Join Mona Kay as she focuses on increasing understanding of the strengths, differences, and challenges in mixed neurotype relationships. Whether you're autistic, neurotypical or allistic, this podcast is for you! Knowing how your neurology may impact your communication style, emotional and social needs, processing speeds, sensory needs and sexual and physical intimacy desires is critical, especially in your romantic relationships. Listen in and learn about other's lived experiences, lessons ...
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Problematic Sexual Behavior Podcasts
Welcome to a NorthPoint Counseling Perspective, a podcast that addresses the intricate tapestry of individual, marriage, parenting, addictive sexual behavior, and betrayal partner trauma.
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A honest-talking, no barriers podcast for anyone that wants to know more about about sexual health, HIV/STD/Hepatitis C prevention, PrEP, LGBTQ inclusivity, substance use disorder, sexual positivity and other topics that most people avoid (or have "feelings" talking about). We give it to you honestly and bring in experts to share their advice and opinions.
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Every day, professionals from Children's Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams do incredible work to help children and families heal from the trauma of child abuse. NRCAC's Team Talk podcast highlights the efforts of these heroes throughout the northeast region and across the United States.
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Welcome to our unique mental health podcast! Licensed therapist, Juliet Kuehnle, uses humor and real talk to dive into the stories of interesting people you (want to) know. Of course there will be therapy tips (because, let's be serious, we all need them!), but mostly these conversations are a glimpse into the vulnerability of the people you might think "have it all together." We want to elevate and normalize the dialogue around mental health and erase the stigma so we can all own our humann ...
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An enormous amount of time, money, effort, and good intentions goes into scientific research. But all too often the results aren’t shared – or effectively communicated – with those beyond the ivory tower of academia. The goal of Beyond the Jargon is to make academic research more accessible to a wider audience. Host Karen Albright engages listeners in a series of conversations designed to translate scientific research and to explore from a data-driven perspective the impacts of child abuse o ...
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Overcoming Problematic Sexual Behavior & Betrayal Trauma in a ND Relationship: Shawna & Kevin Meek
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44:28This session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference provides essential insights for couples navigating the complexities of relationships affected by problematic sexual behavior, including pornography addiction, emotional affairs, and compulsive behaviors. Participants will learn how relationships often begin with commitment and honesty, and how…
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Navigating Dating as a Neurodivergent Person-Lida Far
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19:04If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona offers including support groups, coaching and the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook you can check out her website below: https://www.neurodiverselove.com/ During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference, Lida Far provides an insightful exploration of the unique …
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Emotional Communication: How to Get Your Emotional Needs Met in a Relationship-Paul Micallef
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30:59If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available, including support groups, and the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook you can check out her website here. Many couples Paul Micallef works with experience conflict due to differing emotional styles and unmet emotional needs. These types of emotional misunderstandi…
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Autistic Loving-Supporting Autistic People With Relationships and Sexuality-Claire Bates
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31:57If you are interested in learning more about the resources Mona offers you can check out her website here. If you would like to buy lifetime access to all 31 video sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference click here. ————————————————————————- During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference, Clare Bates talks about how we c…
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From Punishment to Partnership: Cultivating Harmony in a Neurodiverse Household-Theresa Regan
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25:27Interactions within a typical household often follow a "policing" model, grounded in rules, expectations, and a focus on shortcomings. The common messages tend to be “Do better” and “Be better.” In this episode from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference Dr. Regan discusses how recognizing the neurological differences among household members can tra…
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Misunderstood By My Parents: Healing from the Trauma of Neurodivergent Parenting: Giji Dennard
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22:43Being understood, by both loved ones and strangers, is one of the core heart desires of every human being. Child development becomes particularly challenged when parents’ neurodivergence repeatedly contributes to children feeling misunderstood by their primary caretakers. Years of this disconnect can create a variety of emotional and mental health …
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Love on the Spectrum: Navigating Romantic Relationships with Alexithymia-Jasmine Loo
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37:57Romantic relationships can be complex for anyone, but for neurodivergent individuals with alexithymia, navigating emotional expression, connection, and communication presents unique challenges. During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference Jasmine Loo explores how alexithymia impacts romantic relationships, from difficulties in ide…
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Insights to Help High Achieving Women Lessen Frustration & Improve Connection-Jessie Mahoney
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30:44During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference, Dr. Jessie Mahoney shares her thoughts on why high-achieving professional women often find themselves in relationships with neurodivergent men, sometimes without even realizing it and what the hidden pain point is that keeps showing up in these relationships, and how can it be overcome…
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Three Game-Changing Realizations About Yourself on Your Neurodiverse Journey-Laura Schreiner
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37:29During this podcast episode, you will have an opportunity to hear the 2025 Neurodiverse Love conference session from Laura Schreiner, LCPC No matter how you arrived here or how you identify, this episode invites you to explore three transformative concepts that target falsely programmed self-narratives often found in Neurodiverse relationships. The…
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Neurodiverse Mediation: Clients with Adult Autism, ADHD, and PTSD-Nicole Knowlton
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32:07If you would like more information about the resources Mona provides through Neurodiverse Love you can check out her website at neurodiverselove.com —————————————————————————— During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference Nicole Knowlton, MA, MDR, JD shares information about neurodiverse mediation. Neurodiverse Mediation focuses on…
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Identifying Domestic Violence in Neurodiverse Relationships-Brooke LaLone
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29:45This presentation aims to help clarify and identify domestic violence in Neurodiverse relationships. From lived personal experience, and hearing the experiences of her clients, Brooke has realized that often the warning signs sometimes cannot be easily identifiable. Domestic violence does not discriminate, and can affect all neurotypes. This presen…
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The Joys of Being Autistic: Finding Self-Love -Jackie Schuld
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33:19If you would like to get more information about the resources, Mona offers through Neurodiverse love you can check out her website at neurodiverselove.com —————————————————————————- Enjoyable, loving relationships are far more likely when we first possess self-love. But this is often difficult for autistics. Not only do we experience many neurodive…
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Demand Avoidance: Why It's Not Always Pathological-Daniel Dashnaw
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Autistic Love through Self-Discovery, Acceptance & Compassion-Ali Cunningham Abbott
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34:31If you would like more information about the resources Mona offers through Neurodiverse Love you can check out her website at: Neurodiverselove.com —————————————————————————— The process of self-discovery & acceptance as an autistic or neurodivergent person can be riddled with external and internal challenges. These challenges show up in our relati…
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Boundary Essentials for Neurodiverse Couples-Barbara Grant
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32:18To learn about the resources Mona has available for individual partners and neurodiverse couples check out her website at: neurodiverse love.com Boundaries are a vital topic for fostering healthy neurodiverse relationships. This episode from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference explores why neurodiverse couples are often at higher risk for co-depe…
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Neurodivergent Love: The Power of Autistic-Autistic Relationships-Daniel Jones-The Aspie World
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28:41If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available you can check out the links below: Buy the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards or Workbook Newsletter | Instagram | Website | YouTube ____________________________________________________________ During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference, Daniel M.…
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The Common Stages of Change in ND Partnership Work-Jill Corvelli
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52:16To learn more about the services and resources Mona has available through Neurodiverse Love, check out the links below: Buy the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards or Workbook Newsletter | Instagram | Website | YouTube _________________________________________________________ During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference…
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Intimacy and Disability-Enhance the UK-Jennie Williams
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45:06During this episode, Jennie Williams talks about her own neurodivergence and disabilities and how important it is to support the intimacy needs of disabled and neurodivergent folks. She shares information about why she started the charity Enhance the UK and the campaign they run called Undressing Disability. Some of the other topics addressed inclu…
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Healing Cassandra: A Compassionate Look at ASD-1 Partners-Stephen Robertson
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35:36If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona offers you can check out the links below. Buy the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards or Workbook Newsletter | Instagram | Website | YouTube Mona also offers supports groups for neurodiverse couples and non-autistic/neurotypical partners. Learn more here. If you would like to buy l…
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Relationship Bootcamp with Relational Life Therapy-Caron Starobin
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42:28If you would like to learn more about coaching services, support groups and other resources Mona has available for neurodiverse couples and individual partners you can check out her website. ____________________________________________________________ During this episode with Caron Starobin you will learn about the Relationship Bootcamp she is co-f…
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Adult Children of (Unidentified) Autistic Parents: Fostering Visibility & Understanding-Laurie Budlong-Morse
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42:50If you would like to buy lifetime access to all 31 video sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference you can get $50 off by using the code Podcast 50 here. ___________________________________________________________ During this podcast episode you will have an opportunity to hear Laurie Budlong-Morse's excellent presentation about adult chi…
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Intimacy Intensive and Couples Retreat-Grace Myhill
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33:14If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available through Neurodiverse Love you can click here . Mona offers coaching and support groups for neurodiverse couples and the non-autistic/NT partners. ____________________________________________________________ During this episode, returning guest Grace Myhill shares information abo…
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Embracing Neurodiversity in a Relationship-Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnett
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44:10If you would like to buy lifetime access to the 31 sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference click here and use code Podcast50 to get $50 off the conference price. Also, to learn more about the other resources Mona has available you can check out her website. ____________________________________________________________ During this session…
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Learning How to Give and Receive Emotional Reciprocity-Solo Episode
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16:17During this solo episode, Mona Kay talks about how important emotional reciprocity can be in a neurodiverse relationship. Learning how to give and receive emotional reciprocity can begin to change your connection to your partner and your relationship. However, it's also important to remember that each partner may have different emotional needs. As …
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Autism and Sensory Sex: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure by Connecting to Your Sensory Experience-Candice Christiansen
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40:57During this episode you will have an opportunity to hear Candice’s outstanding presentation from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. Research over the past decade suggests that many Autistic adults seek sexual and romantic relationships similar to non-Autistic adults. However, there are still outdated stereotypes and beliefs that Autistic people…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, host John Sternfels, LPC, a national board-certified counselor and founder of NorthPoint Professional Counseling, sheds light on the destructive psychological tactic known as gaslighting. This subtle form of emotional abuse distorts a person’s reality, often leaving them feeling confused, powerless, and emot…
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Episode 50 - Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor
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1:06:00EPISODE SUMMARY: Transitions are such an important part of life, and one of the most challenging transitions is going from peer to supervisor. In this episode, Cara Vock, Program Manager and Chapter Development at Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, and Christina Rouse, Program Manager for CAC Development at Southern Regional Children's A…
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AuDHD: Dual Diagnosis of Autism & ADHD in Adults - Sarah Hendrickx
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44:33During this episode you will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned author Sarah Hendrickx about how autism and ADHD (AuDHD) impact adults. Increasing numbers of people are realizing that one neurodivergent condition doesn't explain all of their experiences and dual diagnosis rates of Autism + ADHD are growing fast. During this episode S…
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Normalizing and Understanding the Grieving Process-Solo Episode
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31:59Learning you are in a mixed neurotype relationship can lead to grieving the relationship you thought you would have, but may never experience. Going through this process to move towards healing includes many stages that are important to understand. During this solo episode Mona normalizes that grief is usually part of the process of discovering you…
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The Impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Relationships: Navigating Burnout-Grace Malonai
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41:38During this podcast episode you will have an opportunity to listen to one of the 30+ amazing sessions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. You will hear from Dr. Grace Malonai as she explores the impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in neurodivergent relationships. She provides a comprehensive understanding of how PDA manifests in n…
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Send us a text In this episode of NorthPoint Counseling Perspective, host John Sternfels—a National Board-Certified Counselor, marriage therapist, and author—explores the power and purpose of a Couples' Weekly Check-In. This intentional practice can be a game-changer for couples looking to deepen connection, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional …
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Episode 22: Understand Your Attachment Style
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35:13Send us a text In this episode of NorthPoint Counseling Perspective, John Sternfels explores the foundational topic of attachment styles—how our early childhood experiences with parents /caregivers shape the way we connect, trust, and navigate intimacy in adulthood. John unpacks the four main attachment styles—Secure, Anxious (Preoccupied), Avoidan…
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Episode 20: Truth and Trust - Why a Therapeutic Disclosure
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22:17Send us a text Hosted by John Sternfels, National Board-certified counselor, author, and clinical director of NorthPoint Professional Counseling, this episode dives deep into one of the most essential—and often misunderstood—tools in healing from betrayal: Why a Therapeutic Disclosure. John brings nearly two decades of experience helping individual…
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Episode 21: Family Impact Meeting - Strengthening Connections, Building a Healthier Future
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22:28Send us a text Are you seeking a structured approach to restore healing, truth, and unity within your home? Then don’t miss this episode of NorthPoint Counseling Perspective, where we dive into the Family Impact Meeting — a powerful, guided therapeutic approach to help families begin conversations around broken trust, addiction recovery, or betraya…
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Episode 23: Healthy Parenting: Preparing The Next Generation
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11:04Send us a text What does it take to raise strong, grounded, and emotionally healthy kids in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world? In this powerful episode, John Sternfels gives us a sneak peek into his highly anticipated new book, Healthy Parenting: Preparing the Next Generation. With warmth, wisdom, and clinical insight, John unpacks what every…
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Gaining Clarity About Wants, Needs and Core Values-Solo Episode
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10:47During this season of the Neurodiverse Love podcast, Mona Kay will be doing some short, solo episodes to share some of the information she thinks has been most helpful in the support groups she facilitates for non-autistic/neurotypical partners and neurodiverse couples. Today's episode will focus on understanding how both partners may be feeling lo…
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The ND Lovers Club-How ND Women Lust, Like and Love-Bontle Senne & Sara-Louise Ackrill
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58:46During this episode, with authors Bontle Senne and Sara-Louise Ackrill we talk about their new book "The ND Lovers Club-How Women Lust, Like and Love" and I hope all of you will buy this book today! Bontle is an AuDHD speaker, sex and ADHD coach and global transformation leader. Sara-Louise is a renowned neurodiversity specialist therapist and coac…
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Episode 49 - New Jersey Problematic Sexual Behavior Program
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48:35EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NRCAC Team Talk, we spotlight the New Jersey Children's Alliance's groundbreaking, statewide approach to addressing problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth. Join guests Nydia Monagas, Maria Isabel Poontoriero (MIP), and Valeria Vila from NJCA as they discuss the development of this innovative program, its foun…
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Relationship Counseling with Neurodiverse Couples: What Needs to Change?-Tony Attwood & Maxine Aston
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45:20In 2017, when I discovered I was in a neurodiverse marriage I bought every book on neurodiverse relationships by Maxine Aston and several of Tony Attwood's books. Each of the books I read made me feel less alone and helped me understand that after 29 years of marriage my journey to understanding was just beginning. In 2020, when I started the Neuro…
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Understanding How Your Brain Works Can Change Your Life and Your Relationship-David Helfand
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1:31:44If you are interested in learning more about the resources and services Mona offers, including support groups and individual and ND couples coaching you can click here. __________________________________________________________ During this episode with David Helfand, PsyD we explore brain mapping and neurofeedback, as well as other ways to understa…
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Changing Dating for Neurodivergents through the Mattr App-Jamie Johnston
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59:24During this episode with Jamie Johnston you will learn more about how the Mattr app is making dating more enjoyable for neurodivergent folks and those with mental health challenges. In addition, Jamie talks about why he is so passionate about his work and how understanding his dyslexia and AuDHD is helping him assist others on their on-line dating …
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Big Feelings, Bold Truths: Disability, Art, and Self-Advocacy - Alie B Gorrie (arts educator, disability inclusion advocate)
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32:41I’m joined by the incredible Alie B, a legally blind arts educator, disability advocate, and all-around powerhouse of empathy and expression. Alie B shares how discovering theatre and monologue work became her first form of self-advocacy. She opens up about living with low vision, navigating an eating disorder in her youth, and how she now supports…
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Three Things That Happy Neurodiverse Couples Do-Eva A. Mendes
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55:06During this episode with therapist and coach Eva A. Mendes she shares some of the important information neurodiverse couples shared with her for her newest book titled: “Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism: Secrets of Happy Neurodiverse Couples”. Some of the important things that top performing neurodiverse couples do: Accept the diagnosis an…
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Episode 18: Therapeutic Marital Healing Separation Agreement
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12:11Send us a text In this compelling episode, counselor and author John Sternfels explores the Therapeutic Marital Healing Separation Agreement—a structured, intentional approach to marital separation that prioritizes healing, emotional safety, and personal responsibility. Designed specifically for couples in crisis who desire clarity, growth, and the…
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Episode 48 – Fostering Trust: Collaborating with Tribal Nations in Child Advocacy
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32:34EPISODE SUMMARY: Understanding the history and challenges faced by Tribal Nations is essential for building trust and fostering meaningful partnerships within the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement. In this episode, Deanna Chancellor shares insights from her experience, discussing the historical trauma Indigenous communities have faced, how …
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Connection Between Trauma and Neurodivergence and Expanding the Idea of Love-Jarral Boyd
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54:14During this episode with neurodivergent counselor Jarral Boyd we address the connection between trauma and neurodivergence and ways to think about romantic love as well as the following: Navigating neurodivergence and trauma Understanding your emotional vocabulary. Addressing challenges through somatics and getting to know your body and acknowle…
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How Can Hypnosis Have a Positive Impact on Your Life and Your Relationship?-Joanne Davies
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1:08:46Joanne Davies is AuDHD and is a clinical hypnotherapist who works with individuals and couples. During this episode she shares so much valuable information about how hypnosis can help neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples with sensory challenges, emotional differences and intimacy issues. The topics she addresses during this episode i…
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Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn
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54:01To learn more about the resources and information that Mona Kay has available you can check out her website at: neurodiverselove.com __________________________________________________________ During this episode with Sadie and her mom Lynn they share how unknown neurodivergence impacted Sadie's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, In additi…
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Changing Your Communication Patterns to Transform Your Relationship (The Birth of the Neurotranslator)-Michael and Elise
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1:05:03If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona offers you can click here. In addition, if you would like to join the new community that Mona is creating for non-autistic/neurotypical partners called "Neurodiverse Love Conversations" click here to register for the 4 week series that will be held every Thursday from June 5th-June 26th from …
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How Our Sensory Differences Are Impacting Our Relationship and the Road to Making Things Better-Lori Crowley
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1:15:21Lori Crowley, M.A., LMFT, LPCC is a therapist and coach who works with neurodivergent families and couples. During this episode she shares some of her lived experiences and her expertise as well as the importance of taking a somatic approach to psychotherapy. We discuss so many important issues for neurodiverse couples to understand and addresss in…
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