Walking The Neurodiversity Path: Our Path in Parenthood & Self Discovery

What happens when a late neurodivergent diagnosis brings not only relief… but grief? In this solo episode, Coty Walker explores the often unspoken emotional side of discovering ADHD or neurodivergence later in life, the mourning of the life you could have had if you had understood yourself sooner. Together, we explore: the grief of years spent masking and overcompensating the shame many neurodiver...

In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker sits down with UK based ADHD and dyslexia specialist, teacher, and neurodivergent parent Katie Bertie for an honest conversation about why so many girls and women with ADHD continue to go unnoticed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed for years. Together, they explore the hidden presentation of ADHD in girls, including masking, perfectioni...

In this candid and deeply personal episode, Coty sits down with her close friend Lotti to explore what it means to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Through honest reflections, moments of humor, and stories from their friendship, they unpack the complexity of identity, the realities of navigating stigma, especially as professionals, and the ongoing journey of making sense of yourself. This con...

In this honest and personal episode, Coty Walker explores how sensory overload and resistance to change can make even the smallest things feel overwhelming. From avoiding a new microphone to struggling with clothing tags, Coty shares her own experiences to uncover a deeper truth: when our nervous system is stretched, what looks like overreacting is often our brain trying to protect us. This episod...

In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker sits down with Registered Occupational Therapist and ADD coach Krista Van Iderstine for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about what it really means to support ADHD. Diagnosed as an adult, Krista brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Together, Krista and Coty explore the limitations of...

In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker explores how constant exposure to global crises, breaking news, and social media can deeply impact ADHD and other neurodiverse nervous systems. When the world feels overwhelming, ADHD brains (wired to respond to urgency and emotional intensity) can easily become caught in cycles of anxiety, hyperfocus on negative news, and emotional e...

February can be a heavy month for neurodivergent minds. The new year energy has faded, expectations are still loud, and exhaustion, self-doubt, and shame often begin to surface. If productivity feels harder than it “should” right now, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing. In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker invites you into a gentler, more honest conversation...

January often comes with loud expectations: fresh starts, big goals, and pressure to begin the year at full speed. In this gentle solo episode, Coty reflects on starting the year sick and depleted, and how quickly one setback can turn into a story of failure, especially for neurodivergent nervous systems. Through personal insight and a neurodiversity lens, she explores why rigidity and productivit...

In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty interviews her son Jayden about living with severe ADHD and the challenges of navigating engineering school. Jayden speaks candidly about focus, hyperactivity, pressure, and what it feels like to learn in a system not designed for neurodivergent minds. This is not a how-to episode, it’s a compassionate conversation centered on understanding,...

The holidays can be joyful, but for many ADHD and neurodiverse people, they can also be overwhelming and emotionally draining. In this episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker explores why the holiday season often intensifies overstimulation, disrupted routines, people-pleasing, boundary challenges, executive function struggles, impulsive spending, and rejection sensitivity. Through...

Being misunderstood comes with an emotional cost — one that many neurodivergent people carry for a lifetime. In this episode, Coty explores the hidden wounds created by misdiagnosis, harsh labels, and years of feeling “too much” or “not enough.” Through compassion and clarity, she helps you recognize how these experiences shape identity, self-worth, and the way we parent and relate to others. Most...

Welcome back to Walking the Neurodiversity Path, a space for honest conversations about growth, parenting, and what it truly means to thrive with a neurodivergent mind. Today’s episode is a special milestone, I’m welcoming my very first guest, Greg Travnicek, better known as Greg T, the owner of The Image Stop, a web design and hosting company here in Calgary. Greg joins me to share his personal j...

In this short episode, I open up about perfection, how it shows up in neurodiversity, and how it almost stopped me from making this podcast. We talk about the pressure to “have it all together,” why so many neurodivergent brains don’t begin unless they can do something perfectly, and the power of choosing authenticity over performance. This episode is a reminder that connection doesn’t come from p...

The cost of hiding who we are and the freedom that comes with showing up authentically. After my car accident, I thought I was just healing from a concussion. Months of therapy later, I realized there was something deeper, the exhaustion of years spent masking, pushing through, and performing to a level it wasn't realistic. In this episode, I talk about the cost of masking — especially for women a...

In this first episode of Walking the Neurodiversity Path, Coty Walker opens up about her family’s journey with ADHD, from advocating for her first son’s diagnosis in Switzerland, to missing the signs in her second son, to finally recognizing her own neurodiversity after a car accident. Through honesty and compassion, Coty explores how parenting, self-discovery, and changing seasons of life often l...

Walking the Neurodiversity Path is a podcast of honest conversations about parenting, ADHD, and self-care for neurodiverse individuals and caregivers. Each episode shares personal stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help listeners move from surviving to thriving with compassion, clarity, and community.