In today's episode my husband takes on the role of interviewer. I hope you enjoy the episode ⁠https://www.noisli.com/⁠ Playlists Sweater Weather Instrumentals Piano in the background Lofi Beats ⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠ TikTok Instagram YouTube - Watch the show! 00:54 Exploring Kelsey's Childhood 01:36 From Emo to Military: Kelsey's Transformative Years 03:23 Marriage Dynamics: Embracing Each Other's Quirks 04:48 Family Background and Neurodiversity 08:22 Kelsey's Journey with Autism: Diagnosis and Acceptance 11:57 Flipping the Script: Turning Autism into a Superpower 18:13 Mastering Social Dynamics: A Lifelong Journey 19:23 College Adventures: Leveraging a Unique Perspective 24:54 Entrepreneurial Spirit: From Bead Creatures to Business Savvy 25:45 Entrepreneurial Spirit Crushed in School 26:45 Navigating College with Autism 27:46 Overcoming Test Anxiety and Embracing Neurodivergence 30:44 Adventures in Inner Mongolia: Teaching and Cultural Challenges 33:52 Transitioning from Finance to Tech: A Career Journey 38:07 Marriage, Neurodivergence, and Curating Life Experiences 42:16 Reflections and Advice for a Fulfilling Life 48:01 Embracing Neurodivergence as a Superpower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Are you interested in being a guest? 🎙️ Watch the podcast on Youtube 📺 Connect with us on Instagram 📷 ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ Today's episode explores Erin's late diagnosis, parenting neurodivergent children, the role of therapy, and setting boundaries. 00:31 Erin's Early Life and Academic Struggles 01:02 Erin's Social Circles and Interests 09:34 Parenting and Neurodivergence 21:14 Understanding Neurodivergence Through Therapy 28:52 Impacts of Neurodivergence in Adulthood 29:21 Parenting Strategies for Neurodivergence 35:44 Erin's Current Life and Reflections 38:43 A Prompt of Reflection for the Audience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Would you like to be a guest? ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - Watch the show! The episode follows the journey of Bisola, a digital product designer navigating neurodivergence and the tech industry as a woman of color. It explores the significance of self-advocacy, community support, and embracing one's identity. Additionally, it emphasizes advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional settings, as well as providing guidance on supporting neurodivergent employees. Jump Ahead00:29 Navigating Neurodivergence and Self-Advocacy 00:51 Bisola's Early Life and Academic Journey 03:45 The High School Experience: Overcoming Challenges 13:43 Transition to College: Finding Identity and Community 23:03 Navigating the Tech Industry: From Engineering to Product Design 26:05 Exploring the Impact of Product Design in Tech 31:04 Navigating Industry Realities as a Person of Color 32:39 The Reality of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 34:53 Personal Journey: From College to Career 36:42 Challenges and Insights on Neurodivergence in Professional Settings 39:32 Identifying with Autism: Personal Reflections and Experiences 45:33 Advocating for Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Hiring Practices 47:25 Effective DEI Initiatives: Beyond Marketing Strategies 52:18 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Personal and Professional Life 56:50 Lightning Round Questions 01:01:57 Engaging the Audience: A New Interactive Segment 01:02:57 Parting Words of Encouragement and Support 📺 Check out the YouTube Channel 🗞️ Join my newsletter 📷 Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Be a guest on the show In this episode of the Hacking Neurodivergence podcast, Kelsey Terry facilitates a conversation with Melissa, exploring her life's journey through neurodivergence, being a therapist, and motherhood. From Melissa's early signs of neurodivergence in elementary school and navigating high school and college to embarking on a career in therapy and embracing motherhood, this episode offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of being neurodivergent. Melissa shares her insights into the impact of meditation, mushrooms, and therapy on her life, offering practical advice and coping strategies. Join us as we explore how understanding and embracing neurodivergence can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with others. 07:03 Navigating High School 11:03 College and Career Path in Therapy 19:07 Insights into Therapy and Coping Strategies 51:03 Embracing Motherhood YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show In this episode of the "Hacking Neurodivergence" podcast, you'll hear a fascinating conversation with Becky - a badass woman who shares her her experiences in the theater scene, CrossFit coaching, and her latest ventures in home renovation and carpentry with a whimsical twist. Throughout the podcast, Becky provides insights into self-awareness, embracing uniqueness, and the transformative power of finding one's passion and pursuing it with confidence. Her story is a mix of personal narrative, practical advice, and inspiration for neurodivergent individuals and anyone looking to embrace their creativity and individuality. Listeners are invited to reflect on their journeys, the importance of play in daily life, and the courage to live authentically. https://www.instagram.com/sagenworks https://www.sagenworks.com/ Her favorite earplugs Jump Ahead in the Conversation 01:08 Becky's ADHD Journey: From Childhood to Theater 09:17 Exploring Becky's Varied Career and Life Lessons 29:37 The Transformative Power of CrossFit and Wellness Philosophy 32:34 Discovering a Healthier Lifestyle Through CrossFit 33:06 The Journey of Trying Various Dietary Experiments 34:53 Unveiling the Misunderstood Aspects of Diet 38:34 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth 39:57 The Magic of Playfulness in Relationships 43:45 Tackling a Home Renovation Together 47:11 Embracing Whimsy in Work and Life 52:59 Empowering Homeowners Through DIY Coaching 57:44 Lightning Round: Insights and Advice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show Chapters 01:14 Diving into Ben's Childhood and Early Struggles 04:50 A Pivotal Shift: College and Embracing Challenges 12:21 From College to Career: Navigating the Professional World 18:24 The Power of Neurodivergence in the Workplace 24:10 Finding Balance and Understanding in Marriage 29:36 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth 30:36 Exploring Psychedelics: A Journey to Emotional Connection 32:26 The Transformative Experience of Psychedelics 36:34 Life After Mushrooms: A New Perspective 44:44 Embracing Fatherhood as a Neurodivergent 48:47 Navigating Parenthood with Neurodivergence 56:08 Lightning Round: Insights and Advice Ben's favorite product https://us.loopearplugs.com/pages/gifts-for-autism In this episode of the Hacking Neurodivergence podcast, join Kelsey as she delves into Ben's unique journey of navigating life, career, and parenthood through the lens of neurodivergence. From his early days of feeling out of place and confronting the challenges of school to discovering his passion for software engineering and the transformative power of psychedelics, Ben's story is a testament to the strength and adaptability of the neurodivergent mind. Learn how Ben leveraged his autism to excel in his career, from working at Boeing to creating innovative software at a startup, and how psychedelics played a crucial role in unlocking a deeper understanding of himself and enhancing his relationships. Dive into the realities of neurodivergent parenting as Ben shares his experience of embracing fatherhood and the strategies he employs to navigate the chaotic yet rewarding journey. This episode is a powerful exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the importance of embracing one's differences. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or simply seeking to understand the neurodivergent experience, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show In this episode I sit down with my best friend where we unpack how we can slip into a state of burn out, and how to climb back out of that valley of despair. Through Darci's story, listeners are encouraged to redefine success on their terms and prioritize their health and well-being. 00:59 The Challenges and Lessons of Startup Life 07:43 Navigating Neurodivergence in the Tech Industry 16:01 The Dark Side of Tech: Burnout and Its Cost 21:19 Finding Healing and Setting Boundaries 38:23 Redefining Success and Building a Personal Scorecard 46:56 Wrapping Up: Key Lessons and Looking Ahead --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Connect with us across the web ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show This episode of Hacking Neurodivergence features a heartfelt discussion between host Kelsey Terry and guest, Darci. They dive into Darci's journey of self-discovery, from her shy, reserved childhood, heavily influenced by her sister, to navigating major life decisions and finding her unique identity. The conversation is split into two parts, with this episode focusing on Darci's adolescence and early career challenges, touching on themes of neurodivergence, familial relationships, and the pursuit of happiness through resilience and flexibility. 01:32 Discovering Identity Through Family 11:16 Chasing Joy and Pivoting Careers 18:02 A New Chapter: Moving to Hawaii 27:33 Reflections and Advice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Do you ever struggle to give or receive feedback, especially as a neurodivergent person? This episode of Hacking Neurodivergence is all about the art of giving and receiving feedback in a way that works for you. Host Kelsey Terry, who is neurodivergent herself, shares her experience and offers tips on how to: Avoid common pitfalls when giving feedback Consider the recipient and the situation Craft a message that is clear and helpful Receive feedback in a constructive way You'll also learn why giving feedback is an act of love, for both yourself and the other person. In this episode, you'll discover: 3 mistakes to avoid when giving feedback 3 things to consider before giving feedback How to frame your message for maximum impact 3 steps to take when receiving feedback This episode is for you if: You're neurodivergent and want to improve your communication skills You struggle to give or receive feedback in a way that feels good You want to learn how to have more effective conversations Listen now and subscribe to Hacking Neurodivergence for more tips on thriving as a neurodivergent person! ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Kelsey and Shelby meet up to talk about her journey toward realizing she was on the autism spectrum and how she's used her neurodivergence to be a better librarian, friend, and people manager. ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Coping with Covid  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

The Hacking Autism podcast is all about how to make Autism your unfair advantage, told through the voices of fellow people on the Autism spectrum. In today's episode, I speak with Christopher Lutz about how he's made Autism a strength instead of a deficit.  Say hello to us on Instagram @hackingautismpodcast Check out the YouTube channel with bonus content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6P_oLPWdNbH62g4H_w4XVw?view_as=new --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Check out all the other amazing episodes from earlier this season. I'll see you guys later this summer.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show Tyler and I unpack how we approach a ND and NT marriage --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

  Number one, the ability to focus. Focus can be one of the more obvious traits found with someone on the spectrum, but when it comes to being self employed there are infinite directions you can take. Focusing on executing the very thing in front of you is key to long term success. Focusing on the right things, and going 10 miles deep to find the best answer has really served me well in my software testing business Spectrum QA. As an entrepreneur you need to learn about tedious things like unemployment insurance and reading through legal contracts. Often this can be overwhelming to anyone starting a business, but by leveraging my superpower of focus I am able to knock one thing out after another, before you know it you’ve hit your critical milestones for the week, or caught an unfavorable contract clause someone tried to slide past you.  Number two, thinking outside the box. Spectrum brains are powerful and by default differently wired. Do yourself a favor and google an Autistic brain vs non-autistic brain. I think you’ll be very encouraged with what you’ll see. For those of you driving right now, I’ll help you out. The spectrum mind has seemingly 10x the neural connections of the other brain. In business you can use this to your advantage to think of new ways to sell your product or service.  Innovation is the name of the game, and so I’ve been very cognizant from the onset of my business to ask the question, how do most people solve this problem, and how could I rewrite the book when it comes to providing best in class testing support for growing companies? The answer, go way up stream to the root of the issue to ensure a better outcome for all stakeholders. Another example of thinking outside of the box in my company, is leveraging a team of people on the spectrum as a competitive advantage for finding bugs in software.  Most QA companies compete on price, but I don’t want to be caught in a race to the bottom. Thinking outside of the box I asked myself, what if I hire the best testers in the world in a group of people most overlook, or would never be considered for the job in the first place? 9 years ago I read an article in the Economist magazine about European QA companies exclusively staffed by people on the spectrum. The amazing news? They were crushing the competition because of their ability to focus and be exceedingly forthright about their test results. Today there are more companies like that popping up, which is phenomenal, but I wanted to take that a step further. So I decided to become the first spectrum led and spectrum staffed qa company. However, I think it would be a disservice to create a neurological echo chamber, and so its my plan to have a blended team of people on and off the spectrum so that both groups can grow in empathy as they work together daily.  Number three expertise. Fellow spectrum dwellers, there are probably several core topics you know better than 99% of the population. Perhaps its the Titanic, a personal favorite topic, or Sino-American trade policy, another personal fav. You could create a podcast, youtube channel, or class on that very topic. I’ve heard it said the riches are in the niches, and what that means is people that care about very specific things like software engineers enjoying powerlifting. They tend to love apparel with phrases that only people of that subcategory would understand. You could build an entire business around one of your passions because you’re a bonafide expert on the topic and going to work is not a chore because you love it so much. As an aside, who would have thought 10 years ago video game players would make an income comparable to a pro athlete? If you know of any pro-gamers on the spectrum please let me know because I’d love to do a podcast on that topic.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Tyler and I talk about marriage to a woman with Aspergers, and how to navigate active and passive touch when your husband’s love language is touch. It’s a funny and intimate look at how we do married life doing our best to hack life with Autism.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

I met Maisie through Instagram and we became fast friends as we realized that we had similar goals when it came to finding gainful employment for people on the Autism spectrum. In this conversation, we talk about her professional coaching work with parents of kids on the spectrum, her son who has spectrum tendencies, and lastly we talk about her amazing Autism Career Pathways job pilot to bridge the gap between small business and those on the spectrum looking for employment. Don't miss this episode of Hacking Autism Podcast. Check out https://www.instagram.com/asdcareerpathways/ and https://linktr.ee/maisiesoetantyo  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

In this episode of the Hacking Autism podcast, I sit with Daniel Jones of the Aspie World Youtube channel to talk about life #onthespectrum, autism in the context of social media, and some fast rapid-fire questions to wrap up our time.  Dan's YouTube channel Dan's Instagram @theaspieworld Dan's Twitter @theaspieworld --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

What if you could turn your diagnosis on its head to see your Autism as an advantage no matter where you are on the spectrum.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support

Ashley and I sit down for the second part of our conversation to discuss what it means to adult with Asperger's and getting diagnosed later in life.  ⁠⁠Join the ND Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Be a guest on the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacking-neurodivergence/support