Dan and Stephanie, while working on their family book, continue to process things they are learning about themselves and marriage as an ND Christian Couple. They pass on things they wish they had known and why knowing about the diagnosis is so important! The family has written a book coming this fall! If you want to see more of their hindsight learning as a neurodiverse marriage and family, check out www.christianneurodiversefamilies.com Podcasts Stephanie mentioned today: Key ingredients to mar...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 12
John Felageller has spent over 15 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles, including Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and School Director. John lives in Highwood, IL, and is a single father to his son Christopher (ASD), and is currently a Special Education teacher in Chicago, IL. He is a regular contributor to Key Ministry’s Special Needs Family blog, as well as other special needs blogs, including Hope Anew and The Mighty. Connect with John...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 11
This month we have been focusing on parenting with an ASD partner and parenting in a neurodiverse family system. We have had some listeners ask for a podcast on ASD dads. So today, we bring in our youngest daughter, who is not on the spectrum, to discuss some of her thoughts about growing up with a dad on the spectrum and not knowing about that until later in her teen life. Dr. Stephanie interviews Dan and Erica about their relationship. We are talking about our book that is to be published this...
Aug 21, 2023•55 min•Season 9Ep. 10
From building safe environments to perspectives on social media and a couple of topics in between, JTG talks about parenting.
Aug 16, 2023•52 min•Season 9Ep. 9
About Paul: As Head of Colleague & Leadership Development at CVS Health, I lead an amazing Talent Development team of 25 professionals who take our leaders and colleagues to “the next level” – strengthening their skill sets in their current role, while preparing them for their future role in the organization. We achieve this by leveraging data, partnering with our business unit stakeholders, and providing a suite of innovative development programs to meet our colleagues where they are. We ta...
Aug 14, 2023•56 min•Season 9Ep. 8
This month we will highlight parenting and partnering. Dr. Holmes heard Kate and Clark Webb present at the NeuroDiverse Love conference on parenting and thought this would be a good topic to bring to our listeners. Dan and Stephanie talk about parenting and partnering with fellow ND couple Kate and Clark Webb. Meet married couple, Kate and Clark. Kate is the neurotypical partner, and Clark is the neurodiverse partner. They have been married for 11 years and have two beautifully independent, stro...
Aug 07, 2023•57 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews and converses with Dr. Hunsley, known as "Doc", about how everyone deserves a seat at the table and how, in every aspect of society and community (especially the faith community), we should be inclusive and aware of people with differences. "Doc" has developed an excellent buddy training program for providing support to individuals with needs from childhood to adulthood. Experience is not necessary for this buddy training, but a willingness to learn and grow and...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 6
About my Guests: Michelle and Andrew Preston are a neurodiverse couple who gained a large social media following by sharing their struggles. After having many videos about their various miscommunications go viral, they decided it was important to write a book to help other couples like themselves. Their debut novel 'Friendship Love Autism' is all about how Michelle discovered Andrew is autistic, approached him about it, and how the diagnosis process saved their relationship. It is written by bot...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 5
We welcome bas Dr. Jesse Gill who did 2 podcasts with us last year on the basics of Attachment. We asked listeners what do you want to know more about attachment? Here are some questions we received: Is a contract (marriage license and officiated wedding) the same thing as an attachment? Is it the start of one, or perhaps not part of it at all? Can it be true for one party and not the other? When intending to form new attachments, is it feeling first or thinking first (acting first)? What's the ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Greg, Jeremy, Mark, Clay, and Dan talk about generosity. What does that term mean now, and how did it evolve over the years?
Jul 13, 2023•42 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Today Dan joins Stephanie with Dr. Mike McNulty, a Gottman-trained therapist who also specializes in NeuroDiverse couples. We talk today about The Sound Relationship House and "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail" based on Gottman's evidence-based research. There are very few Christian counselors, coaches, and pastors who are trained in ND marriage. Our research shows Christians want to work with another Christian marriage helper, but sadly many Christian professionals still do not take ND relationshi...
Jul 10, 2023•55 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Today Dan and Stephanie talk through June Hunt's book simply called Intimacy. We will discuss the 6 levels of intimacy and false intimacy. Can sex actually be false intimacy? What defines connection for each partner, both NT, and ND?
Jul 03, 2023•53 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Dr. Stephanie Holmes met Jillian through being a sponsor of the Together Conference that happens in GA. In their discussion, she found a kindred spirit and admires the ministry work to include members of the body of Christ who have disabilities and differences. As we conclude this month on inclusion. The church should be the most inclusive of those with differences and disabilities. About our Guest: Jillian Palmiotto is the Founder of the Together Conference and the Founder and Executive Directo...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Today is Juneteenth! It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. Today our guest is a former pediatrician and mom who will give us great insight into this perspective through lived and professional experience. About Dr. Mary Jones: I am a physician and PCCI-trained life and leadership coach. I believe there is greatness in each of us, and I’m passionate about equipping and empowering women to reach their fullest potential. Throughout my ...
Jun 19, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 14
The guys talk about the intersection of finances, emotions, and relationships.
Jun 14, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Join Dr. Holmes as she speaks with Joscelyn Campbell about how different cultures discuss and accept special needs or mental health diagnoses. Becoming multiculturally aware is important for clinicians and social workers as they partner with families to work with children with needs. Knowing about cultural diversity and differences is important in establishing a relationship with the family. This show's focus is on Hispanic and Latino cultures. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell is an award-winning, on-air...
Jun 12, 2023•44 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Join Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes of NeuroDiverse Christian Couples Podcast as they interview autistic entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter unknowingly tapped into being neurodivergent, using his autism to become a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO. Being autistic allowed him to: see unusual patterns to improve business strategy create first-of-kind products with unique physical designs take business risks However, being neurodivergent came with a personal cost – such as having challenges ...
Jun 05, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Dan and Stephanie talk to Dr. Mona Kay of the NeuroDiverse Love podcast. We will talk from Dr. Mona's perspective about what she wishes she would have done differently in her ND relationship. Advice to NT spouses. About Dr. Mona Kay: Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D., is the founder of the Neurodiverse Love community, the host of the Neurodiverse Love Podcast, and the creator of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards. She was in a mixed-neurotype marriage for 30 years but didn't discover this until her 29t...
May 29, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Dan and Stephanie talk with fellow NeuroDiverse Couples' Coach Barbara Grant. About Barbara Grant: Barbara Grant, CAS, NCC, is a Certified Autism Specialist (IBCCES) and certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach (AANE) and is near the completion of her Master's in MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy.) She has been trained through the International Association of ND Christian Marriage. She has been coaching and offering Biblical counseling since 2005, working with individuals, couples, and groups. Her cu...
May 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 9
Perry, Greg, Jeremy, and Dan talk about what curiosity is and what that looks like in their relationships.
May 17, 2023•39 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Dan and Stephanie are excited to have back as our guest, Sheila Gregoire. While we push back on the modesty and purity movement along with courtship teachings that encourage rules and roles, we speak to the truth of abstinence and reserving sex for marriage while teaching both men and women to respect boundaries versus putting all the responsibility on girls/women. We will discuss the new book, She Deserves Better. The publisher's notes about the book: What if the most common teachings girls hea...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Will Carroll on the topic of Autism Female Phenotypes. The discussion includes why females may be missed, and the diagnoses females receive before a later autism identification. Dr. Carroll will discuss a missed opportunity of research, and that is information a sister can provide with insight into having a sister on the spectrum. Other topics covered in this discussion: are friendships, eating disorders, depression, and suicide, as ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Dan and Stephanie take a look at the parable of the sower or the parable of the 4 soils found in Matthew 13:1-23 & Mark 4:1-20. While we understand in context this parable is about the seed being the Word of the Lord, we talk about the soil of your heart being open to change and transformation to the Holy Spirit and call for an examination of what condition the soil of your heart concerning your marriage? How "plowable" and soft are you to learning new things? Trying new things? Giving up ol...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 5
We all love a good story of a broken marriage that is redeemed and restored, but sometimes happily ever after does not happen, and people can be broken and crushed by their marriage or divorce. We talk today with coaches, Iris Knapp and Cathy Young, who have the heart to help women restore their identity in Christ and be redeemed and restored to their Imago Dei even when the marriage was not restored. We talk about types of abuse and the difference between coaching and counseling. How can a life...
Apr 24, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Join Stephanie and Dan as they talk with Margot Alexis about healing from Cassandra Syndrome. We will ask Margot all about: What is Cassandra syndrome? What are the long-term effects of Cassandra Syndrome? Why do you think NT women have a difficult time getting support from friends and family? What is the first step in recovery? How is letting go different from giving up? About Margot: Margot Alexis is the founder of Healing Cassandra and the host of the Healing Cassandra Podcast. She is in a 28...
Apr 17, 2023•41 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Greg, Clay, and Dan talk about compassion. What it is, and how compassion was thought about and lived over the years.
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Stephanie and Dan have as their guests a fellow ND Christian Couple and Coaching Team, Jeremy and Charity Rochford. Our show today covers Jeremy's later-in-life identification on the spectrum, parenting two children on the spectrum, and how the couple has learned to communicate effectively and learned to support one another through their 20+ year relationship. They have been coaches and trained coaches but have gone through the International Association of ND Christian Marriage training, and we ...
Apr 10, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Today Stephanie and Dan will talk with Dr. Carrie Mitran. Dr. Mitran's dissertation and academic research are some of the first of their kind on necessary skills for those who work with ND couples. We will discuss: Overview of the research project Findings for providers (macro overview, micro points included as needed) About Dr. Mitran: Carrie L. Mitran received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Human Development from North Carolina State University in 2019 under the advisement of Dr. Stanley...
Apr 03, 2023•46 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Completing our month of Women on the Spectrum, Dr. Stephanie interviews Jennifer Cook. She is the author of many books, including Autism in Heels, Asperkids, and Sisterhood of the Spectrum. About our Guest: Jennifer Cook was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011. An autism advocate and the on-camera expert for Netflix’s triple-Emmy-Award-Winning “Love on the Spectrum US," she is the author of nine bestselling books, available in eight languages – including the foundational The Asperkids (S...
Mar 27, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 13
In our month-long discussion of girls and women on the autism spectrum, Dr. Holmes talks to Toni Boucher. In this episode, we talk about why girls are missed, co-occurring issues when both partners are on the autism spectrum, and her work Autism Translated. Toni is also passionate about helping autistic entrepreneurs. Find her at: https://www.toniboucher.net/auntrepreneur About Toni: Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 30 years ago as a foster care and emergency re...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 12
