Podcast Episodes

Why ADHD Isn’t About Being Lazy or Unmotivated

Season 4 Episode 131

Struggling with being labeled "lazy" or "unmotivated" as someone with ADHD can fuel deep shame and misunderstanding. These stereotypes overlook the real challenges and complexities neurodivergent peo…

Published on 10 hours ago

Intelligence Myths About ADHD and Autism

Season 4 Episode 130

Challenging the stigma that ADHD and Autism are linked to intelligence is critical for fostering self-acceptance and equity in neurodivergent communities. Myths about intellectual ability not only mi…

Published on 1 week ago

Breaking Down Language and Labels in Autism Advocacy

Season 4 Episode 129

The language we use to describe Autistic experiences can shape not only how we see ourselves, but how our needs are understood—or overlooked—by others.

In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan An…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Do Autistic People Want Social Connection?

Season 4 Episode 128

Autistic people are often stereotyped as uninterested in social connection, but the reality is far more nuanced, and longing for connection can coexist with the need for isolation or sensory protecti…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Landmark College: Neuro-Inclusive College to Career Transitions

Season 4 Episode 127

Navigating the transition from education to the workplace is challenging for anyone, but neurodivergent individuals face unique barriers, from inaccessible application processes to the pressure of ma…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Am I Still Me? Post-Diagnosis Identity Spiral

Season 4 Episode 126

Discovering you're Autistic or ADHD as an adult can turn your whole sense of self upside down. Navigating the emotional aftermath—wondering, "Am I still me?"—often brings up more questions than answe…

Published on 1 month ago

Hidden Shame of ADHD: Restlessness, Relationships, and Post-Discovery Impact

Season 4 Episode 125

Discovering you’re ADHD later in life can be a profound and disorienting experience—especially when it means re-examining your relationships, identity, and even your sense of self. For many ADHD adul…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Epiphanies and Apologies: Processing Life After Autism and ADHD Discovery

Season 4 Episode 124

After discovering you’re Autistic or have ADHD, you most likely started to re-examine the past—and the realization of missed cues or misunderstood moments can bring up nostalgia, relief, and even reg…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not an Epidemic: Behind the Rise in Autism Diagnoses

Season 4 Episode 123

Language matters, especially when it shapes how we, as neurodivergent people, are seen and understood. Conversations about an alleged "Autism epidemic" are everywhere—and can lead to misinformation, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Claiming Your Neurodivergent Identity: Discovery and What Comes Next

Season 4 Episode 122

Learning you’re Autistic or ADHD—whether through diagnosis, self-identification, or discovery—can spark relief, uncertainty, and a cascade of new questions. Navigating not only the process of finding…

Published on 2 months ago