Across the Desk

This episode explores neurodivergent communication styles, challenges, and strengths within a team. The hosts share personal experiences, practical tips, and insights on fostering understanding and effective collaboration. This episode explores the nuances of communication, neurodivergence, and the importance of understanding implicit cues in both personal and professional contexts. Hosted by Eliz...

This episode explores managing social energy, self-awareness, and boundaries, especially for neurodiverse individuals, with practical tools and personal insights.

This panel explores the complexities of social engagement for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and strategic social management. Participants share personal experiences, practical tools, and insights on navigating social situations while honoring their neurodivergent needs.

This podcast explores the nuanced differences between being alone and feeling lonely, especially within neurodivergent communities. The hosts share personal experiences, insights on social connection, and practical strategies for managing solitude and loneliness.

This episode explores the intersection of AI and neurodivergence, highlighting practical tools, ethical considerations, and personal experiences. It emphasizes responsible AI use, the importance of data, and how technology can support neurodivergent individuals in productivity and mental health.

In this episode, we explore the nuances of asking for help, self-advocacy, and communication within neurodivergent communities. Our guests share personal stories and insights on navigating support systems, advocating for oneself, and understanding the importance of inclusive spaces. In this episode, we explore the importance of asking for help, how past experiences shape our willingness to seek as...

In this episode, we explore the nuances of communication, independence, and compliance within neurodivergent communities, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and authentic connection. In this episode, we explore neurodivergence, agency, and advocacy through personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in building independence.

The Riff Raff crew got together to share about their combined sensory issues, how they impact daily life and what it's like to realize after decades of tags bothering you that you're not SENSITIVE, it's sensory ;)

Once again, we started a conversation, Maddy said something smart and then I said ... Shall we press record? And smart stuff just kept happening! We're into stories, why data is important, show that sharing builds connections and the importance of chocolate rocks.

Ep 24 - Sometimes life rolls us in to chaos. Sometimes we need support. Sometimes we have jerks in our life who create the chaos and create the need for support! Come roll along with us ;)

Ep 23 Betty and I have gotten a bit off track but we're DELIGHTED to pick things up again with this episode! I'm sliding this in for Christmas because who doesn't need a bit of comfortable during the Holidays?

On this episode of the Future Looks Good, we meet Jason Bean. Jason is one of the most resilient people and persistent learners I've ever met. Today we get to peel pack some layers of the onion that is Jason and find out how he made the transition from "you can't do that" to "I'll show you" without completely losing his Ogre in the process ;)

Why does society get to dictate how people express their emotions? Excellent question. Let's discuss ;)

Do you deny your pink? Do you mask to fit in? We're talking embracing the things in life that make you happy vs worrying about what other dingalings think you should be. Someone wants you to fit in? That's a them issue, not a you issue. Are you getting grief about what colors you choose to wear? Also a them issue. We're chatting about our "roles" in life and how sometimes that needs to roll away ....

Ep23 Maddy and I began this podcast talking about coffee. The beans of the gods for some folks. Or is it? Is it the beans or the moment you take for yourself to do something just for you? That moment of comfort. And then I said, Should we press record. Maddy said yes and now you have whole podcast dedicated to why finding what gives you comfort and not letting others judge you out of it is so impo...

Ep 21 What if we started looking at change as a pivot? Looking at our existing skills and building on them instead of thinking we have to learn a whole new set of skills? Pivoting isn't just a funny Friends meme - it's a tactic used in business and many other places when what we're doing just isn't working for us anymore.

Ep 20 Have you ever tried something brand spanky new? Something different than anyone else in your network? Something that causes you to feel uncomfortable? Good! The feelings that come along with that are a human response to doing something brave. Unless you are lying your face off, you are not an imposter. You are just kicking ass and taking names ;)

Ep 19 The C word. I'm sure some of you thought cancer. Some thought something I can't type here without getting censored. And some just wondered, what the heck does this mean??? Without context, it's hard to understand ;)

Ep 18 I had a GREAT description written and then Soundcloud messed it up! Now my expertise is in writing and crafting messaging but that doesn't mean I want to rewrite this one ;) Today we're talking about the value of lived experience and owning the title of expert if it fits you. It's a bit of a journey to get there but the other value is that if you can find a way to share your voice and expert...

Ep 17 Sometimes navigating the world of autism can be a dark and lonely place for many people. Those diagnosed and those along for the ride to support the individual. The ever lovin' Maddy came up with the PERFECT analogy to describe what that wild ride can be like. Today's a shorty podcast but we expand on it next session. Don't miss it!

Ep 16 Once again, Betty and I get in to a non-podcast podcast where Betty starts talking smarticles and all I did was ask a damn question. Jeepers. We talk about the anticipatory energy brought to a conversation which can either go smoothly or become a conflict depending on how we show up. Then we leap to change: who should start? More importantly, why should someone else change when you aren't wi...

Ep 15 What do we ramble on about on this episode? When I listened back while editing, I had to message Maddy because we covered SOOOO much that all tied back to communication and personal space. We touch on how trauma influences how we engage in certain situations. How our lenses on life can contribute or get in the way of belonging. How personal space, a valuable pandemic lesson, needs to be reme...

Ep 14 One thing I've always struggled with is putting value on lived experience. Not that it doesn't have value but how do you get paid for it? How do you get others to recognize it? If you think I've struggled, I've got nothing on the autism community. Tokenism is not paying someone a fair value in exchange for sharing lived experience. If it's valuable enough to ask for, it's valuable enough to...

Ep 13 Socrates, Suzy's, Robert's and more. We get in to the necessity of having variety on a team and particularly so when dealing with the neurodivergent community. If you're a service provider and you've hired yourself a team of Suzy's, that all meet the same hiring criteria and wouldn't know the Socratic method of teaching if the philosopher himself walked up to you and used it, you need to lis...

Ep 12 Adulting was hard on the day we recorded this podcast. HARD I tell you. But as usually Betty pulled up their socks and dragged me along for an insightful, vulnerable and honest to goodness learning session on setbacks. They do have value as long as you try to learn from them and don't let them keep you mired in the muck for too long. A little pity party? We all have them. Moving in to Pityto...