Nostalgic Neurodivergent
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Welcome to The Nostalgic Neurodivergent, the podcast for neurodivergent moms navigating life, parenting, and complex family dynamics—served with a side of nerdy Xennial energy. Hosted by Kori, each episode blends practical strategies, lived experience, and nerdy nostalgia to help you thrive as an ND parent including: Science-backed insights on ND parenting & emotional regulation; Strategies for co-parenting, blended families, & boundary-setting; Fun nods to 80s/90s nostalgia for that Xennial vibe; and Bold, no-BS conversations—including The Elephant in the Room.
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Boundaries don’t have to feel like barriers. This week, we’re diving into why saying "no" is an act of love and self-preservation. Learn actionable tips to protect your energy and create healthier relationships without guilt.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why boundaries matter,
how to overcome guilt,
steps to start setting boundaries today.
📌Shownotes: https://empoweredneuromom.com/blog/103639-setting-boundaries-without-guilt
In this episode of Neurodivergent Mom Life, we explore the power of preparation with a checklist designed for advocacy success. Learn how to organize, plan, and ask the right questions to achieve your goals with clarity and confidence.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
The three key components of a powerful advocacy checklist.
How to prepare for meetings and stay focused.
Real-life examples of advocacy wins with this tool.
📌 Action Steps:
Download the Advocacy Action Plan Checklist: https://empoweredneuromom.com/checklist
Customize it to meet your unique advocacy needs.
Reflect and plan after each meeting for continuous improvement.
Advocacy can bring resistance, but you don’t have to let it derail you. This week on Neurodivergent Mom Life, discover practical strategies for regulating emotions, preparing scripts, and reframing tough conversations. Build your confidence and make your next advocacy meeting a success!
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Strategies to handle resistance with ease.
Grounding techniques like box breathing for emotional regulation.
How to use collaborative language for better outcomes.
📌 Action Steps:
Download the Advocacy Action Plan Checklist: https://empoweredneuromom.com/checklist
Prepare three scripts for common pushback scenarios.
Practice grounding techniques for your next advocacy effort.
Small wins create big changes. In this episode of Neurodivergent Mom Life, learn how to build confidence loops that make advocacy feel manageable and rewarding. By starting with focused goals, tracking your progress, and celebrating every step forward, you can transform the way you approach challenges.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How confidence loops build self-trust and momentum.
Practical tools to document your advocacy journey.
How to turn small wins into long-term success.
📌 Action Steps:
Download the Advocacy Action Plan Checklist: https://empoweredneuromom.com/checklist
Identify your next advocacy goal.
Reflect, celebrate, and share your wins with us!
Season 2 is bringing some changes to the podcast! Tune in to find out what's coming
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of escapism and how it often becomes a survival mechanism for neurodivergent moms. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences of turning to fantasy worlds and online communities when reality felt too overwhelming. Whether you’ve found yourself retreating into your own imagination or seeking solace in spaces that accept you without question, this episode is for you. We’ll explore why these escapes can feel so necessary and how they shape our journeys toward self-understanding and community. Let’s take a moment to reflect, without judgment, and embrace the ways we cope—because, at the end of the day, we’re all just doing our best to navigate this neurodivergent life
What if the thing you were shamed for as a child is actually your greatest source of strength? This episode explores the untamed, imaginative spirit of Anne Shirley and how daydreaming, intensity, and “being too much” can become our superpowers—not our shame.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
We revisit The Secret Garden not just as a childhood classic, but as a metaphor for healing. Through curiosity, Mary Lennox finds a way back to herself—and so can we. This one’s for the ND women rediscovering wonder, grief, and growth in the same breath.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
What does it cost to be the calm one, the helper, the one who never falls apart? In this reflection on Little House on the Prairie, we name the cost of being the “good kid” and why softness is no longer negotiable.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
Inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, this episode dives deep into masking, grief, and the ache of being seen while still hiding. For anyone who’s lost their voice behind performance—this one is for you.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom. https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
“There’s no place like home” hits differently when you’re neurodivergent—especially when the world taught you to mask your magic just to survive. In this episode, Kori reclaims the metaphor of Oz through the lens of late diagnosis, perfectionism, and self-return. If you’ve ever felt like the map didn’t make sense because it wasn’t made for you, this one’s for you.
This isn’t just a podcast origin story—it’s a permission slip. In this kickoff to the Master Narrative arc, Kori reflects on the layered evolution of this space, from Autism Family Life to The Nostalgic Neurodivergent, and all the messy middle in between. This episode names the sacred weirdness of being neurodivergent and late diagnosed in a world that demands polish. Come meet the media, myths, and characters that shaped a journey of integration—not branding. Because you’re not too much—you’re just finally not hiding.
If you’ve ever cried in the car after advocating for your child—because no one ever did that for you—this one’s for you. This episode is about healing while you advocate, the double-boss-battle of doing emotional repair and system disruption in the same breath
What do you do when you're trying to heal the wounds of your own childhood while raising a kid who's triggering every single one of them?This episode is a real-talk breakdown of reparenting while actively parenting — the emotional boss battle of being a neurodivergent mom raising a neurodivergent child. We’re talking bedtime meltdowns, sensory overload, and those moments when your own trauma speaks before your values can.You’ll learn how to:Recognize when your inner child is driving the responseCreate safe space for repair (even after you yell)Model growth, not perfection
ADHD brains process sensory input differently, making overstimulation harder to manage. Learn how to calm your nervous system and reduce overwhelm.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔ Why ADHD makes sensory overload worse ✔ The hidden triggers that increase overstimulation ✔ ADHD-friendly strategies to regulate and prevent sensory overwhelm
🌟 Burnout and meltdowns are tough for any mom, but for neurodivergent moms, they can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode, I’m diving into practical tools for recognizing burnout, prioritizing self-care, and handling meltdowns or shutdowns with grace.💡 In This Episode:Learn how to spot burnout early and take proactive steps.Discover self-care practices that actually work for busy moms.Get tools for supporting your child through meltdowns and shutdowns.✨Shownotes: https://empoweredneuromom.com/overcoming-burnout-practical-strategies-for-neurodivergent-moms/🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube MusiciHeartRadioAmazon Music📌 Follow Me for More:Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/empoweredneuromom
You don’t need a diagnosis or a school meeting to start advocating for your ND child. In this episode, we explore the powerful moments at home that lay the groundwork for future self-advocacy—plus simple strategies you can start using today.
ADHD time blindness makes managing time feel impossible. Learn ADHD-friendly strategies to work with your brain and improve time awareness.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔ Why ADHD brains struggle with time perception ✔ The biggest myths about time management ✔ ADHD-friendly strategies to stay on track
ND safety isn’t about sensory bins—it’s about emotional co-regulation. This episode explores what it really means to build safe spaces at home that let your daughter unmask, reset, and feel truly seen.
ADHD brains struggle with decision-making, often leading to analysis paralysis. Learn how to reduce choice overload and make everyday decisions easier.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔ Why ADHD brains struggle with decision fatigue ✔ How too many choices create mental shutdown ✔ ADHD-friendly hacks to simplify choices
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