Unmasking Potential: Dr. Craig Wells,D.O., on Healing, Thriving, and Living Neurodivergently

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In this conversation, Dr. Craig Wells, D.O., discusses the complexities of neurodivergence, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, effective communication, and the need for supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals. He shares insights on parenting neurodivergent children, healing from emotional trauma, and the significance of spirituality in strengthening one's identity. Dr. Wells also highlights the challenges faced in healthcare settings and outlines his goals for expanding programs like Connection Craft to better serve neurodivergent communities.

Guest: Dr. Craig Wells, DO

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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(00:00) - Chapter 2
(01:10) - Embracing Neurodivergence: A Personal Journey
(04:24) - The Impact of Meditation and Energy Practices
(06:54) - Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Lessons Learned
(09:56) - Effective Communication Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals
(12:40) - Healing from Emotional Trauma: Steps to Rewire the Brain
(15:36) - Crafting Personal Identity: The Art of Masking
(19:04) - Understanding Masking: Purpose and Necessity
(21:04) - Recovering from Burnout: Practical Steps for Neurodivergent Individuals
(22:02) - Optimizing Recovery and Energy Efficiency
(24:29) - The Impact of Connection Craft
(27:20) - Unmasking and Societal Adaptation
(30:23) - Spirituality and Identity in Neurodivergence
(34:27) - Challenges in Medical Training for Neurodivergent Care
(37:27) - Future Goals for Connection Craft and Neurodivergent Support
(41:00) - Debunking Myths of Neurodiversity
(44:05) - Introduction to Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
(44:07) - Spotlight on Dr. Craig Wells and His Advocacy

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Host

Gino Akbari

Gino Akbari 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.

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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.

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Tegan Siganski

Unmasking Potential: Dr. Craig Wells,D.O., on Healing, Thriving, and Living Neurodivergently

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