Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Welcome to ‘Inside the Pickle Jar,’ the only podcast where being in a pickle is a good thing! It’s your go-to audio feast for all things neurodivergent. We’re like the crunchy dill to your sandwich, adding flavor to the way you see the world.
Each episode, we’ll dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of neurodivergent life. Are you neurodivergent, or just neurocurious? A partner in crime to someone who marches to the beat of their own drum? Or maybe you’re a boss trying to decode the enigma of inclusive leadership? Buckle up, because this podcast is the Rosetta Stone for cracking the code of neurodiversity.
Join us for expert chit-chats, heartwarming tales, and pro tips that are more useful than a Swiss Army knife. ‘Inside the Pickle Jar’ is here to jazz up your journey to stronger connections, one episode at a time.
So, tune in and turn up the volume while we transform the way you perceive neurodiversity and unlock the potential in every unique mind.
Episodes
68 episodes
Observe Your Feelings, Not Your Emotions
SummaryIn this episode, Tonya Weaver-Davis explores the concept of interoception, emphasizing its significance in understanding our bodily sensations and emotions. She discusses the role of the vagus nerve in brain-body communication...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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29:32
Pause Practice
SummaryIn this episode, Tonya Weaver-Davis explores the concept of emotional intelligence, its significance in personal and professional relationships, and how it can be nurtured and developed. She discusses the impact of culture ...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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23:47
Gamify Executive Function to Stay on Top of Self-Care
In this episode of Inside the Pickle, I discuss the importance of self-care for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the need for community support and accountability. I introduce the Spoon Theory to explain energy management and offers prac...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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26:46
Updates from Me - Let's Plan 2026 Together
In this episode, I just want to update everybody on where I am in my own growth, share holiday wishes, and my upcoming hopes for the channel and for all of you. I tell more of my personal journey as a neurodivergent individual and my experience...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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27:43
Strategies for Thanksgiving
In this conversation, I discuss the importance of authenticity during Thanksgiving and emphasize that the holiday should not be a performance to meet neurotypical expectations. Instead, it should be a time to honor your own rhythms and redefine...
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23:44
Performative Allyship and Extortion
In This Episode: Performative Allyship and ExtortionNOTE: New format that includes a 1 min trailer.🤴In this episode, I discuss the problematic representation of neurodivergent individuals in media and entertainment. I criti...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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20:21
Waitrose's Fake DEI Policy
NOTE: New format that includes a 1 min trailer.Meet Tom, a neurodivergent employee of Waitrose that worked 400 hours without pay and learn how Waitrose screwed him over. This conversation delves into the challenges faced by neurodivergen...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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27:18
Political and Offensive - The Political Landscape for Neurodiversity
In this episode, Tonya Weaver-Davis discusses the troubling political landscape in the United States, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. She highlights the impact of economic downturns, corporate cultur...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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42:33
How Not to Advocate for the ND...Don't Be Like Camille
In this conversation, Tonya Weaver-Davis discusses the controversy surrounding ultra runner Camille Herron and her advocacy for disability accommodations for herself during the 24-Hour World Championships. Tonya critiques Camille's actions, emp...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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27:22
The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
Hello Pickle Pals! In this episode, Tonya Weaver explores the critical components of emotional intelligence, particularly focusing on self-awareness and its significance in inclusive leadership. She emphasizes the importance of listening, curio...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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22:36
Navigating Conflict for Neurodivergent Leaders
In this episode, Tonya Weaver-Davis delves into the intersection of neurodivergent leadership and emotional intelligence. She discusses the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent leaders, particularly in navigating conflict and emotional res...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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26:12
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Effective Leadership
In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, Tonya Weaver explores the critical role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workforce, particularly in leadership and team dynamics. She emphasizes that EQ is not a soft skill but a vital component fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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21:05
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative: Now What and How to Build Culture (Part 4)
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here with the finale of our neurodiversity hiring series, and this one's packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.Over the past month, we've explored why neurodivergent talent is crucial for ...
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Episode 56
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33:43
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative: Impact of Biases (Part 3)
Hey pickle pals! I'm about to reveal the invisible force field keeping brilliant neurodivergent minds out of your workplace.Have you ever wondered why companies keep hiring the same types of thinkers despite claiming to value "innovation...
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Episode 55
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35:37
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative and Heuristics Behind the Stigmas (Part 2)
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here, continuing our deep dive into why neurodivergent talent is essential for workplace innovation.In this second episode of our series, I'm tackling the unconscious biases that prevent neurodivergent professional...
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Episode 54
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33:20
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative (Part 1)
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here, kicking off an eye-opening four-part series that might just change how you see neurodivergent talent in the workplace. For years we have been overlooked or unwanted but in this series I am unpacking why that is. AND...
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Episode 53
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33:45
Neurodignity Dialogues: Panel Discussion on Self Regulation (Part 2)
In episode 52 of Inside the Pickle Jar, we mark podcast's one-year anniversary! This is part two of a discussion on Neurodignity and self-regulation.Topics include ADHD, emotional regulation, and various self-regulation strategies such a...
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Episode 52
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34:59
Neurodignity Dialogues: Panel Discussion on Self Regulation (Part 1)
I did a panel on self-regulation and it was so valuable I decided to share it with my Inside the Pickle Jar peeps! Please enjoy the first part of the panel, all about self-regulation.In the episode we get into how each of us handles self...
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Episode 51
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28:45
High IQ, Slow Processing: The Hidden Link That Explains Your Neurodivergent Experience
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here with a revelation that explains SO much about the neurodivergent experience!In this landmark episode, I explore groundbreaking research connecting high IQ with processing differences - solving the mystery of w...
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Episode 50
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17:27
Navigating Financial Meetings at Work as a Neurodivergent Leader
Hey there, pickle pals! Today we're tackling something that makes many neurodivergent professionals break out in a cold sweat: financial conversations.In today's episode, I'm opening up about my own money-talk struggles as a neurodiverge...
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Episode 49
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24:44
Emotional Intelligence in an AI World with Beth Grimm: EQ Series Pt. 4
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here with the FINALE of our emotional intelligence series - and it's a juicy one!I got the brilliant Beth Grimm again onto the Pickle Jar universe to tackle the burning question: in a world obsessed with AI, what m...
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Episode 48
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28:34
Strategies to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence: EQ series Pt. 3
Hey picklers! Tonya here, and I'm about to get REAL about something that changed my life as a neurodivergent professional, and I bet it'll change yours too.Ever had that moment where everyone else seems to have gotten some secret social ...
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Episode 47
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40:58
Emotional Intelligence and the Value it Provides: EQ Series Pt 2
We’re back Inside the Pickle Jar this week, and we’re still swimming around in emotional intelligence (EQ) because it deserves more than just one episode.In this conversation, I’m getting into:🧠 Where EQ actually comes from (yes, the...
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Episode 46
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26:48
EQ 101: Emotional Intelligence Series Kick Off
"What's your IQ?" might be a bit passé, but EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is your secret weapon for workplace success—especially when you're neurodivergent.In this episode, Tonya breaks down the often-misunderstood world of emotional intel...
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Episode 45
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16:48
Real Talk for Neurodivergent Leaders: What Happens After the Promotion? Pt. 2 with Cheryl Richoux-Torres
What happens after the promotion—when you’re neurodivergent, managing people, and trying to keep your executive function afloat?In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, I’m back with part two of my conversation with the incredi...
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Episode 44
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31:52