How to Advocate for Yourself
Ep 10 – How to Advocate for Yourself Nobody teaches neurodivergent people how to advocate for themselves – and that silence has a cost. In this episode, we talk about what self-advocacy actually looks like in real life: at work, in relationships, with doctors, and in systems that weren’t built with your brain in mind. […]
Staying Focused During Times of Chaos
Ep 9 – Staying Focused During Times of Chaos For neurodivergent brains, disruption doesn’t just break your routine – it can completely derail your ability to function. In this episode, we explore why chaos hits differently when you’re neurodivergent, what’s actually happening in your brain during periods of uncertainty, and the strategies that help you […]
Communicating with the Neurotypical: Part Two with Andrew Leith
Ep 8 – Communicating with the Neurotypical: Part Two with Andrew Leith Navigating neurotypical communication norms when your brain works differently can feel exhausting – like translating a language nobody taught you. In part two of my conversation with Andrew Leith, we go deeper on practical strategies for bridging the communication gap at work and […]
Finding Your Neurodivergent Edge with Andrew Leith
Ep 7 – Finding Your Neurodivergent Edge with Andrew Leith Being neurodivergent isn’t just a set of challenges to manage – it’s also a distinct set of strengths most people never learn to leverage. In this episode, Andrew Leith joins me to talk about identifying your unique neurodivergent edge, why the corporate world desperately needs […]
Challenging Neurodivergent Stigma with the Facts
Ep 6 – Challenging Neurodivergent Stigma with the Facts Too often, neurodivergent people are defined by what they supposedly can’t do – rather than the science of how their brains actually work. In this episode, we push back on the most persistent myths and misconceptions about neurodiversity, replace them with research-backed facts, and explore why […]
Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program
Ep 5 – Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program Microsoft made headlines with one of the most intentional neurodiversity hiring programs in corporate America – but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, we break down how Microsoft redesigned their hiring process for neurodivergent candidates, what’s working, and what other companies can learn […]
Hire the Neurodiverse or Get Left Behind
Ep 4 – Hire the Neurodiverse or Get Left Behind Neurodivergent talent isn’t a diversity checkbox – it’s a competitive advantage most companies are actively leaving on the table. In this episode, we make the case for why organizations that fail to actively recruit and retain neurodivergent employees will fall behind, and what forward-thinking leaders […]
On Disclosing Neurodiversity at Work: Benefits and Drawbacks
Ep 3 – On Disclosing Neurodiversity at Work: Benefits and Drawbacks Should you tell your employer you’re neurodivergent? It’s one of the most common questions in the ND community – and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In this episode, we walk through the real benefits and risks of disclosure at work, what factors to weigh before […]
Building Inclusive Cultures: Neurodiversity in the Office
Ep 2 – Building Inclusive Cultures: Neurodiversity in the Office Most workplaces weren’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind – but that’s starting to change. In this episode, we dig into what workplace inclusion actually looks like for neurodivergent employees, why it matters for everyone, and the practical steps organizations can take to build cultures […]
Understanding Neurodiversity: My Journey with Autism
Ep 1 – Understanding Neurodiversity: My Journey with Autism If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got a rulebook you never received, you’re not alone – and you might be neurodivergent. In this episode, I share my own journey of discovering autism later in life, what it meant for how I understood myself, and why […]