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Today I'm chatting with Amy Marie Ayres, an incredible indie author, writing coach, and solopreneur. We start with some chatter about what it takes to run a business as a solo neurodivergent person, and then delve into our creative processes, community building efforts, and stories about what we've learned. Check out Danielle's book: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/ Check out Neurodiverging's upcoming events: https://www.neurodiverging.com/upcomingevents/ Amy's website: https://www.amymarieayres.com/ Amy's Substack: https://substack.com/@authoramyayres Transcript coming soon: https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/ https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/ __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've spent 10 years working with neurodivergent adults (mostly), so I wrote a book for teens. Let me explain. Transcript and shownotes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/its-not-a-pivot/ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if "high-functioning" describes our support network more than our internal capacity? Let's talk about it. Transcript and more at https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-it-actually-means-to-be-high-functioning/ Learn more about Embracing Your ADHD Brain: An Actually Helpful Guide for Teens at https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/ *** We’d love to hear from you. Share a question, or situation you’d like support with in the comments, and we may feature it on our podcast. Or, leave a voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm back! Watch to learn more about what's been going on with Neurodiverging lately and where the podcast is going from here. Join the free community: www.neurodiverging.com/community My first book is now available for pre-order! 'Embracing Your ADHD Brain' is a neurodiversity-affirming self-help guide for teens. Pre-order anywhere you buy your books, or ask your local bookstore! Learn more here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:50 Moving And Resetting 02:44 New Book Announcement! 04:15 Life Changes Recap 04:39 Closing Patreon Shift 06:27 New Community Hub 07:41 Group Coaching Focus 10:03 Podcast Plans Going Forward 10:38 Doing It Messy 12:39 Thanks And Subscribe __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com. __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a neurodivergent adult. Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for Neurodivergent Adults: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/ Transcript, show notes, and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-neurodivergent-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends-in-2025/ Questions, comments, ideas? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content. Like what we're doing? Leave an honest review on your favorite platform, wherever that may be. Then, take a screenshot and email it to us at [email protected] to receive a little thank you gift! See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators. The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems, communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary accommodations. Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight resources available through Neurodiverging and share personal experiences to help listeners better understand how to support neurodivergent students in educational settings. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-relationships-with-teacher/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide. Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, and embracing pleasure. This conversation is a valuable resource for anyone navigating similar challenges or seeking to live authentically with neurodivergence and chronic illness. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/finding-refuge-in-your-body-with-jessica-graham/ Buy Jessica’s books (affiliate links): Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness, Childhood Trauma, and Living Well When Surviving Is Hard Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IXwdaG Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9798889840008 Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VQiuFC Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781623172343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism. From theme nights and ingredient-based planning to freezer meals, “forage” dinners, and safe food lists, they share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm. Along the way, they talk about sharing responsibility for cooking, making meals enjoyable, and moving away from rigid food rules toward a more sustainable, compassionate approach to eating. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-how-to-feed-yourself/ Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging Get ad-free podcast downloads and access to our Neurodivergent Parent Affinity Group for as little as $3 a month when you join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging  Learn more about Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney's books and services at https://anneelrodwhitney.com Learn how to create visual schedules in our Get It Out of Your Head: Visual Supports for Adults Course: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/visual-supports-for-adults/ Use our referral to Plan to Eat and get 20% off your first annual subscription payment: plantoeat.com/ref/neurodiverging You can find our energy and capacity tracking workbook here: Energy & Capacity Reflection Guide: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/energy-reflection-guide/ We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast. Leave a voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ ________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at Neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies! http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function challenges, and provide practical strategies for meal prep, planning, and dealing with picky eaters. We're here to offer a thoughtful discussion on how to make mealtime less stressful and more manageable for everyone involved. Show notes, transcript and many links here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/making-food-easier-1/ Use our referral to Plan to Eat and get 20% off your first annual subscription payment: plantoeat.com/ref/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcomes Amy Lang, a sex education expert who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. Together, they explore how parents can approach conversations about consent, puberty, safety, and relationships in ways that are supportive, positive, and practical. Show notes and transcript: neurodiverging.com/how-to-talk-about-sex-and-puberty-with-neurodivergent-kids Amy Lang’s website: Birds + Bees + Kids: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/ Follow Amy on Instagram: @birdsbeeskids Free resource from Amy: Top Five Things Neurodivergent Kids Need to Know (and Top Five for Parents) Want to learn more from Amy? This is the only resource of its kind! The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Get the tools to talk with your neurodivergent kid about sex, consent, and safety—without awkwardness or overwhelm. Support the Podcast: This podcast is made possible through the support of our patrons. By joining us on Patreon, you help provide low- and no-cost coaching for neurodivergent people worldwide, and you gain access to community groups, classes, and more. Learn more at www.patreon.com/neurodiverging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney! In this one, we address the challenges of morning routines for neurodivergent families during the back-to-school season. Discover practical tips, the importance of schedules, and how to adapt tasks to suit your family's needs. Plus, learn about possible IEP accommodations to ease the morning rush. Tune in for insightful advice and supportive conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to take the big step to transition to something new, and how to avoid burnout. Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging. Shownotes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-find-the-right-career/ Below are affiliate links: Read Shell's book, Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for Neurodivergent Adults and Teens: https://a93f86-3.myshopify.com/products/fillable-pdf?variant=49755927839036&ta_aff=KVIWCIVNIC Join Shell's membership: https://a93f86-3.myshopify.com/products/unlock-your-career-galaxy-membership?variant=51990936224060&ta_aff=KVIWCIVNIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about grief, boundaries, and belonging. Through these stories, we explore how values-aligned community offers support where traditional family sometimes cannot. This is a tender invitation to consider how we build connection, and why it’s worth it. Connect in Community is a 10-day virtual community experience for neurodivergent adults who want more friendship, less burnout, and a gentle way to practice connection. We run from July 23rd-August 1st. Learn more and register: www.neurodiverging.com/community Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/creating-neurodivergent-affirming-community/ We’d love to hear from you! Share a question, comment, or situation you’d like support with, and we may feature it on our podcast: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ ________________________ Neurodiverging Coaching is an online, sliding scale coaching practice owned by autistic neurodiversity coach Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com, or join us on Patreon for even more goodies! http://patreon.com/neurodiverging Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. We support strength-based, evidence-based assessment and skill-building, social and disability justice paradigms, and a commitment to taking care of one another. Mailing Address: Danielle Sullivan 603 S Public Rd, #63 Lafayette, CO 80026-9998 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices