurohubcommunity.org">https://connect.neurohubcommunity.org</a><br><br>Share this with someone who might need it today</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">NeuroHub Community |  Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm River Journey: Guided Visualisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindfully Divergent | NeuroHub Community Ltd]]></description><link>https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/calm-river-journey-guided-visualisation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/calm-river-journey-guided-visualisation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191032370/52db08a064d10590310f1789e14de18a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This guided visualisation takes the listener on a meditative river journey, written by a Neurodivergent person for neurodivergent people.</p><p>Take a moment to bring yourself some calm.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Autistic Mental Health Conference&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/"><span>Autistic Mental Health Conference</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/neurohub-community-space&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Support Us For Free&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/neurohub-community-space"><span>Support Us For Free</span></a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">NeuroHub Community Ltd is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guided meditation to help Autistic people experiencing distress or meltdowns.]]></description><link>https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/guided-meditation-and-self-regulation-6c4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/guided-meditation-and-self-regulation-6c4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Gray-Hammond]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191028086/d973158fb8ceabceb21792f2dbd8146c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A guided meditation to help Autistic people experiencing distress or meltdowns.</p><p>Find out more about Mindfully Divergent at <a href="https://neurohubcommunity.org">https://neurohubcommunity.org</a></p><p><br><br>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.dghndconsultancy.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.dghndconsultancy.org/subscribe</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>