E413 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine" | Featuring Dr. Kristen Williamson | ADHD & Autism in Adults In this powerful episode of Inner Voice, Dr. Foojan Zeine speaks with Dr. Kristen Williamson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of EmpowerMind Solutions LLC. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Williamson specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults, especially those diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life. Her mission? To empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness, build resilience, and thrive without focusing on perceived deficits. 🏆 Inner Voice is ranked #1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts by FeedSpot! 👉 Check it out here 🔗 Visit my websites: www.FoojanZeine.com | www.AwarenessIntegration.com | www.Foojan.com ⏱️ Timestamps for Key Topics: 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Supporting Neurodivergent Adults ("Neuro Spicy") 04:10 – How Parents Discover Their Own ADHD/Autism After Their Kids' Diagnoses 07:25 – The Rise of Self-Diagnosis & Seeking Accommodations Without Labels 10:40 – Lack of Support Systems for Neurodivergent Adults vs. Kids 13:05 – Kristen’s Personal Experience with Her Son’s ADHD & Autism Diagnosis 15:30 – Autism Spectrum Therapies & Challenges in Social Skill Development 18:20 – Group Interventions: Using Games to Teach Social Cues 21:45 – The Emotional Toll of Masking & Its Long-Term Effects 25:10 – Promoting Self-Acceptance and Compassion in Neurodivergent Adults 28:00 – Kristen’s Lived Experience with Autism and ADHD 30:35 – Navigating Cognitive Differences & Celebrating Neurodiversity 34:00 – The Science: Synaptic Pruning, Processing Time, and Brain Functioning 37:15 – Supporting Parents, Caregivers, and Creating Inclusive Spaces 40:00 – Final Thoughts and Empowering the Neurodivergent Community 🌟 Subscribe, Listen, Review & Share! 📲 Listen on your favorite platforms: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | YouTube 📣 Follow Dr. Foojan Zeine on social media: 👉 Facebook 👉 Instagram 👉 Twitter 👉 LinkedIn 👉 TikTok #ADHD #Autism #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthPodcast #InnerVoicePodcast #DrFoojanZeine #EmpowerMindSolutions #SelfAcceptance #ADHDinAdults #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness