Unmasking to Heal: Neurodivergent Living with Dr. Craig Wells, D.O.
Download MP3Healing begins with self-discovery, and unmasking may be the most powerful step of all.
Dr. Craig Wells, D.O., explores the complex realities of neurodivergent living, emphasizing the lifelong journey of self-discovery, healing from trauma, and reclaiming personal identity. Drawing from his lived experience and professional practice, Dr. Wells discusses how effective communication, intentional parenting, and burnout recovery can transform the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Dr. Craig Wells, D.O., explores the complex realities of neurodivergent living, emphasizing the lifelong journey of self-discovery, healing from trauma, and reclaiming personal identity. Drawing from his lived experience and professional practice, Dr. Wells discusses how effective communication, intentional parenting, and burnout recovery can transform the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families.
He introduces Connection Craft, a relationship-centred program designed to help people cultivate meaningful, supportive connections rooted in neurodiversity-affirming practices. The conversation also touches on the role of spirituality in navigating societal pressures and the power of myth-busting to understand the real strengths and capabilities of neurodivergent people.
If you're seeking insight into autism, ADHD, trauma recovery, parenting, or neurodivergent identity, this episode offers a thoughtful and empowering perspective.
Connect With Dr. Craig Wells, D.O.
Signature Topics
- Inner Essence Activation: The New Frontier of Healing
- Hypnosis & Energetic Alignment for Neurodivergent Burnout
- Relationships Beyond Scripts: Communication & Repair for Queer & ND Couples
- The Power of Somatic Change: Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough
- Ancient Energetics Meets Modern Medicine: Craig’s Story from Physician to Healer
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🎓 Free Masterclass: Inner Essence Activation: https://go.connectioncraft.org/start
🎓 Free Masterclass: The 5 Hidden Reasons Why Neurospicy Relationships Breakdown (and how to build the love that you deserve): https://go.connectioncraft.org/5_hidden_secrets
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Free 15 Minute Discovery Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/drcraig15mindc
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcraigconnectioncraft
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcraigconnectioncraft
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcraigconnectioncraft
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcraigconnectioncraft
🎓 Free Masterclass: Inner Essence Activation: https://go.connectioncraft.org/start
🎓 Free Masterclass: The 5 Hidden Reasons Why Neurospicy Relationships Breakdown (and how to build the love that you deserve): https://go.connectioncraft.org/5_hidden_secrets
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- Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com
Share Your Voice
Your story matters — and it could help someone else feel seen.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.
You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.
You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Neurodivergence: A Personal Journey
04:24 The Impact of Meditation and Energy Practices
06:57 Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Lessons Learned
10:02 Effective Communication Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals
12:49 Healing from Emotional Trauma: Steps to Rewire the Brain
15:47 Crafting Personal Identity: The Art of Masking
19:19 Understanding Masking: Purpose and Necessity
21:22 Recovering from Burnout: Practical Steps for Neurodivergent Individuals
22:18 Optimizing Recovery and Energy Efficiency
24:48 The Impact of Connection Craft
27:30 Unmasking and Societal Adaptation
30:45 Spirituality and Identity in Neurodivergence
34:41 Challenges in Medical Training for Neurodivergent Care
37:43 Future Goals for Connection Craft and Neurodivergent Support
41:19 Debunking Myths of Neurodiversity
44:30 Spotlight on Dr. Craig Wells and His Advocacy
Disclaimer:
The content provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.
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00:00 Embracing Neurodivergence: A Personal Journey
04:24 The Impact of Meditation and Energy Practices
06:57 Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Lessons Learned
10:02 Effective Communication Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals
12:49 Healing from Emotional Trauma: Steps to Rewire the Brain
15:47 Crafting Personal Identity: The Art of Masking
19:19 Understanding Masking: Purpose and Necessity
21:22 Recovering from Burnout: Practical Steps for Neurodivergent Individuals
22:18 Optimizing Recovery and Energy Efficiency
24:48 The Impact of Connection Craft
27:30 Unmasking and Societal Adaptation
30:45 Spirituality and Identity in Neurodivergence
34:41 Challenges in Medical Training for Neurodivergent Care
37:43 Future Goals for Connection Craft and Neurodivergent Support
41:19 Debunking Myths of Neurodiversity
44:30 Spotlight on Dr. Craig Wells and His Advocacy
Disclaimer:
The content provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.
Creators and Guests
Host
Gino Akbari
He is a global citizen with a passion for understanding the human experience. Having lived across multiple cultures and worked in a wide range of industries—from military training to acting, politics, and entrepreneurship—Gino has developed a deep appreciation for how people think, behave, and thrive within their environments. With over 12 years of experience training military personnel, he brings discipline, adaptability, and leadership into every space he enters. A multilingual speaker and lifelong learner, Gino’s journey has also led him to the performing arts, where he owns a dance company and embraces movement as a form of expression and connection. Today, Gino is a certified life coach with credentials across various disciplines. His mission is simple yet powerful: to explore what it means to live a truly full life—and to guide others on their own paths of growth, purpose, and continuous self-improvement.
Guest
Dr. Craig Wells,D.O.
Dr. Craig Wells, DO, is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in energetic healing, hypnosis, and mind-body medicine. Through his signature method, Inner Essence Activation, he helps high-performing, neurodivergent individuals release hidden emotional blocks, restore nervous system regulation, and align with their true purpose. As founder of Connection Craft, Dr. Craig blends modern neuroscience, NLP, hypnosis, and ancient energetic principles to create transformational experiences that reconnect people with their power, pleasure, and inner peace.
