Time Blindness and Time Perception: Neurodivergent Struggles with Time

Struggling to manage your time, stay on schedule, or even feel the passing of time? You’re not alone. In this episode of Divergent Paths, host Dr. Regina McMenomy and co-host Russ Catanach unpack the neuroscience behind time blindness, a common experience for people with ADHD and autism.

We explore:

• What time blindness really is (hint: it’s not just poor time management)
• Why ND brains perceive time differently
• Shame-free strategies that actually work

Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you understand the why behind the chaos—and how to work with your brain, not against it. Plus, Regina shares personal stories, practical tools, and accommodations she uses to stay anchored in time.

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About Dr. Regina McMenomy PhD,

Regina is an educator, consultant, and founder of Divergent Paths Consulting. With over two decades of experience in systems thinking, higher education, and instructional design, she now helps individuals create more inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming spaces. A late-diagnosed ADHDer herself, Regina blends academic insight, personal experience, and a healthy dose of nerdy joy to help others unmask, heal, and thrive.

About Russ Catanach

Russ is a marketing executive, podcast host, and longtime friend of Regina’s who brings curiosity, candor, and levity to every conversation. As the co-host of Divergent Paths, Russ plays the role of thoughtful interviewer and relatable everyman, helping unpack complex topics in a way that’s both grounded and accessible.