All Things Private Practice Podcast

Episode 63: Autistic, ADHD Therapists & Entrepreneurs [featuring Megan Neff]


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Autistic, ADHD Therapists and Entrepreneurs…

What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear the combination of those words?

Is it connection, empathy, passion, creativity, and innovation? Is it struggles with picking up social cues, energy depletion, over-commitment, and sensory overload?

The answers are broad and vary from person to person, but it’s fair to say that in many cases, it’s a mix of all of the above (and maybe a few more things).

In this episode, I talk with Megan Neff, psychologist, an expert in neurodivergence, private practice owner, author, and creator of the Instagram account @Neurodivergent_Insights.

Top 4 reasons to listen to the entire episode:

  1. Hear from two successful autistic, ADHD Therapists and Entrepreneurs who share their experiences of navigating entrepreneurship after receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood (which is more common than you may think)
  2. Learn why emotional tone and picking up on social cues are NOT the same thing
  3. Understand the balancing act between ADHD and autism and how it plays an integral part in entrepreneurship and therapy.
  4. Learn ways to protect your energy and manage time to prevent and manage burnout.


  5. Whether you have a diagnosis or not, this episode is full of first-hand accounts of experiences that challenge the stereotypes and stigma around autism and ADHD as therapists and entrepreneurs.

    More about Megan:

    Dr. Megan Anna Neff has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is currently a psychology resident in private practice where she specializes in working with neurodivergent adults and provides neurodivergent affirming assessments. They are a parent to two neurodivergent children and in an inter-neuro partnership. She is a late-in-life diagnosed autistic-ADHDer who is passionate about educating the mental health field on non-stereotypical presentations of autism and ADHD. 

    Neff has co-authored two books, published in several peer-reviewed psychological journals and serves as a peer-reviewer for APA journals. She has a passion for research and for translating research into visualizations. You can also find their work on Instagram (@Neurodivergent_Insights) where they turn peer-reviewed academic articles into visual pixels one post at a time.

    Megan's Website: neurodivergentinsights.com

    Megan's Instagram: @neurodivergent_insights

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