The Neuro Nest

By Sarah Shotts

A cozy ramble podcast hosted by autistic artist and author Sarah Shotts.

Deep dives into neurodivergence and the creative process as a tool for self regulation.

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Neuro Nest episodes:

September 22, 2025 001. Neurodivergent Capacity
This is Sarah Shotts pivoting my podcast space to The Neuro Nest.
This episode is about managing neurodivergent capacity and shifting energy levels.

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What is a Creative Ecosystem?
https://sarahshotts.com/2022/03/creative-ecosystem/

Discover Your Creative Ecosystem Book
https://shop.sarahshotts.com/product/discover-your-creative-ecosystem-paperback

Contact me to join the first Neuro Nest Discord.
sarahshotts.com/email

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Art by Gracie Klumpp: gracieklumpp.com
Find transcripts at: sarahshotts.com/transcripts
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52min
September 19, 2025 Pivoting to The Neuro Nest
This is Sarah Shotts pivoting my podcast space to The Neuro Nest.
Find transcripts at: https://sarahshotts.com/transcripts/
Links mentioned:
I'm Not a Brand I'm a Human
https://sarahshotts.com/2023/05/not-a-brand/
Contact me to join the first Neuro Nest Discord.
https://sarahshotts.com/email/
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18min
January 30, 2025 Art as Self Regulation & Balancing my Creative Ecosystem Ep. 22
Sorry about the breathing noises. Not sure what went wrong with the audio, but I'll haul out my pop filter next time.
Transcript & Comments on Substack: https://sarahshotts.substack.com/p/art-as-self-regulation-and-balancing
Newsletter / Zine / Mood Board: https://sarahshotts.beehiiv.com/p/i-ve-been-waiting-26-years-for-this
Weaving Collaboration: https://neurokind.substack.com/p/create-a-collaborative-work-of-art
Neurokind Retreat: https://neurokind.substack.com/
My Brain on Motherhood Portfolio: https://www.sarahshotts.com/
Artist's Residency in Motherhood: https://www.artistresidencyinmotherhood.com/
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1h 4min
February 27, 2023 100 Submissions Ep. 21
Access the transcript and printables on Substack
https://sarahshotts.substack.com/p/100-submissions

Pledge to support transcription services
https://sarahshotts.substack.com/

Order my book Discover Your Creative Ecosystem
https://www.sarahshotts.com/books

Follow on Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/sarahdshotts
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17min
December 02, 2022 Claire Venus on The Magic Mundane Ep. 20
Kindle Curiosity Season Three: Discover Your Creative Ecosystem

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Support the Podcast & Access Video Feed
Become a paying subscriber on Substack to unlock bonus content including the video feed.
Order my book Discover Your Creative Ecosystem.

Join the Chat
We'll be discussing each episode in a free discussion thread over on Substack.

Connect with Claire Venus
Instagram
Substack
Website
Our Beautiful Reality the Journal

Also mentioned in this episode...
The Magic Mundane
Kate Laing on Kindle Curiosity Season 3, Episode 2

Connect with Sarah
Instagram
Substack
Portfolio
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35min
May 01, 2022 Artist Kate Laing on Finding Everday Inspiration Ep. 19
Preorder Discover Your Creative Ecosystem
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/discover-your-creative-ecosystem-by-sarah-shotts/x/10365651#/

Watch Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/LPvACL2b5b4

Episode 3.2 Kate Laing
Kate Laing on Instagram
https://instagram.com/lionheartcanyonstudio
Kate’s Website
https://lionheartcanyonstudio.com/
Kindle Curiosity, Season One with Kate
https://youtu.be/DbYrtmKF6lw
Handspun Yarn Artisan
https://instagram.com/colleeeflowers_corner
Hello Hydrangea Weaving ClasseS
https://www.hellohydrangea.com/weaving
Amie McNee
https://instagram.com/inspiredtowrite
Art Stew 52
https://instagram.com/artstew52
Yoga with Adriene
https://yogawithadriene.com
Libby Library App (free ebooks & audiobooks!)
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby

Season Three: Discover Your Creative Ecosystem
Artist & author Sarah Shotts shares the messy middle of her creative process.
Read the blog:
https://www.sarahshotts.com/blog/what-is-a-creative-ecosystem
Support me on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/sarahdshotts
Connect on IG:
www.instagram.com/sarahdshotts
Collect my art:
https://www.sarahshotts.com/shop
Browse my portfolio:
www.sarahdshotts.com
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1h 4min
March 17, 2022 What is a creative ecosystem? Ep. 18
Season Three: Discover Your Creative Ecosystem
Artist & author Sarah Shotts shares the messy middle of her creative process.
Read the blog:
https://www.sarahshotts.com/blog/what-is-a-creative-ecosystem
Support me on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/sarahdshotts
Connect on IG:
www.instagram.com/sarahdshotts
Collect my art:
https://www.sarahshotts.com/shop
Browse my portfolio:
www.sarahdshotts.com
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23min
February 15, 2022 Bringing the Mess to Kindle Curiosity Ep. 17
Kindle Curiosity … an imperfect podcast about the creative process. Hosted by artist, writer & creative coach Sarah Shotts.

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Website: sarahshotts.com

Instagram: @sarahdshotts

Pledge Support on Patreon ✨

P.S. Looking for Kindle Curiosity? It is archived here. 🔥
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10min
November 17, 2021 NaNoWriMo & Messy First Drafts Ep. 16
The Messy Middle … an imperfect podcast about the creative process. Hosted by artist, mother & creative coach Sarah Shotts.
NaNoWriMo
https://nanowrimo.org/
My blog post about NaNoWriMo
https://www.sarahshotts.com/blog/nanowrimo2021
My NaNo Profile
https://nanowrimo.org/participants/saraheilonwy

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Website: sarahshotts.com/themessymiddle
Instagram: @sarahdshotts
Pledge Support on Patreon ✨
P.S. Looking for Kindle Curiosity? It is archived here. 🔥
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29min
September 15, 2021 Intentional Inconsistency Ep. 15
The Messy Middle … an imperfect podcast about the creative process. Hosted by artist, mother & creative coach Sarah Shotts.
Halfway through this episode I discovered the word “capacity” and used it a dozen times (hello autism!), but it is *such* an important part of this discussion! (This is what happens when I don’t edit. 😬) I also called this Episode 2 when it is actually Episode 3. And I never recorded an outro. Whoops! 🤣

Here are all the links for Episode 3…

Alycia’s IG
https://instagram.com/alyciabuenger

Discovering Your Creative Ecosystem Retreat
https://www.sarahshotts.com/discover

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Website: sarahshotts.com/themessymiddle

Instagram: @sarahdshotts

Pledge Support on Patreon ✨

P.S. Looking for Kindle Curiosity? It is archived here. 🔥
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31min

FAQs about The Neuro Nest:

How many episodes does The Neuro Nest have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.