Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today we’re talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to …
Grieving and Rebuilding: Creating Neurodivergent Affirming Community | The Neurodiverging Podcast
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 grief, boundaries, and belonging. …
Understanding the Science of Safety with Rebecca Kase | The Neurodiverging Podcast
On today’s episode, Danielle talks with guest Rebecca Kase about everything polyvagal theory. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, polyvagal theory is an important model for understanding how people regulate emotional …
How to Make Your Business or Practice Neurodivergent-Friendly | Neurodiverging Podcast
I started the Neurodiverging podcast in 2020, right before the pandemic. It evolved into a coaching business with multiple coaches, writers, and tech support. We serve clients who are neurodivergent …
Playing to Our Strengths as Autistics with CEO Peter Mann
CEO and engineer Peter Mann went through most of his life and career as an undiagnosed autistic. Now that he has a late autism diagnosis, he has pivoted to find …
What You Need to Know to Advocate for Disability Justice | The Neurodiverging Podcast
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools as an educational therapist to enhance the lives of children with learning …
Neurodiversity in the Kink Community | The Neurodiverging Podcast
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 for neurodivergent people. Jake co-created LOBO (Lights …
Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings
Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary’s experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in the area of neurodiversity and disability. We’re also …
Our Strengths Are Superpowers with Alexandra Gilbert
After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have …
My Experience of Autistic Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Today host Danielle Sullivan discusses pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, what it’s like to live with it, and its higher than average incidence among people with autism and/or ADHD. Want to listen? …
Why the US Disability System Is Failing with Spencer Bishins
Spencer Bishins is a lawyer who worked at the Social Security Administration Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and …
ADHD Creativity: How to Parent and Found a Business with Annie Martineau
Today we’re talking with Annie Martineau, ADHD parent and CEO of NeuroSolutions Group. Some of the topics we’ll cover: what it was like to grow up as an ADHD girl …
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Colonial Trauma with Tremaine Ake
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 of the mental health system …
Education for the Gifted, Neurodivergent Child with Sam Young
Mr. Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and gifted students and …
How Autistics Talk About Autism with Christine M. Condo
Amazing news! Christine now has a new book out in March 2025: this great ape: essays on autism by a late-diagnosed autistic woman. Check it out on Amazon here (affiliate link). …
College for Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Perry LaRoque
Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from the University of …
Neurodivergent Overwhelm During the Holidays with Jackie Coursey
I’m here with friend and fellow certified neurodiversity coach, Jackie Coursey, to talk about how to handle the holiday season as a neurodivergent woman. We’re talking about layers of oppression …
Recovering from Acquired Brain Injury with Dr. Jen Blanchette
Welcome back! Today I’m discussing acquired brain injury, recovery and neurodiversity with Dr. Jen Blanchette. Dr. Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, trauma (PTSD) expert, fitness expert, and concussion clinician who …
How to Strengthen Your Memory with Danielle Winton
Today’s episode is a beautifully practical; we’re talking about memory with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies! Danielle founded Memory Strategies in 2018 with a focus on how to help students …
Explore in Vulnerability: ADHD at Microsoft with Todd Ellis
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 …
What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia
Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, even though it was incredibly difficult to get started on it in the first place? If so, you …
Autism and Overwhelm at Work with Danielle Sullivan
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. Today, I’m talking about …
Rupture and Repair: Neurodivergent Trauma and Trust
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 important to parent in a style that allows …
How to Manage Risky Behavior in Neurodivergent Teens and Youth with Aaron M. Huey
Today we’re talking to an expert interventionist for at-risk, neurodivergent teens, Aaron M. Huey! Aaron M. Huey is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts …
What Is Sensory Regulation? with Occupational Therapists Robbie Levy and Ingrid Smith of SensaRooms
Today we’re answering the question, “What is sensory regulation?” I’m talking to two occupational therapists who, together with their partner, have created the first interior design company that specializes in …
Late-Identified Inattentive ADHD with Aron Croft of Hidden ADD
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. Aron Croft is a late-identified inattentive …
Preparing Autistic Children for the Workforce with DE&I Expert Kerry D. Rosado
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 is the Latinx Founder …
ADHD Strategies at Work with Skye Rapson
Today we’re talking about ADHD strategies at work! I am so excited to welcome Skye Rapson to the podcast today. Skye is a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health and was …
What You Need to Know About Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
Today, I’ll break down everything neurodivergent people want to know about autism diagnosis as an adult, from whether you need a formal diagnosis, to how the evaluation process works and …
Autistic Burnout and Autistic Rest with Carole Jean Whittington
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast. I’m Danielle Sullivan and I’m your host, a certified life coach, and an autistic parent. I am so excited to welcome …
Ep. 38 / Does Homeschooling Perpetuate Classism and Ableism in the School System?
In my last episode (listen here), I talked about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic and why it’s working for us. But I have complex feelings about homeschooling, …
Ep. 37 / Homeschooling Autistic and ADHD Kids: Our Story
Welcome back! Today I’m here to tell you about my neurodiverse family’s experience homeschooling during the pandemic, why it’s working for us, and whether homeschooling is a good idea for …
Developing “Soft Skills” in Neurodivergent Youth with Lindsey Wander
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today I’m with Lindsey Wander of WorldWise Tutoring to discuss how we as parents can create more opportunities for our children to learn and …
Ep. 35 / Autism, Literacy, and Educational Trauma with Lois Letchford
Lois Letchford is my guest today. Lois recognized her “learning difference” at the age of 39 when teaching her son with autism to read. She then trained to become a …
Alexithymia and Autism: Why Identifying Emotions Can Be So Hard
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today, certified life coach Danielle Sullivan discusses the basics of what emotional intelligence is and why it can be difficult for neurodivergent people to …
Ep. 33 / Gentle Parenting for Autistic and ADHD Children with Debbie Godfrey
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 parenting education field. She’s helped parents around …
Get Your Child Support at School with Laura Reber
Welcome back to the Neurodiverging Podcast! Today’s conversation is with Laura Reber, Founder of Progress Parade, an online special education tutoring company. With her lifelong interest in psychology and problem-solving, …
Kate McNulty’s Love and Asperger’s: Relationships on the Spectrum
Today I’m talking with Kate McNulty, an autistic Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, and licensed clinical social worker. We’re discussing her new book about autistic and Asperger’s relationships: …
Polymathy and Neurodivergence with Dustin Miller, PolyInnovator
Welcome back! Today’s conversation is with Dustin Miller of PolyInnovator. Dustin is an OmniContent Creator, host of the Polymath PolyCast, and the host of TeleInnovator, a polymathy and self-education channel). …
Fighting the Stigmas of Mental Illness and Neurodiversity with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker
Welcome back! Today’s guest is Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and Editor-in-chief of Anthropological Quarterly. We’re discussing his newest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture …
Ep. 28 / Slow Processing? Try Slow Parenting!
We all know there are approximately one million and fourteen different parenting approaches out there, which can make it intimidating to sort through them and find the ones that work …
Ep. 27/ Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Families with Dr. Rabia Subhani
My guest today is Dr. Rabia Subhani, neuropsychologist, certified mindfulness teacher (many times over!), and mother of an autistic child. Rabia is the creator of Mindful Village®, a secular eight …
ADHD Women in the Entertainment Industry with Anaïs Lucia
My guest today is Anaïs Lucia, an ADHD actor, director, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and host and producer of three podcasts! We’re discussing how she got her start in the …
Executive Function Tips: Automation & the Activity Partner
As a neurodiversity life coach, I work with a lot of autistic and/or ADHD folks who have trouble with executive function skills, like prioritizing and organizing tasks, procrastination, difficulty getting …
Ep. 24 / Auditory Processing Disorder at School with Suzanne DeMallie
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 Education a Better Choice. As a …
Ep. 23 / Interview with Clif Adkins, author of Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human
Today I’m talking with Clif Adkins, author of the new book Martian: A Non-Science Fiction Guide for How to Love, Raise, and Possibly Be Someone Not Quite Human. We’re talking about …
Ep 22/ Asked & Answered: Should I tell my child about their neurodiversity?
Parenting can be a challenge for anyone, even in the most ideal conditions. But parenting a child who has a different neurotype than you can come with unique challenges. I …
Ep. 21 / Raising Successful Neurodivergent Kids / Sally Willbanks of ND Renegade
This week I’m talking with Sally Willbanks, the founder of neurodiversity clothing line, ND Renegade. We discuss how she transitioned from being a well-known contemporary landscape artist to running a …
How Do I Find A Therapist? A Guide For Neurodivergent Folks
Today’s episode is based on a listener question: Jenna wrote, “How do you go about finding a therapist as a neurodivergent person? Are there specific things to look for, or …
Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks
I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer femme with ADHD, bipolar disorder, well-managed mental …
I Can’t Recognize My Mother’s Face: On Face Blindness and Autism
Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is very common among autistic and ADHD people. In this episode, I’m discussing what face blindness is, how to recognize it, and how it’s …
Sensory Processing Disorder + 3 Tips to Avoid Sensory Overwhelm
Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Sensory overwhelm? Sensory integration disorder? Sensory overload? Today, I want to discuss what all this stuff is, and give you some go-to …
The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women
How can we take better care of neurodiverse women? That’s the question we’re trying to shed some light on today. Rather listen than read this post? This post is based …
How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
How to Make A Family Schedule That Works For Everybody in Your Household
How to Make a Schedule for Everyone in Your Household Today’s post is a practically-minded one. We’re talking about schedules! Now that we’re getting into the fall season, most kids …
Episode 11: A Struggling, Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s
Why Was My Autism Missed? In an earlier episode, I told my own story of being diagnosed autistic as an adult in my 30s, after my young son was diagnosed. …
Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?
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, when you hear someone say …
Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?
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 history of ADHD to …
How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools
How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools Today I want to start talking about race and ADHD. The stereotype of ADHD is a hyperactive, rambunctious little white boy, …
Neurodiversity Vs. Disorder? On Autism and ADHD
What Disorder? Neurodiversity, Autism, and ADHD Let’s talk about language! Autism and ADHD are both known as neurodevelopmental “disorders.” But is “disorder” really the best way to refer to …
Autistic Special Interest: Secret Strength? (Special Interests in ASD)
Are Autistic Special Interests Really Our Secret Strength? Special interests are one of the most defining traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD): an intense focus on a specific subject. But …
Neurodivergent Spoons & Forks: How to Explain Autism and Fatigue
Let’s talk about two models for understanding and managing fatigue that are popular in both neurodivergent and disability circles: Spoon Theory and Fork Theory. We’ll take a look at the …
Echolalia and Scripting in Autism: Why We Autistics Repeat
Do you have an autistic friend or loved one who repeats everything you say all the time? Or do you know someone with autism spectrum disorder who’s in the habit …
How to Communicate with Autistic Adults and Children (When You’re Not Autistic) – 4 Powerful Tips
Having different communication styles and making it work anyway is part of being in a family. But what if it’s not working? Collaborative problem-solving can be a life-saver for learning …
How I Was Not Shocked to Learn I Was Autistic As An Adult (In My 30s!)
I wasn’t diagnosed as being on the spectrum until after my second child was born and my life fell apart. Why are so many autistic women misdiagnosed or not diagnosed …
What Is Neurodiversity? Intro to Neurodiverging
Today’s episode serves as an introduction to what I’ll be talking about through this podcast series, including my answers to these questions: What does neurodivergent mean? What is neurodivergence? What …