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Episode 10 (year 5): NLD, ND and Being a Homeowner

Many neurodivergents have a hard time being on their own and independent because of it being hard to be independent without help from your family. I work for my parents and have for four years. And have lived with them for 6 years so I get it. But I’m fortunate to have had help from my family to get my own first place!

Many neurodivergents have a hard time being on their own and independent because of it being hard to be independent without help from your family. I work for my parents and have for four years. And have lived with them for 6 years so I get it. But I’m fortunate to have had help from my family to get my own first place!

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Episode 09 (year 5): Voting and Neurodivergence; Challenges and Opportunities

Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges when voting due to factors related to their sensory processing, executive functioning, and social interactions.

Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges when voting due to factors related to their sensory processing, executive functioning, and social interactions.

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Episode 08 (year 5): Interview with Ellen and Me (part 2)

Today is the second part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

Today is the second part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

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Episode 7 (year 5): Interview with Me and Ellen (Part 1)

Today is an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

Today is an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

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Episode 03 (year 5): Interview with Dateability, Johnathon and Me (Part 2)

This episode features the second part of the interview with Jacqueline and Alex, co-founders of the Dateability app, discussing how it makes dating more accessible and safe for everyone, including LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. For more information, visit: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/.

This episode is the second part to the interview with Jacqueline and Alexa co founders of Dateability app, Johnathon and myself. We will discuss how dateability makes their app safe, dating more accessible for everyone especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. Please go to this page and watch the video on it to learn more about dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/. Thank you.

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Episode 01 (year 5): Interview with Dateability, Johnathon and Me

Today's episode marks the start of year 5 of the podcast, which has grown from 6 plays in its first episode to over 14,075 plays across 91 countries. This episode features an interview with Jacqueline and Alex, co-founders of the Dateability app, discussing how it makes dating more accessible and safe for everyone, including LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. For more information, visit: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/.

Today's episode is the start of year 5 of this podcast! Wow, those years went by faster than I thought they would. Here are some stats of growth from year 1 to year 5: I am thrilled to celebrate one year of my podcast! It began on July 17, 2020, with just 6 plays for the first episode. By September, my website had 8 views, and my Facebook and Instagram pages had 16 followers each. In August, Canada joined the audience, and within a week on Spotify, the podcast had 39 plays and 9 listeners. By November, I reached 1,000 plays, and in January, I launched a YouTube channel with 13 subscribers. Nearly four years later, with over 14,075 total plays, my podcast has reached 91 countries, all 50 states, and over 1,000 cities. I have interviewed 77 diverse individuals, making each episode enjoyable and meaningful. As a proud podcast host, I hope this platform continues to create a lasting legacy for neurodivergents like me.

This episode is an interview with Jacqueline and Alexa co founders of Dateability app, Johnathon and myself. We will discuss how dateability makes their app safe, dating more accessible for everyone especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. Please go to this page and watch the video on it to learn more about dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/. Thank you.

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Episode 29 (year 4): Challenges of NLD, Chronic Migraines, and PTSD

Do you struggle with more than one incurable condition or learning difference?

Do you struggle with more than one incurable condition or learning difference? Or do you have challenges living with more than one condition or learning difference that are invisible? Do you have issues with there not being a cure for these conditions, diseases, learning differences etc. now or possibly ever?

I would say yes to all of these questions and that has been true for the past 16 years for my PTSD, the past 10 years for NLD and chronic migraines. 

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Episode 27 (year 4): Interview with Me and Taylor (Part One)

This is the first part of the interview with Taylor who is a special ed teacher that I met through a summer program we did with our children at our Sunday School at The Unity Center.

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Episode 26 (year 4): What Historical Figures Were Suspected to be Neurodivergent?

Can you think of any historical figures who were suspected to be neurodiverse? Maybe Einstein, Oppenheimer, or Charles Darwin were neurodivergent? We’re going to explore that today.

Can you think of any historical figures who were suspected to be neurodiverse? Maybe Einstein, Oppenheimer, or Charles Darwin were neurodivergent? We’re going to explore that today.

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Episode 25 (Year 4): Why Being a ND and Having Chronic Pain is a Blessing in Disguise

What is, how is and why is beautiful or a blessing in disguise? Why is it a good thing to be authentically you and not mask your neurodiversity? Why you shouldn’t mask your neurodiversity?

What is, how is and why is beautiful or a blessing in disguise? Why is it a good thing to be authentically you and not mask your neurodiversity? Why you shouldn’t mask your neurodiversity?

I’ve always had a difficult time being myself especially around people that don’t know much about me. I usually don’t hid the challenges that my learning difference and chronic migraine conditions present to my close friends and family because they know what it is like for me since they live with me and have known me for a while.

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Episode 24 (year 4): Interview with Jim and Me (Part 2)

Part 2 for this interview and Jim's Bio is below

James Lange is a CPA/Attorney and the author of ten best-selling financial books that help IRA and retirement plan owners get the most of what they’ve got. The Wall Street Journal has endorsed Jim’s tax and estate planning strategies 36 times.

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James Lange is a CPA/Attorney and the author of ten best-selling financial books that help IRA and retirement plan owners get the most of what they’ve got. The Wall Street Journal has endorsed Jim’s tax and estate planning strategies 36 times. Listeners should go to ⁠⁠⁠https://DisabledChildPlanning.com/Podcast⁠⁠⁠ to download a free digital copy of book. At that page, interested listeners can also leave their name/email address if they want to be notified about our June 18, 19, & 20 virtual summit. 

Jim’s daughter, Erica, has a disability. Jim’s expertise with Roth IRA conversions and the impact of the SECURE Act on IRAs, disability planning, and legacy planning was critical in developing a long-term plan to secure his daughter’s financial future and improve his family’s quality of life.

He was quick to realize that his solution, with modifications tuned to each family’s circumstances, could benefit all parents of a child with a disability. Using his family’s journey as the base, Jim authored a new book, Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability, with two experts in the disability field. Jim and his co-authors believe the book is the best comprehensive financial resource for parents of a child with a disability. 

Jim and his staff are also hosting a 3-day virtual summit titled Financial and Life Planning Summit…for Parents of a Child with a Disability from June 18 to June 20. Tatyana McFadden, one of the top paralympic athletes in the world will be our celebrity speaker. The three co-authors and a host of other experts will be offering educational talks over the three-day period. Participants can choose which of the sessions they would like to attend. Many will also be followed with Q&A sessions. And best of all, everyone can enjoy the talks from the comfort of their own living room.  To receive updates on our June 18th – 20th Financial and Life Planning Summit, go to ⁠⁠https://DisabledChildPlanning.com/June⁠⁠.

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Episode 23 (year 4): NLD and Fake Relationships

Have you ever experienced relationships that seemed real in the first few months of having it and then slowly faded into fake ones? I had this experience with a couple girlfriends and my last romantic relationship which ended last october.

Have you ever experienced relationships that seemed real in the first few months of having it and then slowly faded into fake ones? I had this experience with a couple girlfriends and my last romantic relationship which ended last october. 

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Episode 21 (year 4): New name and acronym for NVLD: Development Visual Spatial Disorder or DVSD and Chronic Pain, Hypermobility and Neurodivergence

Did you know that there is a link between neurodivergence and being hyperbolic? Have you heard of why NVLD isn’t in the DSM? And why is the name changing to DVSD or Development Visual Spatial Disorder? Why isn’t there one agreed upon definition for NVLD or DVSD? We’ll be exploring these topics today. The songs I referenced were "Walking Miracles" and "Do Something," by Matthew West.

Did you know that there is a link between neurodivergence and being hyperbolic? Have you heard of why NVLD isn’t in the DSM? And why is the name changing to DVSD or Development Visual Spatial Disorder? Why isn’t there one agreed upon definition for NVLD or DVSD? We’ll be exploring these topics today. The songs I referenced were "Walking Miracles" and "Do Something," by Matthew West.

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Episode 19 (year 4): Pro and Cons of Self-diagnosing NDs

Have you ever done self-diagnosis for being neurodivergent? What are the pros and cons of self-diagnosing? What are some misconceptions of self-diagnosing?

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Episode 17 (year 4): Interview with Special Ed Teacher Amy Frazee-Johnson

Today's episode is an interview with Amy Frazee-Johnson who is a special ed teacher from Portland, Oregon. I really enjoyed interviewing her about what it was like to teacher her students before, during and after the pandemic.

Today's episode is an interview with Amy Frazee-Johnson who is a special ed teacher from Portland, Oregon. I really enjoyed interviewing her about what it was like to teacher her students before, during and after the pandemic.

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Episode 16 (year 4): Misconceptions of NLD and LDs

Nonverbal Learning Disability is a learning challenge that makes it more difficult for individuals to process nonverbal information.

Nonverbal Learning Disability is a learning challenge that makes it more difficult for individuals to process nonverbal information. This includes understanding things like body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, social cues, hand signals, and other behaviors that make up the bulk of social interaction. NLD or NVLD also has physical challenges such as impaired fine motor skills and lower visual-spatial awareness. People with NLD can also process information more slowly which makes it difficult to do things like mental math, retain information, and think abstractly.

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Episode 15 (year 4): Neurodivergence and Being Bullied

Have you ever been bullied physically or online because of being neurodivergent, a nerd, OCDer? Or have you been name called, nicknamed or been the receiver of a slur? Or worse, are you your own bully because you think you are a burden to others?

Have you ever been bullied physically or online because of being neurodivergent, a nerd, OCDer?  Or have you been name called, nicknamed or been the receiver of a slur? Or worse, are you your own bully because you think you are a burden to others? Today’s episode is inspired by some articles that I read recently and feelings that I’ve been wrestling or struggling with over my whole life since I was diagnosed as NVLDer, PTSDer, and chronic migraine warrior. 

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Episode 14 (year 4): Comparing Dyslexia with NLD

Today I will be comparing Dyslexia with NLD by interviewing a college friend, Jay who is dyslexic.

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Episode 13 (year 4): NLD and Processing Feelings of Loneliness

This episode as always is about my experiences and I try to weave in others from fellow neurodivergents. I’m not writing this in spite of my friends or to make them feel bad. I ‘m writing it to help myself process what I’m going through and try to figure out how to help myself and others process as well get out of the feeling more easily.

This episode as always is about my experiences and I try to weave in others from fellow neurodivergents. I’m not writing this in spite of my friends or to make them feel bad. I ‘m writing it to help myself process what I’m going through and try to figure out how to help myself and others process as well get out of the feeling more easily.

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Episode 12 (year 4): NLD, Making Big Life Decisions, Changes, and Living with Regrets

Have you ever had to make a big life decision and didn’t know how to make it? Have you ever regretted the decisions you made in your past? Or felt like there was too much change going on in your life for you to handle?

Have you ever had to make a big life decision and didn’t know how to make it? Have you ever regretted the decisions you made in your past? Or felt like there was too much change going on in your life for you to handle?

I have been wrestling a personal decision for months now that involves my traumatic past, I haven’t come to a conclusion on it yet. I am working on this with my therapist and thought I would share with you what the process has been like for me. Maybe it’ll help you or someone you know who is in the same situation. 

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