After a 2+ year absence, Blake is back hosting the podcast. In this episode, he has a brand new guest host... Welcome Hannah. Blake and Hannah discuss topics like intermittent FMLA, being autistic in the workplace, mental health misunderstandings and much more.
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Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
Communication is already a complex personal and interpersonal skill to master but even more so for the neurodivergent. How does ADHD and Autism impact the art of communication? In more ways than one, and some of those ways are significantly less obvious than others. Can something as routine as "physical self-care" have a big impact on communication skills? You might be surprised. And speaking of surprises, communicating, self-advocating and emotional processing during unexpected transitions migh...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
If you thought the hidden fees phase of life was the "not knowing why I'm suffering" phase, be prepared. One of the bigger obstacles to overcome is the continual discovery of new hidden financial, physical, mental, emotional and vocational expenses of being an adult with ADHD and/or Autism. The only thing more costly than the coping mechanisms and compensatory self-soothing is the painful awareness of the numerous parts of daily life that require extra effort to maintain.
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 48
In this episode we explore the various ways we can experience the range of emotions that define depression; from joy to the absence of joy. Value-based systems that only reward productivity give a false sense of joy which can also lead to depression when being productive or successful in work, relationships, goals and every day life can feel fleeting or underwhelming. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/how-do-you-experience-joy/
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 47
For adults with Autism, anxiety and medication are managed differently which also applies to co-occurring diagnosis like ADHD, depression, and mood disorders (irritability, aggression and meltdowns). Equally important is the Food is Medicine Movement bolstered by Nutritional Psychiatry. Let’s dive into the various ways we can manage how we feel. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/autism-anxiety-medication/
Jul 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 46
Growing numbers of adults lived decades before their Neurodivergent struggles were adequately observed, evaluated and treated. Understanding the impact of generations of childhood emotional neglect illuminates the devastating parenting trends that have resulted in rising numbers of mid-late life diagnoses. Which is a nice way of saying, maybe it’s not all their fault. Let’s explore together. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/childhood-emotional-neglect/...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 45
Decode manageable life skills. To-Do lists can be difficult for Autistic/ADHD adults and require organization, flexibility and prioritization skills. Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/my-manageable-life/
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 44
Whether you’re at the beginning of your self-discovery journey, or are just learning terms, patterns and definitions, one question you may be asking is… Do I need an Autism diagnosis if I suspect I’m autistic? It’s a great question with multiple answers depending on your unique medical history.* Another big factor to consider is ADHD. While it’s common to have both, knowing you have both is most important because typical ADHD medications may not work, or be too strong if you also have Autism. Re...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
Combating the chaos sensitivity of everyday life can feel hectic and exhausting especially for your brain. Using the power of neuroscience, did you know implementing an intentional Gratitude Practice for just 5 minutes a day can help flip your brain chemistry out of fight or flight sympathetic nervous system (SANS) and into the regenerating state of rest or digest parasympathetic (PANS)? Read the Episode Companion Post at https://youdontsoundautistic.com/gratitude-is-the-attitude-of-healing/...
Jun 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 42
