The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast
Episodes
Normalizing Asking for Help (as a Neurodivergent Person) | #105
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate the complexities of daily adult life as neurodivergent individuals, it's essential to recognize the unique challenges we encounter ...
6 Ways to Prevent Hobby Hibernation | #104
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back fellow neurodivergent creatives! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – preventing the drea...
Are you suffering from Eldest Daughter Syndrome? | #103
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher dives deep into the topic of people-pleasing, with a particular focus on how it i...
Do you NEED to be an extrovert to truly be seen? | #102
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher expands on the prevalent online creative hustle culture and the pressures of constant content creation. It’s tim...
Ask Me Anything - Part 2 | #101
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In PART 2 of this special AMA episode, you'll learn more about our host, Caitlin Liz Fisher’s personal journey, the evolution of The Neurodiverg...
Episode 100! Ask Me Anything - Part 1 | #100
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it? We’re now on episode 100!! In this special episode, you'll learn more about our host, Caitlin Liz Fisher’s personal journe...
It's Okay To Be a Beginner | #99
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world driven by achievement and external validation, it's easy to forget the simple joy of being a beginner. Many of us fear failure, judgmen...
Demystifying the Glorification of Being Busy | #98
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, sunshine! Welcome back to the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast. I'm your host, Caitlin Fisher, and today we're diving deep into a to...
Audacity: When is it GOOD or bad? | #97
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another empowering episode of the NeuroDivergent Creative Podcast. In this episode, we're diving deep into the concept of audacity – ...
BLOCKED! Curating Your Online Space | #96
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the misconceptions surrounding blocking and delves into the importance of curating our online spaces...
Why You Are Good At Stuff Right Away| #95
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever marveled at those individuals who seem to effortlessly excel at new skills or concepts right from the start? Perhaps you've wondered...
Embrace Your Autistic Joy | #94
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where we dive into empowering topics that inspire personal growth and celebrate div...
5 Reasons Neurodivergent Brains are EXCELLENT for Creative Roles | #93
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares her thoughts about an intriguing article by Dana Randall, an accessi...
QUIET QUITTING: Reclaim the BARE MINIMUM | #92
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we swan dive into the phenomenon of quiet quitting and challenge the traditional notions of loyalty and going above and beyond in the...
How Disability Accommodations Should Work for You | #91
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accommodations are not just limited to schools or workplaces; they can greatly benefit individuals with physical or learning disabilities in various a...
How to Understand and Evaluate a Discontinued Creative Project (when you have ADHD) | #90
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another enlightening discussion on the Neurodivergent Creative Podcast with host Caitlin Liz Fisher! In this episode, "How to Under...
9 Ways To Fight Negative Thoughts | #89
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the topic of battling negative thoughts and shares nine ways ...
How to Create Your Creative Space | #88
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Liz Fisher addresses the challenge of finding adequate space within our homes to ...
ADHD & Creating a Focus Ritual | #87
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 87, Caitlin Liz Fisher talks about finding "enoughness" in what we can achieve instead of marinating on what we feel is inadequat...
There's Never Any Time! | #86
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the common dilemma of not having enough time to pursue hobbies, pa...
How to Get Curious About Jealousy | #85
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where Caitlin Liz Fisher helps you embrace your neurospicy brain and unpack one of the things tha...
Is Your Hobby Dormant or Are You Over It? | #84
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Fisher discusses how to determine whether a hobby has simply gone dormant or if you ha...
A Wild Demand Avoidance Appears | #83
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Fisher addresses the topic of demand avoidance. Caitlin explains what demand avoi...
Linear Careers are a Myth | #82
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do millennials job hop? Why do people with ADHD have a long career of all kinds of different roles and industries? Are we really asking that, in...
Getting a Diagnosis to "Be a Better Worker" with Devan Robinson | #81
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know it's easier to get a diagnosis and medication/treatment for ADHD and mental illness if you say it's affecting your ability to wor...
Gender Queer Autistics, Oh My! | #80
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there's a confirmed overlap between the autistic neurotype and gender diversity? Yeah. Autistics are more likely to be trans or gende...
The Importance and Impact of SCRIPTING | #79
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently traveled via airplane and flew Southwest using their Customer of Size policy. Basically you get an extra seat for free, and you can pre-boa...
Lungs Fulla Nickels (Helpful Habit Building Reframe) | #78
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building consistent habits that lubricate your day (shoutout to episode 73 with Mattia Mauree) is a lot like sticking quarters into the little game at...
The Focus Budget | #77
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it's something you could afford financially but you still feel like it's not within reach, what's going on underneath? Maybe it's...
Self-Diagnosis is Valid | #76
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi. If you diagnosed yourself with autism via Tumblr posts and memes, you're not alone. And honestly, it's way easier to realize you're au...
Find Balance After Burnout | #75
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Sunshine! Let's talk about burnout as a function of our modern society. We should be working LESS and vibing/resting/playing MORE due to tec...
Subtext Sucks: How and Why to Be Direct | #74
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get frustrated by small talk and subtext? Me too. I want to get right into things, because my brain is already ready for new input and action. ...
Lubricate Your Day with Mattia Maurée | #73
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join AuDHD coach Mattia Maurée in this episode, talking about their decision to shift from "neurodivergent" to specifically serving AuDHD (...
The Impossible Task | #72
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been STUCK and unable to do anything at all, until you get one tiny little domino task out of the way that opens the functional floodgat...
Do We All Have the Same 24 Hours? | #71
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First -- Ashton Powers made my intro jingle and outro music! I forgot to shout them out in the recording so they get first dibs on the show notes! N...
The Neurodivergent Creative | #70
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK, BABY! Allow me to reintroduce myself: I am Caitlin Fisher, a neurodivergent, disabled, queer, fat author and creative coach -- here to he...
F**k Creative Resolutions | FNYR 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before you set a bunch of AMAZING creative resolutions and goals this year, STOP!! Think about them and how to ground them into your already busy life...
F**k Weight Loss Resolutions | FNYR 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diet and exercise are the top two New Years Resolutions year after year. Because they do not create lasting results and there is a multibillion dollar...
F**k Money Resolutions | FNYR 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one is not for the Dave Ramsey fans, sorry. Let's talk about why hustling your life away to get out of debt is maybe not the most supportive and ...
F**k Productivity Resolutions | FNYR 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I see your bullet journal holding the weight of all your hopes and dreams, and I raise you a hustle-free INTENTION instead. It's time to stop ac...
F**k SMART Goal Resolutions | FNYR 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only 9% of people sustain their New Years Resolutions throughout the year or achieve their New Year goals. Thus, New Years Resolutions are ACTUALLY A ...
The Antidote to Self Sabotage is Community | #64
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self sabotage is trying to protect you from the sticky, icky feelings of vulnerability and shame. In this quick season finale, I'm coaching you on how...
Intuition, Bias, and Trauma... How to Tell Them Apart with Orla Kirby | #63
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intuition, bias, and triggers - what's the difference and how can we navigate them? Sometimes listening to your gut can be confusing, wh...
Fear is Not Our Enemy with Dr. Emee Estacio | #62
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes doing the scary thing can completely change your life for the best. Let's talk about it! This week I'm speaking with Dr. Emee ...
How to Create While the World Burns with Tamara Protassow | #61
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the world's on fire, is it time to quiet down... or to share your gifts with the world? Let's talk about it! This week I'm interviewing Ta...
Authenticity and Taking Up Space: How to Stop People Pleasing with Beth Koritz | #60
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"You can't be authentic if you're people pleasing." To stop people pleasing, you have to know yourself authentically and stop looking for outsi...
Write Your Story in 2023 with Me | #59
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doors are OPEN for the Working Title writing incubator. A year long, supportive community for you to embrace your identity as a writer and bring that ...
Community, Conflict, and Cancel Culture with Sarah Dixon | #58
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If we're trying to get out of violent culture we have to figure out how to not be so violent ourselves when we're trying to do some good." &nbs...
Sunshine in the Storm: Handling Inner and Outer Conflict with Petra Vega | #57
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you access your power and show up as you want to? How do you define healing? Join me and the incredible Petra Vega on a journey this epi...
Owning Your Story with Hina Fatima | #56
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"You have these different elements in your life, which become your triggers or you can make them your anchors." Hina Fatima is a doctor and NLP...
Social Media Boundaries with Alexis Bushnell | #55
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram has just dropped an all-new algorithmic bombshell and IG expert Alexis Bushnell has broken up with the platform for at LEAST a month while t...
Creation is a Radical Act | #54
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your creativity is a radical, fundamental part of you. We explore what that means in this episode of Run Like Hell Toward Happy! First, a couple...
Renaissance: The Time for Your Creativity is NOW | #53
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is no denying that the world is pretty sucky right now. We're still living through a global pandemic, human rights are being rolled back in "the...
Season 5 Trailer
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are BACK! Coming later in august we’ll be kicking off season five, THE RENAISSANCE, all about how and why to embrace your passions while the worl...
Your Passion at Your Pace | #52
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of the season! [Insert Final Countdown music]. Let's review everything we've covered this season, from quitting things that don...
The Magic of "What If?" | #51
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How we've always thought about it: You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and your thoughts and beliefs are pretty static. But you CAN change your tho...
Rest: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | #50
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY 50TH EPISODE!!!! Before we dive in I want to let you know that my dog, Gwendoline, was eating an envelope and is very loud toward the end ...
There's No Deadline on Dreams | #49
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How we've always thought about it: You need to go for your dreams "in your prime." When you're young and have the energy. Before you "settle down." Ad...
Your Non-Negotiables (aka Boundaries) | #48
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey y'all! This week we are talking about the non-negotiables in your life. And work, rest, and play. What are the MUSTS for your basic needs and boun...
Rest Before Productivity (GASP) | #47
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey — you don't have to burn out in order to feel that you deserve to take it easy. (In fact, if you are burned out you probably feel guilty about i...
How to Use Privilege to Disrupt the Patriarchy with Serena Hicks | #46
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all. Buckle up! We are talking privilege, power, and how to use yours to uplift others rather than hiding in it like boo hoo, I shouldn't tell my st...
What Do You Do? Elevator Pitch Tips with Ken Schneck | #45
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When asked that fateful question, "What do you do?" we lead with our day jobs. WHY? There's so much more to you than what you do to make money, and th...
Less is Less, and That's Good | #44
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We aren't learning how to stop hustling so we can be more productive in different ways or fit new things into the space left behind — we're doing it...
Who Benefits From Your Doubts? | #43
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Belief: We must strive for perfection for our own self growth, so we burn out from trying to be and do everything that is expected of us. The Real...
Proud to Be a Quitter | #42
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting has a bad reputation, but it's a great skill to be able to walk away from things that no longer serve you. Whether it's quitting a job, quitt...
Why Do We Want to Be Normal? | #41
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Normal" is a red flag — it's code for the white, cis heteronormative, capitalist, ableist patriarchy in power. And this season of Run Like Hell Tow...
Season 4 Trailer!
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season four is coming soon! Welcome to Run Like Hell Toward Happy SEASON FOUR, the podcast for overwhelmed creatives to stop hustling and finall...
F*ck Creativity Resolutions| #40
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your creative goals should be achievable and actionable, but most of us set lofty, dreamy goals without thinking about the consistency that they truly...
F*ck Weight Loss Resolutions | #39
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there! You might think weight loss goals will help you be healthier — that is actually, factually false. This episode breaks down the silent, sne...
F*ck Money Resolutions | #38
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Money is such a sticky subject! Our goals and resolutions around money tend to have morality lurking right behind them, suggesting that we're better p...
F*ck Productivity Resolutions | #37
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a productivity resolution maker? Do you start each year with a fresh planner only to abandon it before the spring? Do you feel bad about yours...
Are You Qualified? | #36
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you qualified to do what you do? Whether you're an artist, writer, musician, or anything else, you likely have the belief that you need some type ...
What Makes Us Worthy? | #35
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spoilers: You are worthy and deserving RIGHT NOW. Let's unpack the stories that came up in your head that make you want to argue with me when I say yo...
How Do You Define Success? | #34
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk success! If you don't make a plan for how you'll measure your success or know that you've achieved a goal, you might just miss it when it h...
Unpacking the Side Hustle | #33
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a side hustle? What is it on "the side" of, and why are you hustling for it? Today I'm asking you to examine and reframe how you think abo...
It's Not About the Money | #32
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When are our money thoughts not really about the money? Perhaps more often than we think! In today's episode I'm talking about what's behind money goa...
There's Never Any Time | #31
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe that you've run out of time on your dreams, or that you don't have time to be creative or do things for yourself? This is the episode f...
How to Have an Ethical Business: Interview with Ash Roulston | #30
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking "ethical consumption under capitalism," and how to purchase FROM ethical businesses, as well as how to OPERATE an ethical busines...
Creativity Under Capitalism | #29
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm breaking down the three parts of my free mini course coming up next month, Creativity Under Capitalism. This program will help you unpack yo...
Business After MLMs | #28
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever fallen into the MLM trap? Me too. Twice — but never again. In this episode I'm speaking plainly about my experiences in multi level ma...
The Career vs. Self Care Dichotomy | #27
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is work life balance? Because if you're anything like me and my clients, you're doing about 3-4 times as many work tasks as you are doing things ...
7 Money Mindset Shifts | #26
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money mindset is one of the biggest things holding people back, ESPECIALLY small business owners. We all believe a lot of things about money, and this...
Capitalism is the Problem | #25
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back for season 3 of Run Like Hell Toward Happy, and this season is all about the ways capitalism has programmed us to think about money, self wor...
Level Up Your Creativity: Interview with Anne-Marie Lindsey | #24
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Say hello to Anne-Marie Lindsey! She’s a talented artist and AWESOME stay at home mom, and she was our first giveaway winner. She’s on the show to...
How to Use Your Goals to Say No | #23
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We love to say yes - it feels helpful, loving, and kind. But when we say yes to others, we say no to ourselves. This episode is all about how to use y...
Following Desire Before Proof: Interview with Serena Hicks | #22
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to bring Serena Hicks to the show today! Serena is a coach who breaks down the white supremacist patriarchy by encouraging business ow...
Is That Your Responsibility? | #21
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode builds on last week's show about comfort zones and the discomfort of growing beyond them. Sometimes that discomfort comes from outside in...
How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone | #20
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if your comfort zone wasn’t a big red circle that you pushed wider and wider? What if it was more like a cozy home where you did some DIY proje...
Recovering from Gifted Kid Burnout | #19
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you set boundaries with yourself (and others) so you don’t take on too much? Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you HAVE TO. I...
Balancing Illness with Business: Interview with Abi Nichols | #18
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an interview with my Facebook community manager, coaching client, Passion Pacer, and long time friend Abi! Abi is a fellow au...
Estrangement: Can It Help You Reconnect with Yourself? Interview with Jess Reed | #17
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a long one, but SO AMAZING! I have my sister Jess (they/them) on the show with me and we dig into our childhood experiences, what b...
What’s Your Anger Language? | #16
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you angry? Sad? Scared? We push "negative" feelings and thoughts away as a result of toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. Learni...
Anger Doesn’t Lead to the Dark Side - Toxic Positivity Does | #15
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, a giveaway announcement! Congratulations to Anne-Marie, winner of our first review giveaway! Head over to the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Commun...
Forgiveness: Is It Necessary? | #14
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die." - The Buddha But do we have to forgive in order to heal a...
How to Hold Yourself Accountable | #13
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for season two of Run Like Hell Toward Happy! HUGE THANKS to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and left reviews. Remember that there's...
How to Make Any Criticism Constructive | #12
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Criticism sucks. But we can learn from it and learn to treat it as neutral or even positive with these three questions. One - is it true, and is your ...
How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome | #11
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're working on your primary goal, project, or focus, it's inevitable that some new idea comes to mind and distracts you. You have a choice... ...
How to Kick Imposter Syndrome in the Face | #10
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome is the NUMBER ONE mindset shift I work on with my clients. I work with writers, business owners, and content creators who all worry ...
Perfectionism is the Enemy | #9
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand (metaphorically) if you're the type of person who gives up when they don't get something done right on the first try — it's pretty c...
How to Avoid and Recover from Burnout | #8
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are all more burned out than we even realize. Let's talk about that! From the mental load of household responsibilities to keeping up with a full t...