005 The Relief of Finding a Friend Who Gets it: Inspired by Eva and Joe from Survivor 48

In this episode of NeuroSpicy Soul Care, Carla and Frank explore the complexities of navigating the world as you become aware of your neurodivergence, particularly autism and ADHD. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, finding supportive allies. They discuss the recent impact of media representations, such as the reality show Survivor, on autism awareness. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding, communication, and the significance of having friends who 'get it' in navigating social situations and personal challenges.

Takeaways

-Self-awareness is crucial for managing overstimulation and meltdowns.

-Having supportive allies can significantly impact one's experience in high-pressure environments.

-Words and labels around autism are loaded and can vary in acceptance.

-Verbal processing can help in understanding social dynamics and personal experiences.

-It's important to communicate needs even if you choose not to label them as diagnosis-related.

Keywords

Neurodivergent, Autism, ADHD, Support, Self-Awareness, Survivor, Meltdowns, Allies, Relationships, Mental Health, Unmasking, Self-advocacy

Chapters

03:16 Survivor Story: Joe and Eva's Journey

13:03 Finding a Friend Who Gets It

15:50 Navigating Social Situations as Neurodivergent

20:55 Strategies for Building Trust and Support

31:13 The Importance of Self-Awareness

38:06 Finding Your People and Supports

52:49 Proactive Communication and Support Strategies

Not medical advice.

Educational purposes only.

Not meant to diagnose or treat any known condition.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT LINKS:

RAADS-R Autism Self-Assessment

ASRS v 1.1 ADHD Self-Assessment

Other Autism assessments onEmbraceAutism.com

An intro to AuDHD

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