I usually post my episodes every week or every other.
Episode 30 (year 3): NLD, Emotions and Therapy
This episode will be about NLD and emotions. How I have dealt with them in my childhood, pre-teens, high school, college and adult years. A few factors that changed how I dealt with them was NLD, my childhood sexual abuse, love relationships, and being conned by someone that I thought that loved me. I do want to warn you that this could be triggering for you if you or anyone that you love has gone through similar things that I’m discussing today.
I'm sorry but I'll have to put the support group for neurodivergents on hold until I can work through some of my personal things.
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 22 (year 3): NLD and Positive Self-Talk
Do you struggle with positive self-talk because of being a neurodivergent or neurotypical? Why do you struggle with it? And how do you try to improve it so it’s not so much of a struggle? I want to explore these questions today because I’ve been trying to have better self-talk ever since I lost 40 lbs for the 4th time in my life and am trying to keep it off. I also want to help encourage others not only neurodivergent, men, and women but everyone else and neurotypicals too. I include everyone because I know this is something that every human has difficulty with regardless of who you are.
Links for the article:
https://swsg.org/3-tips-to-improving-your-positive-self-talk/
https://www.thediaryforlife.com/positive-affirmations-for-men/
https://www.lexxic.com/blog/neurodiversity-and-self-talk
The following support group is on January 21st at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for The NVLD Project fundraisers:
bit.ly/3VGPWwu
bit.ly/3Hllqnt
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 18 (year 3): What I Have Learned From Online & In-Person Dating
Have you ever been ghosted? Treated like garbage by guys? Or learned a lesson the hard way? Have you ever been on a date with a guy or girl that you knew you had no connection or chemistry with even before it was over? How many dates did it take you to learn what you want and don’t want in a relationship? I have been ghosted by many guys. I have lost count of these times. But I’ve learned to let go quickly when this happens so that I don’t dwell in the past and get hurt too much by it. I have been on a few dates that I knew there wouldn’t be another one after that first one, because there was no connection or chemistry. It took me about 10 months of being in a toxic relationship with my ex to learn what I didn’t and did want in a romantic relationship. It also took me a year of letting go of what I had with my ex to learn those things.
Links for articles:
https://www.autismspectrumnews.org/online-dating-and-neurodiversity/
https://opendoorstherapy.com/dating-for-neurodiverse-adults-series/
Sorry, I can't do the support group tomorrow because I'll be with my brother and helping my mom with Thanksgiving dinner preparation.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 17 (year 3): Interview With Myk and Me (Part 1)
Today's episode is the first part of the interview with Myk Media and Me. He is a Project Social Ambassador, animator, lives on the east coast, and filmmaker.
The following support group is on November 19th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 16 (year 3): Why Did I Get Handed Such a Difficult Life From God?
This episode is pretty personal to me and it could be triggering for you if you have been sexually abused, had body insecurities, or had difficult experiences in your life. Have you ever wondered why your life is so challenging? Why did God give you such a difficult life? Or why do you have more challenges than others do? I have thought that before. But I know that all the challenges that I went through have made me who I am today. Those challenges include NLD, episodic migraines, sexual abuse, earning trust, radical acceptance, and body insecurities.
The following support group is on November 19th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 15 (year 3): NLD and Feeling Empty or Lonely
Do you ever feel lonely or empty inside because you must keep trying so hard to appear normal in society due to learning challenges in your life? I have recently felt this way because all my friends are already in relationships with significant others and are married now. I am happy for my friends that this is true for them but they have had an easier time with relationships than I have because they are neurotypical.
Links for articles:
The following support group is on November 19th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 14 (year 3): Interview With Olivia and Me (Part 5)
Today is the final part of the interview with Olivia who is a fellow NVLDer and Project Social Ambassador of The NVLD Project.
The following support group is on November 19th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 13 (year 3): Body insecurities, NLD, and Sexual Abuse
Have you ever had body insecurities because of being sexually abused or having a learning challenge? Or because of both? For me, I would yes to the second question and add that it’s hard for me to lose weight because of my chronic migraine (sometimes episodic) condition. There are some reasons I can think of why NLD, sexual abuse, and chronic migraines make it harder for me to lose weight.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 12 (year 3): The Challenges That Nuerodivergents Have When Trying to Understand Politics and The Voting Process
Have you ever had challenges voting because of your lack of knowledge of politics? Not knowing exactly how politics and voting work? Or because your mind tends to go too black and white when you are thinking about the politics of things? I know for me it was hard to vote when I was 18 because I didn’t know much about politics. I didn’t know how much effect voting can take on society. I also didn’t know how democratic I was or if I was liberal.
Links for articles:
The following support group is on October 15th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 11 (year 3): Interview with Olivia and Me (Part 4)
Today is the fourth part of the interview with Olivia who is a fellow NVLDer and Project Social Ambassador of The NVLD Project.
The following support group is on October 15th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Links for new podcasts:
Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 10 (year 3): Being an Advocate for Yourself at Work, School and in Personal Life
Have you ever had difficulty advocating for yourself in school, work, or your personal life because you are neurodivergent? I had experienced this many times in my life, especially when I wasn’t working for my parents or trying to describe why I needed extra help from a professor in college. The accommodation programs I used in college for NLD were: Kurizewhiel 3000, Sonnocent, and Audionotaker.
Links for articles:
https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/effectively-advocate-for-yourself-at-work/
https://www.differentbrains.org/embracing-neurodivergence-becoming-a-constant-self-advocate/
Links for new podcasts:
1. Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
2. Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
3. Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 9 (year 3): NLD and Being Self Conscious (New Podcast Sneak Peak: Chats, Barks, and Growls)
Have you ever been self-conscious because you have learning challenges that are invisible to most people in the world?
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 08 (year 3): Interview With Olivia and Me (Part 3)
Today is the third part of the interview with Olivia who is a fellow NVLDer and Project Social Ambassador of The NVLD Project.
The following support group is on September 16th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 07 (year 3): New Podcast Coming Soon: Think Out; Free Your Imagination
Today's episode is about a new podcast I would like to start next month: Think Out; Free Your Imagination. It will be about the imagination I had as a child. Also interviewing Neurodivergents and Neurotypicals about their imaginations. And have dreams that we have when we're asleep be about it too.
The following support group is on September 17th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 05 (year 3): Interview with Olivia and Me (Part 2)
Today is the second part of the interview with Olivia who is a fellow NVLDer and Project Social Ambassador of The NVLD Project.
The following support group is on September 17th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
Episode 04 (year 3): What It Is Feels Like Being a ND in a NT World
Have you ever felt alone, lost, or like no one understands you because you’re different from them? Today I want to talk about how it’s hard for people like me who have learning challenges to live in a world that wasn’t built for us. This world was built for Nureotypicals, not neurodivergents. This fact makes it hard for us to function and get through the everyday challenges of life, especially if you have something that is invisible like NLD, ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, chronic pain, etc.
The next support group is on August 20th from 10 am-11:30 am (PT).
Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact