{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b019e4994e430016aee94a/68b59deb87128a4176b42974?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mindful Mondays With Ashley Bentley: Releasing the Shoulds — Finding Freedom in Choice","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65b019e4994e430016aee94a/1756732886573-8ab7eed1-ed62-4375-8cdf-9fb22852e949.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How often do you catch yourself thinking <em>I should…</em> or <em>I have to…</em>? In this episode of <em>Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley</em>, we explore how the language of pressure and judgment fuels shame, burnout, and disconnection — especially for neurodivergent minds. Ashley shares powerful reframes to shift <em>should</em> into <em>could</em> and <em>have to</em> into <em>get to</em>, restoring choice, gratitude, and presence. You’ll also be guided through a calming yoga nidra-inspired meditation to release expectations and reconnect with freedom and agency.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Connect with Ashley:</p><p>🔗 Website: <a href=\"http://www.integrativeiom.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.integrativeiom.co.uk</a></p><p>🔗 Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeI?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Integrative IOM</a></p><p>🔗 Insight Timer: <a href=\"https://insighttimer.com/AshleyBentley?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ashley Bentley</a></p><p><br></p><p>❤️ <strong>Support the Show</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated with you:</p><p>✅ Follow or Subscribe to <em>The Neurodivergent Experience</em></p><p>⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</p><p>🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes</p><p><br></p><p>Our Sponsors:</p><p>🧠 <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.rtndiagnostics.com/right-to-choose\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RTN Diagnostics - Right to Choose – Autism &amp; ADHD Assessments (UK)</a></p><p>🧘‍♀️ <em>Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork &amp; Hypnotherapy</em></p><ul><li>→ <a href=\"https://bit.ly/ashleynde\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/ashleynde</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/theneurodivergentexperiencepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theneurodivergentexperiencepod</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theneurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Neurodivergent Experience</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JoeJamesNeurodiversityawareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan's Facebook page</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtube.com/@TheNeurodivergentExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@TheNeurodivergentExperience</a></li><li>TikTok: <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@neurodivergentexperience</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jordan James and Simon Scott"}