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
91 episodes
Why Your Brain Loves ASMR: The Neuroscience of Tingles, Crinkles, and ND Nervous Systems
Late at night, when the day is done and my brain finally gets quiet — I put on crinkle paper videos. Not music. Not a show. Not a podcast. Crinkle paper. For years I thought this was a little weird. A little embarrassing. The kind o...
Beyond the Individual: Widening the Circle of Care for Neurodivergent Children Pt2
In part 2 of this insightful interview, I continue my conversation with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, founder of Beyond the Individual, shares her journey into psychology, her clinical expertise in neurodivergence, and practical strategies for supporti...
Beyond the Individual: Widening the Circle of Care for Neurodivergent Children Pt 1
In part 1 of this insightful interview, Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, founder of Beyond the Individual, shares her journey into psychology, her clinical expertise in neurodivergence, and practical strategies for supporting children and families. Discov...
Turning Passion into Purpose: Mark Steiner's Journey with GigSalad Pt 2
In part 2, we pick back up on the story of how Mark Steiner transitioned from acting to entrepreneurship, creating GigSalad to connect entertainers and event planners. Learn more about his journey and insights.### The Birth of GigSalad<...
Turning Passion into Purpose: Mark Steiner's Journey with GigSalad Pt 1
Discover how Mark Steiner transitioned from acting to entrepreneurship, creating GigSalad to connect entertainers and event planners. Learn about his journey and insights.In today’s fast-paced world, finding your true passion can often ...
We Are Pack Animals Too
This is a very personal subject for me. Wanting to belong but not quite fitting in. Neurodivergent people need belonging just as much as anyone else, but the path to finding tribe is full of obstacles nobody warned us about. In this episode, I ...
The Power of Belonging, Punch the Monkey, and Only You Are The Best At Being You
In this episode, I share a heartfelt exploration of neurodivergence, abandonment, and the importance of creating safe spaces for authentic self-expression. I'll tell my own personal stories and using the metaphor of Punch the monkey, I'll empha...
Why You Have Big Feelings
The Brain Science Behind Emotional Dysregulation and 9 Skills That Actually HelpThis episode explores the neuroscience behind emotional dysregulation in ADHD, emphasizing understanding, compassion, and practical skills to manage i...
Breaking the Masking Tax
Have you ever felt like the system is set up to keep you down? You're not alone. Tag someone who needs to hear this! In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles of being neurodivergent in a workplace that isn’t eq...
Time Blindness and Why You're Late
🥒Welcome to Inside the Pickle Jar! Have you ever felt the heaviness that comes with being late? 💚It can sit in your chest like a stone.But I want you to know something important:You’re not the only one who feels that wa...
Niksen - the Dutch Practice of Doing Nothing (5 min guided practice at the end)
Ever felt guilty for doing nothing? Let’s talk about how embracing ‘Niksen’ can be your secret weapon. 👇Tag someone who needs to hear this!Niksen, the Dutch practice of doing nothing, is more than just a trend. For neurodivergen...
Part 2: Guest Author Dr Lisa A Riegel - NeuroWell
NeuroWell (Applying Brain Science to Build Safe, Supportive, and Proactive Schools)In this second half of the conversation, Lisa Riegel continues the discussion on how our brains shape the way we learn and behave. She talks more about he...
Part 1: Guest Author Dr Lisa A Riegel - NeuroWell
NeuroWell (Applying Brain Science to Build Safe, Supportive, and Proactive Schools)In this first half of the conversation, Lisa Riegel invites us to slow down and take a kind look at how our brains shape the way we learn and behave. She ...
Radical Self-Acceptance & Leo Buscaglia
🌿 SummaryIn this episode, I wander into the heart of radical self‑acceptance and what it really means to love myself on purpose. I talk about the “pickle jar” as a way to understand how I’ve been shaped, and sometimes trapped, by ...
Shadow Work - Part 2 - The Actual Work
🥒In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, I come back to the second part of our conversation about shadow work. It’s a tender kind of inner exploration, inspired by the ideas of Carl Jung. In the last episode, I talked about ho...
What Is Shadow Work in Personal Growth (Part 1)
In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, I take a quiet little walk into something called shadow work. It’s a tender kind of inner exploration, inspired by the ideas of Carl Jung. I talk about how easy it is for any of us to ge...
You're Not Lazy: The Neuroscience Behind Procrastination
🥒In this episode, I wander into the twisty bramble of procrastination. Not as a flaw to fix or a sign that we're “bad at time,” but as a deeply human, deeply neurodivergent (and sometimes neurotypical) experience. I peel back the layers and sho...
It's About Self-Leadership, Not Will Power: Rethinking Executive Function Challenges
🥒Hello Pickle friends… In this episode, I invite you to rethink executive function. It's an issue that so many neurodivergent hearts quietly wrestle with... overwhelm, procrastination, restless nights, and feeling 'other'. I speak to these stru...
The Emotional Impact of Gamified Productivity Tools
🥒Hello friends… in this episode, I wander into the tender, tangled world of productivity apps through a neurodivergent lens...the hope they spark, the overwhelm they stir up, and the quiet shame that can settle in when the systems we’re “suppos...
TA for Kids (and the Neurodivergent)
I'm taking a risk here because some of the words used in Transactional Analysis could be twisted to mean something else BUT I think the principles are worth the risk. In this episode, I explore the concepts of Transactional Analysis through the...
Understanding and Managing Anxiety: Ideas Backed by Neuroscience
🥒 Have you ever felt anxiety as a quiet storm swirling beneath your calm? In this episode, I invite you into my own journey with anxiety, unfolding gentle ways to navigate its waves. I try to carefully explore anxiety not as an enemy, but as a ...
Trying To Practice
Hello friends… in this conversation, I share my experiences with frustration, emotional intelligence, and the challenges of hosting during the holiday season. I talk about the importance of self-care, managing anxiety, and setting personal goal...
Tuning In vs Tuning Out
🥒SummaryIn this conversation, I wander into that tender space between tuning in and tuning out, the quiet crossroads where our bodies whisper truths long before our brains catch up. We talk about what it means to actually feel what’s...
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...
