What can I say that I haven't already? I'M STRUGGLING... and I am neurodivergent/Autsitic/ADHD/What have you. I am all over the place! I am... ME! And that's okay. Let's talk about all of that and more.

SEASON 3 of Not Neurotypical is about more learning but This past year has been a wild ride! While unmasking, I realized there was a name for things I had been feeling since some of my earliest memories: NONBINARY. Hear more about my gender identity journey in episode 1 of season 3 (Episode XXI) of the Not Neurotypical Podcast!

Can we just scrap 2020 and start all over again?? I am just disillusioned with everything and everyone... so let's talk about THAT.

The past few weeks I've been researching into PTSD and other things that seem to affect Neurodivergent adults on a grand scale and in turn, I've been learning A WHOLE LOT about myself. A few things I've thought were just "my personality"? Well, they were actually (GASP) TRAUMA RESPONSES. Neurodivergent adults are no stranger to trauma response because most of us have been met with A LOT of trauma for, well, our whole lives. The first step is knowing. Let's talk about it.

On episode 18 I discuss coronavirus (briefly, don't worry, that is not the main discussion here) and how we're all dealing with this situation differently, I talk about meltdowns and burnout, easy traps we often fall into within (self) advocacy and processing a new diagnosis, and more of my info-dumping rants!

On episode 17, I go a bit deeper into the reality and complexities of unmasking. I question if it really is harmful, or bad for us, or is it an unrealistic expectation that puts unnecessary pressure on us?. I also weigh the risks and benefits while discussing why some parts of the late diagnosis journey (and maybe even goals of neurodiversity) may be unrealistic for most of us. -----> Plus info on my new Patreon account!

On episode 16 I share about the past rollercoaster week that started with a disaster from hell and has now ended with more clarity than I feel like I've ever had. I question if masking is all bad, discuss emotional regulation and how emotional dysregulation sabotages way too much of my life, relationships, and the fine line between autistic acceptance and making excuses for myself.

On episode 15, I share feedback I received from a psychologist regarding a past episode, I discuss cancel culture and why it hurts the adult autistic community/neurodiversity, discuss infighting within the community and more! This episode is quite literally a thought stream of consciousness... so, enjoy my ramblings!