The Neurodiverging Podcast

Welcome back! Today I'm discussing acquired brain injury, recovery and neurodiversity with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Dr. Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, trauma (PTSD) expert, fitness expert, and concussion clinician who tailors coaching to your mental health and total wellness needs. She leads the TBI Therapist podcast, streaming wherever you listen to your podcasts.Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast, this website, and low-income coaching clients. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging.Show notes and transcription available here: https://neurodiverging.com/recovering-from-acquired-brain-injury-with-dr-jen-blanchette/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a beautifully practical; we're talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies!Danielle founded Memory Strategies in 2018 with a focus on how to help students and professionals learn effective and efficient techniques for studying, learning, remembering, focus, and productivity. We're talking about some things Danielle wishes people understood more about human memory and how it works, and some basic things folks can do to improve their memories. Enjoy!Donate to this podcast: Patreon.com/neurodiverging, or paypal.me/neurodiverging  Learn more about Danielle Winton and Memory Strategies at https://www.memorystrategy.com/  Full show notes and a transcript are available at https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-strengthen-your-memory-with-danielle-winton/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m here with Kathryn Lund, an English novelist who uses writing to explore her neurodivergent life. Kathryn has a non-discreet functional neurological disorder which presents with aspects of non-epileptic seizures, chronic pain and problems with OCD, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Kathryn's novel, The Things We Left Sleeping, is out now. Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dg9EOt Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781639882984 (These are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use them to purchase.) Donate to this podcast: Patreon.com/neurodiverging, or paypal.me/neurodiverging Learn more about Kathryn Lund at KathrynLundTheAuthor.co.uk, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @klundtheauthor Full show notes and a transcript are available at https://neurodiverging.com/how-we-construct-our-worlds-disability-and-fiction-with-kathryn-lund/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am so excited to be back after our little summer hiatus. To bring us back with a bang, I’ll be talking with Todd Ellis. Todd has been at Microsoft for the past 20 years and is a co-lead for a global group of neurodivergent individuals within that company. He’s also ADHD, dyslexic, and has just finished his training as an ADHD coach. Todd co-hosts the Schooling Struggle podcast.Our conversation ranged from how to approach neurodiversity and accommodations in a multicultural company, what it was like for Todd to be diagnosed ADHD as a kid but not really dig into what that meant until middle age, and how we each got into coaching and why we do it. Plus many diversions, hopefully of the amusing and educational persuasion! Enjoy.Donate to this podcast: Patreon.com/neurodiverging, or paypal.me/neurodiverging Listen to the Schooling Struggle here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooling-struggle/id1597195900Full show notes and a transcript are available at  https://neurodiverging.com/explore-in-vulnerability-adhd-at-microsoft-with-todd-ellis/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of misunderstandings about how autism affects how we work, our success in our careers, and the challenges we face in the  workplace. Today, I'm talking about my own work history, what's gone well for me, what's gone terribly for me, and how I've gotten to where I  am in my work life right now.  Full transcription, video link, show notes and more here:  https://neurodiverging.com/autism-and-overwhelm-at-work-with-danielle-sullivan/Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm talking with Amanda Diekman, who is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, autistic contemplative, and parent of an autistic and PDA child. We will be talking about: + Amanda's experience self-identifying as autistic as an adult and going through her diagnosis process, versus her experience advocating for her young son's diagnosis, treatment, and finding support  + What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Drive toward Autonomy) looks like and Amanda's experience parenting a PDA child    + What other accommodations and resources are helpful for folks learning about the PDA profile of autism +Amanda's parenting approach, low demand parenting, how it works, and how you can learn more about it Want special access to Patrons-Only videos and many other perks? Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast, this website, and low-income coaching clients. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Learn more about Amanda Diekman at www.amandadiekman.net, and follow her on Instagram: @simple.soulful.amanda See show notes, more resources on PDA, and a full transcription here: https://neurodiverging.com/raising-a-pda-child-with-low-demand-parenting-with-amanda-diekman/ Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, a certified positive psychology coach, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast. + Learn about life and parent coaching: https://neurodiverging.com/life-coaching/ + Listen to the Neurodiverging Podcast: https://neurodiverging.com/podcast-index/ + Find me on social @neurodiverging. Mailing Address: Danielle Sullivan 603 S Public Rd, #63 Lafayette, CO 80026-9998--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodiverse clients. We will be talking about: - the type of hypnotherapy Kathy practices and why it's useful for neurodivergent people - what emotional literacy and emotional regulation are and how to improve your own and your family's with some really great practical tips - how to assess whether a medical health provider or a mental health provider is neurodiversity-friendly and neurodiversity affirming.Learn more about Kathy Carter and her practice at arrivetherapy.co.uk and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourholistictherapist/Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/aI93yULs5TgFull transcript, show notes, and further resources available here: https://neurodiverging.com/building-your-emotional-toolkit-with-autistic-therapist-kathy-carter/Want special access to Patrons-Only Downloads, and many other perks? Consider pledging $1, $5, or $10 a month to fund the Neurodiverging Podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Chantal Gagnon about her experience with dyslexia and being diagnosed with Irlen syndrome in school, why she founded Socolo, her stationary company, and how hard it can be to unmask in the workplace. We're also covering Chantal's new initiative, World Unmasking Day on the 25th of May - stay tuned! Donate to this podcast: @neurodiverging on Patreon | PayPal | Ko-Fi Announcement - pre-registration is now available for my 6 week parenting class for neurodiverse families! Learn more and register here: https://neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-collaborative-parenting-class-group-coaching-program/ World Unmasking Day happens on May 25th! Learn more at: https://socolo.co.uk/blogs/news/world-unmasking-day Learn more about Chantal and Socolo: Socolo.co.uk Transcript, further reading, and more show notes available at https://neurodiverging.com/irlen-syndrome-and-inclusive-design-with-chantal-gagnon-of-socolo/.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking about the relationships we parents have with our neurodivergent kids. We're discussing what rupture and repair are, why it's important to parent in a style that allows for repair of relationships for neurodivergent youth, and how the neurodivergent trauma of growing up in a neurotypical world can affect youth far more deeply than parents might realize. Show Notes: Donate to this podcast:  - Patreon:http://patreon.com/neurodiverging - PayPal: http://paypal.me/neurodiverging - Ko-fi: http://Ko-fi.com/neurodiverging Transcript and more: https://neurodiverging.com/rupture-and-repair-neurodivergent-trauma-and-trust/ I offer a self-paced, starter course on how to develop emotional intelligence as a neurodivergent person, and how to teach it to your kids. Learn more here: https://neurodiverging.com/autistic-emotions-class/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey!Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts and the Founder and President of Fire Mountain Programs. In 2009, he and his wife Christine opened a residential Mental Health and Dependency recovery treatment center for teens ages 12-17 in Colorado. Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center was named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Providers in the United States in 2019, and in 2020 named one of the Top 100 Innovators in Healthcare.Aaron is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach, and an addiction interventionist who facilitates powerful parenting events, as well as being a very happy husband and father of 2 young adults. Today, we’re discussing:- What causes risky behavior in neurodivergent teens, and how can parents help?- What interventions are most useful for at-risk neurodivergent teens?- Aaron's ADHD childhood, experience with addiction, bullying, sexual assault, and recovery- How is the thinking about risky behavior, neurodivergence and trauma changing?- Parenting strategies for at-risk neurodivergent teensBefore I introduce Aaron, I'd like to thank all of my patrons for supporting this episode of Neurodiverging. Patrons receive exclusive access to lots of goodies, including:- access to my back-catalogue of recorded neurodiversity-related webinars- self-help and coaching downloads- a 15% discount to my course Autistic Emotions Explained...and much more.If you want to be one of these amazing folks and support Neurodiverging, please check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Or, donate a couple of bucks right here: https://www.paypal.me/neurodivergingShow Links:- Aaron's FREE parent support group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingteensthatstruggle- Aaron's incredible podcast, Beyond Risk and Back is wherever you stream podcasts- Beyond Risk and Back Parenting Masterclass: https://brabapp.com/Shownotes, transcript, and some related reading recommendations here: https://neurodiverging.com/how-to-manage-risky-behavior-in-neurodivergent-teens-and-youth-with-aaron-m-huey/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverging/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices