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Life Divergent
Tune in to listen to us as we discuss our experiences of living life divergently.
Episodes
35 episodes
EP 35 - Neurodivergent Myths and How We Should See the Different Conditions
In this episode we eamine myth associated with neurodivergent people and dispell them.
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EP 34 - Types and Signs of Depression - When to Seek Professional Advice
In this episode I discuss the different types of depression as well as the signs thereof. I also touch on the different types of help that are avaialable.
EP 33 - Who am I Without the Mania Part of my Bipolar After Being Medicated?
In this episode, I explore the pros and cons of being medicated for bipolar and discuss missing the mania.
EP 32 - The Complicated Grief of the Neurodivergent - Autistic, ADHD
People can believe that those who don't greive outwardly are cold and unfeeling. Often, though, the truth is far more complicate than that.
EP 31 - Neurodivergent Hot Takes - Do you Agree or Disagree?
In this episode we discuss some things that may be controversial with respect to neurodivergence.
EP 30 - How Has Autism Changed Over Time?
In 2013, there were changes made to the DSM. With the issuance of the DSM-5, there were some pretty drastic changes to the way that we consider autism. In this episode, we discuss those things.
EP 29 - T-Rex Hands and other Physical Manifestations in the Neurodivergent Community
Do you exhibit T-Rex hands or other seemingly peculiar physical things that do not seem to be "normal?" Check out these things that some neurodivergent people do unintentionally.
EP 28 - Echolalia and Palilalia in Neurodivergent People - What's the Differemce?
Two phenomena in the neurodivergent community that seem the same are not. In this episode we explore the difference between the two.
EP 27 - Why Autistic and ADHD Have a Strong Sense of Justice and Betrayal
Many neurodivergent people feel such a strong sense of justice that betrayal can hit particularly hard. Here's why.
EP 26 - Do You Think About Something so Much it Feels Done? Common in Autistic and ADHD People.
Have you thought about something so much that you no longer have the desire to actually do the task?
EP 25 - Do You Have Popcorn Brain? If you are a Doomscroller, You Likely Do.
Do you have popcorn brain? If you are a doomscroller, you likely do. It hits neurodivergent people especially hard - particularly those with ADHD and autism.
EP 24 - Pathological Demand Avoidance: Do You Hate Being Told What to Do?
It sucks being told what to do, but it can affect people with ADHD or autism even harder than it hits a neurotypical person.
EP 23 - Are You a Know-It-All? Do You Have Autism or ADHD? That May Be a Part of Why You're Labeled.
If you are neurodivergent and seen as a know-it-all, there may be deep-rooted reasons why you are seen this way. Let's explore how to identify it and what we can do to reframe the narrative.
EP 22 - Sleep Issues can be Multifaceted for Those with ADHD or Autism - Help
For many neurodivergent people, falling asleep or staying asleep can be an issue. If you aren't getting the proper sleep, it can affect you in so many negative ways. Let's explore ways to improve our sleep.
EP 21 - Am I Rude or is it a You Problem? Why Neurodivergent People with Autism or ADHD can be seen as Rude.
Let's explore perceived rudeness in those with ADHD pr autism or other neurodivergent conditions.
EP 20 - Are you in Limerence or are you in Love? What's the difference?
There is a thing called limerence, which can be mistaken for love. This can be difficult for anyone but especially for many neurodivergent people who may experience things more excitedly or vividly than other - especially those with autism, ADH...
EP 19 - Post-Diagnosis Grief - ADHD, Autism, and Other Neurodivergent Conditions
What happens after a late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions.
EP 18 - Executive Dysfunction and the Shame Spiral in the Neurodivergent - ADHD and Autism
Explore dealing with Executive Dysfunction and the associated shame.
EP 17 - Over-Explaining as a Neurodivergent Person
Do you over-explain? Let's explore reasons that might explain why you do.
EP 16 - Stimming in the Neurodivergent Community - Autism and ADHD
What is stimming? Let's explore.
Ep 15 - What is the Difference Between Masking and Coping?
We explore the difference between masking and coping with particular emphasis on people with autism, ADHD, and bipolar.
EP 14 - Is the an Epidemic of Autism, ADHD, and Bipolar?
In this episode we explore why it seems there is a mental health epidemic happening.
EP 13 - DIY Mental Health?
In the modern age of internet, people are turning to social media more and more for help understanding mental health symptoms and issues. Why?