Why Do I Feel Broken? A Norse Story About Being Too Sensitive
Why do I feel broken? In this Norse story, Jeremy Van Wert suggests that the feeling often comes from old threads of belief other people handed you, not from fate. Following Embla at the roots of the world tree, he shows how a heavy word like “broken” can be set down and rewritten as something kinder, one small stitch at a time.
Yggdrasil Meaning in Norse Mythology: The Tree of Life and Your Mind
The Yggdrasil meaning in Norse mythology, as Jeremy Van Wert tells it, is a map of human consciousness. The tree holds nine worlds, and in this story a squirrel carries messages between a cruel serpent at its roots and a wise eagle at its top. Jeremy uses it to show why you don't have to believe every anxious, shaming thought.
Achilles Story Explained: ADHD, Rage and the Armor We Wear
The Achilles story explained, in Jeremy Van Wert's reading, is a story about an unregulated nervous system and the armor we build to survive. From the river Styx to the tent of King Priam, Jeremy retells the myth and links it to ADHD, rejection sensitivity, masking and the vulnerable human part everyone protects.
Plato's Cave Allegory Explained: Awakening, ADHD and Masking
Plato's cave allegory explained simply: prisoners chained in the dark mistake shadows on a wall for reality, and the one who is pulled into the sunlight can never see the cave the same way again. In this Campfire Story, Jeremy Van Wert retells it and reads the chains as masking, perfectionism and people-pleasing, and the return as the hardest part.
Prometheus Myth Meaning: What It Says About ADHD and Justice
The Prometheus myth meaning, in Jeremy Van Wert's reading, is that doing what you know is right can cost you dearly. Prometheus took fire for humanity without asking and was punished by Zeus for thousands of years. Jeremy sees the same pattern in ADHD: a strong sense of justice, pattern recognition, loyalty and the shame and burnout that can follow.
Norse Mythology Loki: Why the Trickster Mirrors the ADHD Mind
Norse mythology Loki is the shapeshifting trickster of Asgard, long cast as the villain. Jeremy Van Wert reads him differently: Loki was never the problem, he was unsupported and unintegrated. In this Campfire Story, Jeremy follows Loki from the wall of Asgard to Ragnarok and shows how his life resembles an adult with ADHD who is valued but not understood.
Fisher King Meaning: Percival, the Holy Grail and ADHD Masking
The fisher king meaning, in Jeremy Van Wert's telling, is that one honest question could have healed a wounded king, and Percival was too trained and too ashamed to ask it. In this Campfire Story, Jeremy retells the legend of Percival and the Holy Grail and connects it to ADHD, masking and shame.
Wizard of Oz Meaning: What Each Character Reveals About ADHD
The Wizard of Oz meaning, in therapist Jeremy Van Wert's reading, is that the brain, heart and courage you keep looking for outside yourself were yours all along. He retells Dorothy's story through ADHD: Kansas is masking, the tornado is burnout, the Lion is rejection sensitivity, and home is your actual nervous system.
Theseus and the Minotaur Meaning: What the Myth Says About ADHD
The Theseus and the Minotaur meaning, in Jeremy Van Wert's reading, is that strength alone won't get you out of the maze. He sees the labyrinth as ADHD overwhelm, the Minotaur as the inner critic, and the thread as the plan, organization and support that lead you back.
Request IEP Evaluation: A Parent's Guide for ADHD and Dyslexia
To request an IEP evaluation, put your request for testing in writing and keep a dated copy. That is the advice Robyn shares after her son Jackson, now 17, struggled through school with ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia. She tells Jeremy Van Wert how she kept pushing, what finally helped, and what she would tell any parent whose bright child is falling behind.
Procrastination Symptom of Anxiety: Why It Is Not Laziness
Procrastination is a symptom of anxiety more often than a sign of laziness, says productivity coach Petrus Productivist. In this conversation with Jeremy Van Wert, he explains the stress, relief and guilt cycle, how fear of failure and self-worth keep people stuck, and why starting for just 20 minutes, with some accountability, can get a stalled project moving.
Sound Healing and Meditation for a Stressed Nervous System
Sound healing uses specific rhythms and music to guide the body from stress toward a calmer state, according to medical hypnotherapist Dr. Susan Sophia James. She tells Jeremy Van Wert how entrainment works, why guided sound can be easier than sitting in silence, and why she says the change is subtle and builds with practice.
Meditation for ADHD: How to Quiet Racing Thoughts
Meditation for ADHD works best when you stop trying to clear your mind, says meditation teacher Thom Walters. He tells Jeremy Van Wert, who has ADHD himself, why guided and active practices can help if you cannot sit still, why pushing thoughts away makes them louder, and how a pause before reacting can ease worry.
Discovering Autism Later in Life: A Teacher on Self-Compassion
Discovering autism later in life can make an old school story make sense. Jesse Watkins, an eighth grade teacher, says that in his 40s he began to see his school struggles through a neurodivergent lens, and that it changed how he treats himself and his students. In this conversation with Jeremy Van Wert, he talks about self-compassion, emotional intelligence and what school could teach instead.
Writing Through Trauma: How a Rock Drummer Became a Bestselling Author
Writing through trauma, for author Jack Davenport, means giving hard memories to fictional characters who can say what he cannot. Jack, a USA Today bestselling author and former professional rock drummer, tells Jeremy Van Wert how a chaotic childhood fed his motorcycle club romance series, why honesty makes characters believable, and why he believes everybody has a book in them.
ADHD Rage and Rejection Sensitivity: Treat Anger as Information
ADHD rage is often anger that has piled up after years of letdowns and rejection, according to Jeremy Van Wert and ADHD coach Ron Souers. Ron says suppressing anger only makes it stronger, so he teaches clients to get curious about it. This conversation also covers rejection sensitivity, a three-minute meditation start, a two-minute fix for procrastination and how bosses can support neurodivergent employees.
Late ADHD Diagnosis: Masking, Overachieving and Finding Answers
A late ADHD diagnosis can feel like an answer and a loss at the same time. In this conversation, business consultant Kae Ricketts tells Jeremy Van Wert how she masked and overachieved through school, was diagnosed with ADHD at 30 and received an autism diagnosis years later. She describes the grief, the isolation and the way she now talks about her needs.
Does Cannabis Affect People Differently? What Your DNA May Say
Does cannabis affect people differently? Len May, CEO and co-founder of Endodna, says yes, and he believes your DNA and your endocannabinoid system are a big reason. He tells Jeremy Van Wert how genetic testing may point to differences in stress reactivity, metabolism and dosing, and why he sees the goal as avoiding adverse effects instead of chasing a high.
How to Beat Creative Block: Lower the Stakes and Start Small
How to beat creative block, according to creativity coach Alon Ferency, starts with lowering the stakes. He tells Jeremy Van Wert that perfectionism and comparison stop people from starting, that a small sidestep can unstick a project, and that restarting with 15 or 20 minutes works better than waiting for inspiration or a grand plan.
Meditation Fatigue: Short Mindfulness Practices for Busy Minds
Meditation fatigue is the burnout many people feel after a month or two of trying to sit and clear their minds. Rudy Daniel, a former tech CEO and co-founder of the Affirmate app, tells Jeremy Van Wert why he thinks short, interactive practices work better for busy minds and for people with ADHD, and how to practice mindful living in everyday moments.