Last week I was interviewed on WHYY, Philly's PBS/NPR radio station, about the rising diagnosis rates of Autism & ADHD. Here are a few additional thoughts and my favorite moments, and you can find the full interview below

Mentioned in episode:

1. YouTube PBS interview (& Patreon post about it)
2. WHYY.org page with the audio only version
3. Public Patreon post w YouTube link if you'd prefer to comment there (link coming soon)
4. Readwise/Reader tool (affiliate link gives you 60 days free)

Resources:

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

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Dr Matt Zakreski is 2e (ADHD & gifted) and also a clinical psychologist supporting neurodivergent folks.

His recent book, The Neurodivergent Playbook, aims to meet that social gap in which we often feel we missed the "instruction manual" for how to approach people.

Connect with Dr Matt: 

1. The Neurodiversity Collective for therapy & assessments
2. Dr Matt's website for speaking engagements
3. Facebook
4. Instagram @drmattzakreski

Resources:

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

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As I describe at the beginning, this goes along with episode 83 about AI & tech tools.

The latter 15m of this episode was an AI "podcast conversation" based on AuDHD Flourishing principles and my overall work and approach.

I was impressed by how it was pulled together, as well as pronouncing my name & getting pronouns right!

Note: if you have misophonia, you may find the AI vocal artifacts irritating... heads up!

If you're curious:

The web pages used by Notebook LM:

• AuDHD Flourishing home page
• How it Works
• About/bio
• FAQs
• Products & Services (note that I'm going to be updating this soon, so if you're looking at this after Jan 2025 it will be different than what was pulled into the episode)
• Testimonials
• Love Your Brain (course)

Resources:

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

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It's okay to have strong feelings about AI! Yes, we touch on ethics in this episode.

It's also okay to use accommodations and tools that work for you, especially in the short term to feel better first.

This episode covers a number of AI and tech tools suggested by other AuDHDers.

When there's a blog post to go through all of them (plus any others added in the meantime) I'll add that link below as well.

AI & Tech mentioned in episode:

1. Notebook LM
2. Autektik AI
3. LLMs ChatGPT and Claude
4. Poised Shortcut
5. List of AI Tools for Designers & Marketers
6. Free course: Using Fandoms + AI to Developing Coping Skills for Neurodivergent Kids
7. Readwise/Reader (affiliate link gives you 60 days free)
8. Goblin Tools & my blog post about it
9. Perplexity Pro (link is to free version)
10. The convo on Patreon, free with login

Resources:

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

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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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