In this episode of Clinically Awkward, host Alyssa Zimmerman, an AuDHD psychotherapist, is joined by Rainn Glenn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. They discuss traveling as neurodivergent individuals, exploring topics like the impact of late ADHD diagnoses, the stress of misdiagnosis in women, and the challenges and joys of travel. Rainn shares her personal experiences with ADHD and how it has shaped her approach to travel, emphasizing the importance of having a comfort person and planning around personal needs. The conversation touches on travel preferences, the pitfalls of spontaneous trips, and coping mechanisms for travel-related anxiety. They also delve into the broader impacts of neurodivergence on everyday life and provide advice for neurodivergent individuals looking to explore the world.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
00:25 Meet Alyssa Zimmerman
00:42 About Clinically Awkward Podcast
01:31 Guest Introduction: Rainn Glenn
01:44 Rainn's Diagnosis Journey
02:58 Challenges of Late Diagnosis
04:35 Misdiagnosis in Women
06:25 Travel and Neurodivergence
06:59 Childhood Travel Memories
11:19 Traveling with Neurodivergence
16:13 Travel Preferences and Challenges
17:38 Travel Companions and Comfort
19:24 Types of Trips and Preferences
22:43 Spontaneous Travel and Neurodivergence
25:10 The Struggles of Modern Travel
26:06 Navigating Foreign Customs
27:58 Language Barriers and Neurodivergence
29:23 Food and Drink Culture Abroad
33:31 Travel Companions and Social Dynamics
39:45 Travel Fails and Crisis Management
46:49 Advice for Neurodivergent Travelers
49:57 Final Thoughts and Referrals
