Breaking the mold as a neurodivergent person

The dark side of the stim with Kirsten Lindsmith

In this episode, I had the pleasure to interview Kirsten Lindsmith. First time I heard about Kirsten was after reading her wonderful article: The Dark Side of the Stim: Self-injury and Destructive Habits. If you havent´ read it yet, I recommend you do. We´ve talked about Autism, stimming and sensory and emotional regulation. Kirsten Lindsmith is an artist, writer, engineer, and autism advocate. After receiving an ASD diagnosis in 2010 at the age of 19, she began co-hosting the online television show Autism Talk TV [http://www.youtube.com/user/theWrongPlanet] and speaking [https://kirstenlindsmith.wordpress.com/public-speaking/] at conferences and events about her experience as a woman on the spectrum. Kirsten has written columns for Wrong Planet [http://www.wrongplanet.net/] and Autism After 16 [http://www.autismafter16.com/], and was profiled in The New York Times [http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/navigating-love-and-autism.html]. In addition to writing and public speaking, her work in the autism world has included classroom teaching, in-home therapy, curriculum development, career and life coaching, and the development of accommodations for various institutions (including for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum [https://www.911memorial.org/visit/about/accessibility]). She currently works as a full-time software engineer and part-time autism consultant. Kirsten graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a combined degree in Biology, Microbiology, and Anthropology. Her interests include javascript, neurodiversity, human and animal biology and behavior, and petting soft cats. She lives in Massachusetts with her cat, Buffy, and her partner, Abel. You can find Kirsten: https://kirstenlindsmith.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kirstenlindsmith/ Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/

Breaking to become. The power of Positive Disintegration.

In this episode I have the honour to interview Dr. Chris Wells. This is a very important episode to me, because I discovered Positive Disintegration through Emma Nicholson and Chris Well´s Podcast Positive Disintegration. It was then that I began my journey toward personal growth , self-love and self-compassion. Dr. Chris Wells (they/them/theirs) studies Dąbrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration, and founded the Dąbrowski Center to provide a home for the theory and to support their work. Chris serves as President of the Dąbrowski Center, and is an author, speaker, consultant, and co-host of the Positive Disintegration Podcast [https://positivedisintegration.substack.com/].  You can find Chris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_chris_wells/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_chris_wells/] Website: https://dabrowskicenter.org/board-of-directors/chris-wells/ [https://dabrowskicenter.org/board-of-directors/chris-wells/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/positivedisintegrationpod/ [https://www.facebook.com/positivedisintegrationpod/] Podcast: https://dabrowskicenter.org/podcast/ [https://dabrowskicenter.org/podcast/] You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/]

Overexcitabilities. Beyond giftedness

In this episode, we explore the fascinating concept of overexcitabilities, extending the discussion beyond its ties to giftedness. Katy shares her personal journey with neurodivergence, offering valuable insights into parenting neurodivergent children while being a neurodivergent parent herself. She also dives into her experience with unschooling, providing practical tips and heartfelt reflections. Katy Higgins Lee is a multiply neurodivergent therapist, clinical supervisor, neurodiversity advocate, writer, and trainer of therapists. (She is also an unschooling parent) With a background in theater, filmmaking, music, writing, dance, gardening, and bodywork, her professional and personal life has been greatly influenced by her fascination with each of our unique stories, practices of embodiment and creativity, and connections to the natural world. Katy holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Somatics, from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Where to find her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingpaths/?hl=es [https://www.instagram.com/tendingpaths/?hl=es] Website:https://www.katyhigginslee.com/ [https://www.katyhigginslee.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyhigginsleemft?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/katyhigginsleemft?mibextid=LQQJ4d] Blog: https://tendingpaths.wordpress.com/ [https://tendingpaths.wordpress.com/]

Late diagnosis and neuroaffirmative approach

In this episode, Evaleen shares her journey of receiving a late autism diagnosis and its profound impact on her life. We explore the neuroaffirming approach, its significance, and her dedication to advocacy through Ausome Training Evaleen made the wonderful discovery that she is autistic in 2014 at the age of 37. This life-changing realization fueled her dedication to supporting autistic children and young people on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves, unapologetically. Her work revolves around the core principles of respect and dignity for autistic individuals, advocating for their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. You can learn more about her: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ausome_training/ [https://www.instagram.com/ausome_training/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausometraining/ [https://www.facebook.com/ausometraining/] Website: https://ausometraining.com/ [https://ausometraining.com/] If you would like to reach out, please find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/]

Breaking the mold as a neurodivergent person

In this episode, Melanie and I dive into the challenges and beauty of embracing our differences. We explore topics like adolescence, queerness, and the neurodiverse experience, discussing what it means to grow up feeling 'outside the norm.' We also highlight key red flags that parents should look out for when supporting their neurodivergent and queer children through these formative years. Melanie Gruben is an autistic, queer therapist accredited with the Psychological Society of Ireland. Her private practice specialises in neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+. She hails from Dallas, Texas, where she learned to treasure cool and cloudy weather. Now living in Limerick, Ireland, Melanie collaborates with Violet Psychology providing online therapy services while also working as a researcher. Her long-term aspirations include eating all her produce before expiry and knowing when to use the "ser" and "estar" verbs in Spanish. You can find Melanie: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/counselling/melanie-gruben-limerick-lk/1314035 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/counselling/melanie-gruben-limerick-lk/1314035] https://www.violetpsychology.com/aboutmelanie [https://www.violetpsychology.com/aboutmelanie] https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrubentherapy/ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrubentherapy/] You can find me on: https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/mamisneurodivergentespodcast/]