Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum

The Neurodivergent Hobby Graveyard (and Why Language Learning Stuck) Part Two with Beth Grimm

Episode 36

We’re back for part two with Beth Grimm! We’re talking hobbies, hyperfocus, and Harry Potter.

Beth is not just a brilliant compliance expert and neurodivergent advocate — she’s also a language-learning enthusiast with some truly creative strategies. In this episode, she shares how reading Harry Potter in different languages (yep, it’s called the Harry Poly Glot Method 👏) became a fun and accessible way to keep her brain engaged. We also talk about her love for Esperanto and what makes it such a unique tool for connection.

Along the way, we get into how neurodivergent traits show up in everyday life — from managing ADHD tax to impulsivity and all the quirks that come with turning a hobby into a coping tool.

If you’ve ever felt like your hobbies are more than “just hobbies,” this one’s for you.

Connect with Beth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drivingsustainablegrowth/

Base Lang for learning Spanish : https://baselang.com/

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