I usually post my episodes every week or every other.

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Episode 12 (year 5): Using Mental Math with NLD: Now vs. Life Applications

Growing up, math was a constant challenge for me, and I often needed multiple tutors to help with homework—sometimes three in a single day. While overwhelming at times, their support eased my frustration and tears. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with NLD at 19 in college that I finally understood why math had been so difficult.

Growing up, math was a constant challenge for me, and I often needed multiple tutors to help with homework—sometimes three in a single day. While overwhelming at times, their support eased my frustration and tears. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with NLD at 19 in college that I finally understood why math had been so difficult.

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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 5 (year 5): Reading with NLD: Understanding and Comprehension

Do you have find yourself skipping lines when trying to read a book? Or have challenges with not feeling tired after reading a lot at once? Do you find that sometimes it’s hard to understand what you just read? I have all of these problems still even though I don’t read academically anymore for school since I graduated six years ago.

Links for articles

  • https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/

  • https://www.understood.org/en/articles/5-confusing-signs-of-nonverbal-learning-disabilities

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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 30 (year 4): How Did the Nazis Target Neurodivergent Individuals During the Holocaust?

Have you ever wondered if historical events targeted neurodivergent individuals without many knowing? It would be both interesting and appalling to discover if any neurodivergent individuals were among those exterminated in the Holocaust. I apologize if this topic touches on personal losses related to the Holocaust, a truly horrific period in human history.

Have you ever wondered if historical events targeted neurodivergent individuals without many knowing? It would be both interesting and appalling to discover if any neurodivergent individuals were among those exterminated in the Holocaust. I apologize if this topic touches on personal losses related to the Holocaust, a truly horrific period in human history.

Links for articles:

  • https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/nazi-persecution/disabled-people/

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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 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.

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. 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 22 (year 4): Interview with Jim and Me (Part 1)

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.

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 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 18 (year 4): Inner Social Critic and NLD

Do you often have challenges with not questioning whether a social interaction went well or not because of your inner critic? Does your inner critic stop you from creating new relationships because you remember the last time you did that and how it turned out? Or maybe you’re hesitant to go deeper into an existing relationship because you like the status of it and don’t want to ruin it? 

Do you often have challenges with not questioning whether a social interaction went well or not because of your inner critic? Does your inner critic stop you from creating new relationships because you remember the last time you did that and how it turned out? Or maybe you’re hesitant to go deeper into an existing relationship because you like the status of it and don’t want to ruin it? 

Links for articles:

⁠https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/nld/nld-social-rules-choices/⁠

⁠https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2021/12/29/is-your-inner-critic-to-blame-for-your-social-anxiety/⁠

⁠https://www.painless.health/post/neurodivergence-and-pain⁠

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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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Episode 11 (year 4): Interview with Me and Emeri

Today's episode is an interview I did with my friend Emeri last year. She is a kindergarten teacher and I was interviewing her on her experience of teaching before the pandemic, during, and after also.

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Episode 10 (year 4): NLD and Misplaced Things

Have you ever thought you lost something that was really valuable, precious, or meaningful to you? If so I hope you were able to find it when you least expected it.

Have you ever thought you lost something that was really valuable, precious, or meaningful to you? If so I hope you were able to find it when you least expected it. When you are trying to find it do you tend to tear the room apart looking for it and then get frustrated when you don’t find it? And even more so, when you realize the mess you made and have to put everything back where it belonged? I can think of many times when this has happened to myself. 

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Episode 09 (year 4): NLD and Censoring Your Thoughts Before They Become Sentences

Do you censor your thoughts before they become sentences so that they sound ‘okay,’ ‘normal’ or ‘good’ to you once you speak? Whether you’re a neurotypical or neurodivergent,  I’m sure we all do this to different degrees. I think this might be one of the causes of the migraines I have because I tend to overthink and make situations more complicated then they usually are too often. 

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