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"Neurodivergent Kiss: Autistic Fairytale... Or Fabulous Marriage?"

#AutisticAF Out Loud - August 24, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Folks ask about my #neurodivergent marriage. Umm… over and over. Like… “Is that even possible?” Gotta story for ya… Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/08/18/neurodivergent-kiss-autistic-fairytale-or-fabulous-marriage/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast  Listen & Subscribe:  Apple https://neon....

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"Neurodivergent Kiss: Autistic Fairytale... Or Fabulous Marriage?"

#AutisticAF Out Loud - August 24, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes
Folks ask about my #neurodivergent marriage. Umm… over and over. Like… “Is that even possible?” Gotta story for ya… Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/08/18/neurodivergent-kiss-autistic-fairytale-or-fabulous-marriage/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast  Listen & Subscribe:  Apple https://neon....

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"Neurodivergent Kiss: Autistic Fairytale... Or Fabulous Marriage?"

#AutisticAF Out Loud - August 24, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Folks ask about my #neurodivergent marriage. Umm… over and over. Like… “Is that even possible?” Gotta story for ya… Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/08/18/neurodivergent-kiss-autistic-fairytale-or-fabulous-marriage/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast  Listen & Subscribe:  Apple https://neon....

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[Replay] Getting Started with Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Families

Neurodiverging - August 17, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes
On today's summer replay, meet Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child. Rabia is the creator of Mindful Village®, a secular eight to twelve week program geared towards the parents and caregivers of neurodiverse childr...

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[Replay] How One Woman Made Classrooms More Accessible, Nationwide

Neurodiverging - August 03, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes
My guest today is Suzanne Rupp DeMallie, who’s recently published an amazing book: Can You Hear Me Now?: Join the Conversation to Make Public Education a Better Choice. As a parent to a child with auditory processing deficit, Suzanne fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy to get teacher m...

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[Replay] The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women

Neurodiverging - July 20, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes
Misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. Disbelief from doctors and mental health professionals after you explain your symptoms. Being shuffled from one doctor to the next with no help in sight. Millions of neurodiverse women struggle everyday to get support from their healthcare and mental health profe...

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[Replay] Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks with Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

Neurodiverging - July 06, 2023 11:16 - 54 minutes
I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. Rev. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer femme with ADHD, bipolar disorder, well-managed mental illness, and trauma from sexual assault. She is also an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister an...

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[Replay] Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter

Neurodiverging - June 22, 2023 11:08 - 42 minutes
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 li...

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Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?

Neurodiverging - June 08, 2023 12:59 - 23 minutes
Today, we’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s. After this episode, when you hear someone say ADHD, you’ll have some idea of the historical and cultural context behind it, and you’ll know why some people think ADHD i...

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Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?

Neurodiverging - May 25, 2023 12:53 - 25 minutes
Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it's one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the history of ADHD to understand where this stigma comes from and how to fight against it in our day-to-day lives. In today’s episode, we’re covering...

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What You Need to Know to Advocate for Disability Justice

Neurodiverging - May 11, 2023 13:06 - 38 minutes
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools as an educational therapist to enhance the lives of children with learning disabilities. While the emphasis of her work is on remediating learning disabilities in a one-on-one setting, ...

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Neurodiversity in the Kink Community

Neurodiverging - April 27, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes
Today, we're interviewing Jake Maxwell, a neurodivergent DJ active in the kink community, who's working to make night club and kink spaces friendly for neurodivergent people. Jake co-created LOBO (Lights Out, Barks Out), a monthly event held for the kink community with a focus on welcoming every...

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Navigating Trauma as a Multicultural Woman during Autism and Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Denisha Seals CEO

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - April 27, 2023 06:23 - 28 minutes
Welcome to my podcast, "Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart" In this episode, I will be chatting with Denisha Seals, author of children's books and CEO of Water2Spirit, about her experiences as a multicultural woman with autism and how she navigates the complexities of trauma.   Denisha Seals is a well-...

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Meat The Mind: New Hope For Autism with Anthony Chaffee MD

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - April 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour
P.S Everyone has their right to their own opinion, it’s a free world! I welcome debates. If you don’t like controversial topics, then you are welcome to give this episode a miss :-)    Welcome to Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart, in this episode we explore the connection between diet and mental healt...

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Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings

Neurodiverging - April 13, 2023 13:46 - 24 minutes
Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary's experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in the area of neurodiversity and disability. We're also talking about Rosemary's book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life with Dyspraxia, w...

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The Inspiring Story of Brilliant Species Fashion Brand with Jordan Marquise

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - March 30, 2023 20:06 - 36 minutes
 In this episode, we will be discussing the intersection of neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, and fashion in the Black community. Our guest today is the founder of Brilliant Species as known as Jordan Walker. Brilliant Species is a fashion brand that is dedicated to creating unique and inclusive...

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5 Neurodivergent Profiles That Are More Common Than You Thought

Neurodiverging - March 30, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes
As a parent coach, I see a lot of children who have more than one neurodivergence in their profile. Today, we're talking about five of the most common, least understood neurodivergent profiles that might be complicating your communication and behaviors. See show notes and the transcript here: htt...

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Our Strengths Are Superpowers with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert

Neurodiverging - March 16, 2023 16:31 - 38 minutes
After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have been struggling in their careers and at home. In today's interview, we're covering: - Alex'...

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Bonus: Managing Our Feelings of Overwhelm (A Conversation with Jackie and Danielle)

Neurodiverging - March 14, 2023 19:04 - 28 minutes
From Defeated to Inspired is a 6 week program for neurodivergent folks of all genders who’ve been working to understand themselves and their neurodiversity, but are getting sucked into overwhelm when negotiating family, friends, work, school, and all the other demands of life. Our Spring cohort ...

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Authentic Autistic Life: 4 Short Stories Fearless, Joyful and Chaotic, s3e2

#AutisticAF Out Loud - March 06, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Season 3's mission? To boldly explore living authentically autistic... out loud. That first story? Carving out a safe space to be our true autistic selves... a big part of that quest. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message Th...

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Authentic Autistic Life: 4 Short Stories Fearless, Joyful and Chaotic, s3e2

#AutisticAF Out Loud - March 06, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Season 3's mission? To boldly explore living authentically autistic... out loud. That first story? Carving out a safe space to be our true autistic selves... a big part of that quest. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message Th...

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Authentic Autistic Life: 4 Short Stories Fearless, Joyful and Chaotic, s3e2

#AutisticAF Out Loud - March 06, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes
Season 3's mission? To boldly explore living authentically autistic... out loud. That first story? Carving out a safe space to be our true autistic selves... a big part of that quest. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message Th...

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My Experience of Autistic Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Neurodiverging - March 02, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes
Today host Danielle Sullivan discusses pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, what it's like to live with it, and its higher than average incidence among people with autism and/or ADHD.  Donate to this podcast: https://neurodiverging.com/donate  The article I reference is "PMDD, Autism, and ADHD: The ...

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What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia

Neurodiverging - February 17, 2023 14:54 - 13 minutes
Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, while also experiencing difficulty with starting said task? If so, you may have experienced the increasingly-researched phenomenon known as “Autistic Inertia”. It’s the name given to the commonly-experienced difficulty in starting and stopping...

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Breaking Barriers: Exploring Neurodiversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusive Psychiatry With Dr. Loucresie

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - February 15, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes
Welcome to Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart  In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Loucresie, a renowned expert in the field of psychiatry, to discuss the importance of embracing neurodiversity and promoting anti-racism in mental health care. Dr. Loucresie will provide a comprehensive explanation of ...

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Why the US Disability System Is Failing with Spencer Bishins

Neurodiverging - February 02, 2023 14:40 - 49 minutes
Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,00...

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Lifting Voices: Celebrating Black Women Power in Honour of Black History Month

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - February 01, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes
In this episode of Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart, we are celebrating Black women power in honour of Black History Month (USA). This month is dedicated to remembering and recognising the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Why is it important to celebra...

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Unlocking the Mystery: Exploring ME/CFS with Maddy Moore

Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart - January 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes
Welcome to Happy-Go-Lucky At Heart, the podcast where we explore different aspects of Autism in women and mental health  In this episode, we're diving into the world of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) with my special guest, Maddy Moore from Designs in Mind in Oswest...

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PDA Day to Day: Parenting Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Demand for Autonomy with Danielle Sullivan

Neurodiverging - January 19, 2023 15:45 - 44 minutes
Today, host Danielle Sullivan discusses their experience parenting a child with pathological demand avoidance/ pervasive demand for autonomy as an adult autistic PDA-er themselves. Danielle describes what PDA is, why these behaviors show up in certain autistic folks, and gives some examples of su...

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Love, Politics & Faking Normal: 3 New Autistic Myths s03e01

#AutisticAF Out Loud - January 07, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
 Season 3 of AutisticAF Out Loud starts off with 3 new stories: 1. Living Unmasked Is a Political Act 2. Autism, Love & My Friend Billy: A New Epic Myth 3. Faking Normal: How I Mask My Writing Disorder... to Bring You Autistic Joy Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/01/07/season-3-love-...