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Jessica and Ellie Michaels are two former gifted kids that became messy adults. The married couple discuss their lives as two neurodivergent people and how being neurodivergent has impacted their lives. In addition to discussing their lives, the duo educates listeners about what neurodiversity is and some of the intricacies that go only with it. Occasional interviews with experts and those living under the neurodiversity banner will give listeners more insight into this world to help under the umbrella that is neurodiversity. New episodes of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult drop on Wednesdays.

Jessica and Ellie Michaels


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gifted Kid, Messy Adult

    F U RFK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 38:15


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

    ADHD Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 28:02


    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

    Vaccines and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:33


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

    Hyperfixation special with Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 48:31


    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

    ADHD meds with Cameron Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 52:40


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

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    Burnout With Carole Jean Whittington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 82:37


    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

    Gifted Kid Messy Adult The Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 30:15


    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

    Misophonia and why its THE WORST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 28:48


    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

    The Steps of Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:32


    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.

    Sleep Lore Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 22:36


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

    Neurodivergent Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 30:10


    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/

    What we don't see

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 28:41


    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/

    Autistic Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 1:18


    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.

    Fear of the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 31:36


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

    Hyperfixation: Wicked (The Movie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 37:26


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

    Interview with Cait Glasson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 44:52


    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

    Over-Therapized

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 47:02


    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

    The ADHD Tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:57


    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

    Masking (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 42:31


    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

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    Bins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 37:16


    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

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    Rules Lawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 18:09


    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

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    Cognitive Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 21:08


    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

    Tossing (Doom Piles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 40:28


    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

    Unique psychological challenges - binocular vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 35:37


    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

    Overcomplicating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 32:35


    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

    Procrastination and Anxiety - publishing a book

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 38:48


    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

    Neurospicy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 38:02


    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

    Eye Contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:19


    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

    Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 43:05


    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

    Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 38:35


    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

    Interview with Dr. Ali Perkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 39:53


    https://www.connection-squared.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectingwithali/?hl=enDr. Ali's Linktree https://linktr.ee/connection_squaredhttps://embrace-autism.com/

    Please Stand By

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 1:45


    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

    Autistic Personification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 24:55


    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

    Chronic Invalidation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 35:25


    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/

    Everyone's A Little... No

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 29:26


    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/

    The Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 31:49


    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/

    Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 37:57


    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/

    Emotional Object Permanence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 34:54


    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/

    Pronouns And Being Trans (With Mat Elfring)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 56:23


    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/

    The Lasting Effects Of Being A Gifted Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 36:07


    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/

    Stimming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 39:00


    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/

    Autoimmune Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 40:18


    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/

    The Neurodiverse Professionals Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 33:05


    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/

    Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 46:51


    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/

    Burnout (With Carole Jean Whittington)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 46:46


    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/

    The Link Between ADHD And Obesity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 42:28


    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/

    Hyperfixations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 37:16


    When does a hobby or something you enjoy lean into the neurodivergent trait of a hyperfixation? Well, the answer is pretty clean, as on this episode of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult, Jessica and Ellie discuss Ellie's hyperfixation on Star Trek. Jessica explains how aspects of Ellie's love for everything Star Trek fits into the neurodivergent column, and Ellie really goes in deep into everything a Trekkie could love.Links:YouTube: 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/

    Masking (With Mat Elfring)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 43:11


    Sometimes, you have to pretend to be ok or pretend you fit in, in order to make yourself feel like a normal, neurotypical in public. This is the idea of masking. Everyone does it, but neurodiverse people tend to do it a lot more. This week, Jessica explains what masking is, and Ellie talks about her experiences as well. Additionally, producer Mat Elfring comes on to discuss his experiences with masking, from stand-up comedy to just everyday life. Links:YouTube: 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/Mat links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ImMatElfringYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjyYDXKPivcWp9-JUTCxJgCasual Yelling Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/casual-yelling/id1723929468

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    Picking Your Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 50:53


    For everyone, deciding which battles are worth fighting and which ones aren't worth your time, can be a daunting task. For those in the neurotypical community, it can be a tougher decision, and many times, we decide to take up the challenge, even if it's not worth our time or will get us into a bit of trouble. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain what Picking Your Battles means and tell some stories about picking battles that weren't their time and why they did it in the first place.Links:YouTube: 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/

    Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 37:49


    Why even go to sleep when you can be up doing stuff? When you work hard during the day, sometimes you want to stay up and socialize and get things done around the house--or just relax. It's tough to balance work and life, and for those with ADHD (and other neurodivergent folks), it can be even tougher. Instead of going to bed, you read a book or watch a YouTube video about potatoes. Jessica and Ellie dive into revenge bedtime procrastination, its history, and how it affects them. Links:YouTube: 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/

    Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 41:16


    We're not even good enough to talk about the topic of imposter syndrome. See what we did there? The feeling of having accomplishments in something but feeling "not worthy" of that praise is a tough pill to swallow for many people, not just neurodivergent folks. Jessica and Ellie discuss the ways they don't feel important enough to talk about things they're talented in and their thoughts on imposter syndrome as a whole. How do you deal with it? Is there anyway to get over it? I don't think I'm good enough to write these descriptions, actually. Links:YouTube: 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/

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