NeuroDiverse Christian Couples

Join Stephanie and Dan as they talk with Margot Alexis about healing from Cassandra Syndrome. We will ask Margot all about: What is Cassandra syndrome? What are the long-term effects of Cassandra Syndrome? Why do you think NT women have a difficult time getting support from friends and family? What is the first step in recovery? How is letting go different from giving up? About Margot: Margot Alex...

Greg, Clay, and Dan talk about compassion. What it is, and how compassion was thought about and lived over the years.

Stephanie and Dan have as their guests a fellow ND Christian Couple and Coaching Team, Jeremy and Charity Rochford. Our show today covers Jeremy's later-in-life identification on the spectrum, parenting two children on the spectrum, and how the couple has learned to communicate effectively and learned to support one another through their 20+ year relationship. They have been coaches and trained co...

Today Stephanie and Dan will talk with Dr. Carrie Mitran. Dr. Mitran's dissertation and academic research are some of the first of their kind on necessary skills for those who work with ND couples. We will discuss: Overview of the research project Findings for providers (macro overview, micro points included as needed) About Dr. Mitran: Carrie L. Mitran received her Ph. D. in Counselor Education a...

Completing our month of Women on the Spectrum, Dr. Stephanie interviews Jennifer Cook. She is the author of many books, including Autism in Heels, Asperkids, and Sisterhood of the Spectrum. About our Guest: Jennifer Cook was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011. An autism advocate and the on-camera expert for Netflix’s triple-Emmy-Award-Winning “Love on the Spectrum US," she is the author o...

In our month-long discussion of girls and women on the autism spectrum, Dr. Holmes talks to Toni Boucher. In this episode, we talk about why girls are missed, co-occurring issues when both partners are on the autism spectrum, and her work Autism Translated. Toni is also passionate about helping autistic entrepreneurs. Find her at: https://www.toniboucher.net/auntrepreneur About Toni: Toni Boucher...

Today Dan is joined by Perry, Mark & Greg to discuss how relationship needs should come before tasks and solutions.

Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Laura Nadine Dooley. Our show today covers Laura's identification on the spectrum later in life, navigating the school system with a son on the spectrum, challenges autistic entrepreneurs to face in creating businesses, and her many works and contributions to advocacy and music. Laura Nadine understands firsthand the struggles and triumphs of living with autism. S...

Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht, RP ND, is an autistic Registered Psychotherapist, Naturopathic Doctor, and an autism researcher with a Master of Science in Applied Psychology (cum laude). She is here on the show today to discuss women on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Natalie was diagnosed at the age of 48 and is a co-founder of Embrace Autism based out of Canada. She serves as an advisor to Autism Ontario, a...

Dan joins Stephanie today on this ASR podcast and talks with guest Dr. Stephen Shore. Dr. Shore is the man behind the quote, "When you have met 1 person with Autism, you have met 1 person with Autism." Dan and Stephanie discuss Dr. Shores' diagnosis story and journey through education, as well as share Dr. Shores' expertise in Special Education on how to work with a child in a strengths based way....

Dan, Greg, Mark, Perry, and Clay- Just the Guys- talk about conflict and different ways of processing conflict. The guys discuss risk/reward ratios and how they each may determine when to engage or disengage based on the status of the relationship. They recognize an increase in the ability to healthily engage in conflict matters when there is personal growth and less distance in the relationship....

Today for our Valentine's focused show, we are discussing intimacy, romance, sex, duty sex, and sexless marriage. We have as our guests today Andrew and Amanda Scott. While we usually discuss NeuroDiversity as the Autism Spectrum, Neurodiversity also includes ADHD. Andrew and Amanda are also NDCC! Andrew is an ordained minister with a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Amanda ho...

Count it all Joy? Are you serious? Everything? How do you do that when there is low joy and high conflict or low connection relationships? My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4. We will talk about this verse...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Dr. Johanna Lynch as they talk about childhood traumatic events or adverse childhood events and their effects on development. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Johanna will talk about the need for safety, and Dr. Johanna will define safety and safe attachments. She will distinguish Domestic Violence and Domestic Silence (neglect/emotional disconnection) and talk about the negativ...

Dan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode. NDCC's are easily dragged into enemy mode- simple enemy mode, stupid enemy mode and intellectual enemy mode. Our brains can unite or divide us. Join us for this discuss with Dr. Jim Wilder. You will want to go back and hear our podcast "A...

Dr. Holmes interviews Dr. Clarke on working within systems. Listen in as Dr. Brandon Clarke focuses on the levers to behavior change and emphasizes the barriers to implementing educational and therapeutic interventions from an interdisciplinary perspective. Solutions for these barriers are discussed and recommendations are made to address these barriers when collaborating with other professionals....

In preparing for the interview coming up this month with neurotheologian, Dr. Jim Wilder, Dan and Stephanie walk through some foundational information that is necessary to grasp the material to be discussed with Dr. Wilder fully. In our discussion with Dr. Wilder, we will be discussing his new book, Escaping Enemy Mode. Today's podcast discusses two of his other books and what Dan and Stephanie ar...

Dan is back with Just the Guys, and he with Clay, Perry, and Mark talk about their different journeys to identification and acceptance of being on the Autism Spectrum. Each was diagnosed later in life and talk openly about this journey.

Usually, Stephanie and Dan interview our guests together on NDCC, but today Dr. Holmes interviews Andrew J. Bauman on "Becoming a good and safe man." Andrew outlines points from his book with the same title on what to do if your spouse has come to you and said she feels abused or traumatized, or emotionally abandoned. We also speak about the damage porn does to the person struggling with porn use...

Join Dr. Homes as she interviews Dr. Ball. This show with Dr. James Ball will discuss the 7 evidence-based strategies described in his book, “Early Intervention: Real-Life Questions; Real Life Answers,” proven to be the most effective in teaching students and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. It will focus on the teaching of specific skills, reducing challenging behaviors, and building an e...

Dan is celebrating a birthday this month, or maybe better said, having a birthday this month. Does Dan like to celebrate holidays? How do we see celebrations and gifts differently? Gifts and celebrations are a constant pain point in the NDCC. Listen in as Dan and Stephanie talk about December celebrations and what they learned about each other over the years when it comes to gifts and celebration...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes as she talks to Jeanetta Bryant. Jeanetta Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Abilities Workshop, Inc. She is dedicated to helping special needs families find answers and children impacted by a special needs diagnosis be their best. Jeanetta is an author, developer, and advocate. As a mom of two children, one with ASD, she finds no greater joy than watching th...

Usually, you will hear Dan and Stephanie talking through issues and challenges of being an NDCC or sharing tips. But today, Dan with two guys from our NDCC Bible/book study join Dan (just the guys) to discuss how work influences home life. Dan, Perry, and Mark discuss priorities. How do you set your priorities? What has changed in your priorities throughout your marriage? Mark and his wife Kenda h...

Join Stephanie and Dr. Matthew Fisher, MD (and therapy dog Jessie is present too) here to help professionals, parents, and educators better understand typical health, environmental, and behavioral myths that are common in the Autism population. Information challenging these myths along with tools on how to effectively deal with a person on the Autism spectrum will be presented from a psychiatrist’...

Dr. Sean Hirt earned his master’s and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families in Camarillo, CA. He completed post- doctoral training at West Georgia Psychological Services in Douglasville, GA. Over the years, he has practiced in a variety of clinical settings,...