Mythbusting Neurodiverse Relationships
Episodes
37. Feeling Stuck? How to Free Yourself in Your Neurodiverse Relationship
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode, we joined Jodi Carlton and a panel of experts on her YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship podcast. In this Part 2 o...
36. Making Neurodiverse Relationships Work
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netCan Neurodiverse Relationships Work? 💙 In this episode, we joined Jodi Carlton and a panel of experts on her YOUR Neurodiv...
35. Invisible Control in Your Neurodiverse Relationship
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net♟️Are you playing an invisible game of chess in your neurodiverse relationship?Are you open to the possibility that you ma...
34. Are You Playing Trigger Dominoes in Your Neurodiverse Relationship?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIf you're here, you're likely experiencing Trigger Dominoes in your neurodiverse relationship, a catalogue of triggers on a da...
33. Guests on Neurodiverse Christian Marriage Podcast
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net In this episode we're in conversation with Dr Stephanie Holmes from Neurodiverse Christian Marriages, answering questions fro...
32. Celebrating 10 Years of Choosing!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net Celebrating 10 years of friendship, recovery, career change and the creation of the Loving Difference programme, Heather shar...
31. How is my nervous system impacting my neurodiverse relationship?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net Today’s episode is Heather’s presentation at the online Neurodiverse Love conference in February 2023. Heather’s bustin...
30. Is surviving or just liking my neurodiverse relationship the best I can hope for?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net A different episode of the podcast for you today.. In this episode and the next one, we’re sharing our presentations from t...
29. Will festive seasons in my neurodiverse relationship always be a disaster?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net 🌟 We're here with Festive Hope and a Way Forward! Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali, New Year's, Parties, Family G...
28. Can my neurodiverse relationship only get better if we're both on board with sorting it out?
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIt's been a while!!!.... it felt really good to get back to recording our conversations!If you're feeling lost, stuck ...
27. Celebrating 9 Years Friends & Answering Your Questions
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netRecently we got together to celebrate being friends for nine years and a special AUA (Ask Us Anything!) answering questions fr...
26. I can't be happy at all whilst everything is so terrible in my Neurodiverse relationship.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we're busting the myth that 'I can't be happy at all whilst everything is so terrible in my Neurod...
25. It’s too dangerous to hope in my neurodiverse relationship.
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode, we’re busting the myth it's too dangerous to hope in my neurodiverse relationship. A member recently sh...
24. Can my experience change in my neurodiverse relationship if my partner doesn't change?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode, we’re busting the myth that others need to change so that our experience is different. We used to think our...
23. Will the support we need be there once my child has a diagnosis?
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netCaution: please look after yourself for today's episode. There is discussion of suicide and the very desperate situations ...
22. Am I experiencing Cassandra Syndrome in my neurodiverse relationship?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netCaution: please look after yourself for today's episode. We realise this is a big topic we're bringing attention to to...
21. Why do we take everything so personally in our neurodiverse relationships?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we're busting the myth that everything that's said is personal and we're all getting it wrong! It ...
20. Was I conned when I was dating in my neurodiverse relationship?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we're busting the myth that we were conned when we were dating and our partner isn't really who we fel...
19. Can I blame all the misunderstandings in my Neurodiverse Relationship on neurodiversity?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netA lighter episode today, riffing on the trials and tribulations of countless misunderstandings that we've encountered in o...
18. Part 2 - Do I Need to Leave My Neurodiverse Relationship to Recover and Thrive?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netLet’s quickly recap Part 1! We shared that we’ve discovered lots of reasons why our needs weren't being met:Neurodiver...
Be Beautiful YOU!
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net What do you do ‘like breathing’? What gifts of yours have you lost touch with, rejected or tried to correct or fix? Na...
17. Aren't All Relationships Neurodiverse and the Main Issue Really is Mental Health?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode, we're sharing our thoughts and perspectives on a question from a Loving Difference member who wonders if ...
16. Part 1 - Do I Need to Leave My Neurodiverse Relationship to Recover and Thrive?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode, which is Part 1 because we realised we have a lot to say on it (!), we’re busting the myth that your partne...
15. Myth Busting Challenge!
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netWe’re back and it’s time for a refresh and reinvention! Welcome to the Myth Busting Neurodiverse Relationships Podcast. In...
Employment, Special Interests and Communicating Your Needs
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net Another collaborative episode with Mona from the Neurodiverse Love podcast. Many of us would love to turn our interests and...
14. Why Can Birthdays Go So Badly In Neurodiverse Relationships?
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netWhy is that birthdays can seem so tricky in our neurodiverse relationships? In this episode, Natalie and I reflect on some har...
13. How Can My Neurodiverse Family Survive The Education System?
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netA subject close to our hearts, the education system has been problematic for both our families. We are all still experiencing ...
Recognising Differences in Your Relationship and Getting Real About Your Feelings
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.net Really excited to share this episode with you!! Our first collaborative episode between the Loving Difference team and the N...
12. How Do I Get Through Family Events?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netHow Do I Get Through Family Events?How do you experience social events together - all wonderful or a complete nightmare?We’v...
11. Why Are Mealtimes So Stressful In My Neurodiverse Home?
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we’re challenging the social rules around meal times and explore why they are so challenging for our familie...
10. How Do I Begin When I’m Exhausted?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this bitesize episode we’re reassuring you that change is possible even when you’re feeling totally exhausted by everyt...
9. Resolving The Top 10 Challenges In Your Neurodiverse Relationship
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netWhat are the Top 10 Challenges in our Neurodiverse Relationship and how can we resolve them? We have identified the 10 most fr...
8. Am I Defensive In My Neurodiverse Relationship?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netDo you recognise that your partner (and/or your neurodivergent children) are in a defensive state? When Natalie and I first ca...
7. How Does Loving Difference Help In My Neurodiverse Relationship
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we share what helped and hindered our recovery and how this inspired the mission and purpose for Loving Differ...
6. Myths We’ve Busted In Our Neurodiverse Relationship
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we’re busting some of the myths that we read/learnt from professionals when our neurodiverse journey began, ...
5. How Polyvagal Theory Helps In Neurodiverse Relationships
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we’re introducing Polyvagal Theory and the impact it’s had on our neurodiverse relationships.Our nervous s...
4. Am I Experiencing Gaslighting In My Neurodiverse Relationship?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netContent Warning: we talk in this episode about gaslighting and trauma. Look after yourself and if this isn't for you, skip...
3. Am I Resilient Or Exhausted In My Neurodiverse Relationship?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we're unpacking resilience including...What is resilience? What does resilience have to do with our experi...
2. Why Is Communication So Difficult in My Neurodiverse Relationship?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netCommunication is in the Top 3 challenges we hear about most! Why is it so difficult? In this episode, we share our experiences...
1. Introducing Loving Difference
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.lovingdifference.netIn this episode we reflect on our journeys recovering from exhaustion, resentment and hurt to THRIVING in our neurodiverse rel...