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Join Mona Kay as she focuses on increasing understanding of the strengths, differences, and challenges in mixed neurotype relationships. Whether you're autistic, neurotypical or allistic, this podcast is for you! Knowing how your neurology may impact your communication style, emotional and social needs, processing speeds, sensory needs and sexual and physical intimacy desires is critical, especially in your romantic relationships. Listen in and learn about other's lived experiences, lessons ...
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The Impact of Unknown Neurodivergence and Learning to Forgive-Scott Simpson
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If you would like to learn about the support groups and other resources Mona has available you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ During this episode with AuDHD'er Scott Simpon, we talk about the impact of unknown neurodivergence and how important understanding yourself and your …
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Taking Off the Mask and Tapping Into Your Soul-Katie Fields
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During this episode, Dr. Katie Fields, LMHC, LMFT shares how the work she does through "CounSouling" weaves together her background in both mental health counseling and spiritual practices to help you better understand your ego and your soul, so that you become your most authentic Self. Other topics addressed include: The therapeutic model called I…
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Building A Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Your Partner-Jasmine Loo
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If you would like to learn more about Mona's support groups, workshops or the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards or Workboook you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com_________________________________________________During this episode, Mona has a fantastic conversation with psychologist and author, Jasmine Loo, who is in Melbour…
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When You Think Your Autistic Partner May Also Be Narcissistic-Conversation with Damla
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To learn more about the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, support groups and other resources Mona has available check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com __________________________________________________ During this conversation with Damla we explore how autism and narcissist traits can co-exist. The topics we discuss inc…
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Repair After Conflict and Employment Challenges-Co-host Greg Fuqua
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Mona and Greg are co-facilitating a mixed neurotype support group on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 12:30-2pm EST. This is a "drop-in" group for individuals (not couples) and you can attend as often as you want, but space is limited. Everyone who registers for the April or May support group will receive a free digital download of the Neurodiver…
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Change Your Stories, Retrain Your Nervous System and Be Mindful-Jessie Mahoney
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During this episode with Dr. Jessie Mahoney, we talk about how we can change the stories we tell ourselves, retrain our nervous system and create more mindful practices that can help us improve our lives. In addition, we address the following topics: Choosing to change yourself can create shifts in your relationship. Understanding the griefor depre…
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Unidentified Autism, Monotropism and Demand for Autonomy-Guest Co-host Greg Fuqua
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On the 3rd Friday of the month from 12:30-2pm EST, Greg Fuqua and Mona Kay will be co-facilitating a mixed neurotype support group for individuals (not couples). This is a "drop-in" support group, so you can attend whenever you want, however spots are limited. The cost is ONLY $25 per session and you can click here to register. If you have any ques…
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Understanding PDA, Sensory Sensitivities and Masking-Dr. Grace Malonai
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During this epsisode with Dr. Grace Malonai we talk about PDA, sensory sensitivities and sex, hygiene issues, and masking and unmasking. In addition, we address the following topics: Understanding PDA by looking at trauma and the trauma response to take care of ourselves. May have developed a protective mechanism and a way to manage it. Avoiding th…
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Understanding Disconnection and Having Different Physical and Sexual Intimacy Needs-Guest Co-host Greg Fuqua
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If you would like to buy the digital deck of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards ($11) click here. If you would like to buy the Neurodiveres Love Conversation Card Workbook ($12.97) click here. To buy access to the recording of the Communication Workshop that Mona and Greg co-facilitated and the workshop workbook for ONLY $97 click here. The m…
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Finding New Ways to Heal Trauma and Live Your Best Life with Psychedelics-Jill Corvelli
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Mona's next Neurodiverse Couples Support Group begins in April. The group meets for 4 weeks from 7:30-9pm EST on 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 & 5/2. The investment is ONLY $199 per couple and there are only a few spots left. If you want to better understand the differences you and your partner may be experiencing in communication, emotional reciprocity, social…
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Love & Marriage, Trauma, Healing and Coaching-Jill Kearns
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You can buy the downloadable digital version of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards (ONLY $11) or the Workbook (ONLY $12.97) at www.neurodiverselove.comIf you would like to purchase the "Strategies & Tools for Increasing Healthy & Respectful Communication" workshop with Greg Fuqua, LMHC and Mona Kay, MSW. Ph.D. click here. The recording and th…
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Challenges and Strengths of Parenting in a Neurodiverse Relationship-Guest Co-host Greg Fuqua
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If you and your partner are looking for ways to improve your communication in your mixed neurotype relationship, then click here to purchase the recorded workshop with Greg Fuqua and Mona Kay titled: "Strategies and Tools for Increasing Healthy and Respectful Communication in Your Neurodiverse Relationship". The topics that are addressed include:…
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The Ups and Downs of a Growth Mindset in a Mixed Neurotype Relationship-Tristan and Renee
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If you would like to join the "mixed neurotype" support group that I co-facilitate with Jodi Carlton called "Navigating Decisions and Choices in Your Neurodiverse Relationship" you can register at: https://jodicarlton.com/groups/The cost is ONLY $25 per session and we offer 2 groups (12:30-2PM EST and 6:30-8pm EST) and they both meet on Zoom on the…
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The Grief Recovery Method: Helping Heal What We May Not Have Understood-Rachelle Jones
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For more information about the resources Mona has available go to: www.neurodiverselove.com WARNING: During this episode we talk briefly about suicide, suicidal thoughts, & sexual abuse, so please be aware of this and take care of yourself if this discussion may be a trigger for you.During this episode, Rachelle Jones-Grief Recovery Specialist shar…
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The Couple Dynamic When One Partner is Autistic and the Other is ADHD-Guest Co-Host Greg Fuqua
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If you and your partner are looking for ways to improve your communication in your mixed neurotype relationship, then click here to purchase the recorded workshop with Greg Fuqua and Mona Kay titled: "Strategies and Tools for Increasing Healthy and Respectful Communication in Your Neurodiverse Relationship". The topics that are addressed include:1)…
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Cultivating Positive Feelings, Affection, Appreciation and Commitment-Guest Co-host Greg Fuqua
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If you would like to join the "mixed neurotype" support group that Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton co-facilitate called "Navigating Decisions and Choices in Your Neurodiverse Relationship" you can register at: https://jodicarlton.com/groups/ The cost is ONLY $25 per session and we offer 2 groups (12:30-2PM EST and 6:30-8pm EST) and they both meet on Zoom…
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Different Needs for Socializing and Family Time-Guest Co-Host Greg Fuqua
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If you would like to join the "mixed neurotype" support group that Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton co-facilitate called "Navigating Your Neurodiverse Relationship" you can register at: https://jodicarlton.com/groups/The cost is ONLY $25 per session and we offer 2 groups (12:30-2PM EST and 6:30-8pm EST) and they both meet on the 1st Wednesday of each mont…
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Things to Consider When Traveling as a Neurodiverse Couple
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If you would like to join the "mixed neurotype" support group that I co-facilitate with Jodi Carlton called "Navigating Your Neurodiverse Relationship" you can register at: https://jodicarlton.com/groups/The cost is ONLY $25 per session and we offer 2 groups (12:30-2PM EST and 6:30-8pm EST) and they both meet on Zoom on the 1st Wednesday of each mo…
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Differences in Executive Functioning and Emotional Fluency through Word Pictures with Enoch-Part 2
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If you would like to join the "mixed neurotype" support group that I co-facilitate with Jodi Carlton called "Navigating Your Neurodiverse Relationship" you can register at: https://jodicarlton.com/groups/The cost is ONLY $25 per session and we offer 2 groups (12:30-2PM EST and 6:30-8pm EST) and they both meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month. In …
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Orion Kelly-That Autistic Guy-Insights About What Makes His Neurodiverse Relationship Work
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If you are interested in attending the mixed neurotype support group that Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton co-facilitate, called "Navigating Your Neurodiverse Relationship" the cost is only $25 per session. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month and we offer 2 groups. One meets at 12:30pm EST and the other meets at 6:30pm EST. You can click…
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Understanding Loneliness, Relational Needs, and Different Views of a Neurodiverse Marriage with Enoch
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If you are interested in attending the mixed neurotype support group I co-facilitate with Jodi Carlton, the cost is only $25 per session. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month and we offer 2 groups. One meets at 12:30pm EST and the other at 6:30pm EST. You can click here to register for the upcoming group.Thank you for being part of…
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Letting Go of "Inappropriate" Hope and Fear of Change...Grieving and Then Transforming
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During this solo episode Mona talks about the importance of letting go of "inappropriate" hope, letting go of the fear of change, taking time to grieve the losses in your relationship and life, letting go of and healing guilt and shame, and moving forward in 2024 to transform into the person you want to be. If you are the non-autistic/neurotypical …
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The Impact of Sexual Shame and How We Can Begin to Heal-Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
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You can buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", or the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook" at: www.neurodiverselove.com. On the Neurodiverse Love website you can also subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurod…
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Build a Mind That Works for You and "Become Who You Are"-Ryan A. Bush
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You can buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", or the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook" at: www.neurodiverselove.com. On the Neurodiverse Love website you can also subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurod…
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Ways We Can Understand Our Most Authentic Selves: Mental, Emotional, Sensory, Body, Social and Passions-with Jackie Schuld
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You can buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", or the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook" at: www.neurodiverselove.com. On the Neurodiverse Love website you can also subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurod…
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Self Discovery, Personal Growth, and Discernment-Eva Mendes
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During this episode with author, licensed therapist and coach, Eva Mendes, we talk about how our neurodiverse relationships can serve as a mirror to opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth. We also discuss many other important topics including: Understanding and working on your own issues. Nature, nurture, family of origin and personal…
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Being Our Authentic Selves in Our Relationships-Mona and Olga
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Mona and Olga are back to talk about how challenging it can be to be our authentic selves in any relationship. They also share some of the challenges they have experienced with past and current relationships. Some of the other topics discussed include: Not understanding ourselves, our partners, or their lived experiences. Our perception can change …
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Research on Love, Sex and Relationship Needs of Autistic Adults-Claire Bates and Monique Huysamen
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During this episode Dr. Claire Bates and Dr. Monique Huysamen share some of what they learned from autistic adults about their needs and desires regarding love, sex and intimate relationships.Some of the topics discussed include: Information about the project participants and the study purpose. Understanding consent. Lack of support regarding infor…
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Respecting Each Others Differences and Needs-Gottman Sex Therapist Lida Far
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Lida Far is a Gottman Sex Therapist who is licensed in 7 states and does coaching throughout the world. During this episode, Lida talks about the pre-marital counseling and coaching she does to help partners thrive in their relationships. Each partner completes the online Gottman Relationship Assessment and then Lida serves as a guide to help each …
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Learning, Healing and Growing with Plant Medicine with Maya
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In this episode with coach and trauma informed therapist Maya, we talk about how plant medicine helped heal some of Maya's past trauma and how she has used it to help neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals better understand themselves and other's in their life. In addition, she shares how plants can help heal our wounds in a way that other hea…
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Having a Curiosity Mindset, Understanding Black and White Thinking and the Value of Creating Structure-Chris Forrest
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During this episode, Chris Forrest shares how her and her husband have successfully navigated through various challenges in their relationship and marriage as two neurodivergent partners (ADHD and Autism). Chris shares some of the lessons they have learned together and some of the strategies they use that have helped their relationship thrive. The …
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Being Fearless to Be Yourself & The Attributes of Love-Dennis Wyrzykowski
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TRIGGER WARNING: DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS RAPE/SEXUAL ABUSE AND SUICIDE. If any of these issues may be triggering to you then you may want to refrain from listening to this episode, or skip the parts that may be triggering.Many of us have grown up trying to fit in, be liked, or not understanding the difference between our "intent" and our "im…
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Co-Dependency, Breaking Points, Contempt, and Discernment- Jodi Carlton
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Beginning on 11/1/23, Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton will be co-facilitating a new support group for individuals of ALL neurotypes. The group will meet on Zoom the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST and the cost is ONLY $25. Click here to register. If you find yourself confused about making decisions because you don't know if you'll ever ge…
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The Impact of Unknown Neurodiversity on Healing Father Wounds and Understanding Relationship Patterns-Giji Dennard
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During this episode with Giji Dennard, we address a topic that many of us may not have thought about. Giji shares how we may not have known that our father (or primary caregiver) was neurodivergent and when we look back at our childhood through a neurological lens, we gain more understanding, and can begin to heal wounds that may have impacted our …
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Understanding and Resolving High Conflict in Your Relationship-Dr. Suzanne Lachmann
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To celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the Neurodiverse Love podcast, the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook is now available for only $12.97. To buy your workbook today, click here. The workbook includes 104 questions that you and your partner can discuss to learn more about what each of you wants and needs to thrive in your relationship…
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How Our Differences Impact All Our Relationships-A Conversation with Dan...The First Man Mona Dated During Her Separation
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This episode is being published on the third anniversary of the Neurodiverse Love podcast. It it has been an honor and a pleasure to release weekly episodes of the podcast for the last 3 years. If this podcast has helped you better understand yourself, your partner, or someone else in your life, I hope you will take a few minutes to send Mona an em…
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How the ADHD Traits of Impulsivity, Distractibility and Hyperactivity May Be Impacting Your Relationships-Ryan Mayer
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Although Ryan Mayer received his ADHD diagnosis in high school, he didn't find his most authentic life until he became a certified ADHD. During this episode, Ryan shares the impact ADHD had on his career, his marriage and family and how he has turned his lived experiences into impactful messages on social media and a coaching career that is helping…
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Discovering Unknown Neurodiversity Changed Our Marriage Forever-Brooke Ward
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During this episode, Brooke Ward, LMFT shares the challenges she and her husband experienced before learning they were in a mixed neurotype marriage. When Brooke was diagnosed with ADHD she began to do some individual work to better understand her neurotype, however she soon realized that her husband might also benefit from better understanding his…
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How Different Communication Styles, Alexythymia and Cognitive Empathy Can Impact Your Relationship- Thomas Henley
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During this episode with Thomas Henley, the "Thoughty Auti" we begin our conversation talking about dating challenges and how to better understand how different neurology may have an impact on your dating relationships. If you are in a relationship and would like to skip the dating discussion it starts at about 12:30 and ends at about 35:25. After …
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Are Your Expectations Too High or Just Very Different?
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During this solo episode, Mona addresses a topic that may be creating some misunderstanding, disconnection and challenges in your Neurodiverse Love relationship. Some people say that if we don't have expectations, then we can never be disappointed. However, how many of us can really say that we have no expectations in our relationships? Maybe, inst…
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Married to the Iceman-Communication and Perspective Differences: Understanding and Accepting What Is-Lilo and Bill
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Lilo and Bill offer so many valuable insights and lessons based on the learned experiences they have had before and after Bill was diagnosed as an autist. They have been together for over 30 years, and Bill received his autism diagnosis after more then 20 years of marriage (and lots of challenges they didn't understand). During this episode, Bill a…
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What Can You Live "With"...or "Without", in Your Neurodiverse Relationship?-Sarah Swenson
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On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 7:30-9:00pm EST, Mona Kay and Sarah Swenson will be co-facilitating a workshop on Zoom titled: "What Can You Live "With"...or "Without", in Your Neurodiverse Relationship". The cost is $25 per individual or couple. If you would like to join us for this important workshop, please click here. The workshop will "…
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Season 6-Respect, Compassion and Love for Ourselves and Our Partners-with Mona and Olga
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Welcome to Season 6 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast. Three years ago, Mona and Olga started this podcast to share their lived experiences in the neurodiverse relationships that they had that had ended. After exploring the ins and outs of the many relationships they have had with neurodivergent men, they share some of the lessons they have learned …
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Understanding Your Sensory Profile, Nervous System and Processing Styles-Sarah Bergenfield
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During this episode, Sarah Bergenfield shares a little about the path she and her daughter traveled to discover they are both autistic, and how as a therapist she is helping other neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples as they move forward on their own unique journeys. Sarah is a Certified Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practit…
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Five Types of Exhaustion and Rest That Can Impact Your Neurodiverse Relationship-Kerry McLeish
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During this episode with Kerry McLeish, you will learn about the 5 types of exhaustion and rest that may be impacting your neurodiverse relationship. You will also understand how to move from exhaustion to a more rested life and learn some ways to create a more healthy rhythm between rest and work. In addition, you will learn that you can be draine…
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Understanding the Impact of the 3 Parts of the Mind and the 3 I's-Intuition, Instinct and Imprinting-Dr. Veronica Anderson
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Dr. Veronica Anderson is a medical doctor and an intuitive who is helping people throughout the world better understand themselves, their partners and other important people in their lives. During this episode, she shares a little about her professional journey and her neurodiverse family. In addition, Dr. Veronica provides information on the impac…
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Finding the Goldilocks Zone, Understanding Each Other's Needs and Differences-Guest Co-host Bronwyn Wilson
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During this episode with guest co-host Dr. Bronwyn Wilson, we talk about what it looks like to find the "Goldilocks Zone"...the "just right" for neurodiverse couples and what might be preventing couples from finding the path towards thriving in their relationship, including: The importance of both partners accepting the autism diagnosis, or self id…
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Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use and the Core Wound of Failure-Guest co-host Nicole Knowlton
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Pattern Recognition, Synesthesia, Aphantasia, Somatics and Sound Healing-with Katie Zitterbart
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During this episode, Katie Zitterbart shares a little about her neuro-spicy journey and the importance of double empathy and neuro-spicy embodiment and sexual health. In addition, we discuss: The importance of understanding the perception of others. Discerning between neuro-spicy traits and the impact of CPTSD. The autistic brain is "bottom up" and…
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Myth Busting Three Beliefs That May be Creating Challenges in Your Neurodiverse Relationship-Heather Parks and Natalie Roberts
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During this episode, Mona is joined by Heather Parks and Natalie Roberts from the Loving Difference online community. Heather and Natalie have been on the podcast numerous times and they were both amazing presenters at the 2023 Neurodiverse Love Conference. On this collaborative episode, the conversation focuses on three myths that may be the sourc…
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