The Neurodiverging Podcast
How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan. Learn more at http://neurodiverging.com or http://patreon.com/neurodiverging.
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November 29, 2025 • 2 mins
We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and
everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com.
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How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with
all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves
practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of
neurodivergent leaders a...
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October 30, 2025 • 16 mins
Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining
friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some
common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a
neurodivergent adult.
Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for
Neurodivergent Adults:
https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/
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October 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content.
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October 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their
families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators.
The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems,
communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary
accommodations.
Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight
resources available through Neurodiverging and share personal
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October 9, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide.
Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, and embracing pleasure.
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October 2, 2025 • 24 mins
In this continuation of our conversation on food and meal planning, Danielle Sullivan and Anne Elrod Whitney explore flexible approaches to feeding yourself and your family without falling into perfectionism.
From theme nights and ingredient-based planning to freezer meals, “forage” dinners, and safe food lists, they share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm. Along the way, they talk about sharing responsibility for cook...
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September 25, 2025 • 28 mins
In this part 1 of 2, Danielle and Anne delve into the complexities of food and meal planning for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We discuss sensory issues, executive function challenges, and provide practical strategies for meal prep, planning, and dealing with picky eaters. We're here to offer a thoughtful discussion on how to make mealtime less stressful and more manageable for everyone involved.
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September 18, 2025 • 41 mins
How can parents talk openly and effectively about sexual and reproductive health with their neurodivergent children? In this episode, Danielle welcomes Amy Lang, a sex education expert who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. Together, they explore how parents can approach conversations about consent, puberty, safety, and relationships in ways that are supportive, positive, and practical.
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September 11, 2025 • 25 mins
Dive into the inaugural episode of the Neurodiverging Community Q & A on the Neurodivergent Podcast with Danielle Sullivan and Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney! In this one, we address the challenges of morning routines for neurodivergent families during the back-to-school season. Discover practical tips, the importance of schedules, and how to adapt tasks to suit your family's needs. Plus, learn about possible IEP accommodations to ease the...
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September 4, 2025 • 35 mins
Finding the right career is a challenge for most neurodivergent people. Today, we're talking to Shell Mendelson, ADHD Career Coach, about how ADHDers can find the right career, when to take the big step to transition to something new, and how to avoid burnout.
Thank you to our Patrons for funding this podcast. Find out more and pledge today at patreon.com/neurodiverging.
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July 20, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode, I reflect on the recent losses of a close friend, a
beloved pet, and an estranged parent, and what each experience revealed
about grief, boundaries, and belonging. Through these stories, we
explore how values-aligned community offers support where traditional
family sometimes cannot. This is a tender invitation to consider how we
build connection, and why it’s worth it.
Connect in Community is a 10-day virtua...
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May 22, 2025 • 55 mins
Let’s talk about how to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual
abuse after a late diagnosis of autism with writing educator and
advocate Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney.
Transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/anne-whitney-the-neurodiverging-podcast/
Get ad-free podcast downloads and lots more: http://patreon.com/neurodiverging
Work with Anne: https://anneelrodwhitney.com/
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April 24, 2025 • 15 mins
Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse ways of processing, along with our recovery needs, it can feel (and sometimes even be) almost impossible. Let’s break down some of the challenges and the experiments we can try to find a practice that might be more supportive for us.
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April 10, 2025 • 18 mins
We are diving into a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: the difference between trauma response and autistic meltdown. Both can look intense from the outside, but they come from very different places. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right kind of support to your autistic loved ones. Today, we're going to break it all down in a way that's neurodivergent-affirming and backed by the neuroscience.
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March 27, 2025 • 25 mins
Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-open-your-house/
Learn about why you should open house and close house each day to get more done more easily. It's the first part of our executive function clinic!
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March 13, 2025 • 18 mins
In diverse communities, people have unique access needs that sometimes conflict. For instance, one person’s vocal stimming might cause auditory overload for someone else. Similarly, captions can aid auditory processing for some but distract others. These situations highlight the challenge of balancing differing needs without placing blame. By viewing these conflicts as structural issues, we can collaboratively develop strategies th...
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February 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Danielle is excited to be a guest at the Neurodiversity and Harmony Summit this March! Learn more about emotional regulation what you can expect from the summit with this bonus audio from the Every Brain is Different podcast. Register to join us at everybrainisdifferent.com/danielle.
Original Description: In this special episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha welcomes back Danielle Sullivan. Danielle will be a p...
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August 29, 2024 • 31 mins
Let's talk to Patty Laushman, neurodivergent coach, about the critical topic of 'failure to launch' in autistic youth.
Show notes and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-failure-to-launch/
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August 15, 2024 • 31 mins
Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-in-the-natural-world-with-diana-renn/
Diana Renn's new middle grade book, The Owl Prowl Mystery, centers adolescence as an ADHDer, and how neurodivergence intersects with the natural world around us.
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August 1, 2024 • 24 mins
Today Danielle is laying out how to become an advocate and how to decide what kind of advocacy you want to practice. This is a vital piece of being a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world, so let's dive in.
Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/how-to-become-an-advocate/
Register for our free 5-day Empowerment Kickstart, starting 8/12: https://www.neurodiverging.com/empowerment
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