My Neurodivergent Life

The one where we rip the paper ceiling - S1-E15

Today’s episode is all about college degrees. We talk about the current college experience, and what new graduates are experiencing when they leave and start looking for work.  Also, how college today is so expensive that it leaves little time to explore different subjects, varied interests, and some things that you might not even know you wanted to know.  What happens if you don’t get an undergraduate degree, or if you don’t get a graduate degree.  Do you hit a paper ceiling?  According to the website Tearthepaperceiling.org, there are more than 70 million american workers who are restricted not because of a lack of skills, but because they don’t have a piece of paper from an institution. 

The one where we ruminate about Petey - S1-E14

This week gabby and I dig into Rumination.  You know, when you can’t stop thinking about that embarrassing moment from years ago, or even something that happened to you that was never in your control in the first place that you can’t seem to stop thinking about.  Sometimes even that song that gets stuck in your head, oh and by the way, I have a secret trick to getting rid of ear worms that works pretty well. 

The one where pants are optional - S1-E13

Have you heard of the practice of bed rotting?  It’s a term that has started to pop up.  And as much as rotting may conjure up negative connotations, it’s actually a form of self care.  With our digitally connected world, where we can be productive anywhere, why can’t that place have a pillow?  Today we explore the reasons, the positives and the possible challenges that is bed rotting. 

The one with negative feedback - S1E12

Today on the My Neurodivergent life podcast, Gabby Nistico and I are diving into negative feedback, constructive criticism, and how us Neurodivergent folks handle receiving it, and how we can better give this feedback.  How can we avoid being just plain argumentative, or defensive.  Is it possible to create a mindset in the workplace that diffuses anxiety and still work on problems?  What does the neurodivergent meatball need in order to listen, hear and reflect in a manner that is helpful for the whole team?

The one where we Bah-humbug. S1-E11

HOHOHO electric meatballs, welcome back to the My Neurodivergent life podcast.  I’m Rick MacIvor and I’m once again joined by the effervescent Gabby Nistico.  This time of year, being neurodivergent can be extra stressful.  Gabby knows this all too well.  How do you deal with all the traffic, the break in the routine, other people being extra chatty, the energy of the holiday spirit alone can use up all your spoons for the day.  Feel the same?  Let’s talk about it.

The one with the encouraging squirrels. S1-E10

Gabby and I are almost finished with the wish list, these are the final two items.  The adhd joke that you hear over and over is “squirrel!”  Ha, ha yes sometimes that can happen.  But really, it’s really about not being able to do the thing.  Even if I really want to do the thing, I can’t seem to get it done. Getting over that is a challenge and there is one trick that I use that seems to help.  And lastly, a pat on the back goes a long way.  Just an acknowledgment of effort, just a simple positive word of encouragement and I’m in. What ever it is, I’m on board.

The one with brain pudding - S1E9

Today Gabby Nistico and I continue talking about the items on my wish list.  First up is Don’t hover, both physically and psychologically. Then, my personal favorite Brain pudding.  I’ll just let that sit there and I’ll explain it later. And lastly, Multitasking is bull poop. for several reasons that we dive deep into. 

The one with number 3 and 4 on the wish list - S1-E8

We continue our conversation about the neurodivergent wish list. These are things I wish people knew about being neurodivergent, it’s not personal, it’s just my Ferrari brain has bicycle brakes. Next on the list is the problem of too many notifications, and then we talk about deadlines. And bonus, we talk about the three words I have on my wall behind me.  It says “make people happy”.  And spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with people pleasing.