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Gifted Kid, Messy AdultWeaponized autistic empathyIn which Jess and Ellie discuss how the super-powered empathy of neurodivergent brains can be turned against themselves.Are you A Helper™?Are you The Pacifier™?Do you put the comfort of others before your own as a way to avoid having to deal with your own emotions?Then this episode may be for you!Check out www.CoachJessicaMichaels.com for neurodiversity coaching and consulting!https://www.tiktok.com/@loewhaley (User that Ellie cites)2025-07-1654 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Dark Side of Gifted ProgramsIn which Jess and Ellie discuss an article by Sophie Boudreau from The Huffington Post that discusses some of the darker aspects of the gifted program as a whole.article:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gifted-and-talented-education-program-90s_n_683de77de4b095a1384139b9Hey! Would you like to help keep your favorite married neurodivergent queer couple alive? Then please donate to our GoFundMe or at least maybe post the link to your socials?https://gofund.me/8c3d4ce82025-07-0135 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultUnHingedIn which Jess and Ellie discuss some recent accessibility features added to the dating app Hinge.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com2025-06-1630 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHappy Pride!In which Jess and Ellie discuss the overlap of neurodiversity and queerness.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comHappy Pride to all our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings!2025-06-0434 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHow limiting something doesn't ruin itIn which Jess and Ellie discuss their recent outing to the Botanic Gardens and how setting deliberate limits on themselves actually improved the experience.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com2025-05-2819 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultFun with friendsIn which Jess and Ellie discuss some of the challenges and benefits of doing things with friends. even if you're not good at them.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com2025-05-2127 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultAutism RegistryIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the horrifying reality of the US government's autism registry.Note: some of the topics discussed in this episode may be upsetting to anyone with a shred of empathy or an understanding of history.Schedule coaching and speaking www.CoachJessicaMichaels.comcontact us GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com2025-05-2134 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultF U RFKIn which Jess and Ellie discuss and debunk the ableist and bigoted claims made by RFK jr.2025-04-2338 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultADHD AppsIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the trend of apps designed to help ADHD people.CoachJessicaMichaels.com for coachingother (NSFW) podcast about Dungeon Crawler Carlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-achievement/id17881330232025-04-1628 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultVaccines and AutismIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the link between vaccines and autism.hint: There isn't one2025-04-0903 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHyperfixation special with DanIn which Jess and Ellie interview Dan Jones of Aspie World on his special interests and what's been giving him joy lately.https://www.youtube.com/@TheAspieWorldLINK IN BIO tinytaw.comInstagram instagram.com/theaspieworldTikTok tiktok.com/@theaspieworldFacebook facebook.com/theaspieworldX twitter.com/theaspieworldLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/theaspieworldSnapChat snapchat.com/add/theaspieworldPintrest uk.pinterest.com/theaspieworld2025-04-0348 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultADHD meds with Cameron LittleIn Which Jess and Ellie discuss ADHD meds with comedian and writer Cameron LittleCameron Little is sometimes a stand-up comedian, occasionally a writer, a few times has been accused of being an improvisor, and often confused about what they were about to do when walking into a room. https://boxd.it/2BMYVhttps://www.instagram.com/clistervisionservices?igsh=Zzh4bGoxbDlpZWI3&utm_source=qrhttps://bsky.app/profile/clistervision.bsky.social2025-03-2652 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultBurnout With Carole Jean WhittingtonIn which Jess and Ellie interview Carole Jean WhittingtonChief Well-Being Officer & Lead Researcher of Whittington Well Being https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/Author of "Unleashing Sustainable Energy" Want to find out your stress level?Take the Spicy Pepper 🌶️ QUIZ and get next steps based on your results. https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/2025-03-191h 22Gifted Kid, Messy AdultGifted Kid Messy Adult The EpisodeIn Which Jess and Ellie discuss ways to cope with being a former gifted kid who is now just a bit of a messy adult.Email us your ways of celebrating your little achievements to GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comCoachJessicaMichaels.com For ADHD / Autism coaching2025-03-1230 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultMisophonia and why its THE WORSTIn which Jess and Ellie discuss how misophonia can impact the life of not just the neurodivergent person who experiences it, but their family and friends too.Do you agree? Do you deal with misophonia yourself? Let us know by emailingGiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.comAnd check out www.CoachJessicaMichaels.com2025-03-0528 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Steps of FriendshipIn which Jess and Ellie discuss how to judge if you're friends with someone or not. This episode was inspired by this post https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFLWBvLxiKi/?igsh=MTBnM3FrOGs5cGMwZw== from the brilliant Morgan Foley.2025-02-2642 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultSleep Lore FailIn which Jess and Ellie discuss yet another technique that failed to help one of them fall asleep.2025-02-1922 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultNeurodivergent ParentsIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the hesitation that some neurodivergent people have about becoming parents.Reddit thread mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismInWomen/comments/1imxgxn/not_wanting_children_due_to_being_autistic/2025-02-1230 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultWhat we don't seeIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the way in which our neurodivergence can just make some things vanish. If you want to support our show https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceIf you want to support our medical costs https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthThe post discussed https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/1ibqr8z/what_are_some_things_you_just_dont_see/2025-01-2928 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultAutistic ExcitementIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the pertinent question: Does being autistic mean that when you're excited you sieg heil?CoachJessicaMichaels.com Sign up for a free consultation to see if neurodiversity coaching is for you.2025-01-2201 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultFear of the UnknownIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the ways in which the neurodivergent brain can be paralyzed by the fear of the unknown.2025-01-1531 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHyperfixation: Wicked (The Movie)In which Jess and Ellie (mostly Jess) discuss Jess's current hyperfixation, the musical movie Wicked!2025-01-0837 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultInterview with Cait GlassonIn which Jess and Ellie interview activist Cait Glasson on being in the first ever gifted class in Canada.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-12-1844 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultOver-TherapizedIn which Jess and Ellie get properly pissed off at an ablest article.The article has since been pulled from Yahoo news, probably because someone read it and noticed it was awful.https://www.foxnews.com/health/adhd-now-affects-15-5-million-us-adults-new-cdc-reportGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-12-0447 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe ADHD TaxIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the ADHD tax and its fiscal, emotional, and physical cost.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our liveshttps://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-health2024-11-2749 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultMasking (part 2)In which Jess and Ellie discuss Masking and how it effects our lives.Get professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us continue to provide free support for the ND people in all our lives2024-10-3042 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultBinsIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the joy of bins. https://shorturl.at/r8Sze these thingsHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our lives2024-10-1637 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultRules LawyerIn which Jess has a migraine so Ellie kinda babbles on about being a Rules Lawyer.Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our lives...2024-10-0218 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultCognitive ShuffleIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the Cognitive Shuffle method for falling asleep.https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/cognitive-shuffle-sleep-methodHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support...2024-09-2521 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultTossing (Doom Piles)In which Jess and Ellie discuss Tossing. The Nuclear Option of dealing with Doom Piles.Help keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content and help us provide free support for the ND people in all our lives2024-09-1840 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultUnique psychological challenges - binocular visionIn which Jess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of binocular vision in gifted people as covered in this https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNwXSdsW/ post from Dr. Joey LawrenceHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/Get behind the scenes content...2024-09-0435 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultOvercomplicatingOne of our new series of 'psychological challenges unique to gifted people' inspired by Dr. Joey Lawrence's video https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_psych/video/7394691914064301319?_r=1&_t=8pEfrNbgrEMhttps://linktr.ee/neudleHelp keep us alive!https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthGet professional coaching for you or the ND adult in your lifehttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/Get professional video production for you or the small business in your lifehttps://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/...2024-08-2832 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultProcrastination and Anxiety - publishing a bookIn which Jess and Ellie discuss Jess's upcoming book "One Size Fits No One." A book on neuroinclusion in adult education in a corporate environment as well as the procrastination and anxiety neurodivergent people experience when faced with seemingly impossible tasks.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-08-2138 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultNeurospicyhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace“We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.”― James D. Nicoll2024-08-1438 min
L&D Must Change10. Designing for Neurodiversity with Jessica MichaelsThere are a lot of different brains in the world and all of them are good. But they may process information in alternate ways that don't look "typical" from the outside. It doesn't mean learning isn't happening. The goal of designing for neurodiversity is to make learning accessible for all those brains. Today's guest is neurodiversity expert, Jessica Michaels. After receiving her own diagnosis of autism and ADHD in her late 30's, Jessica started to use her own personal experiences combined with her knowledge of L&D to amp up learning design with options that make sense f...2024-08-0744 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultEye ContactJess and Ellie discuss the misconceptions about eye contact and why its the worst thing ever if you're neurodivergent.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-08-0728 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultFriendshipsJess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with forming and maintaining friendships.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-07-3143 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultTransitionsJess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with transitions - moving from one activity to another.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthhttps://coachjessicamichaels.com/https://www.elliemichaelsproductions.com/https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace2024-07-2438 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultInterview with Dr. Ali Perkinsonhttps://www.connection-squared.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectingwithali/?hl=enDr. Ali's Linktree https://linktr.ee/connection_squaredhttps://embrace-autism.com/2024-07-1739 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 294 - Dani Luna (TNA Wrestling)Subculture. Punk rock wrestler, suplex machine and strength defying powerhouse, Dani Luna, is our guest on Episode 294 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Total Nonstop Action knockout breaks kayfabe with secrets behind winning championships, alternative music influences and the sports rebellious attitude. In this conversation, Luna reflects on signing with TNA vs making a name on the independent scene, her punk upbringing, hanging out with Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), life on the road, dealing with injuries, trusting strangers to beat her up, weird compliments, her time in WWE, why their UK developmental system didn't workout, lessons from Shawn Michaels, how to be...2024-07-121h 16Gifted Kid, Messy AdultPlease Stand ByJess and Ellie's fight for health https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-ellies-fight-for-healthRegular podcast service will resume on 7/18/242024-07-1101 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultAutistic PersonificationJess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of Autistic Personification and why its sometimes embarrassing, but also sometimes helpful.IKEA lamp commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBqhIVyfsRg2024-07-0324 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultChronic InvalidationThere is a difference in neurodivergent people with how they perceive the world and how others think they should be perceiving the world. These views from the perspective of the neurodivergent can be dismissed or ignored, and it can be a form of emotional abuse. This week, Jess and Ellie discuss the matter and their experiences struggling with chronic invalidation. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult...2024-06-2635 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultEveryone's A Little... NoWhile autism is a spectrum, there's the growing phrase, "Everyone is a little autistic." You can replace "autistic" with a plethora of other neurodiverse terms. This isn't true, though. Jess and Ellie discuss this phrase and explain why it can be damaging and how it affects people who have been diagnosed and live with these traits.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify...2024-06-2029 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe KitchenThis may seem like an offbeat episode, but this week, Jess and Ellie are talking about the kitchen and food. The two dive into the world of grocery shopping and self-checkouts--since waiting in line for a cashier feels like a waste of time. They also discuss placing items in their kitchen and why that's important. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https...2024-06-1231 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultVideo GamesFinally, Jessica and Ellie can talk about something that they love in their personal lives: video games. While there aren't formal studies connecting the neurodivergent community to video gaming, both Jessica and Ellie relate how being neurodivergent and enjoying video games connect for them on a personal level. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9...2024-06-0537 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultEmotional Object PermanenceThe idea that you forget about people's emotions in relation to you or objects, in general, is a part of both neurotypical and neurodiverse communities, but it's something the neurodiverse community deal with a bit more. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain the concept a little bit further and discuss how it affects their lives.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https...2024-05-2934 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultPronouns And Being Trans (With Mat Elfring)Producer Mat comes back to the show and completely derails the episode within the first minute. Jessica and Ellie answer Mat's questions about pronoun usage and Ellie's experiences as being a trans woman. Diving deep into these worlds--mainly about being Ellie being trans--we all learn a bit more about these worlds and take a walk in someone else's shoes.Mat Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ImMatElfringSubstack: https://immatelfring.substack.com/Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured2024-05-2256 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Lasting Effects Of Being A Gifted KidBoth Jessica and Ellie grew up as gifted kids, but how did that label affect them growing up, and more importantly, how did that label affect them as adults? The hosts talk about their experiences and where they are now, thinking back to their childhood.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM...2024-05-1536 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultStimmingJessica and Ellie explain what "stimming" is--it's basically an action that stimulates your brain that's soothing to the person doing it. While it is a trait that neurotypical people may do from time-to-time, it is something neurodivergent people do quite a bit. The hosts discuss the finer points of stimming and how each of them stim in their day-to-day lives and how it helps them.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...2024-05-0839 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultAutoimmune ChallengesWhat are autoimmune challenges and how they do effect the neurodivergent community? Jessica opens up about her own recent autoimmune conditions and her diagnosis. Her journey to figure out why these symptoms affect her life. While neither Ellie or Jessica are medical professionals, their stories about dealing with these challenges and their journeys are important for the neurodivergent community. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id17233754792024-05-0140 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Neurodiverse Professionals CommunityJessica talks about building a community of neurodiversity professionals. Growing up, Jessica knew her experiences as a child weren't like others. Later in life, she realized she wasn't the only person who felt like this. How does this professional community come together and why does it matter? Jessica explains everything about this growing community, who is involved, and what neurodiverse people can expect.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...2024-04-2433 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultSleepAs you grow older, the relationship between sleep and yourself becomes more complicated. For those in the neurodivergent community, it can be a bit more of a journey. Jessica and Ellie discuss their relationships with sleep and why many neurodiverse people deal with problems trying to get to sleep each night.The Catieosaurus video that kicked off this episode:https://www.tiktok.com/@catieosaurus/video/7321465848089169198?lang=enLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplaceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2996415830444272024-04-1746 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultBurnout (With Carole Jean Whittington)Ever feel tired, lackadaisical, or maybe you just don't feel like engaging with the outside world? There's a good chance you could be feeling burnout. Everyone can experience this, and on this week's episode Carole Jean Whittington of Whittington Well-Being discusses burnout and how it affects people alongside Jessica and Ellie. Learn more about the ins and outs of this feeling and how it affects neurotypicals and neurodivergent people.Carole Jean Whittington Links:Whittington Well-Being: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/Gifted Kid, Messy Adult Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace...2024-04-1046 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Link Between ADHD And ObesityWhen it comes to ADHD, there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. One of the things that have been more recently discussed is the link between ADHD and obesity. At times, a coping mechanism with the chaotic world around neurotypical people is eating, which, in turn, can lead to obesity. On this episode Jessica and Ellie discuss these links and how it has affected their lives.Disclosure: Jessica and Ellie are not medical professionals. If you want to learn more, please discuss with your doctor or a medical professional.Links:Patreon: https://www...2024-04-0342 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHyperfixationsWhen does a hobby or something you enjoy lean into the neurodivergent trait of a hyperfixation? Well, the answer is pretty clean, as on this episode of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult, Jessica and Ellie discuss Ellie's hyperfixation on Star Trek. Jessica explains how aspects of Ellie's love for everything Star Trek fits into the neurodivergent column, and Ellie really goes in deep into everything a Trekkie could love.Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult...2024-03-2737 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultMasking (With Mat Elfring)Sometimes, you have to pretend to be ok or pretend you fit in, in order to make yourself feel like a normal, neurotypical in public. This is the idea of masking. Everyone does it, but neurodiverse people tend to do it a lot more. This week, Jessica explains what masking is, and Ellie talks about her experiences as well. Additionally, producer Mat Elfring comes on to discuss his experiences with masking, from stand-up comedy to just everyday life. Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2996415830444272024-03-2043 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultPicking Your BattlesFor everyone, deciding which battles are worth fighting and which ones aren't worth your time, can be a daunting task. For those in the neurotypical community, it can be a tougher decision, and many times, we decide to take up the challenge, even if it's not worth our time or will get us into a bit of trouble. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain what Picking Your Battles means and tell some stories about picking battles that weren't their time and why they did it in the first place.Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...2024-03-1350 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultRevenge Bedtime ProcrastinationWhy even go to sleep when you can be up doing stuff? When you work hard during the day, sometimes you want to stay up and socialize and get things done around the house--or just relax. It's tough to balance work and life, and for those with ADHD (and other neurodivergent folks), it can be even tougher. Instead of going to bed, you read a book or watch a YouTube video about potatoes. Jessica and Ellie dive into revenge bedtime procrastination, its history, and how it affects them. Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult...2024-03-0637 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultImposter SyndromeWe're not even good enough to talk about the topic of imposter syndrome. See what we did there? The feeling of having accomplishments in something but feeling "not worthy" of that praise is a tough pill to swallow for many people, not just neurodivergent folks. Jessica and Ellie discuss the ways they don't feel important enough to talk about things they're talented in and their thoughts on imposter syndrome as a whole. How do you deal with it? Is there anyway to get over it? I don't think I'm good enough to write these descriptions, actually. Links:2024-02-2841 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultOverwhelmLiving with autism, ADHD, or the various other types of neurodiversity can mean your brain doesn't function the way a neurotypical brain would. Tasks, day-to-day stresses, and minor obstacles can accumulate for someone struggling in the neurodiversity community. That brings us to the idea of being and feeling overwhelmed. Things pile up over time, and how do they all get accomplished? Hosts Jessica and Ellie Michaels explain what is overwhelm, the ways you can deal with it, and how it affects them in their day-to-day lives.Links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...2024-02-2138 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultThe Gifted Kid ExperienceWhile a lot of this podcast has focused on how neurodivergent people deal with things neurotypicals don't have to endure on a day-to-day basis, there is one element of all of this that hasn't been fully discussed yet: being a Gifted Kid. Jessica Michaels discusses her time growing up as a Gifted Kid and just what she experienced in that walk of life. Links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp...2024-02-1441 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultDoompilesDoompiles. The term isn't as scary as it sounds, but the concept can be overwhelming to the neurodivergent community. Jessica and Ellie Michaels discuss what doompiles are and how they play a role in neurodiversity. How do doompiles affect the hosts in their day-to-day lives. This is all explained and discussed in this episode.Links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9...2024-02-0735 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultWho Is Neurodivergent? (With Mat Elfring)What does it mean to be neurodivergent and who do many people consider to be neurodivergent? This week, Jessica and Ellie discuss this with Gifted Kid, Messy Adult producer Mat Elfring, as he discusses being epileptic and how that affects his mood and emotions. Jessica gives greater insight into how emotions and neurodivergence connect, along with categorizing who is considered neurodivergent now and who will be in the future. Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/2024-01-3152 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultFriendsFor neurotypical people, making and keeping friends is a far different experience than those who are neurodivergent. From communication to maintaining friendships to expressing empathy, there's lots of difference between the groups. Jessica and Ellie discuss how friendships for the neurodivergent manifest and how they are maintained. Just because a neurodivergent person hasn't talked to you in a decade that doesn't mean you aren't considered friends. All of this is explained in this week's episode.Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/2024-01-2446 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultHabitsHabits may not be something neurotypical people notice in every day life. However, habits can become problematic for the nuerodiverse. From diving into hobbies that can become something that takes over your life to obsessing over the tiniest thing, those with ADHD, austism, and others can find that habits can take over their lives. In this week's episode, Jessica and Ellie discuss their habits, both the good and the bad, and explain how it affects them as neurodiverse people. Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/2024-01-1742 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultIntroductions And Neurodivergent ObservationsHosts Jessica and Ellie Michaels discuss the world of neurodiversity in this opening episode. What is neurodiversity? How does it affect people's lives? These topics are delved into this week, which serves as an introductory look at the hosts and the world they live in.Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/2024-01-1032 minGifted Kid, Messy AdultTrailerHere's what you can expect from Gifted Kid, Messy Adult, hosted by Jessica and Ellie Michaels, a podcast about Neurodiversity. New episodes of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult drop on Wednesdays.Links: Coach Jessica Michaels (https://coachjessicamichaels.com/)2023-12-2800 min
Music Notes with JessEp. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2)Happy New Year! Time to finish our countdown from Episode 12. Here's a playlist of the countdown: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cW2mjBhhpEKdShgzONa5a?si=YQea3LbeQGWbCTwC_iGAzgSongs Used: 40. “Lose You to Love Me” - Selena Gomez39. “I Was Wrong” - BAILEN38. “The Game” - Mayer Hawthorne37. “Good Thing” - Zedd feat. Kehlani36. “Call You Mine” - The Chainsmokers feat. Bebe Rexha35. “Good Vibes” - Chris Janson34. “Burning” - Maggie Rogers33. “Thinkin’ Bout You” - Ciara32. “There Goes My Miracle” - Bruce Springsteen31. “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” - Elton John & Taron Egerton 2020-01-0549 min