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Dr Matt Zakreski is 2e (ADHD & gifted) and also a clinical psychologist supporting neurodivergent folks.
His recent book, The Neurodivergent Playbook, aims to meet that social gap in which we often feel we missed the "instruction manual" for how to approach people.
Connect with Dr Matt:
The Neurodiversity Collective for therapy & assessments Dr Matt's website for speaking engagementsFacebook Instagram @drmattzakreskiResources:
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As I describe at the beginning, this goes along with episode 83 about AI & tech tools.
The latter 15m of this episode was an AI "podcast conversation" based on AuDHD Flourishing principles and my overall work and approach.
I was impressed by how it was pulled together, as well as pronouncing my name & getting pronouns right!
Note: if you have misophonia, you may find the AI vocal artifacts irritating... heads up!
If you're curious:
The web pages used by Notebook LM:
AuDHD Flourishing home pageHow it WorksAbout/bioFAQsProducts & Services (note that I'm going to be updating this soon, so if you're looking at this after Jan 2025 it will be different than what was pulled into the episode)TestimonialsLove Your Brain (course)Resources:
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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It's okay to have strong feelings about AI! Yes, we touch on ethics in this episode.
It's also okay to use accommodations and tools that work for you, especially in the short term to feel better first.
This episode covers a number of AI and tech tools suggested by other AuDHDers.
When there's a blog post to go through all of them (plus any others added in the meantime) I'll add that link below as well.
AI & Tech mentioned in episode:
Notebook LMAutektik AILLMs ChatGPT and ClaudePoised ShortcutList of AI Tools for Designers & MarketersFree course: Using Fandoms + AI to Developing Coping Skills for Neurodivergent KidsReadwise/Reader (NOT yet an affiliate link cuz I couldn't find it)Goblin Tools & my blog post about itPerplexity Pro (link is to free version)The convo on Patreon, free with loginResources:
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Emily is a science writer, AuDHDer, and ND-affirming coach.
They share online about neurodivergence topics and accuracy in science journalism as The Neurodivergent Well.
In this episode, we talk about best practices as a consumer of science info online, especially via social media. If you don't have time or capacity to read journal articles, what CAN you do?
Emily shares multiple approaches to being a better online citizen when we take in and share information.
There's also a lovely bit about the complexity of identity, and whether the labels we use are accurate and useful.
p.s. Emily has a doctorate in the Philosophy of Science, and over 10 years professional experience in writing and editing
Find Emily online:
The Neurodivergent Well websiteMedium writingInstagram @the.neurodivergent.wellTikTok @the.neurodivergent.well (posting this Jan 18th so we'll see...)Mentioned in the episode:
The small Case Western study that found a 42% increase in resting info rate in autistic brains (with 19 children)An article about the DSM disorders disappearing in statistical clustering of psych symptomsExperimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life (course)Resources:
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This week I pushed my body way too far, even though I was having trouble parsing that in the moment. The story is also a great analogy for how other ND internal needs feel (including PDA).
Even with all the info, self-kindness, and support, I still struggle to find that exact line of capacity. It's okay that it's hard to figure out!
This is the perfect and slightly ironic follow-up from last week's episode about giving up on NT/ableist expectations ;)
Mentioned in episode:
wish listExperimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary LifeComparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French (affiliate link)Mackareth's Neurocomplexity model (& affiliate link if you want to sign up)Resources:
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Is this the year to give up on neurotypical and ableist nonsense that is causing you harm??
I hope so, for all of us.
There are so many layers to unraveling internalized ableism.
Here's your permission to do that a little more :)
p.s. of course you know I never mean to give up on life ;) If you're in crisis, there are crisis links below <3
Links mentioned in episode:
Psychology Today article on Relational Trauma: Beyond Adverse Caregiver ExperiencesNeuroLaunch article on Relational Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Healing Through Connection7 Signs of Internalized Capitalism by Lindsey Mackereth at Method Creative Referral link to Lindsey Mackareth's Neurocomplexity SubstackCrisis Resources:
USA-based anonymous crisis chatInternational crisis linesVarious types of crisis resources in about 10 countriesMy Medium article, "Please Stay, We Need You"Resources:
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It's okay if your sleep and energy vary wildly during the seasons! Or at least... it's okay with me ;)
Obviously there can be real world effects to having a chronotype outside of the 9-5.
But if your body is going to make you rest anyway... may as well enjoy it and get the most out of it, in my opinion!
Resources:
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This is the follow-up episode to deepen ideas in the interview with Danielle Aubin last week on Autistic Therapy.
Especially focused on this idea of relational trauma, and relational healing that addresses it. In my experience, relational healing ends up being woven throughout all other healing. Or, sometimes it's the "boss battle" to put what I've integrated into practice. Because emotional regulation during conflict with someone you care about is a whole new level!
While I didn't use the words "community model of healing" or "relational healing" when I was starting the Like Your Brain community over a year ago, they were certainly on my mind. More on that in the episode as well.
There are so many layers to relational healing. Wherever you're at with it is totally fine! And there are many ways to approach it.
Animals are also a lovely way to experience relational healing. My first cat cured like 60% of my relational trauma <3
Resources:
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Danielle Aubin is an autistic therapist who works with autistic clients. And also shares about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) and how it's strangely compatible with capitalism because of its orientation toward achievement.
Other big topic is community building, and how it can be healing even when it's uncomfortable (in the right way).
Relational healing is necessary for relational trauma, whether in the therapeutic relationship, or in a group setting!
Connect with Danielle:
Website: myautistictherapist.comTikTok @myautistictherapistCommunity: Late-Discovered Autistic Support & Learning GroupResources:
Course: Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary LifeTranscript DocEmail NewsletterLike Your Brain community spaceHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A few ideas for accommodating your brain & needs around gift-giving and the holidays.
Fun fact: Many of us have gone through a big minimalism stage!
Please take care of yourself this season, whether that looks like unmasking or grey rocking ;)
p.s. I have a public wish list and absolutely love practical gifts! It's a fun way to support the podcast :)
Resources:
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You deserve to survive this. Please stay.
And if staying out of spite helps you, it has gotten me through some tough times.
My Medium article, "Please Stay, We Need You"
Crisis Resources:
USA-based anonymous crisis chatInternational crisis linesVarious types of crisis resources in about 10 countriesResources:
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Have you absorbed the cultural idea that you "should" be able to be "present" without sensory aids? Fuuuuuuck that shiiiiit!
Also been playing with sensory seeking (& its opposite) during moments of transition, and it's helping a LOT!
Been considering the earplugs I mention, Loops? They're my fave currently. (Note: if you don't like anything in your ears, you won't like these, either.)
They have some deals right now, and you can support the podcast by using my affiliate link here.
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Thinking seasonally about gratitude in the context of..... everything happening right now.
It's easy for my brain to want to solve every problem in the world.
But I don't want to do the opposite of becoming entirely insular and only focusing on myself.
I've found gratitude to be a way I can be more deeply interconnected (and in my case, add more reasons to want to live).
Mentioned in episode:
Ep 25 The Power of Honest GratitudeEp 72 Feeling Safe in Uncertainty & ChaosUnmasking Autism book by Devon Price (affiliate link)Resources:
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AuDHDers often end up partly or fully self-employed. It can be due to desire, or out of necessity.
Either way, this episode covers some tips to think about before starting. It may also be helpful if you've started businesses before and fallen for some bad advice (which I have).
Mentioned in Episode:
The interviews with Zann and Sam about their businessesThe book Profit First (ebook & audiobook) - affiliate links Course: Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary LifeResources:
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Feeling worried about the future? Uncertainty can be especially difficult for Autistic nervous systems.
Today I go into more detail about WHY & HOW safety in the body can be a foundational practice for healing and wellness.
At the end, I share the audio of a practice that is also on YouTube here if you'd like to follow along with visuals.
The questions answered in this episode:
What is safety in the body?Why is it so important, and what does it do?What does it feel like?How does it relate to stress?What's my experience of safety been?What are the long-term effects of consistently reinforcing embodied safety?Mentioned in episode:
YouTube video showing me doing the embodied practice& explanation video + visuals (audio also from this episode)Gymba balance board & travel Bosu ball (affiliate links)Resources:
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Sam Cooper is an AuDHD coach and generally awesome human. When we met in person, we bonded over having worn the wrong size shoes for years, which led to the title of this episode.
Sam shares about building a small business, and the upsides and downsides of a coaching business in particular.
Sensory needs and discovering support tools.
They also have an incredibly compassionate approach to their own journey.
Connect with Sam:
Sam's websiteSam's Instagram @unconventionalmindsadhdResources:
Like Your Brain community spaceTranscript DocEmail NewsletterNew course: Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary LifeHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zann's artist business is one of the easiest things she's ever done. And it's not even her main passion!
Her deeply relatable history includes ten years of feeling like failure soup. It didn't feel like progress or learning, just failure. But it ultimately led her to figure out what does NOT work.
She shares amazing ideas and practical advice.... this will be a great one to listen to more than once!
Connect with Zann:
Paws by Zann websiteZann's blogYouTube art tutorials & BTSResources:
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If you struggle to figure out what to focus on with bigger goals, you're not alone! Here's one approach I've come up with for my own annual goals in particular. And some thoughts on decision making, since that's part of it.
Wish List for bday (or whenever)
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I failed my first driving test! On a technicality! Ah, the frustrations of begging to exist in structures not built for us.
Three quick stories about bureaucratic bullshit in a single week, and how it fits into my own big ball of yarn.
It's okay that the stuff that's hard for us is probably never going to be fun or easy.
We need support and RESOURCES that work for us! More on finding good resources in the episode... librarians are often a great place to start.
Resources:
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The autistic / AuDHD self-discovery journey can feel like finding out that you've been hammering screws this whole time. You never learned how to use the right tools. You may not have been given the right tools at all!
A few thoughts on the grief inherent in the process, and how to equip your personal toolbox now that you know what's up.
Resources:
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