AuDHD Flourishing
Episodes
Bonus: Mattia on Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the Dual Diagnosis of AuDHD. Thanks to William Curb for hosting on the Hacking Your ADHD podcast, and providing the audio to share directly...
41 The Disappointment of Success
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Success is a complicated topic for AuDHD folks. We're often not praised for what feels the most difficult. Then sometimes told we did an amazing job f...
40 Art and Depression with Kal Anderson
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does one continue to make art while depressed? Artist Kal Anderson (he/they) has created a large body of work through the ups and downs.Topics inc...
Energy Leading to Overwhelm
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Energy doesn't always feel good. Sometimes it leads directly into overwhelm! 4m mini episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
39 Autism "Levels" and Monotropism
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autism "Levels" (1, 2, or 3 in current diagnostic terminology) are not necessarily an accurate reflection of our lived experience.Reflecting on last w...
Mini: Pushing Yourself
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A question I hear a lot: Should I just push through? It's not all or nothing. Feeling unable to do something right now doesn't mean that all is lost a...
38 What's "Subclinical" Autism? with William Curb
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Curb hosts the Hacking Your ADHD podcast. We dive into what it means to have a "subclinical" autism diagnosis, and what that implies in the co...
37 Don't Become a Coach for the Money!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we delve into ethical considerations around marketing coaching, including MLM-like tactics, pricing, and the pressure to charge high fees to rec...
36 Ethical Marketing with Samantha Pollack
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing ends up relevant to many AuDHD people at some point, in part because many of us end up freelancing at some point out of desire or necessity....
35 How Much Time Does Creating Take?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of at least two follow-up episodes about monotropism responding to the work of Fergus Murray, interview guest in episode 034 Monotro...
34 Monotropism Might Explain Everything with Fergus Murray
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monotropism is a powerful description of a narrowed field of attention and interests that, for many, explains much of the autistic experience. Fergus ...
33 3 Common AuDHD Concerns
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are three interrelated concerns that I hear over and over from AuDHD folks:They don't see a clear pathway from what they love or are good at to ...
Mini: Fire Your Business Coach
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not paying your business coach from ample profit in your business, it's likely not worth it. Especially when the book Profit First + a free ...
32 Whales and Our World with grace allerdice
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
grace allerdice shares about her passions for whales. Their place in myth, their role as bridge creatures, and how they are composers who sing a grid ...
31 Designing a Liberated Life with Andrew Simonet
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Simonet is a Philadelphia-based dancer/choreographer and now novelist who has been massively influential in my own life. His Artist's U and boo...
Mini: No, the World Doesn't Need More "Good Rich People"
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No, more "good rich people" are not going to save the world. Not the least because the amount of money required to create systemic change (i.e. being ...
Mini: Your Presence Matters
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening. Knowing you get me is very meaningful, and I'm sure it is for the other neurodivergent folks in your life. Thanks for being y...
30 Doing Your Best
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AuDHD folks have a complicated relationship with the idea of doing our best, because of our spiky profiles and cyclical energy. Also, we often seem to...
29 Becoming Your Next Self
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming the next version of ourself isn't about forcing. It's about that natural process of embodiment when suddenly, this is who we are now. Usually...
28 Punk Artist vs. Day Job Life with my world iz blue
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alternate title: AuDHD Unmasking & ActivismArtist, skateboarder, special ed teacher, and AuDHD activist my world iz blue talks about his recent Au...
Bonus: Planning Workshop
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus workshop from Like Your Brain (with client speaking cut out for privacy) on setting a personal intention or three for the new year that feels mo...
Mini: If You're Struggling
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling, whether that's just a bad day, a longer stretch, or that very relatable feeling that all of life has been irredeemably difficult...
27 Rituals to Replace Habits
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodivergent folks may not experience habits in the way they're traditionally talked about. Specifically, they may never become truly "background," ...
26 Professional AuDHD Challenges & Strengths with Matt
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt made a career as a lawyer that worked for his brain... then found out he's AuDHD. He shares some of the challenges and strengths that have shaped...
25 The Power of Honest Gratitude
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A simple practice blending honesty with your current feelings plus any gratitude that may arise. Including how to use this to smooth over social or fa...
24 Redefining Creative Success with Chris Hale
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Chris Hale for this cross-posted episode from his podcast, You Need a Coach B*tch! We talk about: Building businesses that work for our AuDH...
23 You Are Not a Burden
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a meltdown. For me these days, that includes some intrusive thoughts around being a burden.You are not a burden. And even if we are somet...
22 The Trouble With Because
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnoses and labels can be really helpful to explain our experiences. We finally have a "because" to explain why we do the things we do! And also... ...
21 Feeling Safe in a Neurodivergent Body with Linda Thai
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Thai is a therapist, educator, and storyteller. She has been one of the most important people in my own healing journey, especially her focus on...
20 Poverty is Not Your Fault!
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poverty is not your fault. Debt is not your fault. And you don't have to find solutions alone!This episode talks about the systemic side, the AuDHD-sp...
19 Safe Therapy for Neurodivergent People with Danielle Aubin
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An AuDHD therapist! Danielle Aubin (she/they), LCSW, works with neurodivergent clients and has expertise in trauma. We talk about why trauma is s...
18 Please Stop Optimizing
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Optimizing (and the related bio-hacking) are really popular... but why? Who are we doing this for, and who really benefits? This episode spans the las...
Bonus: Creative Work Practices for AuDHD Artists & Entrepreneurs
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Amelia Hruby at the Off the Grid podcast for this lovely interview! Here are her show notes: Today I’m joined by coach & composer Matt...
17 Task Bracelets for Executive Function
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Task bracelets can be a task per tag or written really small like I did below... then they stay on your wrist to walk you through the task. Thanks to ...
16 Collective Systems for Neurodivergent Empowerment with Cassandra Idris
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a mind-expanding episode! Cassandra Idris recently founded an organization built around neurodivergent brains at every level, and mutual aid f...
15 How Feelings Work
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feelings, emotions, sensations in the body... We've all received confusing messages around what they mean and what they are. And many autistic folks h...
14 Formula for Feeling Better with Michael Ruffin
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael is an AuDHD content creator (with a huge audience) and coach who runs a free AuDHD peer support group. He shares his formula for feeling bette...
13 Autistic Meltdowns & Shutdowns
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meltdowns and shutdowns appear to be a natural release valve for an overwhelmed autistic brain. They feel out of control and can be quite distressing....
12 Mental Health For AuDHDers with Jes Diverges
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jes Diverges (she/they) helps fellow autistic ADHDers and has a fascinating background. We dive into how they ended up coaching rather than finishing ...
11 Your Core Self-Care Need
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have one or two core self-care needs that, if they're met, everything else feels easier. This episode is about how to figure out yours... ...
10 Money & Surviving Capitalism
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we survive capitalism while navigating the ethical dilemmas of making money within this broken system?There's no one right answer, but this epi...
09 Asking the Right Questions
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy for AuDHD brains to latch onto one concept of a solution, and believe it has to happen that way. But sometimes there's a deeper question or ...
08 My Approach to AuDHD Science
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a meta-episode about how I think about and approach the science around autism and ADHD (as well as other neurodivergences).While I do my best ...
07 When to Stop the Self-Help
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a naturally growth-oriented person... however, I often find myself changing or "fixing" things that others think are a problem. What happens when ...
06 Healing Relational Trauma with Pasha Marlowe
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pasha Marlowe speaks brilliantly about how to navigate trauma, triggers, and sensory needs in relationships as an AuDHD person.Making it concrete, we ...
05 Autism Without the Disorder with Nat Smith
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Smith is a vulnerability coach, playwright, and connection witch. They're also my sibling, so you'll hear stories about our childhood.Nat has know...
04 Why I Hate "Potential"
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of "potential" has been weaponized against neurodivergent and disabled kids.Today I dig into why I hate the concept of potential as it's curr...
03 Autistic Pride Day
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Autistic Pride Day, June 18th!What are you proud of?It doesn't negate any of our challenges, but it was fun to focus on what I love about my bra...
02 Not Just a Compliant Patient with Kristen King
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AuDHD women are often misdiagnosed, but Kristen's list is ridiculous and includes the word "histrionic" (which I didn't know you could even get in thi...
Full Theme Song
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks so much to composer Hanu Dixit for permission to use his song "A Sitar Story" in the podcast intro/outro! If you like the song, here's the whol...
01 What is AuDHD (& do you have it)?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AuDHD = autism + ADHD... and also I experience it as its own neurotype, and not simply two "disorders."Here are the sets of questions I asked in the e...
AuDHD Flourishing Trailer
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being autistic and ADHD sometimes feels like having two brains that are fighting each other! This podcast is for any AuDHD person who struggles with t...