In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely and Victoria Carrington Chávez explore the concept of 'main character energy' and its significance in personal development, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. They discuss the challenges of goal setting, the limitations of traditional SMART goals, and introduce the 'HARD goals' framework as an effective alternative. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creativity, play, and support systems in achieving goals, while also addressing the need for self-compassion and understanding in the journey of personal growth. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to embrace their unique paths and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small.

Follow Victoria's journey:

https://lilacaspen.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/victoria-carrington-chavez/

https://thestorysaloon.substack.com/

Episode mentions:

Jessica McCabe (How to ADHD) video about HARD goals: https://youtu.be/U7a2eCrWD-Y

Aicila Lewis's YT Channel: https://youtube.com/@bicurean

Super special thanks to my friend, Lucy Bentley, for editing this episode! Check her out here: https://linkedin.com/in/lucy-b-37480a282/

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely Kimey and Hayley Honeyman explore their collaborative journey in coaching, the dynamics of their working relationship, and the insights gained from their experiences. They discuss the role Human Design has played in their partnership, the lessons learned from one another as they collaborated on group coaching programs and workshops, and the transition to new offerings that prioritize community and sustainability. The conversation emphasizes the value of slowing down, adapting to change, and fostering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Check out what Hayley Honeyman is up to:

http://patreon.com/HayleyHoneyman

https://youtube.com/@hayley.honeyman

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https://discord.gg/3JWguxwvP6 (The Neurodiverse Nook Discord server)

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Super special thanks to B-Unit Productions for editing this episode! Check them out here:

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely and Taylor Campbell-Phipps unpack the increasingly blurred line between authenticity and oversharing, especially in online and professional spaces. Rather than framing vulnerability as inherently good or bad, they explore the context it lives in: who the audience is, what the speaker is seeking, and whether the sharing is actually supportive or quietly self-eroding.

The conversation moves beyond surface-level boundary talk and into the subtler dynamics at play, exploring social pressure to be transparent, the collapse of private and public spaces on the internet, and how “being real” can sometimes function as a coping strategy rather than a grounded choice. Together, they examine how to notice when sharing builds connection versus when it creates exposure without care.

Follow along with Taylor and her journey:

https://2nilmedia.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/taylorcampbellphipps/⁠

https://celebsecrets.com/taylor-campbell-phipps-is-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-a-game-changer-on-and-off-the-field-with-new-nickelodeon-special-exclusive/

Contact Taylor: [email protected]

Super special thanks to B-Unit Productions for editing this episode! Check them out here: https://linkedin.com/company/b-unit-productions/

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating, body image, and diet culture.

In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely talks with Alexis Wainwright, Director of Community Development at The Full Plate, about growing up in the peak of early-2000s diet culture, navigating disordered eating, and how neurodivergence complicated both of their relationships with food. They reflect on the pressures of that era and how those messages shaped their body image and coping behaviors.

Alexis breaks down the principles of intuitive eating and shares how The Full Plate supports members in rebuilding trust with hunger cues, unlearning moralized food rules, and finding community without shame. They also explore sensory aversions, ARFID, and the relief of naming patterns that once felt isolating, closing with an inside look at how the community offers both free and low-cost support.

Check out The Full Plate community (referral link): https://community.full-plate-nutrition.com/invitation?code=8686AA

Super special thanks to B-Unit Productions for editing this episode! Check them out here: https://linkedin.com/company/b-unit-productions/

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely Kimey and Romina Massa explore the complexities of grief and loss, particularly in the context of their shared experiences of losing their fathers. They discuss the importance of support systems, the role of therapy, and the transformative power of sound baths in processing emotions.

The conversation emphasizes the need to feel and express grief, the significance of memorializing loved ones, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in navigating loss. Through their candid dialogue, they aim to normalize discussions around grief and highlight the resilience found in shared experiences.

Check out Romina Massa’s stuff:

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely Kimey and Nav Rao explore navigating the tech industry through multiple cycles of burnout, from startup pressure and hustle culture to micromanagement, emotional disconnection, and that strange feeling of being mentally offline even while working. They explore dissociation, video games as coping tools, and what the default mode network has to do with living on autopilot and brain health.

They also dig into the burnout patterns that get harder to recover from over time, and the role perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the chase for external validation play in keeping neurodivergent brains stuck in unsustainable environments.

Check out Nav Rao’s stuff:

https://linkedin.com/in/nav-rao

https://theperfectlycromulent.substack.com

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely Kimey and Isabel Sterne explore neurodivergence, authenticity, and the importance of trusting your intuition, AKA 'spidey senses.' They discuss the challenges of navigating communication in personal and professional contexts, the impact of gender dynamics, perceptions of safety and trust, and the significance of clear communication in relationships. This conversation explores and emphasizes the need to trust your instincts and recognize red flags in interactions, while also advocating for authenticity in online spaces.

Follow + work with Isabel Sterne:

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely shares a life update that spans the glamorous world of colonoscopies (spoiler: no cancer! 🥳), the joy of giant pregnancy pillows, and the challenge of exploring new hobbies without tipping into burnout. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance the urge to grow and connect with the need to rest and protect your energy, you’ll feel seen here.Whether you’re feeling crispy around the edges or just curious about C-shaped worm pillows, this episode is for you.

✨ The first cohort of Breaking the Burnout Cycle, a 4-week live group coaching program designed and hosted by me and Hayley Honeyman, starts JULY 16TH! Reserve your spot here: https://busybeeadhd.mykajabi.com/offers/UzAXPfvP

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely shares a raw and unfiltered life update covering career pivots, chronic pain, and the quiet unraveling that comes with both. Neely opens up about leaving her internship at Stimara, how it felt to represent someone else’s brand while slowly disappearing from her own, and the unexpected relief of returning to her fully unhinged self. She also talks about her growing suspicion that she has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, how Reddit and ChatGPT helped her connect the dots, and the ongoing nightmare of trying to get a diagnosis while being chronically dismissed by doctors.

If you’re in the thick of transition, pain, or just trying to exist without disappearing—this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Intentional Oversharing, Neely Kimey welcomes Lucy Bentley—podcaster, former justice system professional, and neurodivergent Brit—for a deeply honest and hilariously chaotic conversation about late diagnosis, executive dysfunction, shame, and the wild road to self-acceptance. Together, they unpack their overlapping AuDHD experiences, explore the flaws in diagnostic frameworks, and share moments of vulnerability, confusion, and clarity around what it means to "function" in a neurotypical world.

Lucy shares her journey through school and navigating the workplace, revealing the patchwork path so many AuDHDers travel in pursuit of novelty and autonomy. The two discuss the shame cycles of undiagnosed neurodivergence, the relief and grief of diagnosis, and the maddening hoops people have to jump through—particularly in the UK—to get support.

Whether you're diagnosed, suspect you're neurodivergent, or just chronically misunderstood, this episode reminds you: you're not alone, and you're not broken.

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Keep an eye out for The History Mongers Podcast—season 1 out soon:

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