Find joy and fulfillment in being true to oneself and challenge societal expectations and stereotypes. In this episode, Jordan and Simon discuss the joy and importance of embracing childlike behavior as adults. They encourage listeners to embrace their childlike interests and hobbies, share experiences around the struggles of navigating authority and social hierarchy, the importance of autonomy and individuality for neurodivergent people and why we should respect others who may have unique perspectives and abilities that differ to our own.
In this episode you can expect to learn about:
00:00 Intro
02:02 Embracing Childlike Behavior as an Adult
07:30 Understanding Neurodivergent Brain Development
10:20 Hyper Learning and Eye Contact
16:30 The Joy of Going to Disneyland and Embracing Inner Child
20:18 The Impact of Masking and Not Being True to Oneself
24:38 The Burden of Societal Expectations and Toxic Masculinity
26:31 The Importance of Being Treated with Respect
27:35 Struggling with Authority and Social Hierarchy
34:40 Different Managerial Styles
44:04 The Judge's Fist Bump and Acceptance of Differences
Whether you're Neurodivergent yourself, a friend, family member, or simply curious about this extraordinary way of experiencing the world, this podcast is your guide to unravelling The Neurodivergent Experience.
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