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Embracing Intensity

Aurora Remember Holtzman
Neurodivergence
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Giftedness
Mental Health
Burnout
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Neurodivergent Burnout
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Self-Regulation
Decolonization
Neuroscience
Nonviolent Communication
Burnout Recovery
Collective Liberation
Nervous System Regulation
Trauma

Have you ever felt like you're "too much?" Too intense? Too consumed by whatever life has in store, that you cannot ever feel fulfilled? Aurora Remember Holtzman has news: you are not too much. Perhaps you simply haven't embraced your naturally excitable self? In "Embracing Intensity," Aurora will take everything you think you know about what it means to be intense and excitable, and show you how ... more

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Ten years of the Embracing Intensity podcast! When I first started sharing conversations about giftedness, intensity, creativity, and twice-exceptionality, I couldn't have imagined all the people I would connect with along the way.

For this special... more

What can a lifetime in comedy teach us about creativity, connection, and using our intensity?

In this episode of Embracing Intensity, I talk with longtime friend, performer, and comedy teacher Angel Ocasio about his more than 40 years in physical c... more

Sometimes knowing exactly what you need to do doesn't make it any easier to actually do it.

If you have ADHD, anxiety, or another neurodivergence, you may be familiar with the experience of looking at a task that should be relatively simple and fin... more

What does it really mean to own your worth—especially when you're gifted, neurodivergent, or someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in the world?

In this episode of Embracing Intensity, I'm joined once again by the insightful Dr. Kimberly... more

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Recent Guests

Angel Ocasio
Clown, performer, and educator discussed as a guest
Independent clown and educator
Episode: 298: Using Your Creative Fire with Angel Ocasio
Brendan Mahan
Author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful; host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast
Episode: 297: Overcoming the Wall of Awful w/ Brendan Mahan
Kimberly Douglas
Guest, expert on pricing and decolonizing neurodivergence
Independent consultant/educator
Episode: 296: Owning Your Worth with Dr. Kimberly Douglass
Melanie Hayes
Author and advocate for Twice Exceptional education and mental health
Big Minds for TUI kids
Episode: 295: Thriving as a Twice-Exceptional Adult w/ Melanie Hayes
Juliana Allen
Advocate for nervous system regulation and somatic experiencing practitioner
Episode: 292: Increasing Capacity & Reclaiming the Body with Juliana Allen
Inger Shaye Colzie
Advocate for ADHD awareness among Black women
Episode: 291: Reframing ADHD for Black Women with Inger Shaye Colzie
Fizzah Zaidi
Psychotherapist based out of Chicago with a focus on neurodiversity
Episode: 290: Executive Functioning with Fizzah Zaidi
Ilima Considine
Filmmaker and musician, known for her film 'Drug Holiday'
Episode: 289: Reclaiming Power Through Art w/ Ilima Considine
Kaitlin Smith
Expert on trauma and neurodivergence, focusing on embodiment and grief as tools for healing and liberation.
Episode: 288: Tasting the Gifted Rainbow w/ Kaitlin Smith

Host

Aurora Remember Holtzman
Host of Embracing Intensity, guiding discussions and introducing guests

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Aurora is the real deal.

    This podcast is interesting, insightful and needed. I love content that ushers in and opens people up to the nuance and uniqueness of certain human experiences, and that leave you more openminded and open hearted then you were before you tuned in. Aurora's voice is also soothing and she is a great listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LakeJujube
    United States6 years ago
  • Fired up!

    Love love love the concept of this show, especially for women who have often since childhood believed we’ve needed to ”sit still and look pretty.” Not anymore! Great host and honest conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keri Mangis
    United States7 years ago
  • Always inspirational

    Awesome guests with relatable stories to help understand how they flipped challenges into amazing strengths!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MathiasQ
    United States7 years ago
  • A Warm Hello from Living Legacy Podcast

    I really enjoyed listening to episode 115. Resilience, adversity, self awareness, are all the important factors that I think help to define us as human beings and most definitely unleash the best version of ourselves. Thank you for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZAAKIRAH NAYYAR
    United States7 years ago
  • Just Wonderful!

    I love this show. Great content, intelligent and important topics, Engaging guests and delightfully hosted by Aurora. This is my favorite pod to come across in a long time. 5 BIG STARS!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UtahFilmNerd
    United States8 years ago

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Audience appreciates the inclusive, trauma-informed approach and the combination of personal stories with expert insights.
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Fans highlight the show's niche focus on intensity as strength and the practical, actionable takeaways.

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298: Using Your Creative Fire with Angel Ocasio
Q: Tell me a little bit about your personal brand of intensity and creativity.
Angel explains that his intensity comes from being deeply connected to the audience, drawing on life experiences, and channeling that energy into honest, relatable performance rather than flashy stunts. He emphasizes staying true to himself and using humor to illuminate everyday moments.
294: Nervous System Regulation w/ Juliana Allen
Q: Regarding trauma and distraction as a coping mechanism, what would you suggest for someone who finds themselves chronically distracting as a way to cope?
The coping behaviors are survival-based; there is no morally 'good' or 'bad' coping, but with awareness you can sit with the feeling longer and then apply a coping skill, returning to the sensation afterward to gradually expand capacity.
294: Nervous System Regulation w/ Juliana Allen
Q: And I'll kind of kick it off with. So a lot of our audience tend to be both neurodivergent and gifted or somewhere along that spectrum, so they might have been late diagnosed or masked for many years. What's your take on recognizing how achievement may contribute to nervous system dysregulation and how to get out of that?
Juliana explains that masking and achievement pressures can disconnect people from their bodies; the goal isn't to calm the nervous system but to increase capacity to respond to stimuli and then come back to baseline, using body-awareness and regular check-ins to avoid spiraling.
292: Increasing Capacity & Reclaiming the Body with Juliana Allen
Q: What has helped you the most with harnessing the power of your own intensity?
Juliana emphasizes learning to be present with her feelings and understanding that discomfort is temporary has been crucial in harnessing her intensity.
292: Increasing Capacity & Reclaiming the Body with Juliana Allen
Q: Did you ever try to tone yourself down or tune yourself out?
Juliana shares that she absolutely tried to do both, particularly influenced by societal expectations and her experiences in ballet culture.

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What is Embracing Intensity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show that centers highly capable, creative women who embrace intensity and turn it into positive impact. Episodes frequently explore entrepreneurship, neurodivergence, education, mental health, and strategies for managing energy, burnout, and personal growth. The conversations tend to blend practical how-tos with deep, lived experience, featuring guests who are researchers, practitioners, and advocates. A notable throughline is turning what some call “excess” into a productive edge, with a strong emphasis on community, embodiment, and sustainable success for intensity-driven professionals.

Noteworthy is the host's knack for translating complex topics like pricing, neurodivergence, and nervous system regulation into actionable steps, ofte... more

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2. Brendan Mahan
3. Kimberly Douglas
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5. Juliana Allen
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7. Fizzah Zaidi
8. Ilima Considine

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