Emily is a science writer, AuDHDer, and ND-affirming coach.

They share online about neurodivergence topics and accuracy in science journalism as The Neurodivergent Well.

In this episode, we talk about best practices as a consumer of science info online, especially via social media. If you don't have time or capacity to read journal articles, what CAN you do?

Emily shares multiple approaches to being a better online citizen when we take in and share information.

There's also a lovely bit about the complexity of identity, and whether the labels we use are accurate and useful.

p.s. Emily has a doctorate in the Philosophy of Science, and over 10 years professional experience in writing and editing

Find Emily online:

1. The Neurodivergent Well website
2. Medium writing
3. Instagram @the.neurodivergent.well
4. TikTok @the.neurodivergent.well (posting this Jan 18th so we'll see...)

Mentioned in the episode:

1. The small Case Western study that found a 42% increase in resting info rate in autistic brains (with 19 children)
2. An article about the DSM disorders disappearing in statistical clustering of psych symptoms
3. Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life (course)

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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This week I pushed my body way too far, even though I was having trouble parsing that in the moment. The story is also a great analogy for how other ND internal needs feel (including PDA).

Even with all the info, self-kindness, and support, I still struggle to find that exact line of capacity. It's okay that it's hard to figure out!

This is the perfect and slightly ironic follow-up from last week's episode about giving up on NT/ableist expectations ;)

Mentioned in episode:

• wish list
• Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life
• Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French (affiliate link)
• Mackareth's Neurocomplexity model (& affiliate link if you want to sign up)

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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Is this the year to give up on neurotypical and ableist nonsense that is causing you harm??

I hope so, for all of us.

There are so many layers to unraveling internalized ableism.

Here's your permission to do that a little more :)

p.s. of course you know I never mean to give up on life ;) If you're in crisis, there are crisis links below <3

Links mentioned in episode:

• Psychology Today article on Relational Trauma: Beyond Adverse Caregiver Experiences
• NeuroLaunch article on Relational Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Healing Through Connection
• 7 Signs of Internalized Capitalism by Lindsey Mackereth at Method Creative
• Referral link to Lindsey Mackareth's Neurocomplexity Substack

Crisis Resources:

• USA-based anonymous crisis chat
• International crisis lines
• Various types of crisis resources in about 10 countries
• My Medium article, "Please Stay, We Need You"

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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It's okay if your sleep and energy vary wildly during the seasons! Or at least... it's okay with me ;)

Obviously there can be real world effects to having a chronotype outside of the 9-5.

But if your body is going to make you rest anyway... may as well enjoy it and get the most out of it, in my opinion!

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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This is the follow-up episode to deepen ideas in the interview with Danielle Aubin last week on Autistic Therapy.

Especially focused on this idea of relational trauma, and relational healing that addresses it. In my experience, relational healing ends up being woven throughout all other healing. Or, sometimes it's the "boss battle" to put what I've integrated into practice. Because emotional regulation during conflict with someone you care about is a whole new level!

While I didn't use the words "community model of healing" or "relational healing" when I was starting the Like Your Brain community over a year ago, they were certainly on my mind. More on that in the episode as well.

There are so many layers to relational healing. Wherever you're at with it is totally fine! And there are many ways to approach it.

Animals are also a lovely way to experience relational healing. My first cat cured like 60% of my relational trauma <3

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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Danielle Aubin is an autistic therapist who works with autistic clients. And also shares about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) and how it's strangely compatible with capitalism because of its orientation toward achievement.

Other big topic is community building, and how it can be healing even when it's uncomfortable (in the right way).

Relational healing is necessary for relational trauma, whether in the therapeutic relationship, or in a group setting!

Connect with Danielle:

1. Website: myautistictherapist.com
2. TikTok @myautistictherapist
3. Community: Late-Discovered Autistic Support & Learning Group

Resources:

1. Course: Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life
2. Transcript Doc
3. Email Newsletter
4. Like Your Brain community space

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A few ideas for accommodating your brain & needs around gift-giving and the holidays.

Fun fact: Many of us have gone through a big minimalism stage!

Please take care of yourself this season, whether that looks like unmasking or grey rocking ;)

p.s. I have a public wish list and absolutely love practical gifts! It's a fun way to support the podcast :)

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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You deserve to survive this. Please stay.

And if staying out of spite helps you, it has gotten me through some tough times.

My Medium article, "Please Stay, We Need You"

Crisis Resources:

• USA-based anonymous crisis chat
• International crisis lines
• Various types of crisis resources in about 10 countries

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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Have you absorbed the cultural idea that you "should" be able to be "present" without sensory aids? Fuuuuuuck that shiiiiit!

Also been playing with sensory seeking (& its opposite) during moments of transition, and it's helping a LOT!

Been considering the earplugs I mention, Loops? They're my fave currently. (Note: if you don't like anything in your ears, you won't like these, either.)

They have some deals right now, and you can support the podcast by using my affiliate link here.

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Thinking seasonally about gratitude in the context of..... everything happening right now.

It's easy for my brain to want to solve every problem in the world.

But I don't want to do the opposite of becoming entirely insular and only focusing on myself.

I've found gratitude to be a way I can be more deeply interconnected (and in my case, add more reasons to want to live).

Mentioned in episode:

1. Ep 25 The Power of Honest Gratitude
2. Ep 72 Feeling Safe in Uncertainty & Chaos
3. Unmasking Autism book by Devon Price (affiliate link)

Resources:

1. Transcript Doc
2. Email Newsletter
3. Like Your Brain community space

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