Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of neurodiversity and sharing practical strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities in work and life. Hosted by Dr. Theresa Haskins, a diversity and inclusion expert, this podcast provides valuable guidance and inspiration for leaders and individuals looking to maximize strengths and think differently to create a more inclusive world.
Episodes
Most organizations ask the wrong first question about neuroinclusion. They want to understand autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence—but Dr. Theresa Haskins argues that's not where lasting change begins. In this episode of Think Differently, she explains why the most inclusive organizations focus first on leadership, culture, and psychological safety, creating workplaces where everyone can contribute...
Most people don't mind wearing a uniform. What they mind is discovering they can never take it off. Every workplace asks us to adapt. We learn the culture, the expectations, and the unwritten rules that help organizations function. But where is the line between adapting to the job and being asked to become someone else?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores that fine line through the lens of workplace culture...
Communication seems simple. We talk. People listen. They understand. Except that's not always what happens. In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins talks about how the same words can carry completely different meanings depending on who's hearing them—and why that matters more than most of us realize. If you've ever given advice that backfired, managed someone who seemed to misunderstand a sim...
Many of us spend years adapting to the people and environments around us. But there is a difference between adapting, hiding, and masking—and understanding that difference may change how you think about yourself, your workplace, and the people around you.
In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the hidden costs of fitting in, why some adaptations help us thrive while others lead...
A new manager arrives. Your work gets reduced to your current role. Your history, your ideas, your potential — invisible.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins names what's really happening when leadership stops seeing you — and why it's not a verdict on your talent, even when it feels that way. Drawing on nearly three decades of corporate experience, she shares two real stories that show how the same situ...
We're often told that inclusion starts with awareness and empathy. But what happens when the people we love most are the same people our systems would quietly screen out?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the uncomfortable gap between loving neurodivergent people personally and creating real opportunities for them professionally. From hallway conversations with parents and leaders to hiring room...
We’re often told that when everything slows down, we should feel better. That once the deadlines are over and the pressure lifts, relief will follow.
But what if that’s not actually how it works?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores what happens in the space between high pressure and supposed rest—when the structure that’s been holding everything together suddenly disappears, and your ...
We’re often told that if we work hard, follow the process, and do everything “right,” opportunity will follow. But what if that’s not actually how it works?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the gap between effort and access—the reality that some opportunities don’t come from the path at all, but from being seen by the right people at the right time. This is especially ...
We've all heard it. Try harder. Work harder. Push through. And sometimes that's true — effort matters. But for a lot of people, especially those with ADHD, autism, or different neurological wiring, trying harder isn't the problem. It never was. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins makes the case that when effort stops producing results, it's rarely about capability or drive — it's about alignment. It's a...
We say we value difference. But when someone works differently than we do, we often treat it as a problem.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores why “different” so quickly becomes “deficient” in the workplace — especially when we over-index on process, presence, and personality instead of outcomes. Autism isn’t ADHD. ADHD isn’t PTSD. Yet the leadership practices that ...
The word neurodivergent is everywhere — in research, in workplaces, in identity conversations. But what do we actually mean when we use it?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the tension between umbrella language and lived experience. While neurodivergence connects many cognitive profiles, shared divergence does not automatically mean shared needs, accommodations, or stigma.
From dissertation design a...
Most people don’t ask questions when expectations are unclear. They pretend they understand.
In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores pretending — or masking — as a rational response to ambiguity in workplaces, schools, families, and relationships. Rather than framing silence and assimilation as personal shortcomings, she examines how systems reward appearing competent whil...
When something goes wrong, the focus often shifts quickly to the individual — their judgment, their awareness, their ability to “read the room.”
But what happens when expectations were never made clear in the first place?
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins names “you should have known” culture—the unwritten rules and implicit expectations that quietly shift responsibilit...
We often look forward to time off — especially during the holidays — expecting rest and relief. But for many people, unstructured time doesn’t feel restorative at all. It feels disorienting.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores why holiday downtime can trigger anxiety, low mood, and a sense of drift, particularly for neurodivergent individuals and those with executive functioning diff...
People often assume that gifted kids work harder, learn faster, or simply absorb more. But for profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional kids, their abilities often appear suddenly — without the effort-based story the world expects. And that mismatch creates a kind of emotional strain most people never notice.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins shares what it’s really like for twice-exceptional kids whose...
What happens when extraordinary starts to feel like constant pressure — when potential becomes performance, and brilliance turns into burden?
In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the world behind the “gifted” label — and how well-intentioned excitement can quietly reduce exceptional people to their output. Through personal stories, research, and reflection, she re...
What if intelligence isn’t the effortless advantage we think it is? In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the hidden challenges faced by gifted and twice-exceptional individuals — from burnout and loneliness to perfectionism and overlooked support needs. You’ll hear why being smart doesn’t always mean having it easy, and how brilliance can mask deeper struggles. Whether you’re r...
Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it’s the missing link in many well-intended neuroinclusion efforts. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explains why many workplace strategies fail to succeed, despite the presence of accommodations and flexible policies. Through a practical lens, she examines how environments built on compliance rather than care often overlook the root of what makes inclusio...
When someone you love receives an autism or ADHD diagnosis, you expect clarity. But what often follows is a tidal wave of opinions, advice, and pressure — from doctors, family members, social media, and even strangers. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the emotional aftermath of a diagnosis, the weight of conflicting information, and the quiet grief that we rarely discuss. With honesty and insight,...
As parents, educators, or managers, we often feel that advocacy means speaking up, pushing forward, and doing the work for someone else. But the real end goal of advocacy isn’t stepping in — it’s stepping back.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores one of the toughest transitions we face: learning when to shift from speaking for someone to preparing them to speak for themselves. From high sc...
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