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Someone Gets Me PodcastGifted People at WorkIn this episode, Dianne A. Allen opens up about what it’s really like for gifted and neurodivergent individuals to navigate the workplace.
She talks about how our processing speeds might not match those of neurotypical folks, why social interactions can feel extra challenging, and shares real-world strategies for handling workplace dynamics. You'll also hear some encouraging tips on building genuine connections with coworkers without losing your authentic self.
Many of us feel siloed at work, but none of us wants our talents and ideas to be ignored. Have clarity within you, and offer others th...2025-06-1724 minSomeone Gets Me PodcastThe Necessity of Joy and Play for the Neurodivergent IndividualIn this episode, Dianne A. Allen explores the necessity of joy and play for gifted and neurodivergent individuals and how we can welcome more of them into our daily lives.
She talks about the differences between joy and happiness, society’s hyperfocus on productvity, and how we can find balance with play.
Joy is an antidote to heaviness, and a lack of it mutes our creativity and brings existential loneliness.
Dianne encourages us to measure joy by how much we feel it, as we all experience it uniquely. Allow play in your life to...2025-06-0320 min
Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastS4 Lovefest EP159: Karen Essex, Bestselling Author of Pharaoh, Book II of KleopatraJoin the conversation, text us now. Please note: One line was edited out during Karen's reading from Pharaoh due to censor keywords: s*x and vag!na Hello Happy People,Today, Dianne is sharing another incredible Season 4 Lovefest author with all of you. In this episode, Dianne chats with international bestselling historical fiction author, Karen Essex. Karen has a variety of published works that all focus on the accomplishments of her strong female characters. The woman discuss many of the titles Karen has available but the focus on her Kle...2025-02-2650 minBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastS3 Hiatus EP154 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Author and Activist Kasey Rogers, Dianne and Pedro BurckhardtJoin the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People,Welcome to our holiday hiatus episodes between our regular podcast seasons. Normally we play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's largest publishing convention and with these interviews we barely scratched the surface of the incredible vendors attending this conference.In today's show you will hear Dianne Burckhardt conducting an interview on the convention floor with author Kasey...2025-01-2215 minBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastS3 Hiatus EP152 Frankfurter Buchmesse: CosPlayer Hannah Gässler, Climate HackerzJoin the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People,Welcome to our holiday hiatus between podcast seasons. We usually play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's largest publishing convention and with these interviews we barely scratched the surface of the incredible vendors attending this conference.In today's show you will hear Dianne and Pedro Burckhardt conducting interviews on the convention floor with these companies. They discuss...2025-01-0812 minSomeone Gets Me PodcastFind Your PeopleIn this episode of "Someone Gets Me," host Dianne A Allen delves into the profound topic of existential loneliness, offering insights and strategies for those who feel disconnected in a world that doesn't always understand them. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, Dianne shares invaluable wisdom on how to identify and connect with one's tribe, combating feelings of isolation and finding meaningful connections.
Dianne begins by addressing the root of existential loneliness, emphasizing its spiritual and emotional dimensions. She highlights the importance of acknowledging these feelings and reframing them as a call to seek connection rather...2024-04-2324 minBook Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastS3 EP 108: Nadine Abrahams, Romance Author of The Stars Fallen SeriesJoin the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People,Today on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt, Dianne brings another romance author to kick off the second month of our Season Three Love Fest Opener. Joining Dianne to talk about her fantasy romance trilogy is Nadine Abrahams, author of the Stars Fallen Series. Nadine has been an avid read for as long as she can remember. When life was complicated, books, nature, role playing, and gaming were things which provided distraction as well as entertainment. Using her personal ch...2024-03-0622 min