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A Story Worth LivingThe Story About the Miracle at Dreamcatcher RanchOur guest this week is Kari Friedman, owner of Dreamcatcher Ranch. She shares her miraculous story of the miracle that keeps on miracling. This week’s quote:“It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There's almost no such thing as ready. There's only now.“ — Hugh Laurie Don’t forget to post your dream on Instagram and tag me (@therachelburch) and Kari (@karifriedman) to send some extra energy...2025-01-1320 min
The Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast020 Don’t be afraid to move toward what energizes you, revolutionary friendIn this episode, Kari shares about a couple transitions she’s making, including 1) changing jobs/roles in her occupational therapy life (making this the 3rd job she has quit in 2 years), learning how she can sustainably engage in trailblazing and advocacy, and 2) taking a pause from the podcast before season 2 begins!
Please share with Kari any and all feedback about what you loved about this podcast so far this season, and what you’d like to hear more about! Message Kari on Instagram or Facebook to say hi and/or share feedback about what you’d like to learn...2024-05-1314 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast019 Self-accommodation and tiny trashcans with Althea SelooverIn this episode we are joined again by the brilliant and strategic Althea Seloover, who introduced me to the idea of “Self-Accommodation.” In this episode, we discuss:
What is self accommodation?
What are some frameworks that can inform self-accommodation?
Examples of self-accommodations from both of us (Kari - quitting a job; Althea - tiny trashcans, stickers, and way more)
Implications and takeaways about how you can self-accommodate.
You can find Althea on instagram , merch (including practical and satisfying stickers for self-accommodation inspiration) from Disobedient Goods & Apparel here, and an AMAZIN...2024-05-0642 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast018 Pranayama, reclaiming connection, and safer spaces with Kat GlennToday Kari talks with Kat (they/them), spiritual weirdo and healer, about all things Pranayama and neurodivergence. Kari and Kat met at Brand Camp with Kristy Black, and became fast friends. Kari experienced a pranayama (breathwork) session with Kat and found it absolutely wonderful, and really respected how much Kat honors staying true to the roots of indigenous and yogic practices.
Today we discuss:
Kat’s neurodivergent career trajectory and underlying themes
Rainbow Dot Spirituality, Kat’s healing business
Common themes and stories we have learned from society about being neurodivergent
...2024-04-2234 min
The LOOPcastIran Attacks Israel, Scheffler Glorifies God, And The Kari Lake Problem ContinuedEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Iran launches an unprecedented attack on Israel, putting Biden in yet another compromising position. Scottie Scheffler glorifies God after dominating the Masters, and Brian Burch joins to answer the million dollar question: How do we get Pro-life policy when the majority of the population wants abortion?0:00 - Welcome Brian and Kara4:55 - Iran Attacks Israel...2024-04-151h 09The Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast017 Neuroinclusion, embracing new ways of being, and permission to practice with Jennifer AlumbaughToday Kari talks with Jennifer Alumbaugh (she/they) MSc,. Neuroinclusion Accessibility Consultant, Speaker, and Trainer 🧠 Harnessing the Power of Diverse Brains to Boost Business & Prevent Burnout 🛋️ about neuroinclusion and how implementing neuroinclusion practices benefits everyone.
Their discussion covers topics including:
Jennifer’s journey into her ADHD and Autistic and other neurodivergent identities at age 42
How the current late identified neurodivergent population is building the bridge of understanding neurodiversity even as we cross it ourselves
The issue with research, policies, and design for neurodivergent folks without including them as stakeholders and leaders (nothing ab...2024-04-1537 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast016 Gentle parenting and neurodivergence as medicine for our culture with Celestyna Brozek WildIn this episode, Kari has a passionate conversation with Celestyna Brozek Wild (she/they), an integrative deep change worker and astroanalyst who specialties in parenting and neurodiversity.
Today Kari and Celestyna jam about:
- Demystifying “gentle parenting” - what it is NOT (e.g., it’s NOT about being “calm all the time” or “always being present or available”, and it definitely doesn’t result in your kids always being compliant)
- Gentle parenting is actually about working around YOUR OWN nervous system as an adult
- Interrupting the urgency of needing to “fix” pr...2024-04-0849 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast015 The perils of trying to “maximize your potential,” reclaiming your agency, practicing magick, and Ancestor work for adoptees with Saturday GraceToday, Kari speaks with Saturday Grace (they/them), in a serendipitous conversation that rang about a billion bells for Kari in terms of synchronicity!
Among other things, Kari and Saturday discuss:
- The benefits and limitations of labels, including neurodivergence and relevant diagnoses
- Comparisons between indigenous and modern Western Medicine treatment of individuals born with perceived differences, including Shaman Sickness
- The perils of attempts to “maximize your [earning] potential”
- How to handle it when someone who has positively influenced you makes mistakes, e.g. Brene Brown
...2024-04-0150 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast014 Neuroemergence, the power of language, interconnectedness, and the Neuroemergent Life Initiative with Lobsterbird YiToday, Kari speaks with Lobsterbird (they/them), a multiprismatic being, traveler of liminal time and space, pilgrim of paradox, and agent of transformation who is on a mission to co-create a better world for all.
Today Kari + Lobsterbird talk about:
How the term “neurodivergent” can play into ableist frameworks
What is neuroemergence + how can it help us be more appreciative of diversity?
The power of language
Lobsterbird’s discovery of their own neuroemergence
Lobsterbird’s Neuroemergent Life Initiative
The importance of interconnectedness and community
Fractals an...2024-03-2546 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast013 Emergent strategy, reclaiming your voice, acknowledging power and privilege, and creating possibilities with Petra VegaIn this episode Kari meets with Petra Vega (she/her/Ella), a Liberatory Leadership Coach, Emergent Strategist, Facilitator, Radical Social Worker, and Founder of Create More Possibilities, LLC and they have a conversation that left Kari reeling and digging out her Emergent Strategy book again.
In this episode, Petra shares about:
- Emergent Strategy as a framework and skillset to create the change we want to see in the world
- Three emergent Strategy principles particularly important to neurodivergent humans including “Change is constant, be like water,” “Less prep, more presence,” and “What you pay atte...2024-03-1845 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast012 Neurodivergence, accommodation, the prison system, justice, and liberation with Althea SelooverKari talks with Althea Seloover (she/her), who does prisoner liberation, self-parenting & accommodation work in the world. She is a poet, relational map-maker, entrepreneur, hope holder, griever, dreamer, & a friend. She’s a neurodivergent squirrel two years into workaholism recovery, aka the restructuring of her life and the way she relates to work. She’s worked in prisoner liberation for 10 years, working with & advocating for people incarcerated for serious crimes they committed as teenagers and “emerging adults.
Today Kari and Althea talk about:
How neurodivergence (both innate and acquired through trauma or other means) has everything to do...2024-03-1143 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast011 Acquired neurodivergence and dementia, long COVID, and grappling with internalized ableism and mortality with Sam SundiusContent warning: a lot of talk of ableism, ageism, and mentions of assisted suicide.
Kari and Sam jump into conversation regarding late-identified neurodivergence, long COVID, and all things acquired neurodivergence and dementia and caregiving. Topics we discuss:
- What occupational therapy actually is and why it’s an amazing career
- How Kari shifted from medical model OT to the coaching model
- Sam’s late-identified neurodivergence, and experience with long COVID
- Ableism and ageism
- Sam’s experience caring for their previously estranged mother with dementia...2024-03-0455 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast010 Permission to do less: Pervasive drive for autonomy (PDA) in service-based businessIn this episode, Kari talks about PDA (pathological demand avoidance, more affirmingly known as pervasive drive for autonomy), a nervous-system based response to perceived demands.
Kari talks about how this can look in service-based entrepreneurs wanting to sledgehammer their own goals and chosen activities, and we discuss how permission to do nothing and rest helps to reveal societal programming and give rise to finding out what really matters to us.
Mentioned in the episode:
Grounding practices with Karyn Paige
Connect with Kari on Instagram and Facebook
The Community Wisdom Coll...2024-02-2615 min
Getting to Know WooEpisode 37 - Getting to Know Highly Sensitive & Neurodivergent People with Kari BurchHost Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are excited to welcome Kari Burch, a Radical Occupational Therapist and Visionary Coach, working to create a more neurodiversity- and identity-affirming world.
In this episode, they talk about:
VPR obsession in the House of Levinger
We've been sick, alright??
Can you be bored if you're truly present?
The effect on Kari of her grandmother's Alzheimers
Asking existential questions at a very young age
Becoming an OT, but feeling there are deeper ways to help
"The Myth of the Able-Bodied Person"
Stumbling onto life coaching at a yoga/ca...2024-02-2253 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast009 Finding your neurodivergent community with Creativity and Writing Coach Caitlin FisherIn this episode, Kari and Caitlin talk about their journeys to meeting each other and the following topics:
Journeys to realizing our neurodivergence
Navigating conflict as a neurodivergent person including the difference between being nice vs. being kind
Sensory needs and comfortable clothes
Feeling like you’re just really weird or an outlier your whole life
Finding your neurokin and people you can be yourself with
Follow Kari on Instagram: Kari Burch (@neurodivergent.ot.kari) | Instagram profile
Follow Kari on Facebook: Facebook
Check out Caitlin’s amazing offerings: www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com
Find C...2024-02-1938 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast008 Art, self-trust, and entrepreneurship as a late-identified neurodivergent creative with Cindy IngramIn this episode, Kari talks with Cindy - an artist, writer, educator, speaker, entrepreneur and radical wonderer who helps people come home to themselves through art and connection.
Cindy and Kari talk about:
-Art
-Intuition and self-trust
-Community
-Neurodivergent burnout
-Neurotypical business models//structure vs. the importance of being in tune with your true feelings and intuition as a neurodivergent human
-Cindy's amazing programs
-An upcoming community program for entrepreneurs from Kari
Find more about Cindy & her programs at: www.cindyingram...2024-02-1248 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast007 Spoon Theory and Invisible Disabilities with Dr. Rachel GraddyIn this episode, Kari is joined by Dr. Rachel Graddy to talk about all things Disability, Accessibility, Neurodivergence, Spoon Theory, and Invisible Disabilities. Rachel shares really helpful frameworks to think about energy expenditure, disability frameworks, and empowers you to think about how to go easy on yourself while you advocate for what you may need.
Rachels shares with us this helpful article on Spoon Theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
Follow Kari on Instagram: Kari Burch (@neurodivergent.ot.kari) | Instagram profile
Follow Kari on Facebook: Facebook2024-02-0538 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast006 Raw reflections on being neurodiversity-affirming in a non-affirming pediatric early intervention setting (involving ABA)Trigger warning: This episode mentions and talks about ABA and non affirming behaviorist interventions for Autistic kids.
Kari works as a contractor in early intervention with neurodivergent children ages 0-3. In this episode she talks about the painful reality of being in the middle of a non-affirming workplace, and the need to honor your capacity and willingness to work alongside non-affirming colleagues. The field of occupational therapy is wanting to move toward being more neuro-affirming, but the reality is that many systems are not set up to be so. In this episode Kari talks...2024-01-2917 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast005 What’s the deal with self-diagnosis?In this episode Kari talks about self-diagnosis, traditional diagnosis, and various factors to consider when you’re approaching the subject; including that traditional diagnostic system is inherently ableist, white supremacist, and patriarchal. The values of listening to others’ lived experience and reflecting on how this matches your own experience can ONLY be valuable.
Kari didn’t mention this in the episode but she recommends following the Lived Experience Educator Sonny Jane Wise: Sonny Jane Wise (@livedexperienceeducator) • Instagram photos and videos.
Download Kari’s free e-book: Your Neurodivergent GPS System to get instant access to yo...2024-01-2217 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast004 Don’t make this mistake when it comes to big feelingsIn this episode Kari talks about some common pitfalls of “knowing too much” when it comes to having done a lot of therapy and/or coaching… making the mistake of not letting your emotions move through you. Kari describes some simple somatic exercises she uses and also talks about another self-compassion skill to not overlook.
Download Kari’s free e-book: Your Neurodivergent GPS System to get instant access to your intuition for next steps to take in challenging situations; full of exercises that Kari uses personally and recommends to all her clients. https://kariburch.podia.com/your-neurodivergent-gps-system
Foll...2024-01-1513 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast001 Am the only one who thought I was just a “highly sensitive person?”Hold onto your pants as we take a wild ride through questions like “What is neurodivergent? Aren’t we all neurodivergent?” and explore the many iterations of Kari’s journey to understanding her neurodivergence (spoiler: from empath and HSP to ADHD and Autistic).. We talk about things like the paradox of holding a nonpathological, accepting lens for our neurodivergence while we also often have to revert to pathologizing language to explain our experiences and needs to others.
Books referenced:
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When...2024-01-0817 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast002 Game-changing self-compassion hacks you didn’t know you needed.Kari accidentally learned about self-compassion as part of taking an anti-diet, body-image self-study course. She read the book Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristen Neff and her life changed deeply forever. Self-compassion strategies and tangible hacks to implement them are a game changer for neurodivergent humans. Listen to this episode to get the full scoop and how you can avoid unnecessary suffering by implementing self-compassion.
Book referenced:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristen Neff Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself a book by Kristin Neff (bo...2024-01-0815 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast003 An unconventional approach to “behavior management”: Responding to the message, not the behaviorIn this episode we explore what’s possible when we respond to peoples’ message rather than their actions or “behaviors.” Society prizes teaching children (and rigorously enforcing adults’) “good behavior,” at the expense of deep connection, communication, and reinforcing individuals’ sense of agency. Kari shares a story about a young OT client who throws toys all over the place during a session and how she responded to the message, not the action/behavior, to create a positive experience that contributes to a collaborative long-term solution.
Download Kari’s free e-book: Your Neurodivergent GPS System to get instant acces...2024-01-0816 minThe Neurodivergent Visionary PodcastThe Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast TrailerHey! It's me, Kari, introducing this podcast and letting you see my face/hear my voice so you can tell if we vibe, if our values align. If it's a good fit I hope you stick around and we can learn from each other! 2023-11-2800 min
Archetypos Podcast19. Dr. Kari Burch, Boundaries as a Hack for CapitalismKari Burch (she/they) is an AuDHD neuroaffirming occupational therapist and life coach on a mission to help people merge the lives they've created with their newly understood brains and needs.
https://www.facebook.com/dr.kari.burch/
instagram.com/boundarybish
https://kariburch.podia.com/
We cover so much in this episode, all the way down to menstrual cycle tracking, health insurance, worst case scenarios, moving back in with parents, and tips for setting boundaries at work.
Learn more about...2023-10-131h 18
The Reawakened MomEp 54: 1 year pod-iversay! Top 10 episodes of the yearIn this episode today I share the Top 10 download episodes that you listened to this year. They include:
Kari Keating Episode #3 Processing Infidelity and Reclaiming Ourselves
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reawakened-mom/id1594449473?i=1000547529436
Elaine Turso Episode #5 How to be an Empty Nester and truly love yourself
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reawakened-mom/id1594449473?i=1000547537515
Stephanie Thompson Episode # 14 Pelvic Floor Health starts as a kid
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reawakened-mom/id1594449473?i=1000552409941
Mindy Van Vleet Episode #13 The best way to avoid...2023-01-1127 min
Archetypos Podcast9. Dr. Kari Burch - Body messaging, family messaging, self compassion, anger, shame, quitting a dream job, learning sabbaticalsToday, I release a conversation I had with Dr. Kari Burch. Kari is someone I have so much admiration and love for - her social media soothes and uplifts me, and her consistent messaging around self compassion is truly unique.
In relistening to it, I fell in love with our convo all over again! We talk:
Body messaging
Family messaging
Self compassion
Anger
Shame
Quitting a dream job
Self regulation tips
Learning sabbaticals
I learned a lot from Kari...2022-11-101h 15
Revolutionary Health with Stephanie Center55. Opting Out: Learn how to Identify and Release Harmful Thoughts with Dr. Kari BurchHighlights:
How to recognize your own thought patterns
How to overcome thoughts that negatively impact your self-view or your behaviors
How to opt out of the "should dos" that don't align with your values
Techniques for checking in with yourself
Special spotlight on parenting traps and giving yourself support
Find Kari:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkariburch/
Book a call: https://calendly.com/kariburchcoaching/discovery?month=2022-11
Self Compassion Chronicles: https://tinyletter.com/kariburch
The Magic of Opting Out podcast: https://anchor.fm/themagicofoptingout
Website: http://www...2022-11-0854 min
The Magic of Opting Out10. Opting Out Interview with Bryn Bamber, Trauma-Informed WitchLearn all about opting out of the patriarchy, perfectionism, and people pleasing with the incredible Bryn Bamber. Learn more about Bryn at www.brynbamber.com and on Instagram @brynbamber, and Tiktok too. I really need to get a tiktok, it seems like it's what all the cool kids are doing these days.2022-09-091h 07The Magic of Opting Out9. Scarcity MindsetIn this episode you'll hear me coach myself through some Scarcity Mindset thought patterns about TIME with my daughter. If you ever feel like there's not enough time for things you want to do or people you want to be with, you'll relate to this one.2022-05-2614 minThe Magic of Opting OutEpisode 8. Productivity Mindset & Hustle CultureOur society prioritizes what makes money. Have you ever heard the phrase "Time is money?" It's no coincidence that we value getting things done so highly. Listen to this episode to hear about one reason why this has come to be in our society.2022-04-2017 min
She's INVINCIBLEFrancesca Witzburg - Protecting Your Intellectual PropertyHere are the things to expect in the episode:Understanding the role of an intellectual property lawyer in today's world.What happens if you don’t protect your intellectual property?What types of intellectual property should a company consider protecting?The things you should know about trademarks and copyrights and how they work.What are the 3 common myths about intellectual property?And much more!About Francesca:Francesca Witzburg, Esq., is an award-winning legal strategist and intellectual property expert representing top businesses, brands, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. Inspired by her love of culture, fashion, music, art, tech, and...2022-01-1050 minThe Magic of Opting OutEpisode 7: Why to Opt Out of "Positive Thinking"If you find yourself saying to yourself and others, "you should be thinking more positively" or "look on the bright side" or "at least [insert overly simplified silver lining of situation]"....then this episode is for you. Sign up for my newsletter at www.tinyletter.com/kariburch and follow me on Instagram @drkariburch.2021-12-1710 min
The Magic of Opting OutEpisode 6: Opting Out with Ariana Jahja: On Neuroscience and Honesty with SelfJoin me in an amazing conversation with Peak Performance and Life Coach Ariana Jahja. She shares deeply valuable insight into ways of thinking about opting out, shedding layers of ourselves we don't need that are weighing us down, and drops tons of awesome neuroscience knowledge along the way! Find out more about Ariana at https://www.arianajahja.com/. visit my Instagram @drkariburch to learn more about me and the Opt Out Club, and/or to be featured on the podcast!2021-12-1451 minThe Magic of Opting OutEpisode 5: Opting Out as Unchecking the Pre-Checked BoxesIn this episode we explore how your environment dictates the list of pre-checked boxes in your life and the #1 place to start to begin the unchecking process.2021-12-0212 min
The Magic of Opting OutEpisode 4: Opting Out with Samantha NimockListen in as I interview my AMAZING life coach Samantha Nimock. She's opted out of a TON of things, but in this episode we talk all about her journey with parenting her amazing daughter Scarlet, including learning about 'unschooling.' This is one you won't want to miss, especially if you've got littles or want some someday. Find more about Sam on instagram @samantha.nim and at villageyogastudios.com. 2021-11-3054 min
The Magic of Opting OutEpisode 3: Opting Out with Christie & CatieThis amazing couple has opted out of so many things together. They are a force to be reckoned with! I love how they pointed out that it isn't that the things they opted out of were bad inherently across the board, but rather that those things were not true to their authentic selves and were not making them happy! "I opt out of the belief that there are things you don't have control over..." - Christie. "I believe in priorities. Everything is a choice." - Catie. "Opting out is freedom! Once you see the light, you can't unsee it!"...2021-11-231h 06The Magic of Opting OutBonus: Bean TheoryThis is why there's a bean in the Magic Of Opting Out Podcast Logo.2021-11-1809 minThe Magic of Opting OutEpisode 2: Fear-Based Decision MakingJoin me on a walk in the woods and explore what it might be like to opt out of decisions you're making out of fear of "what ifs". Hear my personal story of how opting out of fear-based decision making opened up the possibility for me to become a mom.2021-11-1616 min
The Magic of Opting OutWelcome to "The Pod"Listen to find our what this podcast is about, what to expect, and how to connect with me.2021-11-1226 min
"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 27 - Sean MahanSend us a textOn today's episode of "Live with Squacky", Val talks with Sean Mahan. Sean is a professional voice actor who attended MAVO2018 as his first voiceover conference a few years back and has been progressing in his career since then. Sean talks about his experience at MAVO events, what his upcoming goals are, who he's trained with, what he likes to do in his spare time, how he feels about coffee(!!), superpowers and what he's looking forward to at Mini MAVO2020 coming up on November 6-8, 2020! This is a great interview that's casual, informational...2020-09-2919 min