NeuroDiverse Christian Couples
Episodes
Autism & NeuroNeeds with Dr. Richard Boles
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes podcasting from the 2023 Converge Autism Conference with conference speaker Dr. Richard Boles. Dr. Boles joins her for an in...
JTG Virtualness
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joint Attention with Rosemarie Griffin
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie interviews Rosemarie Griffin about her workshop on joint attention. Joint attention is an essential skill for clinicians, teachers, and ...
Dan Reacts: Uniquely Us: Executive Function vs. Lack of Execution
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Dan participated in half of the new book, Uniquely Us, he did not read the chapter written by our other contributing authors in time for the boo...
Neurolinguistic Programming & NeuroDiverse Couples with Meisha Marshall
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Holmes and guest Meisha Marshall discuss NLP.What is NLP?Is it something people of faith should be concerned about?What drew Meisha to NLP?...
Becoming a Whole Person & NeuroDiversity as my Pageant Platform
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stephanie talks with Brittany Browne about her recent diagnosis. Many topics are covered, but a key point is the vulnerability that can occur f...
Women on the Spectrum with Special Co-Host Sydney Holmes Roberts
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Usually, in this spot is Dan and Just the Guys! Listeners requested a discussion of later-in-life diagnosed women on the spectrum and a discussion of ...
Autism Q&A with ND Clinician & Coach David Glick
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Stephanie will bring an autism Q&A with Dave Glick. Dave is a neurodivergent clinician and an autism advocate.Dave Glick is the founder...
Contempt Combining Gottman Research and Bible Project Wisdom
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent road trip, we were listening to the Bible Project's Sermon on the Mount Series.This episode: Episode 10, March 4, 2024, Bible Project Serm...
Navigating the Maze of Executive Function Differences ASD, ADHD & AuDHD with Robin Tate
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Robin Tate, a life coach and NeuroDiverse Couples' coach. Today, we discuss Neurodiversity and strategies for execut...
Abuse, Divorce, Recovering from Marriage with Rev Iris Knapp
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Dan usually joins me, I am solo today with Rev. Iris Knapp as we talk about abuse in the neurodiverse marriage. We cover Leslie Vernick's signs ...
JTG - Now or Never
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Holmes, the Just the Guys host today with Perry, Jeremy, and Greg, discusses learning to get things with executive functioning differences. Someti...
Distinguishing Autism ADHD and_or Trauma with Kelley Ryals
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I met Kelley Ryals at the AACC conference during her poster presentation on Autism and Trauma. I wanted to have her as a guest to discuss when it is a...
The Role of Shame & Blame in Blocking Change in your NeuroDiverse Relationship
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stephanie and Barb talk about Shame, Blame, & Trauma. The key point is that all of us deal with shame at some point in our life, but not de...
Navigating Traveling as a NeuroDiverse Couple
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In June, we talked about what we have learned on our road trips about ourselves, each other, our faith, and our relationship with God. We got some req...
Champions Club Becoming a Church that Never Turns a Child Away with Pastor Craig Johnson
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Stephanie Holmes speaks with Pastor Craig Johnson of Lakewood Church about creating inclusion for kids, teens, and adults with needs and di...
Professional and Personal Experience of Diagnosis Bias & Autism
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Juneteenth! It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. We welcome back Dr. Ma...
JTG Sharing My Later in Life Autism Identification
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it! We are answering listener requests. In 2022, the original JTG crew did a show on processing a later-in-life diagnosis. Several liste...
Happiness, Well-being, Emotional Processing and the Autistic Brain
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest has been on the podcast before when we discussed predictive error coding and the autistic brain; Dr. Peter VermeulenPeter is the founder...
Roadtrippin' & Righteous Relationship Building
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been taking many road trips these past four years in the quest to visit all 50 states! We listen to podcasts, and podcasting and learning from...
Memory, Motivation, Identity & Video Games with Dr. Kevin Hull
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kevin discuss a few topics. The blogs Dr. Stephanie mentions come from Dr. Kevin's blogs on his site.We talk about:Autobi...
Should Women be Silent with Bruce Fleming
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rev. Holmes and Dr. Holmes as they interview Bruce C.E. Fleming. This is our 3rd interview with Bruce an today we will discuss 1 Timothy and "let...
What Even IS Neurodiversity
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and the guys (Clay, Greg, Jeremy, & Mark) discuss their views of neurodiversity. What is it? Is this movement a good thing or not? How do you ...
Fruit Filled Co-parenting as a NeuroDiverse Couple with Team Rochford
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charity and Jeremy Rochford have contributed to the upcoming book: Uniquely Us. Watch the countdown as: https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/...
Q&A with Dan and Stephanie
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We (I Stephanie) asked listeners on social media, "What would you like to ask us or what would you like to know about Neurodiverse Marriages?"Several ...
Navigating a Complex and Adversarial NeuroDiverse Divorce with CDFA Rhonda Noordyk
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While we are pro-marriage and pro-covenant. Sometimes abuse, unrepentant addiction, and adultery break the vows and can lead to divorce. Divorce from ...
A Story of Determination with Divorce, Remarriage, Infidelity, Betrayal Trauma and Autism
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Kevin and Shawna Meek. Their story of divorce and remarriage to each other through infidelity and discovering the...
JTG An Intentional Marriage with Brian Hight
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just the Guys has its first guest, author Brian Hight. Brian and the guys talk about his book and being intentional!Brian Hight has a career dedicated...
Minding your Joy Gap in your NeuroDiverse Marriage with Chris Coursey
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been following our podcasts for a bit, you know we are fans of Dr. Jim Wilder, and we talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy c...
True Transformation & Building Your Relational Skills with Michel Hendricks
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been following the podcast, you have heard Dan and Stephanie talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy transformation. Today, we ...
Receiving Feedback: Do you have a Fixed or Growth Mindset?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan and Stephanie talk about blindspots, receiving feedback, perspective-taking, and the Johari window. What is the Johari window? Listen to fi...
From TBIs to TIAs, and Personality Pathologies & Autism
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talked about TBI, TIA, and when autism is combined with personality pathologies such as narcissism.From Jodi's website about her:Throughout ...
Processing my New NeuroDivergent Identity with Kristin Walker
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Stephanie interviews Kristin Walker about her later-in-life autism diagnosis.About Kristin:Kristin Walker is the founder of the Mental Heal...
JTG Summer (in)Sensitivities
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Occurring Issues with Autism Dr. Ratliff Schaub
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as the prevalence and genetic issues associate...
The Lost Art of Relationship Conflict Resolution with Dan Chrystal
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Dan Chrystal about the complexities of communication. We talked about basic communication skills and complexities...
Betrayal Trauma, Addiction, & Neurodiverse Marriage with Shawna Meek
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Usually, Dan co-hosts the podcast, but today, Dr. Stephanie interviews Shawna Meek on betrayal trauma. She will speak to us from her personal and prof...
Porn, Sex Addiction, Autism & Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jake Porter
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan and Stephanie talk about a topic that is listener-requested!Many listeners asked to talk about pornography, sexual addiction, and autism.To...
JTG Talks about Valentines and Ketchup on Steak
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan Holmes (husband of Dr. Stephanie Holmes) and Just the Guys with a group of men on the spectrum, and they talk about Valentine's Day and showi...
Intimacy & Sex: The Designer is the Definer with Pastor Jamal Baker
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Rev. Stephanie C. Holmes interviews Pastor Jamal Baker, a former licensed professional counselor and sex therapist. This podcast is a module fr...
How We Built Sexual Intimacy in our NeuroDiverse Marriage
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today it gets a little personalHopefully, without being cringy, we will share how we took our physical and sexual intimacy level to the next level. We...
Uniting Parents & Professionals with Jeanetta Bryant
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holmes and Jeanetta talk about uniting resources for families through accessibility to resources!Searchable - unites professionals and parentsAcce...
Empty Nesting and Retirement in a NeuroDiverse Marriage Pt. 2
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have asked for podcasts about aging or retirement and the neurodiverse marriage, so today is one of those days!We have four guests with us...
JTG Theory of Mind
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Theory of Mind
Empty Nesting and Retirement in a NeuroDiverse Marriage Pt. 1
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have asked for podcasts about aging or retirement and the neurodiverse marriage, so today is one of those days!We have four guests with us...
Dual Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis with Alix Generous
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alix Generous is an autistic behavior analyst with five years of clinical experience and a master’s from Pepperdine University in behavioral psychol...
Stages of Change and Immunity to Change
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan had read a book for a business leadership class called "Immunity to Change." This is NOT a marriage book. It is a very dry organizational leadersh...
Immanuel: God with us! How God has been with us in our NeuroDiverse Marriage
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have followed us, you know we are fans of LifeModel Works and the work of Dr. Jim Wilder. Key components of LifeModel Works is Immanuel- God is...
Discussing IEPs, 504s and Your Student's Legal Rights with Martin Chen
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk about IEPs and civil rights compliance with Martin Chen.A little about Martin Chen:B.A. - Vanderbilt UniversityJ.D. - Georgia State Uni...
JTG - Let's Talk Christmas
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Guys talk about various Christmas topics, including gift-giving, receiving, and routine changes.
A Lifespan Perspective of Autism with Dr. Tyler Whitney
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Whitney as they discuss key moments from his keynote presentation: Short and Long-term consequences of COVID-19 on individuals...
Stress in Your NeuroDiverse Marriage
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan and Stephanie will discuss Stress and how it manifests in the NeuroDiverse Christian Couple (NDCC). We will talk through points from the Eq...
My Best Social Life with Jeremy & Ilana Hamburgh
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Holmes talks with Jeremy and Ilana from mybestsociallife.com. We talk about belonging and learning the skills young adults on the spectrum ...
Support for Social Skills in Young Adults with Meredith Sinclair
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes and Meredith Sinclair of Life Behavior Consulting as they discuss the need for support and adaptive skills for adolescents and young a...
Just The Guys - Friends
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about friends. Everything from high school to now.
Fear Bonds, Love Bonds and Q&A with Dr. Jim Wilder
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd and Jan 16th of 2023. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's...
Vacationing and Holiday Travel on the Autism Spectrum with Ron Sandison
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Sandison works full time in the mental health field. He is an advisory boardmember of the Art of Autism and the Els Center of Excellence. Sandison...
¡Necesidad excepcional hoy! Edición especial en español
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a bilingual podcast to connect Spanish speaking listeners to a Spanish special edition of Exceptional Needs Today magazine.www.exceptio...
Psychopharmacology and Autism with Dr. Matthew Fisher
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Fisher as they discuss Dr. Fisher's model of medication for working with the spectrum population. Basics on types of medicatio...
Groups: What Makes Them Valuable
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about how groups have changed their perspective on issues, themselves and others.
The Autism Effect on Marriage
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie and Abby talk about challenging and complex ND marriages and aspects such as rigidity and need for sameness that can make the NT family ...
Autismology & Autism Competency with Tosha Rollins
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holmes and Tosha discuss what clinicians need to know about working with individuals on the autism spectrum. The importance of competency and trai...
Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey with the Holmes 4
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our focus is more than ND marriage but the neurodiverse family system.We have on the show with us both daughters, Sydney and Erica. We share ab...
Best Practices for Identifying Adults on the Autism Spectrum
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr. Celine SaulnierAssessing ASD over the LifeSpanGuest Bio:Dr. Saulnier obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of C...
Christianity on the Spectrum and NDCCs with Dr. Thomas Lucking
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie heard Dr. Lucking speak at the ND Love Conference earlier this year. Stephanie and Dan talk through some specific points about Christian...
Discipline - That's also Relational
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just The Guys talk about their approach to parental discipline.
How to Use Polyvagal Theory with AS Clients
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Jones, LISW-CPJoin Dr. Holmes and Jill Jones for an introduction to Polyvagal theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol that stems from PVT.You can ...
Hindsight Learning: What we continue to learn about our ND Marriage
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie, while working on their family book, continue to process things they are learning about themselves and marriage as an ND Christian C...
The Importance of Present Dads, Self-Care, & Building Community with John Felageller
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Felageller has spent over 15 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles, including Te...
Growing up with an ASD Dad with Guest Erica Holmes
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have been focusing on parenting with an ASD partner and parenting in a neurodiverse family system. We have had some listeners ask for a ...
JTG Talk Parenting
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From building safe environments to perspectives on social media and a couple of topics in between, JTG talks about parenting.
Autism Dadvocate, Paul Carroll
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About Paul:As Head of Colleague & Leadership Development at CVS Health, I lead an amazingTalent Development team of 25 professionals who take our ...
Partnering & Parenting as an ND Couple with Kate & Clark
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month we will highlight parenting and partnering. Dr. Holmes heard Kate and Clark Webb present at the NeuroDiverse Love conference on parenting a...
Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Table with "Doc" Hunsley of SOAR
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews and converses with Dr. Hunsley, known as "Doc", about how everyone deserves a seat at the table and how, in every as...
Friendship Love Autism with ND Couple Michelle & Andrew Preston
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About my Guests:Michelle and Andrew Preston are a neurodiverse couple who gained a large social media following by sharing their struggles. After havi...
Answering Listener Questions on Attachment, Rupture & Repair with Dr. Gill
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome bas Dr. Jesse Gill who did 2 podcasts with us last year on the basics of Attachment.We asked listeners what do you want to know more about ...
Just The Guys - Generosity Starts at Home
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Jeremy, Mark, Clay, and Dan talk about generosity. What does that term mean now, and how did it evolve over the years?
The Sound Relationship House with Gottman Trained Therapist
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dan joins Stephanie with Dr. Mike McNulty, a Gottman-trained therapist who also specializes in NeuroDiverse couples.We talk today about The Soun...
Building Intimacy and Connection in an ND Christian Marriage
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dan and Stephanie talk through June Hunt's book simply called Intimacy. We will discuss the 6 levels of intimacy and false intimacy. Can sex act...
Is the Body of Christ including All its Members? Jillian Palmiotto
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Holmes met Jillian through being a sponsor of the Together Conference that happens in GA. In their discussion, she found a kindred spiri...
Culture, Stigma, Autism & People of Color with Dr. Mary Jones
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Juneteenth! It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color.Today our guest is a former...
Just The Guys Financially Relational
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the intersection of finances, emotions, and relationships.
Understanding Multiculturalism & Special Needs with Dr. Josecyln Ramos Campbell
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes as she speaks with Joscelyn Campbell about how different cultures discuss and accept special needs or mental health diagnoses. Becomin...
DEI is often Missing NeuroDiversity with Peter Mann
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes of NeuroDiverse Christian Couples Podcast as they interview autistic entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter unknowingly tapp...
What I Would have Done Differently ... with Dr. Mona Kay
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie talk to Dr. Mona Kay of the NeuroDiverse Love podcast.We will talk from Dr. Mona's perspective about what she wishes she would have ...
Boundaries vs Codependency, Godly Sorrow vs Worldly Sorrow with Barbara Grant
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie talk with fellow NeuroDiverse Couples' Coach Barbara Grant.About Barbara Grant:Barbara Grant, CAS, NCC, is a Certified Autism Specia...
Interest Beyond Apathy
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perry, Greg, Jeremy, and Dan talk about what curiosity is and what that looks like in their relationships.
She Deserves Better with Sheila Gregoire
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie are excited to have back as our guest, Sheila Gregoire. While we push back on the modesty and purity movement along with courtship t...
Research Insights into the AS Female Phenotype with Dr. Will Carroll
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Will Carroll on the topic of Autism Female Phenotypes. The discussion includes why fema...
The 4 Soils and YOUR Marriage (Parable of the Sower)
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Stephanie take a look at the parable of the sower or the parable of the 4 soils found in Matthew 13:1-23 & Mark 4:1-20.While we understand...
Broken & Crushed to Redeemed & Restored
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good story of a broken marriage that is redeemed and restored, but sometimes happily ever after does not happen, and people can be broke...
Healing from Cassandra Syndrome with Margot Alexis
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stephanie and Dan as they talk with Margot Alexis about healing from Cassandra Syndrome.We will ask Margot all about:What is Cassandra syndrome?W...
From Plant to Person
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Clay, and Dan talk about compassion. What it is, and how compassion was thought about and lived over the years.
Marriage on the Spectrum: It's Better than we ever imagined with Jeremy & Charity Rochford
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie and Dan have as their guests a fellow ND Christian Couple and Coaching Team, Jeremy and Charity Rochford. Our show today covers Jeremy's lat...
Working with ND Couples: What Research Shows
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Stephanie and Dan will talk with Dr. Carrie Mitran. Dr. Mitran's dissertation and academic research are some of the first of their kind on neces...
Autism in Heels with Jennifer Cook
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Completing our month of Women on the Spectrum, Dr. Stephanie interviews Jennifer Cook.She is the author of many books, including Autism in Heels, Aspe...
Autism Translated with Toni Boucher
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our month-long discussion of girls and women on the autism spectrum, Dr. Holmes talks to Toni Boucher. In this episode, we talk about why girls are...
Just The Guys - Relationship BEFORE Task
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dan is joined by Perry, Mark & Greg to discuss how relationship needs should come before tasks and solutions.
Autism & The 3 Shoes Approach with Laura Nadine Dooley
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Laura Nadine Dooley. Our show today covers Laura's identification on the spectrum later in life, navigating the scho...
What you need to understand about Women on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht, RP ND, is an autistic Registered Psychotherapist, Naturopathic Doctor,and an autism researcher with a Master of Science in Ap...