In this episode of UnShaming AuDHD, Jes talks with Christian Palmer about embracing their magical sides. Christian shares how tarot cards helped her process big emotions during difficult times, and Jes reflects on overcoming past shame around spirituality. They discuss using Tarot spreads to clarify thoughts and feelings when internal reflection proves challenging. Christian also details her Harry Styles birth chart deep-dive and D&D campaigns featuring astrological clues. Listeners learn about assigning personal meanings to cards and integrating astrology into daily decisions. Overall, the upbeat conversation explores finding clarity and accommodating neurodivergence through alternative spiritual practices.

Episode description and transcript generated by otter.ai.

Links & Resources:

Christian’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pogsandjellotarot

Order A Reading From Jes: https://buy.stripe.com/eVag2ufna5B25OgeUX (Four card spread, delivered via PDF, $25)

Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter

Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com

Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges

Jes’s Email: [email protected]

Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts

In this episode, host Jes Diverges interviews Alaa Alnasser about her experience as an occupational therapist and why she left the field to become an auDHD coach. Alaa shares concerns she had with some OT approaches that focused more on fixing clients rather than a holistic view. Both discuss challenges disabled people face in mental health fields and the importance of listening to lived experiences. Alaa also reflects on how OT influenced her understanding of her own auDHD and how finding community helped. This insightful conversation provides valuable perspectives for therapists and advocates for change in the ways we support auDHD individuals.

Episode description & transcript generated by otter.ai

Resources for Occupational Therapists

Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast: https://learnplaythrive.com/podcast/

Learn Play Thrive website: https://learnplaythrive.com/

Connect With Alaa

IG: https://www.instagram.com/audhd_alaa

Website: https://www.AlaaAuDHDCoach.com

Links & Resources:

Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter

Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com

Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges

Jes’s Email: [email protected]

Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts

In this episode, host Jes Diverges discusses rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how it impacts autistic and ADHD individuals. Jes shares their personal experience with RSD in college and strategies they've developed to manage intense feelings of rejection. Listeners learn about the distinction between rejection sensitivity and RSD, and how frequency, intensity and duration are key factors. Jes also offers reminders on shifting perspectives to cope with anxiety around perceived criticism from others.

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Articles mentioned:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd

https://embrace-autism.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-in-adhd-and-autism/

Links & Resources:

Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter

Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com

Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges

Jes’s Email: [email protected]

Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts

In this first episode, host Jes Diverges shares their story from high school through grad school as they navigated life as an undiagnosed autistic ADHDer. Listeners learn about Jes' struggles in college and relationships, including facing bullying from chefs and an emotionally abusive partner. Jes also discusses experiencing burnout in various jobs and their social work program before realizing their calling as a life coach. This personal account provides insight into Jes' journey of self-discovery and overcoming adversity to help empower other neurodivergent individuals.

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Links & Resources:

Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter

Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com

Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges

Jes’s Email: [email protected]

Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts