Podcasts about neurodivergent

How to be Neurodivergent in the Workplace. Deal with eccentric behaviour and understand your rights and protections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when something is so vast, beautiful or mysterious that the mind has to widen in order to take it in?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the science and neurodivergent nuance of awe - the emotion that can arrive through nature, music, art, human kindness, big ideas, collective experience and the smallest details of ordinary life.Inspired by Dr Dacher Keltner's conversation with Dr Andrew Huberman, Ashley looks at how awe can shift our sense of scale, loosen the grip of habitual thinking and place our current problems inside a much wider landscape.She also explores how sensory sensitivity can make awe feel especially vivid for neurodivergent people - while also meaning that the doorway into awe needs to feel safe.Ashley shares a remarkable experience from her recovery after surgery, when waves of frisson - tingling, goosebumps and a heightened sense of being moved - began arriving several times a day during a noticeable period of healing.The episode closes with An Imaginal Awe Walk, beginning with a single leaf and gradually widening to the tree, the landscape, the Earth and the universe beyond it.Because awe does not always require a mountaintop.Sometimes it begins with something we might otherwise have walked straight past.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Find Ashley's longer meditations, Yoga Nidras and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching Ashley Dupuy.Ashley is also developing her From Mask to Map group coaching cohort beginning in September. More details will be available on her website soon. For now, register your interest at *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)*.Our Sponsors:

When our kids are struggling, our natural instinct as parents is often to jump right into problem-solving mode . We want to push harder, structure tighter, or fix whatever is going wrong . But what if the more you try to fix, the less safe they actually feel on the inside? In this episode of the Communicate & Connect Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Roberts, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author who specializes in working with neurodivergent and neuroqueer teenagers . Jamie courageously shares her own journey as a late-diagnosed adult with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, explaining how different life looks when a teen is met with curious connection instead of high-pressure compliance demands . We unpack the intense tug-and-pull of the teenage years—where kids crave independence but still deeply need to be taken care of . Jamie introduces the beautiful metaphor of "bowling alley bumpers" to describe healthy parental boundaries and explains how to shift from viewing a child's behavior as "defiance" to seeing it as a cry for nervous system regulation . Whether your teen has a formal diagnostic label or simply thinks a little outside the box, this episode will help you slow down, drop the blame, and build a bridge of authentic emotional safety .   Read the show notes for this episode here.   >>>Are you having the same conversation over and over?Many couples assume they have a communication problem when they're actually stuck in a relationship pattern that keeps creating the same conflict. Take the free Relationship Pattern Assessment to identify the pattern that may be keeping you disconnected and learn what to focus on next . Free Relationship Pattern Assessment

The founders of Ireland's newest neurodivergent school, Mareike Bartel & Rachel Connolly, join Brendan in studio to tell us why it is so badly needed and just what it takes to get one set up.

Welcome to This Week in Autistic CultureWelcome to another edition of This Week in Autistic Culture, our Sunday magazine that brings together the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping Autistic culture each week.This week we're exploring the power of shared passions and community, from Simon's unforgettable experience seeing My Chemical Romance at Wembley to the excitement of the FIFA World Cup as it reaches its dramatic conclusion. We also share opportunities from our Community Noticeboard, celebrate projects happening across the Autistic community, and take a look at another packed week of new programmes from across the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Send us Fan MailWhat does witchcraft look like when your mind needs movement, novelty, flexibility, or a different way into spiritual practice?Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Jenny C. Bell, author of Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic, for an honest and lively conversation about neurodivergent witchcraft. Together, they explore ADHD, autism, dyslexia, rejection sensitivity, hyperfocus, perfectionism, shame, and the fear of practicing magick “incorrectly.”Jenny shares accessible alternatives to conventional meditation, including walking, chanting, drawing, dancing, gardening, mala beads, sensory tools, and working inside a private sacred space. They also discuss rotating between magical interests, adapting rituals to your needs, overcoming overwhelm, and recognizing that witchcraft does not require perfect focus, elaborate spells, a flawless altar, or anyone else's permission.Your practice can move with your mind instead of forcing your mind to conform to it. Learn more: Visit Jenny C. Bell's website Explore Divergent Witchcraft Join the Our Coven communityA Five-Day Audio Program to Clear the Noise and Transform Your Practice. This is where serious Witches belong. The Witch's Reset exists for witches who are done dabbling,who are ready to stop circling the work and step into competence, coherence, and embodied trust.  https://leandrawitchwood.com/witchs_reset LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

What happens when something is so vast, beautiful or mysterious that the mind has to widen in order to take it in?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the science and neurodivergent nuance of awe - the emotion that can arrive through nature, music, art, human kindness, big ideas, collective experience and the smallest details of ordinary life.Inspired by Dr Dacher Keltner's conversation with Dr Andrew Huberman, Ashley looks at how awe can shift our sense of scale, loosen the grip of habitual thinking and place our current problems inside a much wider landscape.She also explores how sensory sensitivity can make awe feel especially vivid for neurodivergent people - while also meaning that the doorway into awe needs to feel safe.Ashley shares a remarkable experience from her recovery after surgery, when waves of frisson - tingling, goosebumps and a heightened sense of being moved - began arriving several times a day during a noticeable period of healing.The episode closes with An Imaginal Awe Walk, beginning with a single leaf and gradually widening to the tree, the landscape, the Earth and the universe beyond it.Because awe does not always require a mountaintop.Sometimes it begins with something we might otherwise have walked straight past.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Find Ashley's longer meditations, Yoga Nidras and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching Ashley Dupuy.Ashley is also developing her From Mask to Map group coaching cohort beginning in September. More details will be available on her website soon. For now, register your interest at *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)*.Our Sponsors:

Intim ist diese Woche wohl das falsche Wort für diese Folge, wir nennen sie: Superintim. Jacko Und Sam sprechen darüber, dass das Jahr des Feuerpferdes wirklich nicht die Entspannung mitbringt, die Social Media versprochen hat. Dass dieses Pferd brennt, hat jede Analyse ignoriert. Somit berichtet Jacko heute nicht nur von ihrem neu erworbenen Therapieplatz, sondern auch von der anstehenden, künstlichen Befruchtung. Dabei erklärt sie uns allen nochmal ganz genau, was da eigentlich gemacht wird, und wie sie sich damit fühlt. Und während es danach mit Gurken und verschimmelten Waschmaschinen kurz leicht wird, fordert der Adel die Antwort auf seine meistgestellte Frage: Wieso zur Hölle verändern sich Freundschaften so blöd, wenn die eine Freundin Kinder kriegt und die andere nicht? Unser Shop: http://jackundsam.com * Hier findet ihr alle Deals unserer Werbepartner: https://linktr.ee/jackundsampodcast *

OUR 900TH RELEASE!!!!! Tad is joined by Elsa Charretier, Brit Payne, Andrew Coltrin, and ZuZu Cartoons to discuss the art, mood, and Neurodivergent vibe of Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez' Absolute Martion Manhunter.* ZuZu Cartoons Playlists for Possessed Dolls & Depressed Smokers Partly Robot Industries Elsa Charretier The Autism Scene   *Post originally misattributed art to Javier Fernandez - who did exceptional work on DC KO - we apologize for the mistake.  

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott reflect on something many neurodivergent people quietly struggle with: birthdays. From opening presents and being sung to, to processing surprises and responding to gifts "the right way," they explore why birthdays can feel surprisingly overwhelming. They also discuss demand avoidance around replying to birthday messages, the pressure of being the centre of attention, childhood birthday memories, and how expectations around gratitude can create anxiety rather than joy. Along the way, they reflect on why experiences often mean more than possessions, the role of special interests in gift giving, and how understanding someone's neurodivergence can completely change the way we celebrate them.A warm, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about birthdays, relationships, and the little social expectations that can feel much bigger when you have a neurodivergent brain.Our Sponsors:

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan and Simon explore one of the most challenging conversations in parenting: how do we support neurodivergent children without preventing them from becoming independent adults?Drawing on Jordan's experiences raising two now-successful neurodivergent adults, the conversation examines the importance of boundaries, natural consequences, resilience and preparing children for a world that isn't always accommodating. The discussion also looks at the difference between supporting a child and overprotecting them, why gentle parenting can sometimes miss the mark, and how parents can encourage confidence without removing every challenge.The episode also explores how undiagnosed neurodivergence shaped Jordan's own childhood, how parenting changed after understanding autism and ADHD, the role of synaptic pruning during adolescence, and why accountability, repair and healthy communication remain some of the most important parenting tools.As always, this episode reflects personal lived experience and is intended to encourage thoughtful discussion rather than provide one-size-fits-all parenting advice.Our Sponsors:

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott reflect on something many neurodivergent people quietly struggle with: birthdays. From opening presents and being sung to, to processing surprises and responding to gifts "the right way," they explore why birthdays can feel surprisingly overwhelming. They also discuss demand avoidance around replying to birthday messages, the pressure of being the centre of attention, childhood birthday memories, and how expectations around gratitude can create anxiety rather than joy. Along the way, they reflect on why experiences often mean more than possessions, the role of special interests in gift giving, and how understanding someone's neurodivergence can completely change the way we celebrate them.A warm, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about birthdays, relationships, and the little social expectations that can feel much bigger when you have a neurodivergent brain.Our Sponsors:

Fairytale expert, Kate Forsyth travels back in time to the stories of her youth, to a dark, fantastical and eerie world where cruelty and mischief abound.As a young girl, Kate was sent to stay with her great aunts in Newcastle and there was introduced to the darkness, magic and mystery of Scottish folklore.These stories lit Kate's imagination on fire, and let to a lifetime of study into these powerful stories and the messages behind them.One true story from this period that stayed with Kate was the treacherous and dramatic life story of Mary, Queen of Scots, who, in the telling, was only a few years older than the teenaged Kate.Intertwined with the true Scottish history were dark, fantastical and eerie accounts about cruel and mischievous fairies who would leave their young in place of human babies, as ‘changelings'. This world abounded with magic - hazelnuts that give the power of invisibility and curses that cause boys to dance to their death.These legends also feature brave and ingenious girls who figure out how to rescue the sick and cursed through their own wits and knowledge of the natural world.Further informationThe Changeling is published by Penguin Random House.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer of Conversations is Nicola Harrison.You can listen to Kate's previous Conversations interviews on the tangled roots of fairytales, the dark and violent origins of beloved fairytales, the Russian tale of Vasilisa the Wise and her nemesis, the witch Baba Yaga, the story of a blood red rose, The intrepid and curious Charlotte Waring Atkinson, Psyche, the curious and brave goddess of the soul.This episode touches on witch trials, burning of witches, neolithic stones, storytelling, violence against women, cunning folk, ken, kenning, runes, being in touch with the seasons, old women, prayers, spells, rowan tree, faeries, fairies, fairy queen, changeling, autism, neurodivergent, neurodiverse, dauphin, King James, King James Bible, To binge even more great episodes of the 'Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

If you have ADHD, you've spent your whole life being told to stop procrastinating. And you've tried. But starting two weeks early feels like nothing. No pressure, no relief, no reward. Just the nagging sense you wasted an afternoon. So you wait. The deadline gets close, the stress kicks in, and suddenly you can work. You finish, you feel incredible, and then you beat yourself up for doing it the wrong way. Again.David's read: nothing here is broken. An ADHD brain needs a specific amount of stimulation to start a task, and a looming deadline manufactures exactly that. The threat is the fuel. The relief is the reward. Which changes the whole question. Not how do you stop procrastinating. How do you plan for it? How do you procrastinate more effectively? And when the pressure turns you into a monster, how do you give it a quiet place to go instead of pretending it won't show up?Isabelle's husband Bobby joins the conversation, and they share what happened the day they planned around Bobby's project stress instead of fighting it. Every argument they would normally have had just... didn't happen. No self-control required.A few minutes in, Isabelle goes quiet because this is suddenly applying to every area of her life. Fair warning: it might do that to you too.This episode is a Something Shiny summer replay, back in the feed while David and Isabelle take their break.In this episode:The difference between the task and the story you tell yourself about how it has to lookWhy doing the work early genuinely feels like nothing, and why the last minute feels like winningThe monster, and why the goal was never to stop being oneHow Isabelle and Bobby avoided every fight in a day without using an ounce of self-controlWhy Isabelle is done sitting through baths she hates, and what that has to do with how you've been told to relaxWhat David means when he says everyone with ADHD believes they're an imposter-------Wait, What's That? Here are some of the terms and people mentioned in this episode explained:Task vs Emotionality David's frame for the whole episode. The task is the thing you're trying to accomplish. The emotionality is everything you pile on top of it. Your assumptions, your fears, your beliefs about how it's supposed to be done. If the task is sweating once a day, the task is sweating once a day. It doesn't matter if you got there in a class, on a trail, or by hauling groceries up the stairs. Deciding it only counts one way is the emotionality.Wilfred Bion The psychoanalyst who developed the task versus emotionality idea back in the 1940s while studying how groups either focus or fall apart. David borrows it here and applies it to one brain instead of a room full of them.Self-Medicating with Emotion Why procrastination works. An ADHD brain needs a specific amount of stimulation to do a task. Anger, anxiety, and excitement all raise your heart rate, which means they all stimulate you. David compares it to a cup of coffee. Waiting until the deadline is close manufactures the stress, and the stress does the job.Delay of Gratification The part that explains why starting early feels so hollow. When you work under pressure, every step you take reduces the stress, so every step feels like relief. Do the same work two weeks early and there's no stress to relieve, so it just feels like you wasted an afternoon. Same work. Completely different reward.Extinction Burst A behavioral term for what happens when the thing that always worked suddenly stops working. David's example is the TV remote. You press the button, nothing happens, and instead of going to get a battery you press it harder, faster, at a new angle, pointed at a mirror. The escalation is the extinction burst.The Monster What an extinction burst looks like in a person. The fists, the stomping, the fury at a change you can't control. David's argument is that we all have one, that pretending otherwise is what makes it dangerous, and that the actual skill is planning for it and clearing the room instead of trying to shame it out of existence.Relational Trauma What builds up over years of watching everyone else do something easily that you cannot do. Your brain does not tell you there's too much stimulation in the room. Your brain tells you that you're stupid, or that you're not trying hard enough. That's the injury this episode is really about.Does cranberry juice prevent UTIs? Yes (and no). And one thing Isabelle learned on this internet rabbit hole: cranberry comes from "crane berry," named because the bilberry flower, when it withers, looks like the head and neck of a sand crane, a bird that feeds on the berries. Who knew? Full fascinating article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3370320/-------

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan and Simon explore one of the most challenging conversations in parenting: how do we support neurodivergent children without preventing them from becoming independent adults?Drawing on Jordan's experiences raising two now-successful neurodivergent adults, the conversation examines the importance of boundaries, natural consequences, resilience and preparing children for a world that isn't always accommodating. The discussion also looks at the difference between supporting a child and overprotecting them, why gentle parenting can sometimes miss the mark, and how parents can encourage confidence without removing every challenge.The episode also explores how undiagnosed neurodivergence shaped Jordan's own childhood, how parenting changed after understanding autism and ADHD, the role of synaptic pruning during adolescence, and why accountability, repair and healthy communication remain some of the most important parenting tools.As always, this episode reflects personal lived experience and is intended to encourage thoughtful discussion rather than provide one-size-fits-all parenting advice.Our Sponsors:

Today we showcase the works of disabled, neurodivergent, Afro-Latina activist and artist Jen White-Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when decades of clinical experience meet lived experience?In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, Kristin sits down with licensed clinical social worker and educator David Glick for an expansive conversation about late autism diagnosis, ADHD, masking, personality disorders, police psychology, trauma, psychotherapy, and why movies often teach us as much about human behavior as textbooks do.Dave shares stories from over 30 years in clinical practice, his work training law enforcement across the country, and how his own neurodivergent journey shaped the way he approaches therapy today. Together, Kristen and Dave explore why so many adults—especially women—are finally discovering they're autistic, how personality disorders are often misunderstood, and why curiosity always beats certainty.They also discuss their work on Holmes Cinema Clues, where psychology, neurodiversity, and film intersect to reveal hidden layers inside the stories we love.Learn more about Dave Glick and Triad Psych:https://triadpsych.orgExplore Holmes Cinema Clues:https://holmescinemaclues.substack.com/Topics include:• Late-diagnosed autism and ADHD• Masking and identity• Personality disorders vs. neurodivergence• Police psychology• Pop culture as therapy• Richard Jewell, Jaws, Rocky, Speechless, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape• Why trends in mental health deserve careful examination• Grace, curiosity, and meaningful human connectionIf you enjoy conversations that go beyond labels and into genuine understanding, be sure to subscribe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

Luke hosts the Howdy Beans Podcast, where he reviews movies, TV shows, video games, books, and all things pop culture. He is dyslexic with an overlap of dyspraxia and dyscalculia, and he's currently on the waiting list for an autism assessment. Luke is an avid reader who writes short stories and poems, and he's currently writing a dark fantasy novel. During this episode, you will hear Luke talk about: ●    How he discovered that he was neurodivergent at a young age ●    Why he doesn't take reading and writing for granted ●    His passion for writing stories ●    What led him to start the Howdy Beans Podcast and how he's kept it going for five years Listen to the Howdy Beans Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/74Pe9IWfTxxbVgEcTt47SG?si=af480bede172486c&nd=1&dlsi=0d644bd85ad24e46  Follow the Howdy Beans Podcast on Instagram and YouTube @thehowdybeanspodcast and on TikTok @the_howdybeans_podcast. Support or sponsor Beyond 6 Seconds: BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: youtu.be/3RGlfliUoIQ Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/luke-howdy-beans-podcast Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1336740192  Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes: mailchi.mp/f9f6e8356138/insider Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. 

Your partner isn't ignoring you, isn't cold, isn't careless — they might just be wired differently. This episode breaks down 7 neurodivergent traits (ASD/Asperger's, ADHD, ADD, OCD, NVLD, sensory processing differences, alexithymia) with plain-language explanations, phonetic pronunciations, and what each one actually looks like inside a relationship. Not a diagnosis. Not an excuse. A map.Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Am I helping my child succeed today or am I helping them succeed tomorrow?” Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast. I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's well source is Dr. Nicole Hipp. Dr. Hipp is a licensed psychologist, executive function coach, and educational consultant with a passion for helping children, teens, and families thrive. As Executive Director of Collegiate Coaching Services, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and emotional well-being. Dr. Hipp earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from La Salle University and has dedicated her career to helping parents better understand their children's unique strengths and challenges. Through her work with families, she provides practical, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to support their children's development, build resilience, and navigate educational and behavioral challenges with confidence. Her approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance, helping families create stronger connections and lasting success.   #Neurodiversity #ChoresandLifeSkills #ScreenTime #allages #paretingtips In this podcast, we talk about: The natural variations of the human brain The positive ways in which people with neurodiversity think differently - the gifts How to help neurodiverse kids make major life transitions Specific executive functioning skills for young people to develop in early adulthood Scaffolding: Teaching without stepping in too much. Not stepping back too quickly Strategies for teaching problem solving and critical thinking How to navigate obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessment Rethinking labels as a way to understand and gain access to support The importance of self understanding Unique challenges for highly intelligent students who have  The impacts of social media and the drop in face-to-face time with same aged peers Young people with ADHD are the group that is most vulnerable to overuse of social media The impact of social media on social isolation for young people with autism Mistakes well-meaning parents often make Resources Collegiate Coaching Service Dr. Nicole Hipp LinkedIn Digital Media Treatment Team  

Please join us for “The Grand Guide: A New Book for Grandparents of Neurodivergent Grandchildren from Sheena Hill.”Sheena Hill is a trauma-informed, neurobiologically-focused responsive parenting coach who has been in private practice for 16 years. At Parenting Works, she works with families around the world. Sheena provides education and support for parents and professionals who seek to move beyond rewards and consequences to deepen their understanding of development and attachment while masterfully applying concrete skills in emotional intelligence, limit-setting, and using play therapeutically. She is the author of "The Grand Guide: Mindful Tools for Modern Grandparenting," a resource to help families bridge the generational gap about raising children. When she's not helping parents, Sheena loves learning about dinosaurs and visiting national parks. She lives in Baltimore with her spouse, 3 children, and a growing menagerie of pets (including 5 axolotls).Support the show

The 2nd Annual Global Neurodivergent Event 2026  The 2nd Annual Global NeuroDivergent Event 2026 is designed to raise awareness, educate, and inspire individuals around the world about Neurodiversity. Through expert presentations, lived experiences, and meaningful conversations, attendees will gain valuable insights into leadership, inclusion, advocacy, wellness, and strategies that empower NeuroDivergent individuals to thrive in every area of life. The NeuroDivergent event ended with a prayer at the end. However, due to technical matters it was not recorded, but see the prayer below: Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique gifts and perspectives You have placed within every NeuroDivergent individual. Help us to walk in compassion, understanding, and acceptance, celebrating the dignity and worth of each person. Grant wisdom to families, educators, and communities as we strive to support one another with love and grace. May we continue to build a world where every voice is valued and every person can flourish. In Your holy name we pray, Amen. www.lifeservicecenterofamericallc.com

Nach der Hochzeit ist vor dem Chaos? Eigentlich sollte nach Jackos Hochzeit nur Romantik herrschen, stattdessen sprechen wir über Konflikte, emotionale Nachwirkungen und warum Jacko gerade auf der Suche nach einem Therapieplatz ist. Sam sitzt derweil in 32312 Lübbecke und ist das erste mal froh nicht in die Heimat zurückgezogen zu sein - Family Overload lässt grüßen. Und dann wird's… spirituell. Jacko und Sam waren beide beim Reiki und Sam hatte eine Experience, die sie sich bis heute nicht erklären kann: Farben, plötzlich komplette Dunkelheit und eine Erfahrung, die selbst sie als Skeptikerin überrascht hat. Unser Shop: http://jackundsam.com * Hier findet ihr alle Deals unserer Werbepartner: https://linktr.ee/jackundsampodcast *

If you have ever asked yourself what is wrong with me, or wondered why you take everything so personally, this episode is for you. Sabrina sits down with licensed psychologist Dr. Jacob Ambrose to unpack rejection sensitivity, why one comment can send you into a spiral, and where that deep fear of not being enough actually comes from. They get into the childhood core beliefs that convince you the problem is you, and how anxious attachment keeps you chasing outside validation just to feel okay on the inside. From limerence and obsessive thinking to the anxious avoidant dynamic, holding onto hope after a breakup, and the myth of being discarded, this conversation reframes the traits you were taught to hate about yourself as the exact things that make you powerful. If you are ready to stop the self-attack, understand your patterns, and choose yourself instead of shrinking to keep everyone comfortable, press play, babe. You are not too much, and you are not broken. Work with Dr. Jacob Pre-order Sabrina's book coming out October 2026,⁠ "Why Am I Like This?"⁠ Get your free workbook and access to the companion course after pre-ordering 'Why Am I Like This?' by filling out the form at the bottom of the page at http://sabrinazohar.com/book Take the new and improved dating quiz! sabrinazohar.com/quiz If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  ⁠HERE!⁠ If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself ⁠HERE!⁠ Get Ad free ⁠HERE!⁠  Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on my video. Want to work with Sabrina? ⁠HERE!⁠  Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show ⁠HERE!⁠  Don't forget to follow ⁠Sabrina⁠ and ⁠The Sabrina Zohar Show⁠ on Instagram and ⁠Sabrina ⁠on TikTok! Video now available on ⁠YOUTUBE!⁠ Chapters: 0:00 Why Do I Take Things So Personally 4:25 ADHD In Women vs Men 9:21 Stop Watering Yourself Down 14:23 Anxious Or Avoidant Attachment 18:09 Is It Always The Avoidant's Fault 23:12 Dopamine And Chasing Love 27:53 Rejection Sensitivity And RSD 32:41 Why Criticism Feels So Personal 36:33 The Myth Of Being Discarded 41:29 When Is Hope Healthy Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHLSTP Book Club #187 - Neurodivergent Moments - Richard chats to Joe and Abigoliah about their book of humorous essays, Neurodivergent Moments. They discuss whether neurodivergence is an advantage as a comedian, why you can hate being in crowds, but love performing in front of crowds, how comedy remains the best way to educate people without them noticing, why this book is nonetheless primarily about making jokes rather than teaching lessons (but still does both jobs), what masking involves and why it is necessary, how risk taking can present itself in having loads of sex with strangers and why it's OK to make mistakes about this kind of stuff, as long as you're genuinely interested in learning about it.Here's all the places you can buy the book https://linktr.ee/ndm_bookSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist?Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist."In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together• How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm• The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist• Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done• How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt• A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progressIf you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress.Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott begin by chatting about football, late-night World Cup matches, and the challenge of following a special interest that's happening in a completely different time zone. But the conversation quickly evolves into something much bigger: our relationship with our phones. From doom scrolling and revenge bedtime procrastination to fear of missing out (FOMO), they explore why neurodivergent brains can find it so difficult to switch off. A funny, reflective, and surprisingly relatable episode about FOMO, special interests, sleep, and learning to be present in a world that's constantly demanding our attention.Our Sponsors:

Feeling exhausted in a way that sleep can't fix? You're not alone. This week on the podcast, the conversation focused on the unique burnout parents face when homeschooling neurodivergent kids—and why compassion fatigue is so real in our community. Key Takeaways Burnout Is More Than Tired: The exhaustion from parenting neurodivergent kids goes deeper—rest alone doesn't fix it. Micro Rest Counts: Slip in short, intentional moments of downtime throughout the day—they add up and make a difference. Delegate & Let Go: Release some control by assigning tasks, even if they aren't done perfectly. Set Boundaries for Survival: Protect your time and energy by saying "no" and establishing clear limits with family and commitments. Release the Guilt: Prioritizing your own care isn't selfish—your kids need a parent who's healthy, not perfect. Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling outside-the-box learners! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Finding Wonder and Joy in Everyday Homeschooling and Parenting Relationships Matter More Than Anything Parenting Gifted Kids with Gail Post Ph.D. Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs Comparison: A Toxic Parenting Trap Parenting in the Moment with Your Child RLL #105: Parenting ADHD and Autism with Penny Williams Parenting and Teaching a Twice Exceptional Child Creative Summer Activities to Strengthen Family Connection and Boost Learning Why Family Connection Matters Most as Kids Grow Up Building Strong Family Bonds | A Conversation with Andee Martineau Strengthening Bonds | Building Family Routines and Rituals Building Strong Family Teams | Tips for Connection and Collaboration Homeschooling Success | The Role of Strong Family Connections Activities to Strengthen Your Family Team Create the Best Homeschool for Your Family  

What if the word uncurable really just means a doctor has run out of ideas? This episode dares you to question that verdict and discover a functional medicine approach built on gut health, trace minerals, and nervous system repair that has helped many people defy impossible odds and rewrite a hopeless diagnosis into a story of hope.Host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to Salad with a Side of Fries, where he shares how chronic illness recovery starts with the basics everyone overlooks, and why patients in remission from conditions like multiple sclerosis prove healing is possible even when doctors say there is nothing more they can do.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the label “incurable” often just means idiopathic (unknown cause) and how functional medicine looks deeper✅ How gut health, sleep, and stress form the foundation of true chronic illness recovery✅ The connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune disease✅ Why organ meats, bone broth, and trace minerals support the nervous system and healingThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to this episode on functional medicine and rethinking an incurable diagnosis03:47 Dr. Aaron Hartman explains cerebral palsy and his daughter Anna's dire early diagnosis07:17 Why incurable and idiopathic are labels Dr. Hartman refuses to accept and exploring the mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune, gut, and dysautonomia super syndrome15:28 The big three foundations of gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep for healing21:41 Why trace minerals, organ meats, and bone broth matter for true nutrient-dense nutrition24:38 Practical sleep hygiene tips rooted in circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation28:58 Balancing sugar addiction and dopamine-driven cravings with real food healing habits31:43 How the body's self-healing capacity applies at any age, from childhood through adulthood37:12 Lipid medicine: Using fats to heal your bodyKEY TAKEAWAYS:

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott begin by chatting about football, late-night World Cup matches, and the challenge of following a special interest that's happening in a completely different time zone. But the conversation quickly evolves into something much bigger: our relationship with our phones.From doom scrolling and revenge bedtime procrastination to fear of missing out (FOMO), they explore why neurodivergent brains can find it so difficult to switch off.A funny, reflective, and surprisingly relatable episode about FOMO, special interests, sleep, and learning to be present in a world that's constantly demanding our attention.Our Sponsors:

Jonny interviews Carbondale native, Ben. Ben was born in Carbondale and spent a significant chunk of his early life here before traveling to Peru and then settling down in Chicago. During CoVid, he returned to Carbondale. He and Jonny discuss their preference for being a rural queers and what queer even means, including neuroqueer and queer spirituality. In the back half of the show, Ben shares and digitally debuts his song, "Bullheaded and Blind." Jonny closes out the episode with an enthusiastic review of TJ Klune's We Burned So Bright.

In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by school principal Anthony Chiles for a conversation about neurodivergent students, school systems, regulation, and what children really need to thrive in educational environments.Together they explore the increasing number of neurodivergent students entering schools, the challenges educators face in supporting diverse needs, and the importance of balancing academic expectations with nervous system regulation. Anthony shares practical examples from his school, including sensory spaces, visual supports, transition planning, and even reintroducing rest time for young learners.The conversation also examines the role of relationships in education, debates around intervention approaches, and how schools can create environments that support both learning and wellbeing.In this episode:Supporting neurodivergent students in mainstream schoolsWhy regulation and learning should work togetherThe impact of transitions on autistic and neurodivergent childrenBuilding flexibility into educational environmentsSensory needs, classroom design, and school cultureTechnology, attention, and modern childhoodThe importance of trusted relationships in educationRethinking traditional approaches to behaviour and supportGuest:Anthony Chiles is a primary school principal with more than 20 years of experience in education. He is passionate about creating flexible, supportive learning environments that meet children where they are and help them succeed.

You can understand why your child is struggling and still be completely triggered by it. In this episode, I'm joined by Jacqi Trombley, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, and Level 2 trained IFS therapist, for a conversation about Internal Family Systems. Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a therapy model that helps us understand the different parts inside us. Not in a "there is something wrong with you" way. More in a "of course you have more than one reaction happening at the same time" way. There may be a part of you that understands why your child is struggling. There may also be a part of you that is scared, embarrassed, angry, overwhelmed, or thinking, "Absolutely not. This cannot be what we are doing right now." That is where this conversation gets so useful for parents. Jacqi walks us through some of the parts language in IFS, including managers, exiles, and firefighters. We talk about why the goal is not to get rid of the anxious part, the angry part, the critical part, or the part that wants everyone to stop making noise immediately. The goal is to understand what those parts are trying to protect. Because so many parents can understand, intellectually, why their child is having a hard time and still feel completely activated by what is happening. We can know our child is neurodivergent, anxious, sensory overloaded, exhausted, or developmentally not where other kids are, and still have something inside us light up. That does not mean we are failing. It means something in us may need attention too. Jacqui and I talk about what happens when a child's dysregulation activates a parent's dysregulation. A child comes home tired, hungry, overwhelmed, or upset, and instead of saying, "I had a hard day and I need help," they poke their sibling, throw something, get loud, refuse the thing, or push every available button. And then, of course, something in us responds. IFS gives us another way to understand that moment. It helps us notice what might be happening inside the child and inside ourselves before everything becomes one big reaction. It gives us language for the part that wants to yell, the part that wants to disappear, the part that wants to fix everything, and the part that is quietly scared underneath it all. We also talk about trauma, inner child work, neurodivergence, and the power of witnessing the parts of ourselves that did not get what they needed at the time. And yes, IFS can sound a little hokey from the outside. Also, it can be deeply moving. This conversation is not about becoming a perfectly calm parent who never gets triggered. Please. We live here on Earth. It is about having another way to understand what is happening when your child's struggle touches something tender, scared, angry, or overwhelmed inside you. And sometimes that little bit of space is where things can begin to change. Key Takeaways Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a therapy model that helps us understand the different parts inside us. Parts are not treated as bad in IFS. They are usually trying to protect something. A parent can understand why their child is struggling and still feel completely triggered by what is happening. Managers are the parts that try to keep things under control, prevent pain, and help us avoid rejection, shame, or failure. Exiles are often younger parts carrying pain, fear, shame, grief, or unmet needs. Firefighters are reactive parts that jump in quickly when something feels too overwhelming to tolerate. Trying to banish a part usually does not work because that part believes it has an important job. A child's dysregulation can quickly activate a parent's protective parts too. Neurodivergent kids may have repeated experiences of being misunderstood, misread, corrected, or left without help processing what happened. Parts work can help parents create enough space to notice what is happening inside themselves before responding from the most activated place. About Jacqi Trombley Jacqi Trombley is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience. She was trained as a trauma specialist by the Ferentz Institute in Baltimore and is a Level 2 trained IFS therapist. Her clinical background includes trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy, and work across multiple settings including treatment foster care, homeless shelters, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice. Jacqi has also administered psychosocial assessments for the Office of the Public Defender, led wellness groups for human service providers, hosted mental health seminars for private companies, and taught at the University of Maryland School of Social Work on oppression, privilege, cultural humility, and anti-oppression practice. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links:

Riddles (Star Trek: Voyager, S6 E6) was recommended by Annalise (she/her) pronounced: ahna-lease, who said: Every re-watch of Voyager, my partner and I have lightly different feelings about Neelix. During a rewatch in 2020, as we were isolated from our loved ones, his desire to make their journey more comfortable, to find connections to their homes, really makes him endearing. A little of that has stuck with me during the rewatches since then.His relationship with Tuvok is one I find amusing and where you see how hard Neelix tries to make people feel seen and connected. Suddenly, in this episode Tuvok needs Neelix and recognizes that he feels safe with Neelix, is evidence of all of Neelix's hard work paying off. It would have been so easy (and natural) for Tuvok and Neelix to be mutually antagonistic for the whole series (Tuvok hating him for being silly, and Neelix hating Tuvok for being so serious), but Neelix genuinely likes Tuvok. He doesn't understand how Vulcans work in the slightest, but his responses to Tuvok show a genuine care and good intentions, like a kid who sees an adult in distress and offers them a favorite toy.As a Neurodivergent person, I do love quotable TV, and I also find myself quoting the riddle about the calendar often when I'm working on my own scheduling and a little bit hungry.Riddles first aired on November 3, 1999, written by story by André Bormanis, teleplay by Robert Doherty, and directed by Roxann DawsonReturning from a diplomatic mission, Tuvok is attacked by a cloaked intruder and suffers neurological damage.The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of a growing parenting business and why some families experience such powerful transformations?In this special annual reflection episode, Emily is pulling back the curtain on the biggest lessons, challenges, and wins from the past year of Enlightening Motherhood.From launching the Brain-Body Emotional Education (BBE) program to helping more than 100 children build emotional regulation skills, Emily shares what has fueled the growth of both the business and the families it serves. She also opens up about investing in personal growth, building a dream team, stepping into the CEO role, and why emotional regulation remains at the center of everything.Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth in parenting, business, or life never happens in a vacuum. What you'll take away: The surprising reason Enlightening Motherhood more than tripled this yearHow emotional regulation is transforming neurodivergent kids and their familiesWhy investing in your own growth makes you a stronger parentThe power of finding support instead of trying to do everything yourselfLessons learned from building a mission-driven business that prioritizes impact over revenueEncouragement for parents who are working hard to break generational cycles and create emotionally healthy familiesWhether you're raising a neurodivergent child, building something meaningful, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to keep growing.Join the FREE class for parents: Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids https://emily-hamblin.com/classConnect with Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilyhamblincoaching

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What happens inside us when pressure rises?We may become more precise. More agreeable. More determined. More self-reliant. Faster.In Transactional Analysis, these largely unconscious responses are known as the five drivers:*Be Perfect. Please Others. Try Hard. Be Strong. Hurry Up.*In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the five TA drivers through a neurodivergent lens - and explains why they can offer such a powerful way of understanding the different shapes neurodivergent masking can take.Although the drivers were not originally developed as neurodivergent masking categories, they can help us recognise the automatic performances we reach for in order to feel safe, acceptable, competent or connected.The mask of getting everything exactly right.The mask of becoming helpful and easy to receive.The mask of proving your worth through effort.The mask of appearing endlessly capable.The mask of moving quickly enough to stay ahead of criticism, discomfort or collapse.Ashley explores the strengths within each driver, the cost when it becomes compulsory, and the permissions that can help us regain choice:The episode also looks at how drivers operate automatically under pressure, how several drivers can combine, and how Ashley's *Aware, Allow, Align* framework can help us recognise the mask in real time and bring agency back online.Through personal stories about perfectionism, cooking, productivity, rushing and unfinished projects, Ashley examines the difference between genuine momentum and unconscious pressure.The episode closes with *The Five Doors of Permission*, a guided meditation designed to help each new permission settle beyond intellectual understanding and into the body.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Find Ashley's longer meditations, Yoga Nidras, nervous-system practices and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching *Ashley Dupuy*.To register your interest in Ashley's September From Mask to Map group coaching cohort for neurodivergent adults, email *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)*. Late-diagnosed, early-diagnosed, self-diagnosed and neurodivergent-curious adults are all warmly welcome.Our Sponsors:

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott is joined by neurodivergent mentor and advocate Sophie James for an inspiring conversation about building a career that works with your brain rather than against it. From late diagnosis and school struggles to launching her own mentoring business, Sophie shares how understanding herself changed the direction of her life. Together, Simon and Sophie explore the realities of young neurodivergent entrepreneurship, why traditional career paths don't work for everyone, and the value of creating work that aligns with your strengths, interests, and energy. They discuss emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), rejection sensitivity, finding community, and the importance of moving beyond deficit-based views of neurodivergence.A thoughtful, hopeful, and practical conversation about finding your own path, redefining success, and creating a working life that truly fits you. Our Sponsors:

In this episode, SpiritBird sits down with Kelley — a spirit communicator, cartomancer, and ritual craft practitioner who helps people connect with their Higher Self and spirit guides to cultivate a life they love — for a real conversation about when masking is actually a useful tool, when it's quietly hollowing you out, and the body cues that tell you the difference. What you might not expect is how often the small spoon is the whole point.What if the parts of you that feel "too much" are exactly what your soul came here to express?Masking has a way of dulling the very qualities you came here to live.

She spent six years hiding her autism diagnosis from everyone — peers, friends, even herself. Then she built a neuroscience-backed video game that's changing how neurodivergent students understand who they are. Vanessa Castañeda Gill the founder of Social Cipher, an SEL video game platform designed by and for neurodivergent people, developed in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience research and lived autistic experience — and she's one of the few people in edtech who has both. She was diagnosed autistic at 14, went on to become a published neuroscience researcher, and turned her personal story into a scalable tool now reaching classrooms across the country. 80% of school avoidance students are neurodivergent. That single stat reframes every conversation you've been having about "disengaged" kids in your building. Your neurodivergent students aren't checking out because they don't care — they're burning out from performing normalcy in a system that was never designed for how their brains actually work. This episode is a practical roadmap for principals who want to close the gap between their inclusion vision and what neurodivergent students are actually experiencing every single day.

Remember when summer meant you got to just... whatevs? No school, nowhere to be, just go. But then as an adult with ADHD, summer shows up and the structure just evaporates. Your kiddos are out of school. Friends are on vacation. Meetings get pushed, projects stall, and everyone who used to be available just... isn't. And yet you're still supposed to be fully operational.David and Isabelle call it what it is: the evaporation of structure. Your brain is literally zapped by all the change before summer even really starts. So they get into what actually helps. You start with a whimper. You give yourself a menu instead of a resolution. Two or three low-stakes things to work towards that don't have to look any specific way. David has a summer goal story in this episode that proves it... aaaaand might also end with Italian ice. The whole point is permission. Permission to do it your way and take a break before you think you need one. Which is exactly what David and Isabelle are doing. They're stepping away for the summer while still dropping some of the best past Something Shiny: ADHD! episodes into the feed for you to revisit. Perfect for those moments this summer when the routine is gone and your brain needs something to hold onto.In this episode:Why the evaporation of structure hits ADHD brains so hard, and why the first week is always a washWhy your brain is literally zapped by all the change before summer even really startsWhy taking a break before you think you need one is one of the most adaptive things an ADHD brain can doThe menu approach to summer and why it works when goals don'tWhat getting out of the house alone for an hour a week actually does-------Wait, What's That? Here are some of the terms and people mentioned in this episode explained:Dialectical David's word for something that holds two completely opposite truths at the same time. Summer is the break you waited for all year and also chaos incarnate. Both are true at once.Low-Demand Parenting Isabelle's approach to the summer transition. When the demands of changing schedules, new drop-offs, and constant curveballs go way up, she cuts herself and everyone around her way more slack. You cannot have all the disruption and all the expectations. Something has to give.The Menu Approach What David and Isabelle land on as the ADHD-friendly alternative to summer goals. Two or three low-stakes things to work towards through the summer. No pressure to finish. No pressure to do them every day. When your routine disappears, you pick from the menu.The Artist's Way A book by Julia Cameron that Isabelle brings up as a summer goal. Built around two practices: Morning Pages and the Artist Date.Morning Pages Three pages, any notebook, handwritten if possible, every day. Brain dump. You can burn them when you're done. The point is the release.Artist Date One hour a week, alone, outside the house, in a new environment that has nothing to do with your work. No spending required. Isabelle and Bobby still do these.Conception vs Perception David's distinction between what you imagine something will cost you and what it actually takes once you start. He started by walking around the block. One day he looked up from his audiobook and realized he was half a mile farther than he'd ever been.Replays What Something Shiny is dropping in the feed this summer while David and Isabelle take a break. Best of episodes coming your way now through August.Something Shiny Fanny Pack Isabelle's send-off going into the break: get the cool fanny packs and wear them with pride everywhere. Consider it one of your summer accommodations;) Grab yours here at www.somethingshinypodcast.com/merch/p/fanny-pack.-------

What does it look like to live at the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness? In this annual Neurodivergent Pride panel, a collaboration between ADHD reWired and Shimmer Coaching, host Eric Tivers and panelists Savant, Kristen, Jill, and moderator Chris share deeply personal stories about identity, masking, belonging, and the ongoing work of becoming themselves. The conversation moves through the ways masking shows up across queer and neurodivergent lives, from religious trauma and racial identity to the quiet labor of maintaining relationships while autistic. Panelists explore the overlap between coming out as queer and discovering neurodivergence later in life, noting how one process of unmasking often catalyzes another. They discuss heteronormative and neurotypical expectations, burnout, somatic awareness, the role of alcohol as a masking tool, and the power of finally believing you are inherently good. Whether you're early in your own journey or deep in the unmasking process, this episode offers honest, layered reflections from people who understand the territory. It closes with simple, powerful affirmations: your safe people are out there, there's nothing wrong with you, and being fully yourself is always worth it. Show Notes This special Neurodivergent Pride episode of ADHD reWired brings together a vibrant panel for an honest, intersectional conversation about what it means to live at the crossroads of queerness and neurodivergence. Recorded in collaboration with Shimmer Coaching, the panel features host Eric Tivers alongside Savant, Kristen, Jill, and moderator Chris, each bringing their own layered experiences of ADHD, autism, queerness, race, faith, gender, and self-discovery. The episode opens with each panelist sharing how they relate to both the queer and neurodivergent communities. What immediately emerges is that these identities are not separate tracks running in parallel. They are deeply intertwined. For many on the panel, discovering one identity illuminated the other. Kristen, recently diagnosed as autistic and agender, describes a lifelong journey of masking so thorough that her own mind kept her queerness hidden from her until age 28. Savant, who is Black, gay, semi-verbal, and autistic with Savant syndrome, reflects on the particular pressures of unmasking in Black queer communities and how identity categories can feel like cages even within LGBTQIA+ spaces. Jill connects with Nick Walker's concept of "neuroqueer," a framework for understanding how queer and neurodivergent identities together subvert normative expectations. Eric shares his own evolving journey: coming out as bisexual at 14, stepping back into the closet after a painful family response, and gradually, over the last several years, coming more fully into his queer, polyamorous, and autistic identity. A central theme is masking: the exhausting, sometimes invisible labor of performing neurotypicality and heteronormativity in order to feel safe. The panel explores how masking operates differently depending on context. Race, religion, socioeconomic status, and gender all shape how much masking is required and how dangerous unmasking can feel. Kristen speaks powerfully about growing up with an unnamed sense that something was "wrong" with her, and how evangelical Christianity offered both structure and suppression. Savant describes the specific neurological experience of unmasking, what he calls "the peanut butter feeling," and how musical theater taught him to mask with almost military precision. Jill is candid about the role alcohol and substances have played in her own mask, and how her whiteness, cisness, and socioeconomic privilege have buffered her from some of the costs other panelists face. Eric describes experiencing his first autistic meltdown after years of not recognizing the depth of his own burnout. The conversation also touches on the practical, embodied work of unmasking. Kristen shares a therapist's suggestion to draw your masking self versus your unmasked self, and talks about learning to notice somatic cues: face pain from performative smiling, shallow breathing, tense shoulders. Eric recommends Devon Price's work and describes how 145 consecutive days of meditation have been part of his recovery. Savant offers the insight that his "observer brain" was always turned outward and never inward, and that true unmasking means turning the mirror around. The panel closes with single-sentence affirmations to a younger self or to anyone earlier in their journey: Eric: "Just be completely you and don't worry about your mother." Kristen: "Your safe people are out there. Don't give up." Jill: "There's nothing wrong with you. You're not broken, and you don't need to be fixed." Savant: "Neurodivergence and divinity aren't too far away from each other. Beware." This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they were too much, not enough, or simply inexplicably different. It's a reminder that unmasking, while messy and sometimes painful, is a path toward authenticity, connection, and a kind of pride that doesn't require anyone's permission. Produced in collaboration with Shimmer Coaching. Key Takeaways Queerness and neurodivergence are deeply intertwined. For many people, discovering one identity catalyzes the discovery of the other. Masking is a survival mechanism, not a character flaw. Unmasking can reveal which relationships are truly safe and affirming. Religious, cultural, racial, and gender expectations can intensify the pressure to mask. Burnout is often a signal that the mask is no longer sustainable. Identity labels can be both liberating and constraining. Privilege shapes the risks and costs of unmasking. Somatic awareness can help people notice where masking lives in the body. Alcohol and substances can sometimes function as masking tools. The concept of "neuroqueer" offers a powerful framework for understanding the overlap between queerness and neurodivergence. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with you. You do not need to be fixed. Keywords / Tags neurodivergent pride, queer identity, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, masking, unmasking, intersectionality, coming out, burnout, religious trauma, neuroqueer, queer community, bisexual, pansexual, non-binary, agender, Black queer experience, somatic awareness, authenticity, belonging, LGBTQIA+, polyamory, alcohol and masking, Devon Price, Nick Walker, Shimmer Coaching, ADHD reWired

Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired, joins me for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to raise a neurodivergent child and why supporting these children begins with changing the way we understand them, not trying to change who they are.   Together we explore:   What it really means to be "differently wired" and why that shift in language matters. Why so many parents of neurodivergent children feel isolated, even as awareness continues to grow. The hidden emotional work of parenting children with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. How understanding your child's nervous system can transform the way you respond to meltdowns and big emotions. Why co-regulation starts with your own self-regulation and practical ways to support both. How to move from trying to "fix" behavior to building connection, safety, and trust. Why repair matters more than getting parenting "right." How raising a neurodivergent child can lead parents into profound personal growth and healing of their own.   Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child, wondering if your child might be differently wired, or simply looking for a more compassionate way to understand children's behavior, this conversation offers both practical tools and a powerful mindset shift.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. If your home feels like constant chaos — the yelling, the rushing, the dinners that nobody sits through, the mornings that derail everything — this episode is going to feel like someone finally gets it. JoAnn sits down with Greer Jones, host of the Neurodivergent Conversations podcast and a mom who has navigated her own ADHD diagnosis, her husband's autism, and her son's ADHD and autism diagnosis — all at the same time. What she found is that the chaos wasn't a parenting failure. It was what happens when a neurodivergent family tries to force themselves into systems built for a completely different kind of brain. Greer shares the specific, practical shifts that took her family from loud, exhausting chaos to a home where everyone's nervous system can actually exhale. In this episode: What it looks like when multiple family members are diagnosed with neurodivergence at the same time — and how Greer figured out it wasn't just her kid Why burnout in a neurodivergent mom costs her family an estimated $1,200 more per month (yes, really) The counterintuitive first step Greer took to fix the chaos: she started with what SHE wanted How to work backwards from the morning you want — and find the actual pain points causing the rush Why getting up 45 minutes earlier is not the answer (and what to do instead) The 300-seconds trick that works on ADHD brains even when you know it's coming Brain breaks at dinner: how Greer's son went from not eating to sitting for seven minutes — by being allowed to run around first The "freeze" method for resetting a chaotic moment in real time Why modeling calm is the single most powerful thing you can do for a neurodivergent child How to start teaching your kids to advocate for their own needs — even at age seven If you've been trying to force your family into routines that weren't built for your brains, this conversation is your permission to stop — and build something that actually works. Find Greer and the Neurodivergent Conversations podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you're listening on Spotify, hit the Follow button right now — it's the best way to make sure you never miss an episode and it helps me reach more moms like you. Remember: the best mom is a happy mom. Take care of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As dads, how do we stay consistent as disciplers and spiritual taste-makers for our sons when life is chaotic — job transitions, legal battles, financial pressure? My boys are at three completely different stages, one of them neurodivergent, and I want to be shaping their hearts and minds toward Christ even when I'm running on empty. What does faithful fatherhood look like in the trenches?" - Jason → Click here for Russ's Book: He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself → Click here to see Russ's op-ed with Fox News

Hey friend,  Do you wonder if how you handle stress is affecting your kids — even when you try to hide it from them? Have you ever tried to help your neurodivergent kid calm down while your own nervous system was completely frazzled? What if the most powerful thing you could do for your kid's stress this summer cost nothing and didn't require adding anything to your day? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm sharing why your kids don't need a stress management curriculum — they need to watch you use your tools out loud. Two simple things you can start today that model regulation for your kids without adding anything to your already full plate, and why summer's constant proximity is actually an unexpected advantage for this kind of learning. Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Hearthwell Naturals magnesium cream (mentioned for bedtime wind-down): https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals   Related Episodes: 224. Why Stress Relief for Exhausted Moms Isn't More Fun — It's This 222. Survival Mode Was Never Meant to Be Permanent: The Truth About Chronic Stress and Burnout No One Tells Exhausted Moms   Connect with Me: Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube  

Enrollment for The Creation Lab is now open! The Creation Lab is a 40-day challenge to help you start, finish, and move your ideas into the world through structure, accountability, co-working, and community! Join us HERE Have you ever had a brilliant idea and instead of acting on it reorganized your sock drawer? Today, Sarah explores why getting started can feel impossibly hard for creative and non-linear brains and why finishing things might be the medicine we've been searching for all along. This episode is for anyone who has projects piling up, tabs multiplying, ideas waiting in the wings, or a quiet feeling that there's something they're meant to make. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why starting creative work can feel so difficult (especially for non-linear and neurodivergent minds) How dopamine, inertia, and momentum shape your ability to create Why finishing things creates more spaciousness, energy, and self-trust The neuroscience behind unfinished tasks and the hidden cost of open loops Sarah's one-minute rule for getting yourself into motion Why small completions can create big shifts in identity and confidence How to build a creative practice that works with your brain instead of against it Why your future self may be the most important person to create for ---  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/