The Neurodiverging Podcast

An Update About the Podcast

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com. ____________________________...

How to Make (And Keep) Friends as a Neurodivergent Adult

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some common barriers...

Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington (Replay)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies a...

Forming strong relationships with teachers in preschool, K-12, college, or graduate school

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators. The ep...

Finding Refuge in Your Body with Jessica Graham

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-infor...

Making Food Easier 2: How to Feed Yourself As A Neurodivergent Adult

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yo...

Making food easier: Meal planning, feeding a group, feeding yourself, and supporting neurodivergent eaters

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We dis...

How to Talk About Sex and Puberty with Neurodivergent Kids with Amy Lang

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcome...

Getting Up and Out the Door on Back-to-School Mornings and Work Mornings

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney!...

How to Find the Right Career with Shell Mendelson

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers ...

Grieving & Rebuilding: Recreating Authentic Human Spaces for Neurodivergent Folks

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed about g...

Healing from Trauma as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Woman with Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and advocate Dr. Ann...

How to Make Friends as an Autistic Adult

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse...

Autistic Overwhelm or Trauma? with Danielle Sullivan

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from...

How to Open Your House | Executive Function Clinic

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-open-your-house/ Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done mo...

Your stims trigger me! Navigating competing access needs

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In diverse communities, people have unique access needs that sometimes conflict. For instance, one person’s vocal stimming might cause auditory over...

Bonus: Emotional Regulation with Danielle Sullivan (From Every Brain Is Different)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle is excited to be a guest at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit this March! Learn more about emotional regulation what you can expect from ...

Autistic Failure to Launch with Patty Laushman

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk to Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, about the critical topic of 'failure to launch' in autistic youth. Show notes and more: https://w...

Neurodivergent in the Natural World with Diana Renn

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-in-the-natural-world-with-diana-renn/ Diana Renn's new middle grade book, The Owl Prowl Myst...

How to Become an Advocate

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Danielle is laying out how to become an advocate and how to decide what kind of advocacy you want to practice. This is a vital piece of being a ...

Understanding Autistic Communication with Jaime A. Heidel

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enter to win a copy of “What Did I Do Wrong?”: An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved O...

Parenting Complex Developmental Trauma with Sandi Lerman

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sandi Lerman  is a certified transformational coach, mindfulness teacher, and somatic practitioner. She's also the parent of a young adult with signi...

One Way to Be Less Ableist

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle discusses what ableism is, gives an example of ableism that they experienced recently, and discusses opportunities to reduce our own internal...

The Experience of Hyperphantasia with Rebecca Vitsmun

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-experience-of-hyperphantasia/ As an autistic mother with neurodivergent children, our guest Rebecca Vit...

I'm Not Neurospicy

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is neurospicy just a cute, quirky word to describe someone with neurodivergent traits? Or is yet it another example of ableism sneaking into our commo...

The Medication Question

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're considering medication for yourself as a neurodivergent adult, or for a child, it can be a difficult and complex decision. Today, Danie...

Danielle Answers Your Comments About Parenting PDA

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Danielle is answering your Youtube comments about pervasive demand for autonomy/ pathological demand avoidance. Collaborative Families, our 3 m...

How I'm Thriving as an Autistic Parent

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I first became a parent, I was undiagnosed, burnt out and overwhelmed. Now, ten years into my parenting journey, I've evolved into a confident, c...

How to Reset After Autistic Burnout

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Yourself Together: a free 5-day bootcamp starting on 3/18. Register here: http://neurodiverging.com/together Collaborative Families is now open fo...

How Trauma Compromises Executive Function

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Yourself Together: a free 5-day bootcamp starting on 3/18. Register here: http://neurodiverging.com/together Collaborative Families is now open fo...

Our expectations can contribute to autistic burnout.

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Yourself Together: a free 5-day bootcamp starting on 3/18. Register here: http://neurodiverging.com/together Collaborative Families is now open fo...

On Being Neurodiversity-Affirming

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neurodiversity-affirming is the new buzz word for sure, but what does it mean? Follow me on IG: @neurodiverging Join the Patreon: patreon.com/neurod...

Understanding the Science of Safety with Rebecca Kase

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Danielle talks with guest Rebecca Kase about everything polyvagal theory. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, polyvagal theory is an ...

The Ongoing Work of Constructing Identity with Charlie Ocean

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Performative Allyship Within Capitalist Systems with Charlie Ocean, MSW

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our first workshop of the year is Tension Tactics: Positive Strategies for Handling Stress, happening on 1/19 at 2PM MT. Learn more and get $5 off by ...

Creating A Neurodivergent-Friendly New Year

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us who are neurodivergent, sticking to resolutions and working towards our goals is naturally challenging because the traditional appro...

Learn with Dr. Emily - Penn Holderness: ADHD as a Superpower

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're happy to share an episode from Learn with Dr. Emily, where she interviews comedian and ADHDer, Penn Holderness. Enjoy! --- Growing up, Pe...

The Integrated Workplace: On Disability Labor Reform

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional disability employment models have been focused on sheltered workshops and sub-minimum wage jobs. What does true integration look like in t...

Emergency Preparedness for All

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today coach Danielle Sullivan is discussing how her family evacuated a natural disaster successfully several years ago, and how families with neurodiv...

Communal Care and Neurodivergent Liberation

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rainbow Winnike, who also goes by Bowie, is a neurodivergent support coach and gender doula, supporting people who are stepping into the next stage of...

How to Be Together Without Talking (For Neurodivergent Families)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an autistic loved one who sometimes wants to hang out but not necessarily talk a ton? Are you having trouble figuring out how to handle it...

Autism Through Psychiatry's Lens

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am talking to Dawn Tree, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has an adult autistic son and is also a late-diagnosed ADHDer. Dawn has b...

Does Diet Soda Cause Autism? News Commentary

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast is a little different. I’ve been collecting some news articles that followers sent to me last month, and now I’m going to share ...

Creating A Sensory-Friendly Space in Your Home

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the ways that neurodivergent people can manage our energy levels is by ensuring that our home is sensory-friendly and matches our needs. For pe...

Cultural Competency Across Neurotypes

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is cultural intelligence, and how does it intersect with inclusivity? That's what we're talking about with today's guest, Loren Rosaldo-Maldonado...

How to Make Your Business or Practice Neurodivergent-Friendly

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I started the Neurodiverging podcast in 2020, right before the pandemic. It evolved into a coaching business with multiple coaches, writers, and tech ...

Playing to Our Strengths as Autistic Individuals with Peter Mann

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast page: https://www.neurodiverging.com/playing-to-our-strengths-as-autistic-individuals/ CEO and engineer Peter Mann went through most of his li...

Autistics Process Environments Differently

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the unique processing challenges experienced by autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differe...

Therapeutics and Attunement at School with Ange Anderson

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ange Anderson is an experienced educator and author who has introduced various therapeutic and technological interventions in her school to support st...

A Neurodiversity Coach's Top 5 Tips for Better Productivity

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Sullivan, owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, discusses the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in completing tasks and offers 5 tip...

[Replay] Getting Started with Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Families

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's summer replay, meet Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child...

[Replay] How One Woman Made Classrooms More Accessible, Nationwide

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Suzanne Rupp DeMallie, who’s recently published an amazing book: Can You Hear Me Now?: Join the Conversation to Make Public Educat...

[Replay] The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. Disbelief from doctors and mental health professionals after you explain your symptoms. Being shuffled from one docto...

[Replay] Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks with Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. Rev. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer fem...

[Replay] Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodivers...

Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s. After this episode,...

Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it's one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the...

What You Need to Know to Advocate for Disability Justice

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bibi Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools as an educational therapist to enhance...

Neurodiversity in the Kink Community

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're interviewing Jake Maxwell, a neurodivergent DJ active in the kink community, who's working to make night club and kink spaces friendly fo...

Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary's experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in...

5 Neurodivergent Profiles That Are More Common Than You Thought

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a parent coach, I see a lot of children who have more than one neurodivergence in their profile. Today, we're talking about five of the most common...

Our Strengths Are Superpowers with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with le...

My Experience of Autistic Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today host Danielle Sullivan discusses pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, what it's like to live with it, and its higher than average incidence among...

What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, while also experiencing difficulty with starting said task? If so, you may have experienced th...

Why the US Disability System Is Failing with Spencer Bishins

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability...

PDA Day to Day: Parenting Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Demand for Autonomy with Danielle Sullivan

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, host Danielle Sullivan discusses their experience parenting a child with pathological demand avoidance/ pervasive demand for autonomy as an a...

ADHD Creativity: How to Parent and Found a Business with Annie Martineau

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use Code "neuro" to get 50% off on an annual subscription to Kairos: Heroes of Time! https://kairosgame.com/en . (I'm not affiliated and don't get any...

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Colonial Trauma with Tremaine Ake

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tremaine Ake is a writer and podcaster from Aotearoa New Zealand living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Complex PTSD, who has been in and out ...

Education for the Gifted, Neurodivergent Child with Sam Young

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual  enri...

How Autistics Talk About Autism with Christine M. Condo

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christine M. Condo was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2015 at the age of 42. Her diagnosis spawned a writing and advocacy career to increa...

College for Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Perry LaRoque

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an  innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. In his book, Tak...

Neurodivergent Overwhelm During the Holidays with Jackie Coursey

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm here with friend and fellow certified neurodiversity coach, Jackie Coursey, to talk about how to handle the holiday season as a neurodivergent wom...

Recovering from Acquired Brain Injury with Dr. Jen Blanchette

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Today I'm discussing acquired brain injury, recovery and neurodiversity with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Dr. Blanchette is a licensed psychologi...

How to Strengthen Your Memory with Danielle Winton

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a beautifully practical; we're talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies! Danielle founded Memory Strategies i...

How We Construct Our Worlds: Disability and Fiction with Author Kathryn Lund

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m here with Kathryn Lund, an English novelist who uses writing to explore her neurodivergent life. Kathryn has a non-discreet functional neurologi...

Explore in Vulnerability: ADHD at Microsoft with Todd Ellis

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to be back after our little summer hiatus. To bring us back with a bang, I’ll be talking with Todd Ellis. Todd has been at Microsoft...

Autism and Overwhelm at Work with Danielle Sullivan

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of misunderstandings about how autism affects how we work, our success in our careers, and the challenges we face in the  workplace. ...

Raising a PDA Child with Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm talking with Amanda Diekman, who is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, autistic contemplative, and parent of an autistic and PD...

Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Autistic Therapist Kathy Carter

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Kathy Carter, an autistic cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist who works with gender diverse and neurodivers...

Irlen Syndrome, World Unmasking Day, and Disability at Work with Chantal Gagnon of Socolo

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm talking with guest Chantal Gagnon about her experience with dyslexia and being diagnosed with Irlen syndrome in school, why sh...

The Trauma of Growing Up Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking about the relationships we parents have with our neurodivergent kids. We're discussing what rupture and repair are, why it's importa...

How to Manage Risky Behavior in Neurodivergent Teens and Youth with Aaron M. Huey

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey! Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on arche...

What Is Sensory Regulation? with Occupational Therapists Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith of SensaRooms

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to two occupational therapists who, together with their partner, have created the first interior design company that specializes i...

Late-Identified Inattentive ADHD with Aron Croft of Hidden ADD

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about one man's experience with late-identified inattentive ADHD! I am so excited to welcome coach Aron Croft to the podcast today...

Preparing Autistic Children for the Workforce with DE&I Expert Kerry D. Rosado

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about how to prepare autistic children for the workforce! I am so excited to welcome Kerry D. Rosado to the podcast today. Kerry i...

ADHD Strategies at Work with Skye Rapson

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best strategies for people with ADHD to kick butt at work? Find out today in my interview with ADHD Coach extraordinaire, Skye Rapson! Sk...

Asked & Answered: All About Adult Autism Diagnosis

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been collecting questions about the diagnostic process for autistic adults, why to do, why not to do it, and everything else for at least a year ...

Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carole Jean is a late identified ADHD-Autistic, who discovered at 39 years old why life had been so confusing and such a struggle. We’re discussing ...

Does Homeschooling Perpetuate Classism and Ableism in the School System?

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode (listen here), I talked about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic and why it’s working for u...

Homeschooling Autistic and ADHD Kids: Our Story

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! You may have noticed that we have spent the past couple of months discussing education for neurodiverse kids. We've talked to special ed...

Developing "Soft Skills" in Neurodivergent Youth with Lindsey Wander

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, we are talking with Lindsey Wander, CEO of WorldWise Tutoring. Lindsey is dedicated to helping stud...

Autism, Literacy, and Educational Trauma with Lois Letchford

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lois and I have a wide-ranging, enthusiastic conversation about her experience teaching her son and other autistic children to read, the psychology be...

Understanding Your Feelings: Emotions, Alexithymia, and Autism

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent pe...

Positive Parenting for Autistic and ADHD Children with Debbie Godfrey

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking with Debbie Godfrey, a positive parenting guru. Debbie's a certified Parent Educator with over 30 years of expertise in the parentin...

How to Get Your Child Support at School with Laura Reber of Progress Parade

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is with Laura Reber, Founder of Progress Parade, an online special education tutoring company. With her lifelong interest in psyc...

Kate McNulty's Love and Asperger's: Relationships on the Spectrum

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking with Kate McNulty, an autistic Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We'...

Polymathy and Neurodivergence with Dustin Miller, PolyInnovator

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is with Dustin Miller of PolyInnovator. Dustin is an OmniContent Creator, host of the Polymath PolyCast, and the host of TeleInno...

How Capitalism Changed Our Understanding of "Mental Illness" with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Today's guest is Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and Editor-in-chief of Anthropologic...

Slow Processing? Try Slow Parenting!

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In my family, we all struggle with intermittent slow processing speed, which leads us to be more overwhelmed by social events, to do lists, and housew...

Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Families with Dr. Rabia Subhani

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Neurodiverging, Dr. Rabia and I are discussing what mindfulness is, how it works, why it's a good fit for many neurodiverse familie...