Memoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina
A podcast about the life at middle age and inner workings of a neurodivergent woman.
Episodes
There are a number of correlated physical traits that go along with autism. This episode focuses on hyperextending joints, ligament issues, and poor muscle tone.
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As much as I might be a good person, there are always some selfish impulses. Listen to this podcast episode on my need for acknowledgement and decide for yourself whether this is just a me thing or if it's a symptom of neurodivergence.
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Beth has always known she had OCD. Find out what it's like for her.
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One of the biggest difficulties with autism and other Neurodivergences can be how we react to change. While it has been talked about in other episodes, we haven't really focused on it specifically. So, let's discuss change. What kinds of change affect us? And what does the reaction to change look like?
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Comfort with different communication styles is something that changes a lot even within people with the same neurodivergence. Listen to my preferences and why some things are difficult.
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There are a lot of misconceptions about neurodivergence and creativity, especially when focusing on autism. This episode helps to debunk those misconceptions.
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This episode addresses twice exceptional people and how they tend to mask their difficulties until they can't anymore.
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Theory of Mind is often said to be missing in certain neurodivergences. Listen as I discuss an article on the topic and breakdown the reality vs perception of theory of mind.
The article is: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/theory-of-mind
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Subtle gaslighting from people around us, even people thinking they are helping, makes it difficult for women with neurodiversity to look for support. This episode explores the different ways that we tend to get gaslit.
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We're going to talk about feelings. It's how I think my ability to feel differs from what I, only observationally, see in others. There can't be a scientific comparison on something so ephemeral, but you will at least be introduced to my internal state.
Note that we are not a monolith and others with a similar neurodivergence might have different levels of comfort and fortitude when it comes to negative vs positive f...
I'm diverting my programming to tell you spooky stories of things I've experienced. I figure that you won't find a professional who uses "has had paranormal experiences" as part of an ND diagnosis, so who knows? Maybe it's still on topic.
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Masking and Chameleoning are two of the coping mechanisms used by neurodivergent people to fit into the world. Learn what they look like and the long-term effects they truly have.
I promised links to [Spoon Theory](https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/)\
Episode produced, written, and directed by: Lya Batlle-Rafferty https://www.moanl.com/
Music written and performed by: Carlos Neda https://ww...
Sensory Processing issues can be by far the most obvious signs of neurodivergence in those of us good at blending in. Listen to hear how it works from someone who struggles with it.
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Schedules help to deal with the risk of the unknown, but what happens if you're also trapped by them? Listen and find out.
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While there are many neurodivergent patterns out there, my personal one seems to center around risk. Listen to this episode to see if this resonates with you.
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