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Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastWhen Everything Falls Apart (And You’re Still Expected to Hold It Together)There’s this thing that happens when you’re neurodivergent and life decides to absolutely demolish whatever fragile systems you’ve built to keep yourself functional.It’s not just that things fall apart—things fall apart for everyone. It’s that when you’re ND, you’ve spent years (decades, really) engineering these incredibly sophisticated scaffolding systems just to do what other people seem to manage automatically. And when crisis hits? That scaffolding doesn’t just wobble. It disintegrates.Last year taught me this in ways I’m still processing.💭 And by “processing,” I mean “occa...
2026-01-2000 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Neurodivergent ChildParenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide.
Mama,
Have you ever walked into a family gathering already bracing for judgment about your child’s behavior?
Do you find yourself explaining your parenting decisions again and again only to feel misunderstood or dismissed?
Wish you could protect your peace when others gossip, criticize, or just don’t “get” your neurodivergent or strong-willed child?
Are you praying for strength to forgive, move forward, and not let their opinions define your worth?
Episode Highlights
In thi...
2025-12-1818 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated21 | 6 Emotional Regulation Tips to Bring More Peace to the Holidays with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent ChildParenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3 % of Podcasts Worldwide!
Mama,
• Do the holidays leave you feeling more exhausted than joyful?
• Wish you could stay calm when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child feels overwhelmed by the chaos?
• Find yourself trying to keep everyone happy while ignoring what you and your child really need?
• Long to protect your peace without disappointing your family or breaking traditions?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to prepare for peace during a season that can feel anything but peaceful.
2025-12-1110 min
Differently Aligned - For Neurodivergent Business Owners12 ways I stay in business as a disabled neurodivergent womanIf you are juggling pain, fluctuating capacity and a busy brain, this episode walks through exactly how I keep my business sustainable as a disabled neurodivergent woman. "You can change status quo. You can build the business the way that you want." In this episode I share 12 specific shifts I've made to ensure my business fits my life better, including: • divorcing my income from my time and structure my offers around my real capacity • How I use AI, automation and my Content Forest system as thinking partners and behind the scenes helpers so I ca...
2025-12-0316 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated18 | Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Emotional Regulation: Building Connection and Protecting Your Peace with Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent KidsParenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!
Do you ever…
• Feel torn between keeping family happy and doing what’s best for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child?
• Worry about how others will react to your child’s behavior at family gatherings?
• Feel that quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit but doubt your strength to follow it when others push back?
• Wish you could walk into the holidays grounded, confident, and at peace no matter what others say or expect?
Episode Highlights
In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks li...
2025-11-2012 min
On the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Adult Autism, Neurodivergent, and Mental Health ExpertFrom Burnout To Balance: Supporting Caregivers Of Neurodivergent Loved Ones with Eleonora MagriSend us a textWe explore why caring for caregivers of neurodivergent people must come first and how small, consistent habits can reverse burnout. Eleonora Magri shares practical sensory strategies, community resources, and a mindset shift that prioritizes human needs over rigid protocols.• expanding caregiving beyond elder care• why caregiver wellbeing is the first treatment step• meeting parents where they are and pacing for readiness• naming early burnout signs and reframing urgency• sensory self-care that calms the nervous system• low-cost strategies that fit short windows of time• building a support villag...
2025-11-1141 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated16 | Meltdowns + Emotional Regulation: Becoming the Hero in Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child’s StoryParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same cycle — your child melts down, you react, and afterward you think, “Why did I do that again?”
If so, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
We’re diving into a powerful concept called the Hero, Victim, and Villain lens and how it can completely change the way you approach parenting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child.
When meltdowns happen, it’s easy to slip into old patterns: feeling powerless (the Victim...
2025-11-0614 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated15 | The #1 Tool for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns with Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kids: Building Connection Through Emotional RegulationParenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!
Do you ever feel like you’re living in constant reaction mode just trying to survive one meltdown, defiant moment, or emotional storm after another?
In this episode, we’re diving into The Creation Cycle — the #1 tool that will help you renew your mind, regulate your emotions, and rebuild connection with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD,ODD, PDA, Autism).
You’ll learn how your thoughts, feelings, and actions work together and how shifting your thoughts can change the atmosphere of your enti...
2025-10-3015 min
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 30 // If You’re Handing Over Screens to Survive the Day… This Episode Is For You and Your Neurodivergent Little OneScreen Time Without Meltdowns: How to Create Calm, Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Kids
If screen time feels like a double-edged sword — lifesaving for your sanity but meltdown-inducing when it’s time to turn it off — you’re not alone.
In today’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, we’re talking about screens, sensory needs, and how to use technology intentionally without guilt, shame, or chaos.
This is not an anti-screen episode.
This is a compassion-first, nervous-system-first approach to using screens as a tool — especially for neurodivergent kids who feel safe, regulated, and predictabl...
2025-10-3024 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated14 | Turning Thoughts and Feelings into Faith-Filled Action: Emotional Regulation for Moms of Strong-Willed & Neurodivergent KidsParenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!
Mama, what if your actions could tell you everything you need to know about your thoughts, your feelings, and even your true identity in Messiah?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the choices we make—the ones that keep us stuck and the ones that move us forward—so you can step fully into being the mama the Father created you to be.
In This Episode
This week, we’re exploring the action part of the Creation Cycle—how your dail...
2025-10-2314 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent KidsParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
Does it ever feel like your child’s meltdowns hijack your whole mood? One moment you’re calm, the next you’re snapping, and then comes the guilt. You’re not alone, mama and you’re not broken.
In this first part of our 3 part series, we’re unpacking the first step to emotional resilience as a Christian mom: awareness. You’ll learn how to recognize the repetitive thoughts you carry and the emotions they create, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start walking in peac...
2025-10-0208 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer MeltdownsParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
Have you ever felt like your thoughts are hijacking your parenting leaving you overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in survival mode?
In this episode, we’re diving into three powerful anchors for your thought life that will help you take your thoughts captive, so you can show up calmer and more connected with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (whether ADHD, ASD, ODD, or PDA).
You’ll learn how your thoughts shape your feelings, your actions, and ultimately the atmosphere in your home...
2025-09-2513 min
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 24 // I Might Be the Chaos: Unmasking, Meltdowns & Mothering as a Neurodivergent Mom and Chaos Coach Isabeau KorylakWhat if it’s not your child that’s dysregulated—but the system you’re trying to function inside?
In this episode, Victoria is joined by neurodivergent mother, and community voice, Isabeau, for a no-holding-back conversation about the invisible work of raising high-needs, neurodivergent kids while slowly unmasking your own identity.
Together they explore what it looks like to parent outside of urgency, honor emotional truth without fear, and find micro-moments of peace in the middle of what often feels like chaos.
Whether you’re deep in co-regulation, learning to step out of survival m...
2025-09-1147 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated7 | Not a Mistake: Why You’re the Exact Mom Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child NeedsParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
Have you ever wondered if maybe God gave your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD, ODD, or PDA) the wrong mom? That you’re not enough, not equipped, or too overwhelmed to handle what they need?
Mama, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—convinced I was failing, carrying guilt and shame, and believing the enemy’s lies. But here’s the truth: God doesn’t make mistakes. He didn’t just randomly place you in your child’s life. He chose you on purpose...
2025-09-0409 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 22 // Rewriting the Script — Moving from Shame to Self-Trust in Neurodivergent ParentingHey Momma,
Ever feel like you’re constantly defending your parenting decisions—at family events, IEP meetings, even in your own head?
Like you’re doing everything you can, and still wondering, why is this so hard?
You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we unpack the invisible weight of shame many moms carry when raising a neurodivergent child, especially when behaviors don’t “look” like a disability to the outside world. Let's pause, breathe, and begin to rewrite that story—from survival mode to self-trust.
What We’re Chatti...
2025-08-2826 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 21 // Attunement over Perfection: Neurodivergent Parenting from the Perspective of the Sensory Savvy MommaAre you constantly reacting instead of responding to your child—and feeling ashamed afterward?
Do you feel like you're losing yourself while trying to support your neurodivergent child?
Are you wondering how to balance your child’s needs with your own without falling apart?
In this episode, let’s break down what it truly means to be a sensory savvy mama. It’s not about mastering strategies—it’s about showing up with presence, awareness, and aligned action.
Let’s dismantle the myth of the perfect mom and offers three core qualities...
2025-08-2124 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated4 | How to Build Connection When Your Neurodivergent Child's Defiant Behavior is Out of ControlParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
If you’ve tried being the “nice mom” and the “strict mom” and neither has worked, you’re not alone.
I used to think connection came after compliance—that once my child listened, obeyed, or calmed down, then we could connect. But I’ve learned the hard way that connection isn’t the reward…it’s the foundation. And without it, everything else falls apart.
In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of realizing that my son’s defiance wasn’t actually defiance—it was dy...
2025-08-1413 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated2 | Feeling Stuck? 3 Questions to Help Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Find PeaceParenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally!
Have you ever felt like your child is the problem?
Like if they would just listen, stop melting down, or follow directions, everything would finally be better? Mama, you’re not alone. Those thoughts don’t make you a bad mom—they make you human.
In this episode, we’ll explore a gentle shift that can bring more peace into your home. I share how I began to notice the role my own emotions were playing in my child’s behavior, and how learnin...
2025-08-0606 minParenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated1 | When Traditional Parenting Fails Your Neurodivergent Child: My StoryWelcome to the very first episode of Parenting Beyond Meltdowns!
I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I’m sharing my story and what led me to start this podcast for Christian moms raising neurodivergent or strong-willed kids. I’ll take you back to my rock-bottom season as a mom and the powerful way God began to show me a new way forward—starting with me.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in daily chaos, wondering if you’re failing your child or doing this all wrong, this episode is for you. My p...
2025-08-0609 min
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with ErinEp 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with Erin
What if your child’s meltdowns weren’t misbehavior… but mirrors?
Today’s guest is Erin—neurodivergent mom of three, sensory advocate, and the heart behind @spinsandstomps—for a raw, validating conversation about what it really looks like to raise neurodivergent kids through the lens of co-regulation, emotional safety, and sensory clarity.
Together we explore:
How Erin’s sensory-aware parenting began with her own rediscovery of being autistic and ADHD
The moment she recognized her child’s hardes...
2025-07-3128 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 15 // Feeling Resourced Too: Redefining Support for Neurodivergent Families with IrisHey Mama,
Ever feel like the strategies or schedules you try, just don’t fit your family?
Like you’re constantly adapting, adjusting, and absorbing without much support?
You’re not failing—you're responding to a system that wasn’t built for your child… or you.
In this deeply affirming episode, we explore the journey of showing up as your full, neurodivergent self in parenting, in practice, and in life. It’s a conversation about honoring your humanity and your child’s—without burning out.
🌱 The shift from fixing kids to supporting families as full ecos...
2025-07-1035 minOn the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Adult Autism, Neurodivergent, and Mental Health ExpertFrom Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent WomanSend us a textWhat if neurodivergence isn't just something to be accommodated, but a powerful gift that can transform leadership? Rita Ramakrishnan, a person with Autism Spectrum and ADHD, found strengths behind her diagnosis, and she used it to excel in executive leadership. Amongst the strengths Rita found was her remarkable hunger for knowledge that stemmed with her voracious appetite of curiosity. Rita, unlike others who would make assumptions based off what they feel other people are thinking or feeling through social cues, doesn't make such assumptions and is not shy about asking others t...
2025-06-1734 min
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 11// Redefining Family Travel for Neurodivergent Needs and Making it Possible with KimHey Momma,
Planning a vacation might feel overwhelming—but it can also be a powerful invitation to reconnect, recharge, and create memories that feel just right for your family.
In this episode, we explore how to approach travel with intention, ease, and flexibility—so it becomes a source of joy, not just another stressor. Whether you’re road-tripping to a nearby town or dreaming of a bigger adventure, there’s space for your whole family to feel seen and supported.
Let us know if this episode was helpful by leaving a review and please s...
2025-06-1335 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentBurnout and Meltdowns as a Neurodivergent Mom🌟 Burnout and meltdowns are tough for any mom, but for neurodivergent moms, they can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode, I’m diving into practical tools for recognizing burnout, prioritizing self-care, and handling meltdowns or shutdowns with grace.💡 In This Episode:Learn how to spot burnout early and take proactive steps.Discover self-care practices that actually work for busy moms.Get tools for supporting your child through meltdowns and shutdowns.✨Shownotes: https://empoweredneuromom.com/overcoming-burnout-practical-strategies-for-neurodivergent-moms/🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast:Spotify
2025-05-0507 minNostalgic NeurodivergentMastering Emotional Regulation as a Neurodivergent MomIf you’ve ever struggled to manage emotional overwhelm, this episode is for you. Neurodivergent moms experience emotions more intensely and for longer periods than neurotypical parents. Add in RSD, sensory overload, and executive dysfunction—and emotional regulation can feel nearly impossible.💡 What You’ll Learn:Why emotional regulation is extra challenging for neurodivergent momsQuick hacks to calm your nervous system in the momentHow to build a personalized emotional regulation toolkit
2025-03-0407 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS4 EP20: The Neurodivergent AI Baby Maker with Kirsten KarchmerCan an AI really help you make a baby? Meet Kirsten Karchmer, the "baby maker" who's using her neurodivergent mind to transform fertility treatment with a groundbreaking AI app. Kirsten's journey is anything but typical. As a linguist turned acupuncturist, she was diagnosed with MS at 20 and navigates the world with dyslexia.In this episode, we explore how Kirsten's unique perspective, shaped by personal challenges and a deep understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fuelled her mission to democratise fertility care. Discover how she's making support accessible to the 97% of couples who can't...
2025-02-271h 16Nostalgic NeurodivergentHealing Generational Trauma as a Neurodivergent MomBreaking cycles isn’t easy—especially for neurodivergent moms balancing executive dysfunction, RSD, and sensory overwhelm. In this episode of Nostalgic Neurodivergent, we’re talking about why healing generational trauma feels extra exhausting—and what you can do to make it easier.💡 What You’ll Learn: What generational trauma really is (beyond bad parenting) How neurodivergence makes cycle-breaking more complex Simple mindset shifts & strategies to make healing sustainable
2025-02-2506 min
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent AdvocateYour Neurodiverse Toolkit: Stina Borth Talks Tools and Techniques for Neurodivergent Success EpisodeSend us a textIn this episode of "Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama," host Amy welcomes Stina Borth, an expert in neurodiversity education and the founder of Keymaker Services. Stina shares her insights and experiences in supporting neurodivergent individuals, focusing on neurodiversity awareness, neuro inclusion, and helping individuals find ways to amplify their cognitive differences for productivity and success. The discussion delves into strategies for managing the nervous system, such as using tapping, breath work, and hot and cold resets, while exploring the importance of proactive balance and self-advocacy. Stina also highlights the significance...
2025-02-2438 minNostalgic NeurodivergentBridging the Gap: Supporting Both Neurodivergent & Neurotypical Family MembersParenting in a mixed-neurotype family can feel like trying to merge two different worlds. How do you meet everyone’s needs without constant frustration?💡 What You’ll Learn: Why neurodivergent & neurotypical brains process emotions, routines, & communication differently The biggest friction points in mixed-neurotype families—and how to navigate them Practical strategies to support all family members without feeling overwhelmed
2025-02-1808 minNostalgic NeurodivergentBoundaries for Neurodivergent Moms: Saying No Without the GuiltIf setting boundaries was easy, we’d all be doing it. But forneurodivergent moms balancing people-pleasing, RSD, and complex family dynamics, boundaries can feelimpossible.💡What You’ll Learn:Why boundaries feelso hard for neurodivergent momsHow guilt, people-pleasing & trauma responses sabotage our ability to say noPractical boundary scripts & strategies to set limits without guilt
2025-02-1108 minNostalgic NeurodivergentBlended Families & Neurodivergent Moms: Building Trust & ConnectionBlended families don’t just “click” overnight—it takes time, patience, anda whole lot of emotional bandwidth. And when you add in neurodivergence? It gets even more complex.💡What You’ll Learn:Why blended families can sometimes takeyears, not months, to truly feel like familyHow sensory overwhelm & executive dysfunction impact family transitionsStrategies to set healthy boundaries & improve communication in complex family dynamicsShow notes:https://empoweredneuromom.com/blog/103942-blended-families-neurodivergent-moms
2025-02-0707 minNostalgic NeurodivergentCo-Parenting as a Neurodivergent Mom: What No One Talks AboutCo-parenting isn’t a neatly wrapped sitcom plot—it’s chaotic, draining, and, if you’re neurodivergent, even more complicated. In this episode, we dive into the reality of co-parenting as an ND mom, covering emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and how to maintain your sanity while raising your kids your way.
Show notes & resources: https://empoweredneuromom.com/blog/103896-co-parenting-as-a-neurodivergent-mom
2025-02-0506 min
Differently Aligned - For Neurodivergent Business OwnersEmail Management for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs In this episode, we're diving into email management for neurodivergent business owners. I've traditionally been really bad at this, but I've spent an inordinate amount of time trying to get better, automate, and shift my processes. If managing your inbox feels overwhelming, join me as I discuss ways to automate, systemise, and bring order to the chaos. Key points: I talk about my firm rule: treating the inbox as a to-do list, and why it works for me I'll share my journey toward inbox zero, the struggles along the way, and the expectations vs. the reality of managing multiple inboxes Ti...
2025-02-0416 min
The Neurodivergent Struggles PodcastEpisode 10: How to Deal with Family While Being Neurodivergent
In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals face when it comes to setting boundaries with family. Setting boundaries can often be a struggle, especially when dealing with loved ones who may not fully understand or accept neurodivergent traits or diagnoses. We explore the reasons why some families might not be as accepting, from lack of awareness and education to deeply ingrained beliefs or misunderstandings about neurodiversity.
We also discuss the power of perception—how the way we see ourselves and how others perceive us can influence the way we handle criticism and rejection from family me...
2025-01-2721 min
The Neurodivergent Struggles PodcastEpisode 1: What Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent?
In this inaugural episode, Hollywood mental health expert Dr. Kojo Sarfo and mental health educator Vanessa Munoz delve into the details of neurodivergence. They explore what it truly means to be neurodivergent, the challenges individuals face, and the journey of diagnosis and its outcomes.
This podcast is a safe and inclusive space, and we welcome your questions and topic suggestions. Rest assured, all stories and inquiries will remain anonymous unless you specify otherwise. Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy our discussion!
Find us on all platforms at: @neurodivergentstruggles
2025-01-2214 min
Diverge & DisruptStart here. Ep. 1In the inaugural episode of 'Diverge & Disrupt', Liz Vossenkemper, a neurodivergent nurse practitioner, shares the journey and the motivations behind this podcast. This episode discusses the importance of understanding and embracing neurodivergence, the need for systemic change, and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and their families. Liz emphasizes the necessity of disrupting misconceptions surrounding ADHD and autism, advocating for a more inclusive and affirming approach to healthcare and education.Key term that may require clarification: Neurodivergent: Refers to individuals whose brain functions differently from what is considered typical or neurotypical. This...
2024-12-1719 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS3 EP14: The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur: Embracing Your Quirks for SuccessJoin host Eli as she speaks with Dr. Satya Sardonicus, a chiropractor and the creator of the Neurofascial Flow Method, in this insightful and inspiring episode of The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur: Embracing Your Quirks for Success.Dr. Satya, a successful entrepreneur, shares her incredible story of navigating the world with neurodivergence, overcoming multiple traumas, and ultimately turning her sensitivity into a superpower. From childhood challenges and misdiagnoses to the development of her unique healing method, Dr. Satya offers a raw and honest look at her journey from overwhelm to empowerment.In this episode, you'll discover:
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Nostalgic NeurodivergentHandling Holiday Sensory Overload: Tips for Neurodivergent FamiliesThe holidays can be a sensory overload for neurodivergent families. In this episode, we’re talking about strategies to navigate the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed. From family gatherings to busy environments, let’s make the holidays more manageable together.
2024-11-1805 min
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent AdvocateDeclutter Your Life: Strategies for Taming Physical and Digital Clutter with Special Tips for the Neurodivergent with Nadia ArbachSend us a textIn this enlightening episode, host Amy welcomes Nadia Arbach, a specialist in decluttering, to delve deep into the complex world of clutter and the underlying psychological triggers. Nadia shares her unique insights and strategies on how to combat clutter effectively, focusing on both physical and digital realms. Nadia explains her "Seven Clutter Triggers" framework, highlighting the importance of noticing habits that lead to disorganized thinking and feelings of overwhelm. Especially relevant for neurodivergent individuals, Nadia outlines how disorganized thinking often stems from lacking a system for managing items, resulting in duplicated purchases or...
2024-11-0441 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentCoping Mechanisms and Escaping Through Fantasy: Navigating Neurodivergent RealitiesIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of escapism and how it often becomes a survival mechanism for neurodivergent moms. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences of turning to fantasy worlds and online communities when reality felt too overwhelming. Whether you’ve found yourself retreating into your own imagination or seeking solace in spaces that accept you without question, this episode is for you. We’ll explore why these escapes can feel so necessary and how they shape our journeys toward self-understanding and community. Let’s take a moment to reflect, without judgment, and embrace the...
2024-10-2819 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentThe Heart of Neurodivergent Mom Life: Core Values and VisionThis episode is all about the core values that guide everything we do at Neurodivergent Mom Life. These values are the foundation of this podcast and everything I create for our community. We’ll explore how these values shape our approach to parenting, self-care, and embracing neurodiversity. If you want to know what drives this podcast and our shared journey, this episode is a must-listen.
2024-10-1104 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS2 EP11: Neurodivergent ADHD From Fortune 500 to Freedom, Secret to Productivity with Kathleen SmithNeurodivergent ADHD creativity and technology! 🚀 Join me, Kathleen Smith, as I share my journey of creativity with tech and navigating the entrepreneurial world. In this video, I dive into my experiences from Fortune 500 corporations to founding Walton Birch, a web development and digital marketing company. Say goodbye to conventional paths and level up your productivity game with game-changing hacks tailored for the neurodivergent and beyond! 💡Discover how tools like ChatGPT and Milanote have transformed my workflow, allowing me to boost my online learning journey and enhance content creation. Whether you're seeking inspira...
2024-10-0752 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentEmpowering Emotional Resilience in Your Neurodivergent DaughterOur daughters face unique challenges as they grow up neurodivergent, and one of the greatest gifts we can give them is emotional resilience. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to build that resilience, helping our daughters navigate their emotions with confidence and strength. Whether your daughter is dealing with school stress, friendships, or self-esteem issues, this episode offers practical advice to support her journey
2024-10-0411 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentParenting Hacks for Neurodivergent Moms: Managing Daily ChaosParenting can be chaotic, especially when you’re a neurodivergent mom. But don’t worry—we’ve got some hacks to help you tame that chaos and create a more manageable daily routine. In this episode, I’ll share some practical tips and strategies that have worked for me and might just make your life a little easier too.
2024-09-2710 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS2 EP6: My Son’s ADHD & Autism Inspired corporate transform with Rebecca PrejeanJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Prejean, a trailblazer in creating accessible learning experiences for neurodivergent individuals in corporate America. Rebecca's journey from facing a layoff to becoming a leader in neurodivergent inclusion is nothing short of empowering! 💪In this Podcast, Rebecca shares her personal story, motivated by her son's autism diagnosis, which propelled her to change the workplace landscape. Learn how she builds customized training programs and consults with organizations to implement inclusive policies, ensuring people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other conditions can thrive at work. 🧠✨Say goodbye to outdated...
2024-09-2542 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentDiscovering the Hidden Strengths of Neurodivergent Parenting
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what it means to be a neurodivergent parent. It’s easy to focus on the struggles, but today, we’re celebrating the unexpected perks that come with it. From creative problem-solving to unique ways of connecting with our kids, being a neurodivergent parent has its own set of superpowers. Join me as we explore these hidden strengths and how they make us unstoppable!
2024-09-1609 min
Nostalgic NeurodivergentEpisode 2: Connecting with Your Neurodivergent Daughter: Essential Conversations
Today’s episode is all about one of the most important conversations we have as neurodivergent moms—communicating with our daughters. We’ll explore the unique challenges and beautiful opportunities that come with these mother-daughter talks. Whether you're navigating tough topics or just trying to connect, this episode offers practical tips to help you strengthen that bond.
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2024-09-1609 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS2 EP2: My Son’s Autism Inspired corporate transform: ADHD & Autism Secrets with Rebecca Prejean🌟 Welcome to "From Layoff to Leader: Building a Business for Neurodivergent Inclusion"! 🌟Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Prejean, a trailblazer in creating accessible learning experiences for neurodivergent individuals in corporate America. Rebecca's journey from facing a layoff to becoming a leader in neurodivergent inclusion is nothing short of empowering! 💪In this video, Rebecca shares her personal story, motivated by her son's autism diagnosis, which propelled her to change the workplace landscape. Learn how she builds customized training programs and consults with organizations to implement inclusive policies, ensuring people with ADHD, autism, d...
2024-09-1642 min
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent AdvocateRealizing As An Adult That You Were Neurodivergent All AlongSend us a text Hey listeners! Wasn't Erica just amazing? If you found today's episode enlightening, don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss another inspiring guest like Erica Mudd. And hey, if you've got a friend who's been feeling a bit like an outsider, share this episode with them – you never know who it might help!Also, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Seriously, drop us a review and let us know what you think about today's episode or if there's something you'd like to hear more about in future ep...
2024-09-0931 min
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent AdvocateExploring Neurodiversity: Laurie Smith on Autism, ADHD, and Trauma HealingSend us a text 🎙️ Join us in this profoundly insightful episode as Amy sits down with Laurie Smith, an LMSW, (social worker) and trailblazing coach specializing in trauma, harm reduction, and neurodivergence. Prepare to be captivated by Laurie’s inspiring journey and her revolutionary approach to mental health and neurodiversity.🔑 **Episode Highlights:**- **Revolutionizing Diagnoses**: Laurie sheds light on the troubling trend of weaponized diagnoses and her mission to depathologize the neurodivergent community.- **Personal Revelations**: Hear Laurie's candid recount of her late-life autism and ADHD discovery and how embracing h...
2024-09-0338 min
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent AdvocateThe Sound of Inclusion: Neurodiversity and Music Therapy with Samantha FooteSend us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama. In this episode, Amy sits down with Samantha Foote, a board-certified music therapist, positive discipline parent educator, and registered music together teacher.---**Episode Highlights:****Meet Samantha Foote***Samantha’s Education and Career*- Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University and a Master of Music with a specialization in music therapy from Colorado State University.- She is a neurological music therapy fellow an...
2024-06-2718 min
Differently Aligned - For Neurodivergent Business OwnersManaging Finances in Business for Neurodivergent Brains - with Tina MathamsIn today's episode, I'm going to be sharing a small pot of a wonderful guest speaker chat that I had recently with Tina Mathams, the ADHD Accountant from Diverse Accountants, about managing finances for neurodivergent business owners. Tina shares practical tips on: tracking business finances understanding profit managing cash flow making finance work for various neurodivergent brains. Connect with Tina Mathams: www.diverseaccountants.com.au Instagram: @theadhdaccountant & @diverseaccountants 🎧 Podcast: ADHD Money and Finance Free things for neurodivergent business owners: ndbusiness.co/freebies Learn more about future events: https://ndbusiness.co www.instagram.com/neurodivergent.business
2024-06-1818 min
Differently Aligned - For Neurodivergent Business OwnersCome on in to the Differently Aligned Podcast for Neurodivergent Business OwnersWelcome in to the Differently Aligned podcast, for Neurodivergent Business Owners! In this shortie welcome episode, I share who the Differently Aligned Podcast is for: It's for you if you're neurodivergent (including if you're not sure whether you are, or if you're self-diagnosed. You're welcome here!) and you're a business owner (including sole traders, contractors and entrepreneurs. You're also welcome here!). Join me for ideas, support, conversations and guidance to grow your business without burning out. Let's turn up the fun, the flow, and the alignment. Neurodivergent Business Coaching & Consulting
2024-02-0506 min
A Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS2, E14: NeuroDivergent NonBinary NeuroQueering NeuroAdventuresLearning I’m Autistic, and making the choice to learn who the most authentic version of myself could be is the reason I discovered I’m nonbinary.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2023/03/27/neurodivergent-nonbinary-neuroqueering-neuroadventures/
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2023-04-1303 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS2, E10: Who IS Lyric Rivera – the NeuroDivergent Rebel?I’m Autistic, but I didn’t know this fact about myself for the first 29 years of my life. This not knowing had a huge, mostly negative, impact on my life. Finding out the truth about myself, a few months shy of my 30th birthday, was life changing to say the least.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2023/03/20/who-is-lyric-rivera-the-neurodivergent-rebel/
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2023-04-0503 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS2, E4: AskingAutistics Interview – David Rivera – What do you do about clashing NeuroDivergent traits?Lyric and David answer: How do you work through clashing NeuroDivergent traits?
This podcast is also available in blog format (with transcription) on my website:
https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2023/01/18/askingautistics-interview-david-rivera-what-do-you-do-about-clashing-neurodivergent-traits/
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2023-04-0407 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E110: Society’s Attitudes Towards Autistic and Other NeuroDivergent People Can Be DeadlyThere are a lot of obstacles that Autistic and NeuroDivergent People face, from sensory challenges, communication challenges, and misunderstandings with NeuroTypical people, and sometimes even other Autistic and NeuroDivergent People. There’s also the challenge of not having people respect and understand the way you process information.
With all of these obstacles that NeuroDivergent People face in the world, for many of us, one of the biggest obstacles that we can face, unfortunately, is often going to be the attitudes that other people have about NeuroDivergent People and NeuroDivergent traits.
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2022-12-2814 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E109: Executive Functioning Differences and NeuroDivergent People – My Autistic ADHD ExperienceAccording to understood dot com: executive functioning is a set of mental skills that includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn work and manage daily life. Trouble with executive functioning can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions among other things.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/12/21/executive-functioning-differences-and-neurodivergent-people-my-autistic-adhd-experience/
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2022-12-2810 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E106: NeuroDivergent Emotional Differences – My AutDHD (Autistic ADHD) PerspectiveI feel my emotions very intensely, and because of that intense internal emotional experience, sometimes that results in me having a very intense outward emotional expression, that can be seen by other people around me.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/11/30/neurodivergent-emotional-differences-my-autdhd-autistic-adhd-perspective/
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2022-12-2007 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1: E105: We NEED to Talk About NeuroDivergent Energy Regulation – My Autistic ADHD PerspectiveFirst off, there are various types of energy a person can feel, or experience, in one’s body.
There is emotional energy, when you get really excited, happy, angry, or scared, energy rises in your body… or if you are feeling down and depressed, you may have energy drained out of your body. Those are emotional energy fields.
There is also sensory energy. For example, when I feel sensory overload, my brain feels like electric static is erupting out of it, and I have way too much electric current flowing through my body, and...
2022-12-2010 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E104: Rhythmic Stimming – Stimming with Music – My Autistic NeuroDivergent ExperienceOne of my main stims, since I’ve been a very, very, young Autistic Person, has been revolving around music: singing, humming, dancing, rhythmically making up lyrics to things- rhythmic stimming.
A lot, throughout my entire life, has been stimming with music, which is literally one of the main reasons I picked the name Lyric, because music is such an integral, and important, piece of my life.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/11/16/rhythmic-stimming-stimming-with-music-my-autistic-neurodivergent-experience/
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2022-12-2009 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E103: Autism and ADHD are NOT Bad Behavior – Ways I Was Punished for Being NeuroDivergentHi, my name is Lyric, and I am a late discovered, NeuroDivergent adult, meaning I’m Autistic, but I didn’t find out I was Autistic until I was 29, and the ADHD wasn’t diagnosed until I was in my mid-thirties.
I went a large portion of my life, falsely, believing I was a NeuroTypical. Because I did not have the autism or ADHD labels for myself growing up, other labels were put on me as a young person: “stubborn rebellious, difficult hyperactive, poor self-control, someone who doesn’t apply themselves”.
All of these were put on me be...
2022-12-2011 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E99: Autism, ADHD, and Bullying – My NeuroDivergent Autistic/ADHD (AutDHD) ExperienceSome of the meanest, and cruelest, things that were done to me, as a young person, by other young people, were people tricking me into doing things, because I thought they were my friends, but really they were trying to trick me into doing things that would get me in trouble, or that would amuse them. When I was very young, I didn’t understand, yet, that people would sometimes act like you’re friends, to get you into trouble.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/10/19/autism-adhd-and-bullying-my-neurodivergent-autistic-adhd-autdhd-experience/
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2022-12-2008 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E98: Why are there SO MANY Late Diagnosed or Discovered Autistic and NeuroDivergent People???There are a lot of NeuroDivergent People who are discovering that they have brains that work very differently than many other people in adulthood, and late in life. This week I wanted to talk about why.
I was not labeled Autistic or ADHD, however, I was labeled stubborn, difficult, sensitive, rebellious, fussy. The list really goes on and on. I could do an entire video, just listing off horrible things I was called, because I didn’t know I was NeuroDivergent growing up
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2022-10-0510 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E97: Autism & NeuroDivergent Sensory Euphoria – My Autistic PerspectiveA lot of time, we spend talking about sensory distress, sensory overload, and sensory troubles, because these things often are more obvious to people on the outside, or can be more of an inconvenience on our day to day lives… but there’s also a good side to these sensory differences, called sensory euphoria, and I wanna talk more about that with you today.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/09/28/autism-neurodivergent-sensory-euphoria-my-autistic-perspective/
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2022-09-2909 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E95: Autistic and NeuroDivergent Masking, Unmasking, and BurnoutNeuroDivergent masking is when a NeuroDivergent Person, either consciously or subconsciously, camouflages, or masks, their divergent traits in order to blend in or to appear NeuroTypical.
Now, when we talk about masking for NeuroDivergent People, whether that’s Autistic People, ADHD, Dyslexia, any other neurodevelopmental difference, it’s important to understand that this camouflaging, this blending in, this masking, is something that many of us do in self-defense. It can be a subconscious thing. Some of us are not even aware we are doing it.
It’s something we do for safety and self-preservation. It’s a surv...
2022-09-1913 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E91: Autistic and NeuroDivergent Stimming, Fidgeting, and Sensory SeekingSomething else that’s really important, that I want everyone to understand about stimming, that I think is confusing to some people, who don’t have stimmy brains, is: how important stimming is, and how there are different types of stimming. NeuroTypicals all lump it in under one thing, in one definition.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/08/17/autistic-and-neurodivergent-stimming-fidgeting-and-sensory-seeking/
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2022-08-1913 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E87: Late NeuroDivergent Diagnosis – Diagnosed Autistic at 29 – Reading my Autism Diagnostic ReportIt was August 23rd, 2016, when I went in for the first part of my autism assessment, an in-person interview with myself and the person who would be reviewing my childhood history and medical records.
By the end of August, all of the interviews would be concluded, and by early September 2016, at the age of 29, I would be diagnosed Autistic.
At that point in my life, being almost 30 and having such a bombshell of a piece of information dropped upon me, I skimmed a 13 page (actually 14 page) diagnostic report, but was very overwhelmed, and couldn’t pr...
2022-07-2022 min
A Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E78: I See Autistic & NeuroDivergent People Who Don’t KNOW their Minds Work DifferentlyThere are people out there in the world today who do not know that they are NeuroDivergent, and may never know in their lifetimes. Not knowing that our brains work differently from that of a lot of other people on this planet, can have impacts on us, on our mental health, and our sense of self-worth; when we constantly compare ourselves to others around us, whose brains do not work as ours do.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/05/18/i-see-autistic-neurodivergent-people-who-dont-know-their-minds-work-differently/
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2022-05-1811 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E76: Autistic & NeuroDivergent Academic Exclusion & OppressionFor Autistic People, many of us are excluded from the right to having a proper education, whether that is because we are put into these “special autism schools” that keep us out of general education, or we are excluded from education in other ways.
I spent time in general education, special education, and even gifted and talented educator. None of my needs were accommodated in these classes, they were not tailored to my individual learning needs, and the school system was very traumatizing for me. I feel lucky I survived it.
This epis...
2022-05-1109 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E75: The Exclusion & Dehumanization of Autistic & NeuroDivergent PeopleThe problem with autism is that people, in society, don’t really see Autistic People as, fully human, complete beings. We are seen as a lesser ,second-class tier, of human. We are seen as broken, defective, NeuroTypicals, that need to try harder to fit ourselves into the NeuroTypical mold, or that we have somehow failed, because we do not fit into the NeuroTypical mold.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/04/27/the-exclusion-dehumanization-of-autistic-neurodivergent-people%ef%bf%bc/
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2022-04-2808 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E71: Autistic Pride Is NOT Just about the Good Parts of Being NeuroDivergentI wanted to talk about Autistic Pride, as I talk about each and every year. I talk about it every year, because it is so important for Autistic People to be able to feel pride in ourselves, especially when society, often, tells us that we are defective, broken, and that our ways of doing things: interacting with, engaging with, and experiencing the world, are wrong; and that we should strive to cover up the NeuroDivergent parts of ourselves.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/03/30/autistic-pride-is-not-just-about-the-good-parts-of-being-neurodivergent/
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2022-03-3010 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E:70: Treating Autistic & NeuroDivergent People Equitably PT 2: Society Must ChangePart one of this series, was talking about the need for NeuroDivergent People to be able to live an authentic NeuroDivergent lifestyle.
This week it is part two talking about ethical treatment of Autistic and NeuroDivergent humans, not medical treatment. We’re talking about the treatment we receive from society.
Part two, diving in deeper, I want to talk about the need from society to accept us, and allow us to be ourselves and live openly and authentically; because, the reality is, though we need what I talked about in part one of this series, it...
2022-03-3013 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E69: Treating Autistic & NeuroDivergent People Equitably: PT 1 The Need for a NeuroDivergent LifestyleI want to talk to you a bit today about treatment for Autistic and NeuroDivergent people… and when I say “treatment”, I want to be very clear, I am not talking about medical treatment. I’m talking about kind, and fair, just treatment of NeuroDivergent People.
As I said, this is not medical treatment. This is how we need to be treated by society and those around us, and what we need in order to live successful, fulfilled, happy, and authentic NeuroDivergent lives.
This episode is also available as a blog p...
2022-03-3012 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E68: Queer, Trans, NeuroDivergent, Autistic: The Human Need for AuthenticityI knew, at the age of four or five, that I wasn’t a girl, but I couldn’t articulate what I knew, and the world told me I was a girl, and I had to get used to that somehow.
I also knew, around the same time, that I was not like other kids, but not knowing I was NeuroDivergent, also meant not having the language to describe that experience either, and falsely believing that I was an inferior, lazy, NeuroTypical child, and then, eventually, a inferior lazy NeuroTypical adult. I held myself to those NeuroTypical stan...
2022-03-3018 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E62: Where are the Missing Generation of Autistic & NeuroDivergent Adults?The missing generation is Autistic/NeuroDivergent adults, typically growing up in the 1980s or earlier, who were not discovered to be NeuroDivergent as children (because of diagnostic limitations of the time).
Autism was not even in the DSM until 1980. So prior to 1980, Autistic People weren’t even listed in the diagnostic manual. That generation, and generations prior grew up when understanding was very limited, leaving generations of Autistic People undiscovered, or missed.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2022/02/02/where-are-the-missing-generation-of-autistic-neurodivergent-adults/
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2022-02-2508 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E56: Choosing & Changing Careers when You are NeuroDivergent – an Autistic Perspective“I’m experiencing severe burnout, trying to find a way to change out of a career that doesn’t make me happy in the least. Working has become almost impossible. I’m in technology and feel the pressure to stay because it pays well, and the skills I have honed for many years are focused in this field. I love the idea of working for myself, but I don’t even know how to transition into that, when I’m so tired at the end of my workday. I also can’t just quit and move back to my parents. I don...
2022-01-2017 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1: E53, NeuroDiversity in the Workplace – Asking Autistic & NeuroDivergent People to Keep a NeuroTypical PaceOne of the things that I share with organizational leaders, and members of different companies I work with, is the fact that NeuroDivergent pace, often can look different than NeuroTypical pace, and NeuroDivergent workers can have, what I like to call “variable energy reserves” and may need to adjust our schedules accordingly.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/12/08/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-asking-autistic-neurodivergent-people-to-keep-a-neurotypical-pace/
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2022-01-2010 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E50: Autistic and NeuroDivergent Masking – Help! I Don’t Know How to UnmaskNeuroDivergent masking is when a NeuroDivergent Person, a person who is brain may be Autistic, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD, et cetera. Is masking or hiding that NeuroDivergence, in order to blend in and appear more NeuroTypical.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/11/17/autistic-and-neurodivergent-masking-help-i-dont-know-how-to-unmask%ef%bf%bc/
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2022-01-2008 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsS1, E49: - Autism & NeuroDivergent Trauma in Public Education – My Autistic ExperienceIf you would like to know a little bit more about my personal experience with school, and why education, the way it was for me, was a very traumatic experience – please do stay tuned.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/11/24/autism-neurodivergent-trauma-in-public-education-my-autistic-experience/
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2022-01-2008 min
The Neurodivergent Leader PodcastIntro to Pillar Talk“I feel really strongly that we need to provide a safe space for people to be able to come and investigate who they are and feel comfortable,” emphasizes Donna McLaughlin. In today’s inaugural edition of Pillar Talk, co-hosts Heather Wagner and Donna McLaughlin discuss the five competencies that their curriculum encompasses. They dive deep into how they developed the framework for their leadership program and the personal experiences that led them down this path.
Heather and Donna discuss how their personal relationships with neurodivergence paired with their individual backgrounds in leadership development and trauma-informed teaching has provide...
2022-01-0547 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastEmbrace Your Weird“Embrace your weird,” encourages Christina Stathopoulos, founder and head coach of Hear Her Roar, a leadership coaching company that focuses on empowering millennial women. In this episode, co-hosts Heather Wagner and Donna McLaughlin talk with special guest Christina about the importance of being openly yourself and leaning into your unique life experiences to empower both yourself and others.
Christina discusses each of her identities, including her relationship with being neurodivergent as an autistic woman and as a person with obsessive compulsive disorder. She shares with listeners how she has learned to embrace these identities rather than hiding them...
2021-12-2236 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastBehavior is Biology“I ask my child, ‘What do you need right now?’” explains Heather on how she responds to her child when she sees them struggling, or using what is perceived as negative behaviors. In this episode, co-hosts Heather Wagner and Donna McLaughlin discuss the way our society pathologizes behavior and how this can be harmful to both adults, and for a neurodivergent child’s development. They talk about alternative ways to think about behavior and how to respond productively in situations where a dysregulated child is demonstrating maladaptive behaviors.
Heather dives deep into a question she recently received from a pare...
2021-12-1539 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsWhy Autistic and NeuroDivergent People May Not See Themselves in the Autism Diagnostic CriteriaThis day, to day. This week, I am going to be talking about why some people do not see themselves in the diagnostic criteria for autism and other different forms of NeuroDiversity and things that are in that diagnostic manual.
NeuroDivergent People aren’t in control of our own narrative & the diagnostic manuals are one way the NeuroTypicals control the narratives around NeuroDivergent People.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/10/27/why-autistic-and-neurodivergent-people-may-not-see-themselves-in-the-autism-diagnostic-criteria/
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2021-10-2909 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsHow NeuroDivergent Masking and Burnout Can Become a Perpetual CycleSome NeuroDivergent people learn to hide those struggles and those differences, in order to appear more NeuroTypical...
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/10/20/how-neurodivergent-masking-and-burnout-can-become-a-perpetual-cycle/
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2021-10-2911 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastJoanna Grace (Part 1): Finding the Place You Belong“Sensory stimulation isn't just a nice supporting actor in cognition. It's how the brain is wired in early development. So, it's the foundation stones of your cognitive abilities,” explains Joanna Grace, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Sensory Projects. On this special, two-part episode, co-hosts Heather and Donna engage in a discussion with Joanna about sensory stimulation, inclusion practices and how everyday life affects neurodivergent minds.
Joanna uses her personal experiences being Autistic to inform her work as an educator, teacher and leader. Joanna began working with children and building her resume to become an educator at th...
2021-10-1538 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastThe Key to Unlocking Potential: Learning to LearnDo you or your child struggle with planning, organization, focus or emotional regulation? If so, you are not alone. On today’s episode of The Neurodivergent Leader, co-hosts Heather and Donna interview the Head of Educational Services at Learnfully, Jess Corinne. Heather, Donna and Jess engage in a topical discussion about recognizing neurodivergent behaviors early on in a child’s life and how to properly teach neurodivergent children. Today’s episode is a must-listen for teachers, students, parents and leaders who are interested in learning about and recognizing executive function challenges in children and in themselves.
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2021-10-1541 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastUsing Values to Transform Your Space, Schedule + Spirit“So many people see organization as very rigid and it has to be a specific way. It’s how you want to design it for your life. It's very personal,” says Jennifer Major, Holistic Organizer and Productivity Specialist. Jennifer started her career as an HR rep and soon learned that this wasn't her niche. Along the way, though, she discovered her passion for giving close friends organizational advice and decided to pursue this as a full-time career instead.
On today’s episode, Jennifer dives deep into the ins and outs of organization, specifically for the neurodivergent mind. She expl...
2021-10-0147 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastWho We Are and Why We Care“What is the most important thing you have learned in your life thus far?” asks Kacey Cardin, Executive Leadership coach and TedX speaker. On this kickoff episode of The Neurodivergent Leader Podcast, special guest Kacey Cardin flips the script and interviews co-hosts Heather and Donna about their experiences with neurodiversity.
Donna opens up about her social anxiety and how peers often perceived her as judgmental, when in reality this stemmed from shyness and insecurity. Donna shares her experience as an educator for over twenty years and why she is now actively trying to repair a broken system that...
2021-10-0137 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAutistic & NeuroDivergent People’s Invisible Struggles Pt 2: Communication & Emotional DifferencesIn part one of this video we talked, talked about is my feather here, Autistic sensory issues, masking, and even chronic pain, and how these,, invisible differences can impact Autistic People, and you may not even know that Autistic People are struggling with these things.
Today we’re going to talk more about cognitive processing differences, learning style differences, some of the emotional differences, and how, we process social situations, how some of those differences can impact Autistic People, and how we engage with the world – invisible differences, and invisible things that can cause Autistic People to stru...
2021-08-1213 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAutistic and NeuroDivergent People’s Struggles Are Invisible Pt 1: Masking & Sensory IssuesHey Humans, Lyric here, and this week, I’m going to talk about something that people often forget, online, when they see Autistic People sharing their experiences…
That many of the struggles Autistic People have are, in fact, invisible because they have to do with how we process information and interact with the world.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/08/04/autistic-and-neurodivergent-peoples-struggles-are-invisible-pt-1-masking-sensory-issues/
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2021-08-1210 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsAcademic Privilege – Is the Public Education System Destroying NeuroDivergent People?Hey humans Lyric here, NeuroDivergent Rebel, and this week, we’re going to talk about why the education system isn’t always ideal, and can even be traumatic, for many Autistic or NeuroDivergent People. If you would like to know more about my thoughts on this particular topic, please do stay tuned.
Whew. Education is a big one. It’s a big topic. It’s something that is painful for many NeuroDivergent People, Autistic People.
That is because the school systems are designed and tailored to teach one style of learner and one type of teaching...
2021-07-2312 minThe Neurodivergent Leader PodcastWelcome to The Neurodivergent Leader Podcast!Welcome to The Neurodivergent Leader Podcast with hosts Heather Wagner and Donna McLaughlin!
Heather and Donna believe that everyone deserves access to opportunities for leadership development and personal growth. That is why they are on a mission to empower neurodivergent talent with the tools to become the authentic leaders they were meant to be.
This podcast will:
• Provide a safe space for the open-minded exploration and celebration of differences.
• Feature the narratives of neurodivergent leaders, advocates and experts, as well as Heather and Donna’s own stories about living with and loving...
2021-07-2102 minA Neurodivergent Rebel's RamblingsNeuroDivergent Polyamory – Autistic NonConformity in My RelationshipsPolyamorous people are able to have multiple relationships with multiple people at once. This extends beyond casual one-night stands, swinging, or flings (though there’s nothing wrong with that if that’s what you’re into as long as you don’t hurt people and have partners that are okay with that).
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://neurodivergentrebel.com/2021/06/23/neurodivergent-polyamory-autistic-nonconformity-in-my-relationships/
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