Join Kim and Kezia as they explore life without alcohol. They discuss different topics of sobriety each week ranging from friendship to parenting to marriage. Kim, author of "On the Edge of Shattered" and Kezia, known for her writing focused IG platform, @thesoberelephantchronicles dive deep into difficult health and wellness topics and talk about what it is like to thrive rather than just survive the weekends sober. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/su ...
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Interviews with authors and activists of interest to compassionate Christians. An inclusive, welcoming, and affirming community, reflecting the compassion Jesus modeled for us.
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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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Values-Driven Couples and Families-Thomas Lucking
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love. ________________________________________________ Do you or have you ever, as a couple or family really thought …
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What Successful Neurodiverse Couples Know and Do: Key Ingredients-Stephanie and Dan Holmes
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ The topics addressed during this episode are: The challenge of…
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Reactivity in Neurodiverse Relationships-Jill Corvelli
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Reactivity wreaks havoc in Neurodiverse partnerships. It is im…
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Crack the Communication Code: The World's First Relationship Rescue Method Specifically Designed for Mixed Neurotype Couples-Jodi Carlton
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Discover the 4 stage communication method that provides neurod…
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Look Under the Hood of a Neurodiverse Relationship Using IFS-Kim Bolling
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Through the lens of neurodiversity, a movement to de-pathologi…
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Neurologically Mixed Relationships: The Crash Course-Joe Biel and Faith Harper
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Just about everyone in a neurologically mixed relationship is …
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Do You Feel Like No One Understands You or Your Relationship?-Margot Alexis and Chelle
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To learn more about the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love. If you would like register for the 4 week workshop series that Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. and Sarah Swenson, LMHC wi…
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The Four Communication Styles-Ali Arena Perkinson
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If you would like to register for the 4 week workshop series titled " "How Can I Love My Partner and Still Struggle to Imagine a Healthy Future Together", with Sarah Swenson, LMHC and Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. click here. To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other reso…
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Do You Want to Better Understand the Health and Mental Health Challenges That You Are Having?-Pnina Arad
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If you would like to register for the 4 week workshop series titled " "How Can I Love My Partner and Still Struggle to Imagine a Healthy Future Together", with Sarah Swenson, LMHC and Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. click here. To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resou…
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Being an Autistic Female Partner-Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships click here. _________________________________________________ Professor Tony Attwood and Dr, Michelle Garnett have learned through their many …
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Trauma Informed Neurodiverse Couples Therapy-Harry Motro
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To understand yourself, your partner and your neurodiverse relationship better, invest in the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards, Workbook, and the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos. In addition, check out the other resources available to help you find guidance as you move forward on your Neurodiverse Love journey. ———————————————————————During…
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Rebuilding Your Self Worth and Healing Emotionally, Mentally and Physically-Solo Episode
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To help you and your partner better understand each other, you can buy the digital download of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards for $11 or the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook for $12.97 _________________________________________________ During this solo episode, Mona shares how she has rebuilt her self-worth and self esteem and …
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Increasing Knowledge of Neurodivergence for Therapists and the Self-Discovery Process-Ali Cunningham Abbott
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If you are interested in learning more about the resources Mona has available for neurodiverse couples, or individuals in a neurodiverse relationship, you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ During this episode with Dr. Ali Cunningham Abbott, LMHC we talk about the self-discovery …
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Camouflaging Autistic Traits: The Impact on Mental Health and Identity-Laura Hull
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If you are looking for more resources on neurodiverse relationships you can check out Mona's website: www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ During this episode with Dr. Laura Hull you will learn more about the development of the CAT-Q tool (Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire) and the impact of camouflagi…
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Women & Girls on the Spectrum and Understanding Differences in Our Neurodiverse Relationships-Sarah Hendrickx
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To get more information about the resources Mona has available for neurodiverse couples or individuals in mixed neurotype relationships check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com_________________________________________________During this episode with author Sarah Hendrickx, she will share how she met her partner 20 years ago and why she di…
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Using Relational Life Therapy to Make Lasting Changes for Neurodiverse Couples-Caron Starobin
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If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona Kay has available, please check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com________________________________________________During this episode with Caron Starobin, LCSW, you will learn more about how Relational Life Therapy (RLT) can help neurodiverse couples understand how their challenges …
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Effective Communication and Nervous System Regulation to Change Your Relationship-Nan Wise
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During this episode with Dr. Nan Wise, who is a neuroscientist, sex therapist, and relationship counselor you will learn how to better understand yourself and your partner and how you can each regulate your nervous systems. In addition, other topics that are addressed include: Learning how to radically accept where you are as an individual and a co…
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Neurodiversity: The Birth of an Idea-Judy Singer
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During this episode, Judy Singer shares about her family story, her marriage, and her thesis that was the "groundbreaking sociology thesis that prefigured the last great liberation movement to emerge from the 20th century". In her book: "Neurodiversity-The Birth of an Idea" Judy states, “The internet is the prosthetic device that binds isolated soc…
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Using Mindfulness to Address Different Needs-Sue Hutton and Jan Wozniak
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To learn more about some of the resources Mona has available you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com___________________________________________________________________ During this episode with Sue Hutton and Jan Wozniak you will learn about the work they are doing in their mindfulness program for Autistic adults. In addition, Sue…
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Is This Autism?-Co-Authors Donna Henderson,Sarah Wayland and Jamell White
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If you would like to learn more about the resources available through Neurodiverse Love, including the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, please go to: www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ During this episode, Mona has a great conversation with Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland and Jamell White, th…
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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 Simpson, we talk about the impact of unknown neurodivergence and how important understanding yourself and your n…
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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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Kim and Jen debrief on their Sober in the Suburbs Retreat to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. These ladies have had their fair share of wild girls trips in the past, back when they used to drink, resulting in literal black eyes and endless blackouts. Those trips used to require a vacation from the vacation. We have all been there, right? The retreat these…
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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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Kezia welcomes back Katherine Rhadans again to chat all about the Super Bowl and what it's like in Kansas City this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support
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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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97. Dry January is over, now what do I do?
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Kim & Kezia talk with Kate Bee from The Sober School about what to do once Dry January ends. Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Excep…
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Jen Eastwood's story continues. She decides to send herself to rehab, but she isn't fully committed to going the distance once she returns home. Then things completely unravel even more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support
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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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96. Extreme Athlete Matt Scoletti's Breakthrough
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Matt Scoletti joins us to tell his story of sobriety. From 21 marathons in 21 days & Navy Seals training camp, he shares his incredible journey. https://www.mattscoletti.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support
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BONUS: Jen's Story: Part 1: Recovering from childhood trauma and breaking the cycle
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Jen Eastwood's story is one of strength, resilience and inner knowing. It is unique yet you will find yourself nodding along in understanding. A recovered people pleaser, she continues to work on being a master of imperfection and no longer a perfectionist. Listen to her honest account from childhood to adulthood of how she realized she was struggl…
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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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95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonald
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Kim and Kezia chat with Vanessa McDonald, creator of The Best Decision We Ever Made. A former "Mommy Wine Club" president and neighborhood party co-CEO, Vanessa has been alcohol-free since March 16, 2020. Her inspiration for this book simply came from recognizing a need for a similar resource back when she was wrestling her own relationship with al…
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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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94. Talking to Actor and Director Brian Whisenant
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Kim and Kezia welcome Brian to the podcast. Brian has an eclectic and varied background, having grown up in Mississippi and lived in NYC and Los Angeles (his current home). Brian has worked off and on as an actor, director and writer for both film and television. Currently Brian provides Clinical Outreach for Breathe Life Healing Centers, a trauma,…
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BONUS: Karen's story: from tragedy to hope and possibility after one year of sobriety
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Sober in the Suburbs member Karen Dionne vulnerably shares her remarkable story of sobriety. It takes courage to let others in. As Brene Brown says, “You don’t measure vulnerability by the amount of disclosure. You measure it by the amount of courage to show up and be seen when you can’t control the outcome.” --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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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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