Bewildered: The Other Butterflies

Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this episode of Bewildered…Ro's mum Paula!
Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path-and for an unexpected reason.
Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable.
Show Notes: marthabeck.com...

[@leahdaly1219]

Absolutely Magnificent… Tears of gratitude and love for the breadth and depth of Bewildered… “The Aberrant 10%… Wandering… Wondering… In Defense, not Defiance…and with Love… Serving Everyone…” Thank you so very much. I’m certainly saving this episode to watch whenever my Spirit needs a lift. 🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@GuiltFreeGoodnessStudio]

"A wandering mind is a wondering mind, that's what finds the way!" ❤ PERFECT!! Thank you for this and ALL of your "lessons" 💕🙏

[@MartiJoFromItaly]

Great way to reframe and validate our differences, I love it. I can so relate to those sweet, beautiful, wandering butterflies…

[@turmericbroccoli4346]

Thank you for giving us space to live free and light 🙏🙏🙏

[@abhilashasarmah9403]

This one's a special episode. I cannot fully express how grateful I am for the space that you hold. With tears in my eyes I thank God for you. 🤍

[@saskiastehouwer7566]

That was beautiful, thank you so much! Especially that the wandering/wondering is following your truth, so it is what you have to do💙. We're not broken, just taking a different path!

[@bethanyeaton9835]

Algonquin Park is one of my favourite places here in Canada. Your mom is lovely Ro. Thank you for this episode. Lots to ponder. Helpful. Xo

[@taraheavey5139]

Hello Martha and Rowan. I was flabbergasted to listen to this episode, especially since the title didn't give away the topic. I have been listening to this podcast, as well as the one Martha does on her own, for a long while but this is my first comment. I have also been reading - and re-reading and highlighting! - your books, Martha, for 15+ years. I was diagnosed with autism about 3 months ago, at the tender age of 54. So your decision to focus on neurodivergence now is both very welcome and timely. I too have felt like an alien most of my life and it is very nice to know I'm not alone. Or broken in some way. This episode made me feel extremely seen and validated. I am also a writer, by the way, and I wonder if it is easier for neurodivergents to express themselves in the written rather than the spoken word at times. I am delighted to be part of this community and I thank you from the bottom of my weird little soul. Tara xx

[@emmatudhope1769]

Gosh this is SO validating. This was perfect timing for me. Thank you ❤

[@jeanfirme6408]

Oh my goodness!! I wish I had a mom like Paula!! I had a father who bullied me into living in conformity because it was all about what others think of his family and a mother who complained about how unlady-like I was and I was always so angry as a 6-7 year old verbally expressing my unhappiness. Eventually my parents yelled and controlled me so much that I would stop being me and being a happy child. Currently living in Rural NV where I feel the percent is 1% abberant/99% conforming and some of them are severely intolerant people. Needless to say I've had to experience this intolerance. I realize that it comes from a place of fear, but it makes me sad. Thanks for this episode. Thanks for helping me remember there are others out there.😉

[@adriannbuchanan9192]

What an absolutely fabulous podcast ladies - thank you for all that you do - and making me feel like I am not an alien being - just an aberrant butterfly on a different route

[@bethanyeaton9835]

This explains a lot about myself. It's a huge relief. Thank you. ❤

[@rebeccatasetano]

I found this episode because one of my best friends (who I met in an MBI course!) messaged me to say WE ARE THE OTHER BUTTERFLIES! with this link

[@unm00red]

I really loved this episode. I can't wait to see where you go from here!

[@beckysmith8018]

My daughters & I have the same conversation all the time about how everyone we know is neurodivergent like us. We always end with the question, “Do neurotypical folks really exist or do we just somehow avoid them?” Loved the episode.🦋

[@PamCaldwell-mv7rf]

Illuminating

[@SimonaZaksaitePiano]

Such a cool episode! Thank you so much. By the way, I wish to know more about your mother, why she felt different than others, what happened etc. She is a very inspiring person! :)

[@coolprzezobciach]

I absolutely love you ❤❤❤

[@naturelover1284]

ya, shear numbers