The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast

In this episode, we swan dive into the phenomenon of quiet quitting and challenge the traditional notions of loyalty and going above and beyond in the workplace. Join Caitlin Liz Fisher as we uncover the truth behind this gaslighting phrase and explore why reclaiming the bare minimum is a powerful act of self-preservation. Key Points: What is quiet quitting and its implications in the workplace Ho...

Accommodations are not just limited to schools or workplaces; they can greatly benefit individuals with physical or learning disabilities in various aspects of their lives. Creating accommodations for yourself doesn't just prevent burnout, it also empowers you to conquer daily challenges with more confidence and ease! Join Caitlin Liz Fisher here on the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast as she e...

Get ready for another enlightening discussion on the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast with host Caitlin Liz Fisher! In this episode, "How to Understand and Evaluate a Discontinued Creative Project (when you have ADHD)," they dive into the intriguing world of creative project postmortems, specifically to understand why neurodivergents end up abandoning creative projects.  Tune in to discov...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the topic of battling negative thoughts and shares nine ways to combat them. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of reframing self-sabotaging beliefs and encourages listeners to challenge the validity of their negative thoughts. Key Points: Unpacking your limiting beliefs Challenging the validity of those negati...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Liz Fisher addresses the challenge of finding adequate space within our homes to embrace our creative needs (especially for those who are neurospicy). Whether it's a craft, hobby, or passion that requires physical room, the perceived lack of space can hinder our creative endeavors. They share their fun insights and personal e...

In episode 87, Caitlin Liz Fisher talks about finding "enoughness" in what we can achieve instead of marinating on what we feel is inadequate due to a lack of focus. Tune in to understand the bridge between reconnecting with your creativity and how creating a focus ritual will help you stay on track. Key Points: Quieting the Biggest Distractions Creating a Ritual for Your Creative Activi...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the common dilemma of not having enough time to pursue hobbies, passions, and quality relationships. She explores the various reasons behind this perceived lack of time and offers insights on how to carve out enough time to integrate creativity into our lives. Key Points: Commit to the bare minimum: Acknowledge tha...

Welcome back to The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where Caitlin Liz Fisher helps you embrace your neurospicy brain and unpack one of the things that might be blocking your creativity… a sneaky thing called JEALOUSY! In this episode, Caitlin dives deep into the intricacies of jealousy as a neurodivergent creative and its potential as a catalyst for uncovering your desires and aspirations. What Y...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Fisher discusses how to determine whether a hobby has simply gone dormant or if you have actually lost interest in it. They explore the reasons why hobbies may go on hiatus and offers insights on embracing your passions, even when they take a back seat in your life. What You’ll Discover: How to recognize if your hobbies are dormant or...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Fisher addresses the topic of demand avoidance. Caitlin explains what demand avoidance is, why it can be a frustrating obstacle for neurodivergent individuals, and shares a helpful strategy from a client who successfully overcame it. What You’ll Discover: What is Demand Avoidance? How does Demand Avoidance affect neurodivergent i...

Why do millennials job hop? Why do people with ADHD have a long career of all kinds of different roles and industries? Are we really asking that, in this economy? This episode dives into the truths and myths about job hopping, career building, company loyalty (lol), and how to use a multi-faceted career history as a PRO and not a con when you're applying for jobs. Also, why I think a lot of Au...

Did you know it's easier to get a diagnosis and medication/treatment for ADHD and mental illness if you say it's affecting your ability to work? This is because our society places work and productivity over our humanity. Fun little life hack for you there. On this episode I'm joined by Devan Robinson, who was burned all the way out at a toxic job that she thought was her dream job! Aft...

Did you know there's a confirmed overlap between the autistic neurotype and gender diversity? Yeah. Autistics are more likely to be trans or gender-nonconforming, and gender diverse folks are more likely to be autistic. Why? Because gender roles are made up and autistic people don't like arbitrary rules "just because it's the norm." Check out some science at Spectrum News her...

I recently traveled via airplane and flew Southwest using their Customer of Size policy. Basically you get an extra seat for free, and you can pre-board and reserve the extra seat so nobody squishes up against you and looks at you mean because you're fat the whole time. This policy is AWESOME. But I was really nervous since I had never used it before. What did I do to calm my fears? I asked fo...

Building consistent habits that lubricate your day ( shoutout to episode 73 with Mattia Mauree ) is a lot like sticking quarters into the little game at the arcade that has a moving platform pushing a few quarters at a time into an abyss. As in, you don't see the payoff right away, but consistent action over time is how you eventually see a big change. Listen in to learn more because this one...

When it's something you could afford financially but you still feel like it's not within reach, what's going on underneath? Maybe it's within your financial budget but NOT within your focus budget. What's a focus budget? It's how you prioritize what gets your attention, and you can take an active role in establishing those priorities to cut down on burnout and overwhelm. Li...

Hi. If you diagnosed yourself with autism via Tumblr posts and memes, you're not alone. And honestly, it's way easier to realize you're autistic and/or ADHD with the huge boom of neurodivergent media creators on TikTok these days. The worst part? Even if you know to your BONES that you are autistic, there are a ton of barriers to getting a formal diagnosis, and even downsides of having...

Hello Sunshine! Let's talk about burnout as a function of our modern society. We should be working LESS and vibing/resting/playing MORE due to technological advancements, efficiency, etc. but the bottom line of capitalism needs us to keep working, producing, and being wrung out. Burnout is something that HAPPENS TO US, that we are forced into, and it takes a lot of effort to get out of that cy...

Do you get frustrated by small talk and subtext? Me too. I want to get right into things, because my brain is already ready for new input and action. You don't have to warm this motor up, it's annoyingly on all the time. So just tell me what Linda did and let's go. This episode is all about being DIRECT and the fact that having to navigate people's subtext and passive communication...

Join AuDHD coach Mattia Maurée in this episode, talking about their decision to shift from "neurodivergent" to specifically serving AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) creatives. We talk about the cosmic humor of putting these two operating systems into the same brain and the special ways to work around task and habit building without getting too bored. Find Mattia online at @audhdflourishing (Ins...

Have you ever been STUCK and unable to do anything at all, until you get one tiny little domino task out of the way that opens the functional floodgates? Yeah. That's the impossible task. In this episode I'm joined by Ash Powers and we talk about ways to get through the impossible task so you can get things done without banging your head against the wall. Content warnings: Poop. Minor ment...

First -- Ashton Powers made my intro jingle and outro music! I forgot to shout them out in the recording so they get first dibs on the show notes! Now the big question. If you and I have the same 24 hours in the day as Beyonce, why aren't we as successful as her? The answer is because that's ridiculous. Intersections of financial privilege, health, ability level, and a whole bunch more fac...

WE ARE BACK, BABY! Allow me to reintroduce myself: I am Caitlin Fisher, a neurodivergent, disabled, queer, fat author and creative coach -- here to help YOU reconnect with your creative passions in a capitalist hellscape of productivity culture and obsession with hustling. This episode includes my story of realizing my neurodivergences and how having a name for them helped me feel like I BELONGED...

Before you set a bunch of AMAZING creative resolutions and goals this year, STOP!! Think about them and how to ground them into your already busy life. This is how you'll set yourself up for success and avoid the sneaky shame spiral of feeling like you failed. Creative intentions are 100% recommended - after you listen to this episode to make sure they're aligned and balanced.  Don't miss out...

Diet and exercise are the top two New Years Resolutions year after year. Because they do not create lasting results and there is a multibillion dollar diet industry driving the belief that thinness is the ideal. You think you are setting weight loss resolutions for your health, but this is factually untrue. Because dieting is actually bad for your health. All the health issues culturally assumed t...