The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast

Executive Dysfunction: Is your brain getting stuck buffering? | #125


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The relentless pursuit of productivity, driven by unreasonably high societal standards, often leaves us trapped in a mental fog - making it doubly hard to enjoy our creative pursuits.

In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher talks about how the pressure to constantly mask our neurodivergent traits can stifle the natural ebb and flow of our creative energy. They also dive deep into the importance of setting realistic goals, the value of rest, and the power of reframing our relationship with productivity.


You Will Learn:

  • Strategies to recognize and combat executive dysfunction, including how to challenge the norms imposed by internalized capitalism.

  • Practical tips for starting and sustaining creative pursuits even when your brain is stuck "buffering."

  • Understanding how unrealistic expectations of self can lead to burnout and exacerbate executive dysfunction.

  • The importance of self-compassion and understanding that needing rest and recovery is not only human but necessary.

  • FREE TRAINING ALERT: Art is Revolution, April 23rd @ 7PM EST (askfishfisher.com)

  • Episode Wisdom Nuggets:đź’¬ "What sucks about productivity culture is that we prioritize productivity, profit, and perfectionism over our human needs."

    đź’¬ "When in doubt, I write a list of 20 things, roll a 20-sided die, and let that decide where I start."


    Super epic resources to check out next:

    ✨ Working Title Writing Incubator (Caitlin’s Signature Writing Program)

    Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time.

    ✨ What’s it like inside the Working Title Incubator: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MQysBYzuQ58SVXcd4wymK?si=412d7283c70c441c

    More cool resources we think you’ll love:

    🚂 FREE TRAINING ALERT: Art is Revolution, April 23rd @ 7PM EST 

    https://www.askfishfisher.com/revolution-2024

    📚 THE GASLIGHTING OF THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION

    https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/books

    📌 Embrace Your Autistic Joy

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N4Ctkx8YI4g1bzOoVOImi?si=b6f3869f36c04d89

    📌 You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wWB6ipewH8KO4kU5QiFCd?si=4004b2e034dc4484

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    Join the conversation and connect with others like you by joining The Neurodivergent Creative Pod, where folx make weird art AND talk about it! đź’–

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