This Week on NACHOS: “Bonhoeffer, Neuro-los-osity, and the Courage to Loosen”

In this powerful episode of NACHOS (Neuro-Affirming Conversation Hour for Outreach and Support), we stand at the intersection of two legacies—Pride Month and Disability Pride Month—and ask what it truly means to speak, act, and become.

We reflect on the enduring words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—“Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”—and explore how they apply not just to moments of historic resistance, but to everyday choices in the lives of disabled and neurodivergent people.

This episode features:

• ​A deep dive into the concept of neuro-los-osity—the gentle unbinding of the overstimulated mind
• ​Personal reflections on unmasking, burnout, and boundary-setting
• ​A preview of the Michigan Disability Empowerment Conference (MDEC) and upcoming Breaking Barriers event at the Michigan State Capitol
• ​Affirmations for those navigating exhaustion, advocacy, and the need for rest
• ​Community updates, GoFundMe and registration links, and big announcements on the road to making Michigan neuro-affirming by 2035

If you’ve ever needed permission to loosen, to speak gently, or to reclaim your space—this one’s for you.

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