Gifted Kid, Messy Adult

In which Jess and Ellie discuss some recent accessibility features added to the dating app Hinge.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the overlap of neurodiversity and queerness.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comHappy Pride to all our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings!

In which Jess and Ellie discuss their recent outing to the Botanic Gardens and how setting deliberate limits on themselves actually improved the experience.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the horrifying reality of the US government's autism registry.Note: some of the topics discussed in this episode may be upsetting to anyone with a shred of empathy or an understanding of history.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com

In which Jess and Ellie discuss some of the challenges and benefits of doing things with friends. even if you're not good at them.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com

In which Jess and Ellie discuss and debunk the ableist and bigoted claims made by RFK jr.

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the trend of apps designed to help ADHD people.CoachJessicaMichaels.com for coachingother (NSFW) podcast about Dungeon Crawler Carlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-achievement/id1788133023

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the link between vaccines and autism.hint: There isn't one

In which Jess and Ellie interview Dan Jones of Aspie World on his special interests and what's been giving him joy lately.https://www.youtube.com/@TheAspieWorldLINK IN BIO tinytaw.comInstagram instagram.com/theaspieworldTikTok tiktok.com/@theaspieworldFacebook facebook.com/theaspieworldX twitter.com/theaspieworldLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/theaspieworldSnapChat snapchat.com/add/theaspieworldPintrest uk.pinterest.com/theaspieworldTwitch

In Which Jess and Ellie discuss ADHD meds with comedian and writer Cameron LittleCREDITS GO HERE WHEN I FIND THEM

In which Jess and Ellie interview Carole Jean WhittingtonChief Well-Being Officer & Lead Researcher of Whittington Well Being https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/Author of "Unleashing Sustainable Energy" Want to find out your stress level?Take the Spicy Pepper

In Which Jess and Ellie discuss ways to cope with being a former gifted kid who is now just a bit of a messy adult.Email us your ways of celebrating your little achievements to GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comCoachJessicaMichaels.com For ADHD / Autism coaching

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how misophonia can impact the life of not just the neurodivergent person who experiences it, but their family and friends too.Do you agree? Do you deal with misophonia yourself? Let us know by emailingGiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comAnd check out www.CoachJessicaMichaels.com

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how to judge if you're friends with someone or not. This episode was inspired by this post https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFLWBvLxiKi/?igsh=MTBnM3FrOGs5cGMwZw== from the brilliant Morgan Foley.

In which Jess and Ellie discuss yet another technique that failed to help one of them fall asleep.

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the hesitation that some neurodivergent people have about becoming parents.Reddit thread mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismInWomen/comments/1imxgxn/not_wanting_children_due_to_being_autistic/

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the way in which our neurodivergence can just make some things vanish. If you want to support our show https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceIf you want to support our medical costs https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthThe post discussed https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/1ibqr8z/what_are_some_things_you_just_dont_see/

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the pertinent question: Does being autistic mean that when you're excited you sieg heil?CoachJessicaMichaels.com Sign up for a free consultation to see if neurodiversity coaching is for you.

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the ways in which the neurodivergent brain can be paralyzed by the fear of the unknown.

In which Jess and Ellie (mostly Jess) discuss Jess's current hyperfixation, the musical movie Wicked!

In which Jess and Ellie interview activist Cait Glasson on being in the first ever gifted class in Canada.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie get properly pissed off at an ablest article.The article has since been pulled from Yahoo news, probably because someone read it and noticed it was awful.https://www.foxnews.com/health/adhd-now-affects-15-5-million-us-adults-new-cdc-reportGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the ADHD tax and its fiscal, emotional, and physical cost.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-health

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Masking and how it effects our lives.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the joy of bins. https://shorturl.at/r8Sze these thingsHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess has a migraine so Ellie kinda babbles on about being a Rules Lawyer.Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the Cognitive Shuffle method for falling asleep.https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/cognitive-shuffle-sleep-methodHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Tossing. The Nuclear Option of dealing with Doom Piles.Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of binocular vision in gifted people as covered in this https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNwXSdsW/ post from Dr. Joey LawrenceHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and support free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

One of our new series of 'psychological challenges unique to gifted people' inspired by Dr. Joey Lawrence's video https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_psych/video/7394691914064301319?_r=1&_t=8pEfrNbgrEMhttps://linktr.ee/neudleHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and support free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Jess's upcoming book "One Size Fits No One." A book on neuroinclusion in adult education in a corporate environment as well as the procrastination and anxiety neurodivergent people experience when faced with seemingly impossible tasks.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace“We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.”― James D. Nicoll

Jess and Ellie discuss the misconceptions about eye contact and why its the worst thing ever if you're neurodivergent.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

Jess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with forming and maintaining friendships.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

Jess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with transitions - moving from one activity to another.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

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Jess and Ellie's fight for health https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthRegular podcast service will resume on 7/18/24

Jess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of Autistic Personification and why its sometimes embarrassing, but also sometimes helpful.IKEA lamp commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBqhIVyfsRg

There is a difference in neurodivergent people with how they perceive the world and how others think they should be perceiving the world. These views from the perspective of the neurodivergent can be dismissed or ignored, and it can be a form of emotional abuse. This week, Jess and Ellie discuss the matter and their experiences struggling with chronic invalidation. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

While autism is a spectrum, there's the growing phrase, "Everyone is a little autistic." You can replace "autistic" with a plethora of other neurodiverse terms. This isn't true, though. Jess and Ellie discuss this phrase and explain why it can be damaging and how it affects people who have been diagnosed and live with these traits.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

This may seem like an offbeat episode, but this week, Jess and Ellie are talking about the kitchen and food. The two dive into the world of grocery shopping and self-checkouts--since waiting in line for a cashier feels like a waste of time. They also discuss placing items in their kitchen and why that's important. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Finally, Jessica and Ellie can talk about something that they love in their personal lives: video games. While there aren't formal studies connecting the neurodivergent community to video gaming, both Jessica and Ellie relate how being neurodivergent and enjoying video games connect for them on a personal level. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

The idea that you forget about people's emotions in relation to you or objects, in general, is a part of both neurotypical and neurodiverse communities, but it's something the neurodiverse community deal with a bit more. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain the concept a little bit further and discuss how it affects their lives.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Producer Mat comes back to the show and completely derails the episode within the first minute. Jessica and Ellie answer Mat's questions about pronoun usage and Ellie's experiences as being a trans woman. Diving deep into these worlds--mainly about being Ellie being trans--we all learn a bit more about these worlds and take a walk in someone else's shoes.Mat Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ImMatElfringSubstack: https://immatelfring.substack.com/Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Both Jessica and Ellie grew up as gifted kids, but how did that label affect them growing up, and more importantly, how did that label affect them as adults? The hosts talk about their experiences and where they are now, thinking back to their childhood.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Jessica and Ellie explain what "stimming" is--it's basically an action that stimulates your brain that's soothing to the person doing it. While it is a trait that neurotypical people may do from time-to-time, it is something neurodivergent people do quite a bit. The hosts discuss the finer points of stimming and how each of them stim in their day-to-day lives and how it helps them.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

What are autoimmune challenges and how they do effect the neurodivergent community? Jessica opens up about her own recent autoimmune conditions and her diagnosis. Her journey to figure out why these symptoms affect her life. While neither Ellie or Jessica are medical professionals, their stories about dealing with these challenges and their journeys are important for the neurodivergent community. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Jessica talks about building a community of neurodiversity professionals. Growing up, Jessica knew her experiences as a child weren't like others. Later in life, she realized she wasn't the only person who felt like this. How does this professional community come together and why does it matter? Jessica explains everything about this growing community, who is involved, and what neurodiverse people can expect.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

As you grow older, the relationship between sleep and yourself becomes more complicated. For those in the neurodivergent community, it can be a bit more of a journey. Jessica and Ellie discuss their relationships with sleep and why many neurodiverse people deal with problems trying to get to sleep each night.The Catieosaurus video that kicked off this episode:https://www.tiktok.com/@catieosaurus/video/7321465848089169198?lang=enLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Ever feel tired, lackadaisical, or maybe you just don't feel like engaging with the outside world? There's a good chance you could be feeling burnout. Everyone can experience this, and on this week's episode Carole Jean Whittington of Whittington Well-Being discusses burnout and how it affects people alongside Jessica and Ellie. Learn more about the ins and outs of this feeling and how it affects neurotypicals and neurodivergent people.Carole Jean Whittington Links:Whittington Well-Being: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/Gifted Kid, Messy Adult Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJessicaMichaelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

When it comes to ADHD, there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. One of the things that have been more recently discussed is the link between ADHD and obesity. At times, a coping mechanism with the chaotic world around neurotypical people is eating, which, in turn, can lead to obesity. On this episode Jessica and Ellie discuss these links and how it has affected their lives.Disclosure: Jessica and Ellie are not medical professionals. If you want to learn more, please discuss with your doctor or a medical professional.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRMCoach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/