In Part 2, Jeremy Rochford and Robin Tate move from understanding executive function to living with it—what changes after the “aha” moment fades and real life still demands consistency. They explore the emotional whiplash many late-diagnosed autistics experience once they finally have language for their wiring, but still find themselves missing deadlines, stalling on simple tasks, or shutting down under pressure. Rather than framing this as failure, they unpack why executive function challenges are context-dependent—shaped by stress, energy, sensory load, and relational safety—and why progress rarely looks linear. The focus shifts from “Why can’t I just do the thing?” to “What conditions help me do the thing more often?” 

The conversation gets practical and relational. Jeremy and Robin outline how to build supportive systems that work with neurodivergent wiring instead of against it—external scaffolding, realistic pacing, clear agreements with partners, and repair when systems break down. They also address the relational impact: how mismatched expectations, unspoken resentment, and chronic over-functioning can creep into neurodiverse relationships when executive function struggles are misunderstood. Part 2 offers a grounded playbook for turning insight into action—helping late-diagnosed autistics (and their partners) move from self-judgment to skill-building, shared language, and rhythms that actually hold up under real life.

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Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/