YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship with Jodi Carlton, MEd

Ep. 3 Jodi, Mona, and Manecia, two neurodiversity professionals get personal about their own relationships. (Pt 1)   In this episode, Jodi talks with Mona and Manecia, hosts of the Neurodiverse Love podcast.  All three are professionals committed to helping neurodiverse couples navigate relationships, but who have also been in (or are currently in) their own autism relationships.  Listen in as they share their own very personal experiences.   CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast! __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook Group FOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 2 - A wife from the U.K. talks about painful misunderstandings and confusion & learning to bridge the communication gap. On today's episode, Jodi discusses the question of how long it usually takes for partners and couples to suspect that one of them is autistic.  She shares about her own experience in her marriage. Jodi's guest today is an ADHD wife with and mother from the U.K. who's husband and daughter are autistic.  She talks with Jodi about painful misunderstandings that have created years of confusion and a widening gap between herself and her husband - both of whom care about their relationship but haven't known how to bridge that gap.   CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast! __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook Group FOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Autistic partner communication, neurodiverse relationship conflict, de-escalation. Learn soft startups and simple phrase swaps so your partner can actually hear you—without repeat fights. Clara joins Jodi to unpack why harsh openings trigger fight/flight (and shut down logic), how to use a respectful Pause (often 20–30 minutes), and the scripts that turn interrogation into curiosity: “I’d like to understand…”, “I’m curious about…” Listen in for words you can use tonight!   What You'll Learn Why “Why didn’t you…/Always/Never/You’re wrong” spikes defenses Soft startup scripts that lower cortisol and invite dialogue The Pause: a fast reset when emotions surge Noticing fight/flight (including interoception gaps for autistic partners) How to change what you control—without changing who you are Try it now — phrase swaps: Instead of “Why didn’t you…?” → “I’d like to understand…” Instead of “You never/always…” → “I notice X. Could we try Y?” Instead of “You’re wrong.” → “I see it differently—here’s my view.” Key Moments 00:00 Welcome & who this is for 00:30 Soft vs. harsh startups (with Clara) 04:05 Fight/flight: why harsh openings fail 08:59 Phrase swaps that invite connection 12:05 The Pause (20–30 min reset) 19:22 Change what you can control 33:34 Soft startup scripts that work   Resources Mentioned Book a consultation with Jodi Crack the Communication Code program → No longer offered Check out Jodi's self-paced courses Be a guest on the podcast → Email info@jodicarlton.com