NeuroDiverse Christian Couples
Like all couples, NeuroDiverse (AS/NT) Christian couples face challenges with communication and connection. Those challenges are nuanced in a way that most couples, therapists, and clergy don't typically recognize. Often NeuroDiverse Couples have children on the spectrum (or or other differences), this podcast will dedicate topics to the NeuroDiverse Couple as well as issues that may arise in spectrum or special needs family systems. We invite you to learn about NeuroDiverse Christian couples to understand those aspects more fully.
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September 14, 2026 • 48 mins
Today as we have been talking about rupture and repair and attachment, we need to discuss boundaries, which Dr. Curt Thompson calls "limit setting necessary ruptures."
Key points from Dr. Stephanie and Barb's discussion on what boundaries are and are not:
Core ideas
1. Ruptures are inevitable in relationships.
2. Not every rupture should be repaired in the same way.
3. A boundary can create a rupture without being wr...
Key points from Dr. Stephanie and Barb's discussion on what boundaries are and are not:
Core ideas
1. Ruptures are inevitable in relationships.
2. Not every rupture should be repaired in the same way.
3. A boundary can create a rupture without being wr...
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September 7, 2026 • 48 mins
I asked Dr. Wilder about Neurodiversity & Attachment, since not a lot of research is out there on autism and attachment. Most research was on neurotypical individuals. My question was about adding a layer of attachment to neurodiversity. Response: Consider that attachment styles are acquired through experience. Dismissives set their attachment signal volume too low Distracted set their attachment signal volume too high Distract...
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August 31, 2026 • 45 mins
Discussion: Dr. Holmes and Dr. Weiss discuss the John Hopkins and current Duke University studies on neuroinflammation and the brain, with specifics on the impact on the autistic brain. Dr. Weiss shares his personal story of stem-cell treatment and the impact on his young adult son with autism who went from having a few words at the age of 23 to living independently.
Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regener...
Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regener...
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August 24, 2026 • 59 mins
What if the addiction isn't actually the problem?
In this episode of Just the Guys, we're joined by author, speaker, and podcast host Jon Seidl, whose journey through anxiety, OCD, alcoholism, trauma, and recovery has led him to an unexpected conclusion: lasting change doesn't happen by simply removing the behavior; it happens when we discover what's underneath it.
Together we explore:
In this episode of Just the Guys, we're joined by author, speaker, and podcast host Jon Seidl, whose journey through anxiety, OCD, alcoholism, trauma, and recovery has led him to an unexpected conclusion: lasting change doesn't happen by simply removing the behavior; it happens when we discover what's underneath it.
Together we explore:
- Why addiction is ...
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August 17, 2026 • 43 mins
Dr. Stephanie is solo today, bringing in research about autism and identity and how it leads to issues with attachment and addiction. Bringing together the discussions on attachment is the way out of addiction not willpower alone.
- Why does one addiction pop up when you master another?
- How is Attachment related to Addiction?
- Why do autistic folks struggle with an integrated identity (thoughts from Dr. ...
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August 10, 2026 • 52 mins
Love, Sex & Autism: Building Intimacy Through Safety, Not PressureWhat does a healthy sexual relationship look like in a neurodiverse marriage?
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Barbara Grant welcome back Candice Christiansen, LCMHC, Autism-ADHD specialist and author of Love, Sex & Autism. Candice previously joined us to discuss the significant overlap between autism, ADHD, and addiction. That previous show is he...
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Barbara Grant welcome back Candice Christiansen, LCMHC, Autism-ADHD specialist and author of Love, Sex & Autism. Candice previously joined us to discuss the significant overlap between autism, ADHD, and addiction. That previous show is he...
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August 3, 2026 • 52 mins
Today, we are talking about addiction and why the ADHD or ASD brain seems to be more prone to addictive behaviors, or substance or porn addiction, with addiction specialist Ed Khouri. Links below will share some articles that support the discussion. Ed Khouri is a co-author of Joy Starts Here and author of the Face of Grace. Today, we talk about how joy and peace are needed in the brain, how ADHD and ASD brains lack or have comprom...
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July 27, 2026 • 52 mins
Every marriage is being built one choice at a time—even the choices we don't make.
In this episode of Just the Guys, we talk about the gap between intentions and impact, why many men accidentally build a marriage they never intended, and what happens when we move from simply maintaining a relationship to intentionally investing in it.
Using analogies of home ownership, repairs, coaching, and personal growth,...
In this episode of Just the Guys, we talk about the gap between intentions and impact, why many men accidentally build a marriage they never intended, and what happens when we move from simply maintaining a relationship to intentionally investing in it.
Using analogies of home ownership, repairs, coaching, and personal growth,...
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Today, we talk about self-care and neurodiverse marriage and family life with podcaster Christina Marie.
Christina says about herself:
Hey, I’m Christina—married 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids. For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian...
Christina says about herself:
Hey, I’m Christina—married 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids. For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian...
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July 13, 2026 • 43 mins
So many times, couples in crisis when they get to coaching. Today Barbara Grant and Dr.Stephanie talk about grace and space, resetting your brain, and taking time to heal before doing the couples' work.
To find a group Dr. Stephanie or Barb mentioned groups for women based on whole brain healing.
Barb's https://bg-hc.com/2026-groups
Dr. Stephanie's https://www.holmesasr.com/womengroups
To find a group Dr. Stephanie or Barb mentioned groups for women based on whole brain healing.
Barb's https://bg-hc.com/2026-groups
Dr. Stephanie's https://www.holmesasr.com/womengroups
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July 6, 2026 • 59 mins
This one was an emotional one to make. We sat down with the pastors who are now in transition to another part of their journey. We talk about their impact on us as a couple and on the church, and how we came to know Dr. Jim Wilder, LifeModel Works, Neurotheology, and more! Dan talks about how he went from showing up at church and having intellectual knowledge of Jesus to an attached relationship with Jesus and the impact on him, ou...
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June 29, 2026 • 61 mins
This month, we examined weaponized Scriptures, and today we talk with Thomas Pryde of Psalm 82 Initiative to talk about, When is it Abuse?
Thomas said a healthy relationship uses whatever power you have to help others, not harm them, and when you love someone, freedom abounds, but freedom is not anarchy. What does that mean?
Join us for the discussion.
We started with the definition of abuse from the Department of Justice ...
Thomas said a healthy relationship uses whatever power you have to help others, not harm them, and when you love someone, freedom abounds, but freedom is not anarchy. What does that mean?
Join us for the discussion.
We started with the definition of abuse from the Department of Justice ...
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Today, Dr. Stephanie is solo, but NDCC welcomes back the Reverend Bruce C. E. Fleming, the Host of The Eden Podcast and co-founder of the Tru316 Foundation. His website is Tru316.com.
A former Academic Dean and professor of Practical Theology in French-speaking Africa, he is the author of The Eden Book Series that builds on the research of his wife, former Old Testament Professor and full-time clinical psych...
A former Academic Dean and professor of Practical Theology in French-speaking Africa, he is the author of The Eden Book Series that builds on the research of his wife, former Old Testament Professor and full-time clinical psych...
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In this episode, Dan and Stephanie sit down with Dr. Jake Porter for a thoughtful and honest conversation about one of the most debated — and often weaponized — passages in Christian marriage discussions: 1 Corinthians 7.
What did Paul actually mean when he wrote about marital intimacy? How has this passage been misused to justify pressure, coercion, and “duty sex” within Christian relationships? And what...
What did Paul actually mean when he wrote about marital intimacy? How has this passage been misused to justify pressure, coercion, and “duty sex” within Christian relationships? And what...
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June 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Today on ND Couples Coaches' Corner, Dr. Stephanie and Barbara Grant continue the series on the month-long series examining how Scripture is sometimes misused by spiritual authorities—such as clergy, small-group leaders, biblical counselors, and Christian counselors—in ways that shame or further harm those who are already experiencing abuse in their marriages.
In this special series, Twisted Scripture: When the Bible...
In this special series, Twisted Scripture: When the Bible...
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Today, we begin a month-long series examining how Scripture is sometimes misused by spiritual authorities—such as clergy, small-group leaders, biblical counselors, and Christian counselors—in ways that shame or further harm those who are already experiencing abuse in their marriages.
In this special series, Twisted Scripture: When the Bible Is Weaponized, we take a careful and thoughtful look at passages that are fre...
In this special series, Twisted Scripture: When the Bible Is Weaponized, we take a careful and thoughtful look at passages that are fre...
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May 25, 2026 • 58 mins
When we were kids, PDA meant public displays of affection. Now, apparently, it means pathological demand avoidance — which is significantly less fun at family gatherings.
In this episode of Just the Guys, the guys wander through the tangled forest of demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, imposter syndrome, diagnosis, stubbornness, anxiety, and why taking out the trash can somehow become an existential crisis.
Is ...
In this episode of Just the Guys, the guys wander through the tangled forest of demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, imposter syndrome, diagnosis, stubbornness, anxiety, and why taking out the trash can somehow become an existential crisis.
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May 18, 2026 • 60 mins
Dr. Stephanie welcomes back Dr. Celine Saulnier to discuss adaptive and functional skills.
Dr. Celine is the author of the Vineland Adaptive Skills Scales, Third Edition.
Parts of our conversation look at differences in assessing children and adults when determining adaptive and functional skills. A discussion also includes ADOS, CARS, and MIGDAS-2, and what if an adult gets two different results from two different providers ...
Dr. Celine is the author of the Vineland Adaptive Skills Scales, Third Edition.
Parts of our conversation look at differences in assessing children and adults when determining adaptive and functional skills. A discussion also includes ADOS, CARS, and MIGDAS-2, and what if an adult gets two different results from two different providers ...
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May 11, 2026 • 48 mins
Today, Barbara & Dr. Stephanie talk with NeuroDiverse Peer Support Network colleague, Jodi Carlton.
Jodi's book, The Misunderstood Mind, is scheduled for release on October 6, 2026, but pre-orders are coming soon. To follow that launch, go to https://jodicarlton.com/
Barbara Grant: If you want to do relationship work for your ND marriage, look up Barb at https://bg-hc.com/. Barbara has availability for couples and g...
Jodi's book, The Misunderstood Mind, is scheduled for release on October 6, 2026, but pre-orders are coming soon. To follow that launch, go to https://jodicarlton.com/
Barbara Grant: If you want to do relationship work for your ND marriage, look up Barb at https://bg-hc.com/. Barbara has availability for couples and g...
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May 3, 2026 • 39 mins
Today, I welcome back pediatrician, Dr. Mary H Jones. Mary has been a guest on the show and contributed to Uniquely Us, chapter 11, discussing additional biases and stigma BIPOC individuals can face in getting an accurate diagnosis and accommodations. Dr. Jones shares her experience as a pediatrician and mom of neurodivergent kids and in a neurodiverse marriage.
Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jones discuss early intervention and h...
Today, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jones discuss early intervention and h...
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