Hacking Neurodivergence

In today's episode my husband takes on the role of interviewer. A solo reflection on how reframing autism unlocked confidence, purpose, and power. If you’ve ever felt broken by a label, this one’s for you. ⁠https://www.noisli.com/⁠ Playlists Sweater Weather Instrumentals Piano in the background Lofi Beats ⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠ TikTok Instagram YouTube - Watch the show! 00:54 Exploring Kelse...

Raw, honest, and transformative—this episode explores the emotional fallout of undiagnosed autism and how one woman’s late diagnosis changed her life. Are you interested in being a guest ? 🎙️ Watch the podcast on Youtube 📺 Connect with us on Instagram 📷 ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ Today's episode explores Erin's late diagnosis, parenting neurodivergent children, the role of therapy, and s...

Tired of surface-level diversity talk? So is this guest. We dig into real advocacy, workplace systems, and what true inclusion looks like for neurodivergent professionals. Would you like to be a guest ? ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - Watch the show! The episode follows the journey of Bisola, a digital product designer navigating neurodivergence and the tech industry as...

This therapist and mom shares how psychedelics, honesty, and late diagnosis reshaped her life. It’s an unfiltered look at parenting, partnership, and personal healing. ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Be a guest on the show 07:03 Navigating High School11:03 College and Career Path in Therapy19:07 Insights into Therapy and Coping Strategies51:03 Embracing Motherhood

Becky shares how she built a rich, expressive life across theater, fitness, and DIY while navigating ADHD. An inspiring look at the joy and chaos of creative neurodivergence. ⁠⁠ Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show https://www.instagram.com/sagenworks https://www.sagenworks.com/ Her favorite earplugs Jump Ahead in the Conversation 01:08 Becky's ADH...

A candid conversation with a father who’s blending startup life, neurodivergence, and self-exploration through therapy and psychedelics. Honest, bold, and refreshingly real. Ben went from feeling like a broken kid who didn't fit in to landing his dream job at Boeing—and he credits discovering his autism diagnosis as the turning point. In this conversation, he shares how psychedelics unlocked d...

What happens after burnout? Darci and I walk through the process of radical reprioritization—how she rebuilt her days, values, and joy without betraying my neurodivergence. Through Darci's story, listeners are encouraged to redefine success on their terms and prioritize their health and well-being. ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show ⁠⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ 00...

A personal story of love, risk, and major vulnerability. This episode explores what it took to pursue a relationship that demanded honesty, courage, and leaving old patterns behind. Connect with us across the web ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show This episode of Hacking Neurodivergence features a discussion between host Kelsey and Darc...

Do you ever struggle to give or receive feedback, especially as a neurodivergent person? This episode of Hacking Neurodivergence is all about the art of giving and receiving feedback in a way that works for you. Host Kelsey shares her experience and offers tips on how to: Avoid common pitfalls when giving feedback Consider the recipient and the situation Craft a message that is clear and helpful R...

Can books and TV help us understand ourselves? This episode explores how media shaped one autistic librarian’s identity—and how she now shapes media in return. ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Quarantine, sensory overload, and the loss of routine hit differently for neurodivergent folks. I share personal insights and practical tips for weathering the storm. Check us out on YouTube

What happens when two autistic colleagues collaborate? We explore how neurodivergence has become our secret weapon in communication, creativity, and productivity. YouTube

A behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve learned, loved, and let go of in Season 1 of  Hacking Neurodivergence . Think of it as a highlight reel and roadmap for what’s next.

Whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical, these 3 communication and connection strategies can help your relationship survive—and thrive—when autism is in the mix. ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest

Entrepreneurship isn’t one-size-fits-all. These 3 actionable strategies can help autistic founders thrive—without burning out or masking their way through leadership. Check us out on YouTube

What happens when physical intimacy and sensory sensitivities collide? In this vulnerable conversation, we unpack how we navigate love, marriage, and neurodivergence. Tyler and I talk about marriage to a woman with Aspergers, and how to navigate active and passive touch when your husband’s love language is touch. It’s a funny and intimate look at how we do married life doing our best to hack life...

I met Maisie through Instagram and we became fast friends as we realized that we had similar goals when it came to finding gainful employment for people on the Autism spectrum. In this conversation, we talk about her professional coaching work with parents of kids on the spectrum, her son who has spectrum tendencies, and lastly we talk about her amazing Autism Career Pathways job pilot to bridge t...

YouTube creator Daniel Jones joins to talk about late diagnosis, online advocacy, and building one of the largest autism communities in the world. This is a masterclass in storytelling and impact. Dan's YouTube channel

Tired of the deficit narrative? So am I. In this episode, I explore how to reframe autism as a strength, not a setback—and what that looks like in real life. What if you could turn your diagnosis on its head to see your Autism as an advantage no matter where you are on the spectrum of neurodivergence, whether it be dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, AUDHD, Aspergers, ASD etc.? YouTube

What does it mean to find out you’re autistic  after  you’ve built an entire adult life? I reflect on navigating relationships, routines, and identity after a late diagnosis. Ashley and I sit down for the second part of our conversation to discuss what it means to adult with Asperger's and getting diagnosed later in life.  ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Active vs. passive touch. Consent. Sensory overwhelm. This episode dives deep into the complexities of physical connection and how autistic people experience—and sometimes avoid—touch. Do you have someone in your life that doesn't respect your preferences when it comes to hugs or touch in general? How do you address that in a loving way respecting your sensory needs while allowing to you live...

In Part 2, I share the moment of breakthrough: how sitting with difficult emotions led to peace, self-acceptance, and new possibilities for love and connection. We talk about the evolution of our friendship and growing apart because I was overwhelmed by her ability to thrive in areas where I had significant weakness. Over the course of our conversation, we make a starling discovery about ourselves...

I confront a deep emotional pattern—jealousy—and explore how accepting it rather than suppressing it transformed my relationships. Part 1 of a two-part story on reframing internal criticism. This episode is longer than usual, but how often do you get almost a decade wisdom distilled into an hour? YouTube

What can international perspectives teach us about disability care? We explore global differences in special-needs support and uncover a powerful insight that applies to all neurodivergent people. Director of ⁠Hope Station⁠ joins us for a discussion of providing care for special needs children across cultures and the ultimate thing every child needs.  Check us out on ⁠YouTube⁠

In this episode I discuss some of the hard won life lessons learned in college and after graduation. These are the things I would have told myself when it came to tackling high school with Autism/Aspergers AUDHD ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show What if the school system actually prepared us for real life? In this episode, I break down 10 lessons I  wish  I’d lear...