Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors): https://link.sheldongayisbugn.com/s3e21transcript
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Summary:
What happens when you finally start understanding how your brain works? This is a CRITICAL question...
In this recap episode, I revisit my conversation with Dr. Bowen Marshall and discuss some of the most nourishing nuggets we discussed.
In the full episode, we talked about neurodivergent relationships, late identification, autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and the ways our differences can create tension when we don't yet understand what's happening underneath the surface.
But this conversation was about more than diagnosis.
It was about what happens when we stop assuming everyone experiences the world the way we do.
Key Topics:
- Why some neurodivergent people are missed.
- How overstimulation and rejection sensitivity affect relationships.
- Why self-awareness changes how we interpret conflict.
- Why "everyone is a little autistic" misses the point.
- How race and marginalization shape neurodivergent self-discovery.
- What it means to love ourselves without trying to erase our differences.
Stay in Contact with Dr. Bowen Marshall:
- Follow Bowen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbotyler/
- Subscribe to the Substack (@bowentylermarshall)
- Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowen-marshall-phd-lpcc-s-b62b2621/
Resources and Links:
- "Fear" by Kendrick Lamar (beware of language): https://open.spotify.com/track/23luOrEVHMfoX0AhfbQuS6?si=c0fb1d7e485e49cf
- If you want to look up the "Atlanta" episode I referenced, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Slaps
- SPARK Autism research program: sparkforautism.org
- CHADD - ADHD research: https://chadd.org/research/
- Autism Science Foundation: autismsciencefoundation.org
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth mental health): thetrevorproject.org
Helpful Links:
- Hire me to speak or as your personal gifted self-discovery coach!: https://sheldongayisbugn.com
- Free list of Therapists for Melanated and Marginalized Groups: https://sheldongayisbugn.com/#resources
- Free GroupMe Community for Talented and Gifted adults: https://groupme.com/join_group/108040800/igLaxqNG
- ND Connect - Online community for neurodivergent people: ndconnect.app
- Umbrella ND - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy: https://umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources
Keywords
Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD ,AuDHD, Neurodivergent Relationships, Late Diagnosis, Self-Discovery, Mental Health, Relationships
Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "Understand" from the album Nevermore
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