The Neurocuriosity Club Podcast

144 | Grief, Religious Trauma, & Deconstruction (Happy Easter)

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Easter, and I have a lot of feelings about it. So, let’s talk about trauma! (an acquired form of neurodivergence), and deconstruction, and ...

151 | Taking a Summer Hiatus

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey hey everyone! I'll be taking a summer break from this podcast. See you in the fall! 💜Ways to Work With Me (18+ only) 💜 💻 Watch thre...

150 | Giftedness, with Jennifer

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re being curious about giftedness, which is a form of neurodivergence. I speak with Jennifer Harvey Sallin, a gifted-specific psychologist,...

149 | Art & auDHD, with Nox

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

149 | Art & auDHD, with Nox Today we’re being curious about what it's really like to be an auDHD artist, by chatting with my friend Nox! N...

148 | Palestine Will Be Free

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about Palestine. 💜Episode Resources 💜 Audio transcript of this episode End the Gaza Genocide Toolkit Transcript for Callin...

147 | ND Author Spotlight: Rebecca Vitsmun

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re being curious about Rebecca Vitsmun! Rebecca is a unique voice hoping to advocate for her community and spread positive awareness of con...

146 | Sometimes I’m an ADHD Stereotype, and That’s Okay

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re being curious about ADHD stereotypes, some internalized ableism and internalized stigma, and why it's okay if you fit stereotypes. ...

145 | auDHD & Weight Loss

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're being curious about body image and weight loss and neurodivergence and how these things intersect and affect each other!  Note: I&#39...

143 | Let's Get Sh*t Done, Together!

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to pop in to tell you about my Get Sh*t Done Program! It’s my signature program all about neurodivergent productivity, especially pro...

142 | Autism, Attachment, & Friendship

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking all things friendship…because it turns out I'm not as good at it as I thought I was. I discuss: ✨ how I used to think “...

141 | Harm Reduction for auDHD with Tina

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking to Tina Ethridge, an ADHD and auDHD acceptance coach, about auDHD harm reduction and radical self-acceptance. We discuss:  br...

140 | What I Learned While I Was Away

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about what I learned in my time away from content creation. Want to request a topic? DM me on Instagram: @theneurocuriosityclub 💜...

139 | I’m Lost: Taking a Break From Everything

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is going to be the last episode for a couple of weeks. I am taking a quick break from content creation. Thoughts and comments are always welcome....

138 | auDHD & Workaholism

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about auDHD & workaholism! As an autistic ADHDer myself, I work a lot and not only do I work a lot, I love to work. This is ...

137 | Being In a Relationship With Someone Who’s Neurodivergent (And You’re Not), with Adam

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking to…my husband! A lot of you have asked how our relationship works with me being neurodivergent and him not being neurodivergen...

136 | So I'm Neurodivergent...Now What? Self-Diagnosis, Professional Diagnosis, and Other Next Steps

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a replay of my presentation from The Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit that took place last weekend. I discuss self-diagnosis, professio...

135 | Special Interests & Monotropism, with Camil

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Camil, a neuroinclusive coach, about special interests and monotropism, a theory of autism developed by autistic people. We...

134 | Lessons I Learned in 2023 & My Vision for 2024

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final episode of 2023! So, today I’m taking the time to reflect on things that I've learned this past year and also project forward a...

133 | Framing ADHD as a Superpower, with Adrina and Marissa of Black Girl ADHD

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Adrina and Marissa, the co-founders of Black Girl ADHD. We discuss their personal experiences with ADHD, including their jo...

132 | The Neurodivergent Lived Experience (Virtual) Summit is BACK!

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so freaking excited about this announcement. Today we’re talking about the FREE second annual Neurodivergent Live Experience Summit! In today’...

131 | The Importance of Witnessing and Acknowledging Global Events, with Jes

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Jes, a fellow auDHDer, auDHD coach, and activist, about the importance of witnessing and acknowledging global events. Durin...

130 | Vlogmas!

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about…Vlogmas!  Want to request a topic? DM me on Instagram: @neurodivergent_magic Helpful Resources: The Neurodivergent Magi...

129 | Choose Your Own Price on EVERYTHING in My Shop!

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Black Friday until midnight on Cyber Monday, anyone who visits the Neurodivergent Magic shop can choose their own price on everything in the stor...

128 | Palestine for Beginners, From a Beginner: What's Happening, Why, and What You Can Do

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about what's happening in Palestine, why it's happening, and what you can do. Want to request a topic? DM me on Instagra...

127 | Strategies for Coping with Decision Fatigue, with Kelsey Silver

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Kelsey Silver, founder and CEO of The Neurospicy CEO, about decision fatigue. Decision fatigue is when your environment has...

126 | Life Update: I’m Back from Maternity Leave!

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about the arrival of my twin girls, and the challenges and joys of maternity leave! I also address the ongoing conflict in Palesti...

125 | Listener Favorites: Real Life with Dyspraxia, with Hannah

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 057. I am on maternity leave through October.  Today we're talking about dyspraxia, a form of neurodiverge...

124 | Listener Favorites: What is PDA Autism?, with Alina Gene

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 070. I am on maternity leave through October.  PDA, or Persistent Drive for Autonomy, is a particular flavor o...

123 | Listener Favorites: Executive Dysfunction is Real, Laziness is Not

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 096. I am on maternity leave through October.  This week, I thought I would share with you my presentation fro...

122 | Listener Favorites: Polyvagal Theory for Beginners

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 021. I am on maternity leave through October.  Polyvagal theory is all about how our nervous system interacts ...

121 | Life Update: I’m Going on Maternity Leave!

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My due date for the twins is approaching, so today we’re talking about maternity leave and what we have planned for the podcast in October. Also, we...

120 | Hiring & Working With a Virtual Assistant When You Have ADHD, with Jasmine

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m an entrepreneur with ADHD. So, today, I’m talking with my virtual assistant (VA) and friend, Jasmine, about what it's like working for an ...

119 | Autism is a Spectrum: My Experience with Autism & Pain Tolerance

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about my experience with autism and pain tolerance. The point of me sharing this is not just to share my personal story, althoug...

118 | What It’s Really Like to Be a Neurodivergent Content Creator, with Riki

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Riki (Rebecca) Faith Quinn (@reberrabon_bon) about what it’s really like to be a neurodivergent content creator, because ...

117 | Neurocurious: Am I Neurodivergent, and If I Am, What Do I Do Now??

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering if you’re neurodivergent? Are you not professionally diagnosed, and not confident enough to self-diagnose? Are you just not sure w...

116 | How Psychedelics Can be Useful for Neurodivergent Folks, with Briar Harvey

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Briar Harvey, the founder of the Neurodiversity Media Network, a platform that provides masterclasses for the neurodiverse ...

115 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Neurodivergence

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neurodivergence. I discuss my evolving opinions on CBT, why I believe CBT may not b...

114 | Neurodivergence & Food, with Julianna Coughlin, RD

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Julianna Coughlin, a neurodivergent registered dietitian, to discuss the intersection of neurodivergence (specifically auti...

113 | Self-Diagnosis, & What to Do If Your Diagnosis is Incorrect

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type 2) for 5 years…and then realized it was a misdiagnosis. Today I dive into my bipolar misdiagnosis journe...

112 | PMDD, ADHD & the Menstrual Cycle, with Katilyn

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some discussion of self-harm. We don’t go into graphic detail, but it is discussed. If you’re not in a head...

111 | “Female Autism” & the Genderization of Neurodivergence

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the idea of “female autism” and the genderization of neurodivergence in general, and why I think it’s problematic an...

110 | Early-Diagnosis Is Not Always a Saving Grace, with Ember

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the podcast, I talk with Ember about their early ADHD diagnosis and how it didn't save them the way so many late-diagnos...

109 | My First EMDR Session

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy is a trauma therapy used to help traumatized folks examine and understand their trauma th...

108 | Neurodivergence & Religious Trauma, with Karen

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Karen, one of my good friends from TikTok, about neurodivergence and religious trauma and how the two affect each other. ...

107 | Neurodivergent Summer Camp

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hang out with other neurodivergent folks for a week of summer camp activities without all the barriers to friendship found in neurotypical soc...

106 | "Picky Eating," AKA, Autism and ADHD Can Cause a Highly Restrictive Diet, and That's Okay

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I break down how my autism and ADHD affect my diet, namely by making it pretty restrictive. I also explore some of my own inter...

105 | What Are Ketamine Treatments Really Like? with Taylor

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some discussion of suicidal ideation. We don't go into graphic, extreme detail, but it is discussed. If you...

104 | Long Time, No Talk! Life Update About Houses, Babies, and More!

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey hey everybody! I'm so sorry I've been gone so long, but here's a bit of a life update/explanation for my absence. I'd love to prom...

103 | Life with Bipolar Disorder (Type 1), with Leela Davis

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Leela all about her experience living with type 1 bipolar disorder, and how she's managed to stay stable for the last 5 years. Want...

102 | ADHD & Autism: Is There Overlap?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we talk all about the supposed "overlap" between autism and ADHD...and why I'm skeptical. Want to attend the free 3-day LIVE event...

101 | Money Management & ADHD, with Tina

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's amazing interview, we talk to Tina (AKA, @theadhdaccountant on Instagram) about how to manage your money when you have ADHD, without all th...

100 | Community Coaching Call

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 100th episode, you'll get to listen in on a community coaching call that I hosted! People showed up, asked their questions, and got so...

099 | I Almost Had an Autistic Meltdown in Disney World

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disney + Autistic Meltdown = Looooots of Guilt. I hope by talking about the reality of my autistic meltdowns, I can help others feel less guilty and a...

098 | Special Valentine's Day Event!

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for the Valentine's Day event here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/valentines-day-registration/ See you there!!!

097 | BPD vs. CPTSD, with Avery

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk with Avery, The Quiet all about the differences between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disor...

096 | Executive Dysfunction Is Real, Laziness Is Not

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I thought I would share with you my presentation from The Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit, all about executive dysfunction and lazin...

095 | Sorry I've Been Gone, But I Have a Surprise... :D

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to attend The Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit?? Sign up here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/summit-registration-page/ See you there!!!...

094 | Trauma Is Acquired Neurodivergence, with Karleigh Lynne

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about TRAUMA. Seriously, this is such an important topic, and I've brought in abuse recovery coach for moms, Karleigh Lynne to talk about h...

093 | Life Update: Wellbutrin, D&D, and The Neurospicy Club

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I chit chat with you about what's been going on in my life. I mention some incredible people, here's their information so you can ...

092 | Professional Diagnosis Is Often Inaccessible and Traumatizing

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we talk with Bri all about self-diagnosis and why it's an absolutely valid alternative to professional diagnosis. We talk about cr...

091 | The Neurospicy Club

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more and hop on the waitlist here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/membership/ Have questions? Email me at [email protected]

090 | My Autism & ADHD Evaluation Report

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I read some snippets from the written report from my autism & ADHD evaluation process. I just thought people might enjoy heari...

089 | Decolonizing Neurodivergence, with Dr. Kimberly Douglass

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"White supremacy is not a glitch, it's a logic of the software." - Dr. Kimberly Douglass Let's talk about how white supremacy has shaped the way we've...

088 | How I Got Professionally Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So I was recently professionally diagnosed with both autism and ADHD. And honestly, it's still a bit surreal. But I've been getting lots of questions ...

087 | Late-Diagnosed ADHD: What It's Like to Be Diagnosed with ADHD in Your 30s, with Joanna

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's incredible interview, I talk with Joanna all about her late-diagnosed ADHD. How she realized she might have ADHD, how she went about gettin...

086 | Effective Communication Tips

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are you supposed to communicate with your loved one when you're upset? What about when they're upset? For some reason, no one teaches us these thi...

085 | When & How to Trust in Relationships

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself trusting people too soon, only to get used, walked over, or manipulated? Or maybe it's the opposite, you find it impossible to tr...

084 | Masking, Unmasking, and Authentic Communication

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is the first in a 3-part series on neurodivergent relationships. This week, we're talking all about masking, unmasking, and how to...

083 | ADHD & Education in Japan, with Kate

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it's like to have ADHD in Japan? Every culture views neurodiversity differently, so I thought it would be super fascinatin...

082 | Autism and Personality Disorders

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of intersections between autism and various personality disorders, so today I wanted to talk about it. Let's talk about misdiagnoses, co...

081 | What Autistic Entrepreneurship Is Really Like, with Tory

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're autistic and you've ever thought about starting your own business, you won't want to miss this episode. Tory and I talk all about what it's ...

080 | Let's Talk About the Serotonin & Depression Study

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Read the study yourself here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 Email me to chat about it at [email protected]

079 | Why SMART Goals Suck, with Olivia

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to set better goals, and actually accomplish those goals? Then you've got to check out this episode with Olivia. She's a goals mentor for neurodi...

078 | Depression: Unedited

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So... I'm depressed. And I'm struggling to create, so for this week's episode, I thought I would leave the editing behind and just show you what's goi...

077 | Neurodivergent Food Issues, with Erica

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a LOT of neurodivergent folks tend to struggle with food? It's true, and in today's podcast episode, I speak with Erica, who is a di...

076 | Roe v. Wade: Let's Talk About It

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the month of July, 50% of my profits from my business are going to the abortion fund, Women Have Options- Ohio. If you want to support me and peopl...

075 | Low-Energy Humans, with Kendall & Meg

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a low-energy human? If so, you NEED to check out this episode where I speak with Kendall and Meg about how to take care of your mental health ...

074 | Autism & Medication

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm autistic and I take medication for my mental health. This episode is not about convincing all autistic folks to start medication (this is a very m...

073 | Autigender & Neuroqueer, with Jes Diverges

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your neurodivergence and your gender identity or sexuality might be related somehow? Well, you're not alone! Enjoy today's epi...

072 | Let's Talk Learning Disabilities, with Michelle

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning disabilities are one of the many experiences covered under the "neurodivergent" umbrella, and it's high time we talk about them. Since I don'...

071 | The Autistic Entrepreneur

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to start your business? Let's work together! VIP Day: https://neurodivergentmagic.thrivecart.com/the-autistic-entrepreneur-vip-day/ Voxe...

070 | What Is PDA Autism? With Alina Gene

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PDA, or Persistent Drive for Autonomy, is a particular flavor of autism, and in today's episode we're talking with Alina Gene to here about xyr experi...

069 | Neurodivergent Parenting Advice from an Imperfect Autistic Mom

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is so rewarding and so wonderful and so...hard. So let's talk about it. In today's episode, I share a bit about what it's really like to be ...

068 | Neurodivergence & the Social Work Field, with Mandalyn

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Mandalyn, a licensed social worker, soon-to-be a licensed clinical social worker, all about neurodivergence in the social work ...

067 | Life Update: So...I Am Autistic After All (Plus Potty Training and Patreon)

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I want to chat with you about a really big life update: I'm autistic. I know I've said this before and I took it back, but I'm fai...

066 | Autistic Awakening, with Pix

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a late-diagnosed autistic person, you likely went through the process of an autistic awakening, just like my guest this week, PIx. From Tumb...

065 | My Executive Dysfunction Journey

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, my executive dysfunction pretty much hit rock bottom. Then, one year ago, everything had changed. I was doing laundry and grocery sho...

064 | What Does "Neurodivergent" Really Mean? with Sheila Henson

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's interview, I talk with Sheila Henson of ADHDCoachSheila all about the term "neurodivergent" and what it really means. The term was coined b...

063 | The My Big, Beautiful Brain Bundle Is Here!!!

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get your hands on some high-quality neurodivergent resources made by some of the best neurodivergent coaches and content creators on the inter...

062 | Self-Diagnosis Is Valid

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, this episode makes me a bit nervous to post because it's definitely more controversial, but this is what I believe: self-diagnosis is valid....

061 | F*ck Hustle Culture, with Chelsea Abril

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me and Chelsea, you've probably gotten sucked into hustle culture and found that it wasn't nearly as fulfilling as you'd hoped it would...

060 | Autism & Trauma: How to Deal With Both

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Because this world is designed primarily for neurotypicals, many neurodivergent folks end up traumatized, and then have trouble distinguishing between...

059 | What Is Dyscalculia Really Like? With Michelene

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Neurodivergent Magic, I speak with Michelene, someone who deals with the neurodivergent condition dyscalculia. She tells us all ...

058 | Neurodivergent Relationship Tips

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to be yourself in your relationships? Are you having a hard time communicating with the people you love? Don't worry, in today's ep...

057 | Real Life with Dyspraxia, with Hannah

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about dyspraxia, a form of neurodivergence that often gets overlooked. Because I don't personally experience dyspraxia, I've broug...

056 | Getting Organized Using Asana

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, I finally caved and decided it was time to get my business organized using Asana. But if you're neurodivergent, you know we often have a love-ha...

055 | Negative Self-Talk: Tips & Tricks for Improving Your Internal Conversations, with Andi

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How you talk to yourself matters. Andi didn't even realize how negative her self-talk was until she joined the Neurodivergent Magic group coaching pro...

054 | Let's Talk About Shame

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shame and neurodivergence go together like peanut butter and jelly, except the whole thing is laced with arsenic. Let's talk about why so many neurodi...

053 | Living Her Best Life With Both Autism and ADHD, with Melissa Tacia

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're talking with Melissa Tacia, the host of the Oh, That's Just My Autism podcast! She's sharing what it's like for her to live ...

052 | Life Update: Holidays, Business, and Feeling Stable for Once

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everybody! I thought today I would do a quick life update episode to let you know how I'm handling the holidays and the launch of my Neurodivergen...