The Neurodiverging Podcast

We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com. __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voic...

Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a neurodivergent adult. Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for Neurodivergent Adults: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/ Transcript, show notes, and more:...

Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content. Like what we're doing? Leave an honest review on your favorite platform, wherever that may be. Then, take a screenshot and email it to us at contact@neurodiverging.com to receive a little thank you gift!...

Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators. The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems, communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary accommodations. Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight resources available through Neurodiverging an...

In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide. Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, an...

In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism. From theme nights and ingredient-based planning to freezer meals, “forage” dinners, and safe food lists, they share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm. Along the way, they talk about...

In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function challenges, and provide practical strategies for meal prep, planning, and dealing with picky eaters. We're here to offer a thoughtful discussion on how to make mealtime less stressful and more manageable for ev...

How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcomes Amy Lang, a sex education expert who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. Together, they explore how parents can approach conversations about consent, puberty, safety, and relationships in ways that are supportive, positive, and pract...

Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney! In this one, we address the challenges of morning routines for neurodivergent families during the back-to-school season. Discover practical tips, the importance of schedules, and how to adapt tasks to suit your family's needs. Plus, learn about poss...

Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to take the big step to transition to something new, and how to avoid burnout. Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Shownotes and transcript:...

In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about grief, boundaries, and belonging. Through these stories, we explore how values-aligned community offers support where traditional family sometimes cannot. This is a tender invitation to consider how we build connection, and why it’s worth it. Connect in...

Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and advocate Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney. Transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/anne-whitney-the-neurodiverging-podcast/ Get ad-free podcast downloads and lots more: http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Work with Anne: https://anneelrodwhitney.com/ Join the Neurodiverging Patr...

Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse ways of processing, along with our recovery needs, it can feel (and sometimes even be) almost impossible. Let’s break down some of the challenges and the experiments we can try to find a practice that might be more supportive for us. Show notes and...

We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very different places. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right kind of support to your autistic loved ones. Today, we're going to break it all down in a way that's neurodivergent-affirming and ba...

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-open-your-house/ Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done more easily. It's the first part of our executive function clinic! ________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at Neurodiverging.com,...

In diverse communities, people have unique access needs that sometimes conflict. For instance, one person’s vocal stimming might cause auditory overload for someone else. Similarly, captions can aid auditory processing for some but distract others. These situations highlight the challenge of balancing differing needs without placing blame. By viewing these conflicts as structural issues, we can co...

Danielle is excited to be a guest at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit this March! Learn more about emotional regulation what you can expect from the summit with this bonus audio from the Every Brain is Different podcast. Register to join us at everybrainisdifferent.com/danielle. Original Description: In this special episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha welcomes back Danie...

Let's talk to Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, about the critical topic of 'failure to launch' in autistic youth. Show notes and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-failure-to-launch/ Join the Patreon for bonus content: http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-in-the-natural-world-with-diana-renn/ Diana Renn's new middle grade book, The Owl Prowl Mystery, centers adolescence as an ADHDer, and how neurodivergence intersects with the natural world around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Danielle is laying out how to become an advocate and how to decide what kind of advocacy you want to practice. This is a vital piece of being a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world, so let's dive in. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-become-an-advocate/ Register for our free 5-day Empowerment Kickstart, starting 8/12: https://www.neurodiverging.com/empowerment ______...

Enter to win a copy of “What Did I Do Wrong?”: An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One: https://www.neurodiverging.com/wrong Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/understanding-autistic-communication-with-jaime-a-heidel/ As a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD person, this question was the theme of Jaime A. Heidel's childhood, teens, and...

Sandi Lerman  is a certified transformational coach, mindfulness teacher, and somatic practitioner. She's also the parent of a young adult with significant complex developmental trauma. Today's she sharing some of what's she's learned through her decades of supporting her child's growth. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/parenting-complex-developmental-trauma-with-sandi-lerman/ Patrons, p...

Danielle discusses what ableism is, gives an example of ableism that they experienced recently, and discusses opportunities to reduce our own internalized ableism. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/one-way-to-be-less-ableist/________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at...

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-experience-of-hyperphantasia/ As an autistic mother with neurodivergent children, our guest Rebecca Vitsmun was inspired by her personal experiences to provide an accessible story that inspires creative imagination in readers of all ages and backgrounds. Her book, Eliza Dee’s Universes, highlights Eliza Dee’s colorful adventures as hyperphantasia lead...

Is neurospicy just a cute, quirky word to describe someone with neurodivergent traits? Or is yet it another example of ableism sneaking into our common parlance? That's what we're talking about today. Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/im-not-neurospicy/ Join the Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices