Get ready to shake things up with Caitlin as she flips the script on what makes an aspiring writer versus a real writer. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creativity and storytelling, uncovering the myths and truths behind the title of a "real writer." From embracing imperfection to finding your unique voice, Caitlin will guide you through the journey of transforming from aspiring to thriving in the realm of words. 

So grab your favorite writing tool, settle in, and let's rewrite the narrative on what it truly means to be a writer. Tune in now and discover the magic of crafting stories that are authentically and unapologetically you!

Episode Highlights:

✅ Challenges faced by aspiring writers: neglecting unfinished works, collecting writing tips without implementation, and abandoning projects midway.
✅ The Hustling Perfectionist and The Balanced Storyteller: the contrast between the hustling perfectionist's struggle with consistency and fear of failure with the balanced storyteller's experimental and learning-oriented approach.
✅ Transitioning from Hustling Perfectionist to Balanced Storyteller: rather than striving for perfection, Caitlin advocates for a balanced approach to creativity. She encourages taking action, even if it means making mistakes and learning along the way.

Noteworthy Quotes:

💬 "It's when we try something new and it doesn't turn out, and then we internalize that, and we think, 'Well, I must not be good at this.' That feels so... just it's such a bummer! And you don't deserve that because you're a creative being. Like, we were creative before we had credit scores. Okay? Like, there were cave paintings before there were credit scores."

💬 "Allowing that thing that you tried to just be a thing that you tried and not a moral judgment on yourself opens up so much opportunity. I want that for you. I want you to be able to, like, 'Breathe in advice, breathe out what does not serve you, and keep what is good for you.' It's radical acceptance of how shit works. Let's do it!"

Cool resources we think you’ll love:

📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=b8e22fef5490404b

📌Neurodivergent Creative Writing: Allow Your Shower Thoughts to Do Magic!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09mCTqLLPIMt70lRJZhWgy?si=96b400be9f584e38

📌 Resources for Building Your Anti-Diet Support System

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uovkwixnLGsDYPNi8hOLz?si=c962a3480265422e

📌 Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxYEmmcS5T27JcNFVmZl2?si=cd5efc88eacf4b5c

📌 You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

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

More epic (FREE!!!) resources to check out:

✨ Novel Parkour Challenge Unleash your creativity in our Free 5-Day Novel Parkour Challenge — a high-octane writing adventure designed specifically for ADHD and AutieHD writers. Fast-paced and fun, this challenge will help you outline your novel without getting bogged down by perfectionism or overwhelming details. Sign up now using the link below and revolutionize your storytelling process!

https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge

✨ F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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Hey there, sunshine! 🌞 In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to Caitlin Liz Fisher’s heart: how they wrote over 100,000 words in just one year! And no, it didn't involve them waking up at the crack of dawn or setting strict daily word count goals! I'm here to spill the beans on my tried-and-true practice that revolutionized my writing routine. So, tune in for a fresh perspective on developing a consistent creative practice, applicable not only to writing but any creative endeavor.

Episode Highlights:

✅ How embracing a flexible routine can fuel creativity and boost productivity, without succumbing to overwhelm or burnout.

✅ The importance of giving yourself permission to explore and create freely, without judgment or expectations.

✅ Strategies to keep your creative flame alive, even in the face of obstacles, time constraints, and demanding schedules.

✅ The transformative impact of unleashing your ideas through writing, as 

showcased by the inspiring journey of one of our fellow creatives.

Noteworthy Quotes:

💬 "If you have the idea and you would like to act on it, I invite you to do what I did... which is stop trying so damn hard to make this idea your whole fucking life. Okay, we need to scale back. We need to find a bare minimum."

💬 "Creativity is life-giving. Creativity is life-affirming. Creativity is life-saving. And so, when you put your creativity into a little box that says, 'If you fuck this up, you're doing it wrong.' NO. No, that is not correct. Creativity is not something that can be done wrong."

💬 "I'm reclaiming the concept of the bare minimum. We treat it like it's a bad thing. Like, 'Oh, that person only does, like, the bare minimum.' Hell, yeah! That person does the bare minimum. Yes, because the bare minimum is the level they can commit to and regularly meet. Now, when it comes to things like choosing a life partner, perhaps the bare minimum is NOT what you're shooting for."

Cool resources mentioned in this episode:

📌 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/

📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel

https://youtu.be/X8YFfgQwa2g?feature=shared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=96c1e0f1eff94732

📌 5 Reasons Neurodivergent Brains are EXCELLENT for Creative Roles

https://youtu.be/7jj7Hej6JP0?feature=shared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/48wXKrEKwzGON9U2vaMia8?si=c6cbac38f6104ff3

More epic resources to check out:

✨ FREE: Novel Parkour Challenge Unleash your creativity in our Free 5-Day Novel Parkour Challenge — a high-octane writing adventure designed specifically for ADHD and AutieHD writers. Fast-paced and fun, this challenge will help you outline your novel without getting bogged down by perfectionism or overwhelming details. Sign up now using the link below and revolutionize your storytelling process!

https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge

✨ FREE: F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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Welcome back, neurodivergent creatives! In today's episode, we're diving into the endless ocean of opportunities that our regular, everyday moments hold for us. 

Picture this: you're in the middle of a shower, out for a stroll with your dog, or maybe you’re cruising in your car, and then BAM! Something epic zaps right into your brain. YEP, THAT JUICY MOMENT! That’s what we’ll be talking about today, neurosparkly friends!Discover how seemingly mundane moments, those seemingly random thoughts during routine activities, can be the birthplace of your next big idea, novel, or creative project. Join Caitlin Liz Fisher as they unpack the magic behind our most random creative ideas and how they can fuel our artistic expressions!

Episode Highlights:

✅ The importance of embracing your unique creative spirit and the concept of being "full of yourself" in the most empowering way possible.

✅ How routine tasks like showering or driving can unlock your mind's creative potential, leading to breakthrough ideas and epiphanies.

✅ The concept of "shower thoughts" and how these can spiral into expansive creative projects, including novels, art, and more.

✅ Strategies for capturing and nurturing your creative ideas, from using notebooks to leveraging the digital convenience of note-taking apps.

✅ The journey from a single creative thought to a complex, multi-layered project, illustrated through personal anecdotes and success stories.

✅ Tips for refining and developing your initial ideas into coherent and compelling narratives or artworks.

Noteworthy Quote:

💬 "Please be full of yourself. Who else are you supposed to be full of? You are a creative spirit in a human body. Use the human body to write the story. Use the human body to make the art. You exist to create, so fucking run with it!"

💬 "Did you know that the average person has 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day, and once in a while, you get a real fucking banger.  Like, you have an amazing thought, and you're like, holy crap. That's good. I should do something with that."

💬 “60,000 to 70000 thoughts a day... When you get that 1 that feels like you've been struck by lightning? GO. Do it! Do the thing.”

Resources mentioned in this episode:

📌 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/

📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel

https://youtu.be/X8YFfgQwa2g?feature=shared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=96c1e0f1eff94732

📌 5 Reasons Neurodivergent Brains are EXCELLENT for Creative Roles

https://youtu.be/7jj7Hej6JP0?feature=shared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/48wXKrEKwzGON9U2vaMia8?si=c6cbac38f6104ff3

More epic resources to check out:

✨ FREE: Novel Parkour Challenge Unleash your creativity in our Free 5-Day Novel Parkour Challenge — a high-octane writing adventure designed specifically for ADHD and AutieHD writers. Fast-paced and fun, this challenge will help you outline your novel without getting bogged down by perfectionism or overwhelming details. Sign up now using the link below and revolutionize your storytelling process!

https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge

✨ FREE: F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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Hey sunshine, and welcome back to the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast with your host, Caitlin Liz Fisher. Buckle up as we dive into the world of novel outlining with a neurodivergent twist! 

Discover why your academic overachievement might wane post-unmasking but why that's actually a sign of progress. Unearth whether you're a plotter, pantser, or an archeologist of narrative dinosaurs. 

So, regardless if you’re on your first draft or fiftieth, this episode promises a fresh take on tackling your storytelling journey with the ultimate aim - embracing your creative spirit while keeping that first draft delightfully 'bare minimum'.

Episode Highlights:

✅ How to overcome the gifted kid syndrome in novel writing.

✅ The concept of 'novel parkour' – sprinting through an outline with speed without worrying about perfection.

✅ Tactics for maintaining excitement and momentum in the creative writing process, especially important for those with ADHD.

✅ Why the first draft should roughly reach 30% goodness, a concept directly correlated to child-rearing attachment theories.

Noteworthy Quote:

💬 "The first draft is just telling yourself the story… it's just you and the energy of that story, the creative spirit of that idea, working together you're and writing down some notes and being like, and then that happens and then that happens and then that happens."

💬 "The less you mask, the more authentic your creativity becomes."

💬 "Aim for 30% — that's the magic number for your rough draft."

Episodes that you’d love:

📌 Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxYEmmcS5T27JcNFVmZl2?si=cd5efc88eacf4b5c

📌 You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

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

📌 Embrace Your Autistic Joy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N4Ctkx8YI4g1bzOoVOImi?si=9295f5e8ff494221

📌 How Disability Accommodations Should Work for You

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NmkxbRbke9D6nsNqfgBo9?si=7b65c3d577ba4829

📌 5 Reasons Neurodivergent Brains are EXCELLENT for Creative Roles

https://open.spotify.com/episode/48wXKrEKwzGON9U2vaMia8?si=c6cbac38f6104ff3

More epic resources to check out:

✨ FREE: Novel Parkour Challenge Caitlin invites you to a high-energy, 5-day challenge designed to turn your novel outlining into an exhilarating parkour course. Sign up and get ready to sprint through your story with Neurodivergent-friendly techniques!https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge

✨ FREE: F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

✨ PAID: Stay Fat in 2024 Challenge (extended the whole of February!) https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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Join the conversation and connect with others like you by subscribing to The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where folx make weird art AND talk about it! 💖

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In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher talks about 11 reasons why diet culture and weight stigma often lead to serious consequences on physical and mental health, and why it's important to challenge these harmful beliefs and promote body acceptance and self-compassion. They explore how health and wellness can be achieved without focusing on weight loss and challenge the societal belief that fatness is inherently unhealthy.

Episode Highlights:

Episodes we think you’d love:

Resources for Building Your Anti-Diet Support System

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uovkwixnLGsDYPNi8hOLz?si=c962a3480265422e

Revolutionizing Your Resolutions

https://open.spotify.com/episode/288PJYx0VjUqcOQKefpUCJ?si=38cf2306f7d54aac

Scrutinizing the ‘New Year New Me’ Mentality

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PGiPFWkwsMJfLmpCBBlDC?si=1498c3cd16464781

Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxYEmmcS5T27JcNFVmZl2?si=cd5efc88eacf4b5c

You Are Enough - The Power of Self-Compassion

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

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight - Linda Bacon, PhD

https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love - Sonya Renee Taylor

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Not-Apology-Radical-Self-Love/dp/1626569762

Busting Myths About Eating Disorders - National Eating Disorders Association

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/busting-myths-about-eating-disorders/

Addressing Weight Stigma and Fatphobia in Public Health

11 Reasons Why We Should Not Use Weight-based Approaches to Health

The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner

https://thefuckitdiet.com/book

More epic resources to check out:

Ready to reclaim your power and break free from toxic diet culture?

Behold, the Stay Fat 2024 Program - a bold and empowering movement dedicated to celebrating self-love and body acceptance. 

Join us on this transformative journey and make a statement that your size does not define your worth. For just $25, enroll in the challenge and take part in a vibrant & supportive community committed to embracing their authentic selves. Plus, $5 from each enrollment goes towards aiding Gazan refugees through Lifting Hands International, making your commitment even more impactful. 

Let's stay fat, fierce, and fabulous in 2024!

https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares valuable resources for building your anti-diet support system throughout the year. They talk about the importance of finding positive and affirming content on social media, inspiring Instagram account recommendations for amazing humans with fat bodies, as well as insightful body-positive books that challenge the status quo.

Episode Highlights:

- The advantages of removing accounts in your social media that trigger shame and guilt, and replacing them with body-positive content

- Recommended Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration and body acceptance

- Book recommendations for body positivity

Noteworthy Quotes:

Episodes that you’d love:

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Fat people-friendly yoga accounts

https://www.instagram.com/theunderbellyyoga/

https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/

https://www.instagram.com/tiffanycroww/

Fat body image coach

https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/

Fat distance runner

https://www.instagram.com/themirnavator/

Plus-size online movement classes

https://www.instagram.com/intuitivefatty/

Fat exercise content

https://www.instagram.com/chilltash/

The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

https://www.instagram.com/sonyareneetaylor/

https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/books

You Have The Right to Remain Fat by Virgie Tovar

https://www.instagram.com/virgietovar/

https://www.amazon.com/You-Have-Right-Remain-Fat-ebook/dp/B07CSHWZ5H/

Health at Every Size by Lindo Bacon, Ph.D.

https://lindobacon.com/health-at-every-size-book/

The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner

https://thefuckitdiet.com/book

More epic resources to check out:

Ready to reclaim your power and break free from toxic diet culture?

Behold, the Stay Fat 2024 Program - a bold and empowering movement dedicated to celebrating self-love and body acceptance. 

Join us on this transformative journey and make a statement that your size does not define your worth. For just $25, enroll in the challenge and take part in a vibrant & supportive community committed to embracing their authentic selves. Plus, $5 from each enrollment goes towards aiding Gazan refugees through Lifting Hands International, making your commitment even more impactful. 

Let's stay fat, fierce, and fabulous in 2024!

https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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It can feel really icky and unfair to exist in a society that puts enormous pressure on individuals to conform and achieve certain milestones to be considered worthy. 

In this special Anti-New Year's Resolution episode as Caitlin Liz Fisher challenges societal pressures and shares her insight on how to make resolutions rooted in self-love and authenticity. Discover how shifting our focus away from external validation can lead to resolutions that bring genuine happiness and long-lasting fulfillment.

Ready to redefine resolutions on YOUR terms? Tune in to this special episode and start embracing your true desires and the path that feels right for you!

Episode Highlights:

Noteworthy Quotes:

Episodes that you’d love:

Epic resources to check out:

Ready to reclaim your power and break free from toxic diet culture?

Behold, the Stay Fat 2024 Program - a bold and empowering movement dedicated to celebrating self-love and body acceptance. 

Join us on this transformative journey and make a statement that your size does not define your worth. For just $25, enroll in the challenge and take part in a vibrant & supportive community committed to embracing their authentic selves. Plus, $5 from each enrollment goes towards aiding Gazan refugees through Lifting Hands International, making your commitment even more impactful. 

Let's stay fat, fierce, and fabulous in 2024!

https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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As the New Year begins, society bombards us with messages about self-improvement, encouraging us to constantly strive for progress. But, is this pressure to always be growing and reaching new heights even sustainable? What if staying the same held its own merit?

In this first episode of 2024, we're diving into the topic of self-reinvention and why staying true to yourself is far more fulfilling. Tune in as Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the not-so-subtle pressure to constantly improve, and their fresh perspective on embracing self-acceptance and contentment.

Episode Highlights:

Noteworthy Quotes:

Episodes that you’d love:

Epic resources to check out:

Ready to reclaim your power and break free from toxic diet culture?

Behold, the Stay Fat 2024 Program - a bold and empowering movement dedicated to celebrating self-love and body acceptance. 

Join us on this transformative journey and make a statement that your size does not define your worth. For just $25, enroll in the challenge and take part in a vibrant & supportive community committed to embracing their authentic selves. Plus, $5 from each enrollment goes towards aiding Gazan refugees through Lifting Hands International, making your commitment even more impactful. 

Let's stay fat, fierce, and fabulous in 2024!

https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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In this week's episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher talks about the intricacies of searching for a job as a neurodivergent individual. Caitlin shares her thoughts on the confidence gap prevalent in job applications, encouraging applicants—especially women—to apply even if they meet around 60% of the qualifications. They also share their best advice when it comes to writing compelling cover letters, translating job descriptions effectively, and navigating the complexities of interview questions. 

This episode is a must-listen for neurospicy folx seeking practical and actionable tips to make their job search more effective and fulfilling!

Episode Highlights:

Noteworthy Quotes:

Episodes that you’d love:

Resources to check out:

PS - It's really not just about finding a job; it's about empowering yourself, embracing your uniqueness, and confidently navigating the professional landscape. Whether you're a recent graduate, shifting careers, or someone reentering the workforce, you deserve to have work in a field that makes you feel seen, appreciated, and fulfilled!

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Also, don’t miss the FREE MASTERCLASS >>> Art is Revolution: Reclaiming Your Passion Under Capitalism

In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher dives into the complexities of overcoming the ingrained behaviors of people-pleasing, particularly for those who have been influenced by the Eldest Daughter Syndrome. They share their insight on the struggles of taking on excessive responsibility, the impact of societal and familial expectations, and the toll of prioritizing others' needs over personal well-being. 

Ready to break free from the chains of people-pleasing and embark on a journey of self-discovery? Tune in to this transformative episode and discover the power of self-care, setting boundaries, and embracing your worth.

Episode Highlights:

Noteworthy Quotes:

Episodes that you’d love:

Resources to check out:

Thanks for joining us on this journey of self-reflection and compassion. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! Don't forget to check out our previous episodes and explore the suggested resources for continued growth. Until next time, take a deep breath, embrace your journey, and remember, you are enough.

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Join the conversation and connect with others like you by subscribing to The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where folx make weird art AND talk about it!

Hang out with us on Facebook in the Neurodivergent Creative Pod, and join the ‘ASK FOR HELP CHALLENGE!”

Also, don’t miss the FREE MASTERCLASS >>> Art is Revolution: Reclaiming Your Passion Under Capitalism