Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent Creatives
Hello, and welcome to the Stepping Off Now podcast. I'm Kendra, an AuDHD writer, and this is my safe space for talking about the challenges of being a neurodivergent creative and the lessons I'm learning along the way. It's a little bit dark and a little bit visceral, but always honest. I hope that it can be a safe space for you too, where you feel seen and validated wether or not you identify as neurodivergent yourself. All gentle souls are welcome, and my goal is to provide solace and support. The world at large may not understand or appreciate you, but I do. We are not alone in our struggles, and we are stronger and wiser than we know. We can do this.
Podcasting since 2020 • 174 episodes
Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent Creatives
Latest Episodes
E171. Neurodivergent Burnout: Why It Happens and What It Feels Like
In which I trace the origins of my relapse into burnout and discuss how it differs from depression (which can co-occur). Also in this episode: updates on my weightlifting journey and my newfound obsession with slime.
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E170. Assessing Safe vs. Unsafe When Interacting with the Neurotypical World
In which I discuss a recent mistake I made in following neurotypical advice, and the lesson I learned about how important it is for neurodivergent folks to know how to assess what is safe for their nervous systems before taking action.Al...
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E169. The Ironies of Being a Neurodivergent Writer
In which I discuss my relapse into burnout with its enmeshment of intersecting ironies. Also: my evolving understanding of myself as a neurodivergent person and an update on my creative endeavors.
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21:21
E168. Not Letting the Big Picture Sabotage Your Creativity
Managing a large creative project that must be done in stages and with attention to what seems like a million intertwined details is a skill that must be learned through trial and error. Most projects are in the "ugly" stage until they are very...
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E167. Interview Episode! Featuring Kristin Kisska, Author of The Hint of Light
Note: my microphone wasn't working properly for the interview portion of this episode; I apologize for the less-than-ideal sound quality of my parts.At last the long-awaited first installment of my author interview series! KRIST...
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