Welcome to Neuroprovocateurs, the podcast all about neurodiversity and self acceptance. Want to hear all about how neurodiversity affects culture, relationships, sexuality and identity? You’ve come to the right place.

On our third episode, Pam Shaffer and Jessica Stoya discuss the complexities of perception, both in personal and professional contexts. Jessica shares the unique challenges that come with being a publicly perceived person across multiple cultures with stories ranging from the deeply personal to the utterly absurd such as the need to constantly change outfits in photos to appease the algorithms. They explore the impact of public perception on their personal lives, the energy required to interact with others, and the importance of authenticity. Both emphasize the need for clear communication about expectations in relationships and the importance of understanding different facets of one's identity.

Welcome to Neuroprovocateurs, the podcast all about neurodiversity and self acceptance. Want to hear all about how neurodiversity affects culture, relationships, sexuality and identity? You’ve come to the right place.

Our second episode explores the complexities of neurodivergence and social interactions. Laurie Penny discusses the challenges of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world, highlighting the difficulty in understanding and communicating emotions while Jessica Stoya shares her experience of moving to Serbia, where ADHD behaviors are more accepted. Pam Shaffer talks about the intersection of gender and neurodivergence, noting how her ADHD traits are perceived differently due to her gender and how this has affected her relationships. The discussion also touches on the "double empathy problem," where neurodivergent individuals struggle to understand neurotypical emotional expression and vice versa.

How have societal expectations affected you and how you express or receive empathy? Let us know in the comments below and thank you for joining our blessedly chaotic conversation.

Welcome to Neuroprovocateurs, the podcast all about neurodiversity and self acceptance. Want to hear all about how neurodiversity affects culture, relationships, sexuality and identity? You’ve come to the right place.

In our first episode, hosts Pam Shaffer, Jessica Stoya, and Laurie Penny discuss their experiences with neurodivergence, creativity, and cultural expectations. We explore the concept of the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" trope and its impact on our lives, and (spoiler alert) noting how societal perceptions often limit our authenticity and sense of self (sound familiar to you?) We also delve into the challenges of transitioning beyond tired cultural tropes about neurodiverse femmes, emphasizing the importance of self-definition and the need for societal acceptance of neurodiversity. Our conversation highlights the intersection of personal identity, cultural norms, and the evolving understanding of neurodivergence.

So basically, we decided to just hop right in. Thank you for joining us and hope to hear how you all feel about the manic pixie dream girl to burned out ADHD autistic gremlin pipeline.