The Neurodiverging Podcast

The Neurodiverging Podcast

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The Neurodiverging Podcast episodes

  • Balancing Art and Career: Insights from Indie Author Amy Ayres

    Today I'm chatting with Amy Marie Ayres, an incredible indie author, writing coach, and solopreneur. We start with some chatter about what it takes to run a business as a solo neurodivergent person, and then delve into our creative processes, community building efforts, and stories about what we've learned.

    Check out Danielle's book: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/

    Check out Neurodiverging's upcoming events: https://www.neurodiverging.com/upcomingevents/
    Amy's website: https://www.amymarieayres.com/
    Amy's Substack: https://substack.com/@authoramyayres
    Transcript coming soon: https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/ https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/
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    How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together.
    Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com.


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    47 min
  • It's Not A Pivot (My Teen Book Is For Everybody)

    I've spent 10 years working with neurodivergent adults (mostly), so I wrote a book for teens. Let me explain.

    Transcript and shownotes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/its-not-a-pivot/

    How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with
    all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves
    practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of
    neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all
    in this together.
    Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more
    at www.neurodiverging.com.


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    19 min
  • What It Actually Means to Be “High Functioning”

    What if "high-functioning" describes our support network more than our internal capacity? Let's talk about it.

    Transcript and more at https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-it-actually-means-to-be-high-functioning/
    Learn more about Embracing Your ADHD Brain: An Actually Helpful Guide for Teens at https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/
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    We’d love to hear from you. Share a question, or situation you’d like
    support with in the comments, and we may feature it on our podcast. Or,
    leave a voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/
    __________________________________________________________________________
    How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with
    all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves
    practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of
    neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all
    in this together.
    Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more
    at www.neurodiverging.com.



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    15 min
  • We're back! What's been going on with Neurodiverging

    I'm back! Watch to learn more about what's been going on with Neurodiverging lately and where the podcast is going from here.

    Join the free community: www.neurodiverging.com/community
    My first book is now available for pre-order! 'Embracing Your ADHD
    Brain' is a neurodiversity-affirming self-help guide for teens.
    Pre-order anywhere you buy your books, or ask your local bookstore!
    Learn more here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Welcome Back Update
    00:50 Moving And Resetting
    02:44 New Book Announcement!
    04:15 Life Changes Recap
    04:39 Closing Patreon Shift
    06:27 New Community Hub
    07:41 Group Coaching Focus
    10:03 Podcast Plans Going Forward
    10:38 Doing It Messy
    12:39 Thanks And Subscribe
    __________________________________________________________________________
    How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with
    all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves
    practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of
    neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all
    in this together.
    Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more
    at www.neurodiverging.com.

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    14 min
  • An Update About the Podcast

    We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and

    everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com.
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    How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with
    all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves
    practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of
    neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all
    in this together.
    Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more
    at www.neurodiverging.com.

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    2 min
  • How to Make (And Keep) Friends as a Neurodivergent Adult

    Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining

    friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some
    common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a
    neurodivergent adult.
    Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for
    Neurodivergent Adults:
    https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/
    Transcript, show notes, and more:
    https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-neurodivergent-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends-in-2025/


    Questions, comments, ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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    15 min
  • Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington (Replay)

    Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content.

    Like what we're doing? Leave an honest review on your favorite platform, wherever that may be. Then, take a screenshot and email it to us at [email protected] to receive a little thank you gift!

    See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/

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    33 min
  • Forming strong relationships with teachers in preschool, K-12, college, or graduate school

    Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their

    families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators.
    The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems,
    communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary
    accommodations.
    Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight
    resources available through Neurodiverging and share personal
    experiences to help listeners better understand how to support
    neurodivergent students in educational settings.
    Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-relationships-with-teacher/

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    31 min
  • Finding Refuge in Your Body with Jessica Graham

    In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide.

    Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, and embracing pleasure.

    This conversation is a valuable resource for anyone navigating similar challenges or seeking to live authentically with neurodivergence and chronic illness.

    Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/finding-refuge-in-your-body-with-jessica-graham/

    Buy Jessica’s books (affiliate links):

    Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness, Childhood Trauma, and Living Well When Surviving Is Hard

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IXwdaG

    Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9798889840008


    Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VQiuFC

    Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781623172343

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    50 min
  • Making Food Easier 2: How to Feed Yourself As A Neurodivergent Adult

    In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism.

    From theme nights and ingredient-based planning to freezer meals, “forage” dinners, and safe food lists, they share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm. Along the way, they talk about sharing responsibility for cooking, making meals enjoyable, and moving away from rigid food rules toward a more sustainable, compassionate approach to eating.

    Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-how-to-feed-yourself/
    Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging
    Get ad-free podcast downloads and access to our Neurodivergent Parent
    Affinity Group for as little as $3 a month when you join our Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging 
    Learn more about Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney's books and services at
    https://anneelrodwhitney.com
    Learn how to create visual schedules in our Get It Out of Your Head:
    Visual Supports for Adults Course: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/visual-supports-for-adults/
    Use our referral to Plan to Eat and get 20% off your first annual subscription payment: plantoeat.com/ref/neurodiverging
    You can find our energy and capacity tracking workbook here: Energy & Capacity Reflection Guide: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/energy-reflection-guide/
    We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation
    you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast. Leave a
    voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/

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    Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice
    owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at
    Neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies!
    http://patreon.com/neurodiverging
    Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another.

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    23 min

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How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying…