{"podcast":{"title":"The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy","slug":"the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338","podcast_index_feed_id":6399338,"rss_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361","website_url":"www.rootedpractice.co","image_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361/7ace0bcb-2560-4587-a3b7-0d1d5ae4b7df.jpg?t=1780706690000","author":"Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley","episode_count":237,"summary":"You became a chiropractor because you believed in something. But somewhere between the skeptics, the insurance battles, and the business advice that never quite fit — you started to lose connection to the dream that brought you here. The Rooted DC is a podcast for chiropractors who are done trying to fit inside a system that was never designed for them. Hosted by Dr. Alex Swenson — fellow DC, PhD researcher in organizational development and change, and someone who built a seven-figure practice, lost everything, and rebuilt it with an entirely new foundation — this is where we go beneath the surface and reclaim what was always ours: our identity, our worth, and our legitimacy as a profession. Ready to go deeper? Find the community at The Practice Beneath The Practice on Substack.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:18:20.216629+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338"},"episode":{"title":"EP 266 Navigating Life with Adult ADHD-Trauma, Triumph & Post-Traumatic Growth With Lou O'Connell","slug":"ep-266-navigating-life-with-adult-adhd-trauma-triumph-post-traumatic-growth-with-lou-o-connell","published_at":"2024-10-17T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/ep-266-navigating-life-with-adult-adhd-trauma-triumph-post-traumatic-growth-with-lou-o-connell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338","url":"https://rootedpractice.alitu.com/episode/6bb49dd1-b3f6-439b-a33f-40ed58addc63","audio_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361/6bb49dd1-b3f6-439b-a33f-40ed58addc63.mp3?t=1729177201000","summary":"In this episode, we welcome Lou O'Connell, a HeartMath practitioner and author, who shares her profound journey with adult ADHD and the impact of bereavement on her life. Lou opens up about her childhood experiences, including the loss of her brother at a young age and the passing of her mother when she was just 13. She also discusses the heart-wrenching loss of a partner due to an undiagnosed heart condition while serving in the British army. Through her story, Lou emphasizes the importance of being heart-centered and heart-focused, highlighting how these experiences have shaped her path towards healing and understanding. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, grief, and finding one’s true self amidst life's challenges. [00:02:41] Bereavement and personal growth. [00:06:38] Post-traumatic growth concept. [00:10:25] Late diagnosed ADHD journey. [00:14:36] Self-compassion and ADHD diagnosis. [00:20:23] Identity shifts and personal growth. [00:22:09] Distraction techniques and healing journey. [00:25:56] Trusting your body’s guidance. [00:30:25] Women, ADHD, and entrepreneurship. [00:33:15] Rooted in Worth course. [00:40:10] Emotional regulation and ADHD. [00:44:09] Self-care and heart coherence. [00:46:35] Heart-centered living and regulation. [00:49:44] Women's guide to ADHD. About Lou: Lou O'Connell MBE, otherwise known as the Mental Wealth Mentor, is a decorated veteran with over 28 years' service in the British Army and received an MBE for her work with bereaved military families. As a qualified mental health professional, Lou supports diverse clients, including LGBTQ+ members, bereaved individuals and students with mental health conditions, empowering them to thrive and navigate life's challenges with resilience and creativity. Much to her initial…","meta_description":"In this episode, we welcome Lou O'Connell, a HeartMath practitioner and author, who shares her profound journey with adult ADHD and the impact of bereavem…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/episodes/ep-266-navigating-life-with-adult-adhd-trauma-triumph-post-traumatic-growth-with-lou-o-connell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/ep-266-navigating-life-with-adult-adhd-trauma-triumph-post-traumatic-growth-with-lou-o-connell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}