The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

Executive Functioning in Real Life: Accountability, Gut-Brain Science & Building Community with Lisa Shanken

14 Mar 2026

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Guest: Lisa Shanken, Executive Functioning Coach & Founder of Social Bloom Executive functioning isn't just about staying organized — it's about emotional regulation, follow-through, cognitive flexibility, and how we move through the world. In this episode of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast, Paul Cruz sits down with Lisa Shanken, executive functioning coach and founder of Social Bloom, to explore why implementation is harder than planning, how accountability changes outcomes, and why structured community may be the missing piece for neurodivergent adults navigating loneliness. Lisa shares practical strategies for breaking patterns of dysregulation, explains the gut-brain connection in real-life terms, and discusses how Social Bloom and Love Bloom are creating structured, supportive spaces for authentic in-person connection. This conversation is grounded, hopeful, and deeply practical. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why executive functioning is more than organization Why planning is easy — and implementation is hard The role of accountability in follow-through Breaking the pattern during moments of anxiety or dysregulation The gut-brain connection and emotional regulation Why traditional meetups often fail neurodivergent adults How structured 13-week cohorts build real friendship Rebuilding in-person connection in a screen-heavy world Key Takeaway People aren't broken. They need systems that work for their brains. Connect with Lisa Shanken Website: https://lisashanken.com Schedule a free consultation directly through her site. The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Centering lived experience. Amplifying diverse minds. Building inclusive systems. Follow, rate, and review to help amplify neurodivergent voices. Website: www.neurodiversityvoices.com Be A TNVP Ad-Free + Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast/id1806028241

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The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

Executive Functioning in Real Life: Accountability, Gut-Brain Science & Building Community with Lisa Shanken

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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