Episode 38 (year 3): Neurodiversity and Meltdowns

Here are my platforms:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Butterfly Changing 5/5/23 Butterfly Changing 5/5/23

Episode 37 (year 3): Interview with Barbara Arrowsmith Young and Me (Part 2)

This episode is the second part of an interview with me and Barbara Arrowsmith Young. She is the creator of "The Arrowsmith Program of cognitive exercises lies in Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s journey of discovery and innovation to overcome her own severe learning disabilities, a description of which appears in the article, Building a Better Brain or in Chapter 2 of the book, “The Brain That Changes Itself” by Dr. Norman Doidge. Diagnosed in grade one as having a mental block, which today would have been identified as multiple learning disabilities, she read and wrote everything backwards, had trouble processing concepts in language, continuously got lost and was physically uncoordinated. Barbara eventually learnt to read and write from left to right and mask a number of the symptoms of her learning disabilities through heroic effort, however she continued throughout her educational career to have difficulty with specific aspects of learning." Here is the link to her website for more information about her and program: https://barbaraarrowsmithyoung.com/.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. ⁠https://www.livingwithmultilearningdifferences.net/⁠

Here are my platforms:

My platforms:

2. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/livingwithnld?view_public_for=107332511122585#⁠

3. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/livingwithmultilds/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#⁠

4. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqAA0b3-C-qDkhKwCmaaZg

Butterfly Changing 4/29/23 Butterfly Changing 4/29/23

Episode 36 (year 3): NLD and Vocabulary in Personal, Academic, Politics and Professional Settings

Have you had challenges with building on your vocabulary in academic, personal, political, and professional settings? Have you had problems on guessing the meaning of words based on the context they’re used in? Have you had issues with remembering the definition of new or old words?

I know I’ve had all of those problems and still do. It’s challenging for me to guess what a word means by using the context that it was used in but I’m working on it. It’s tricky for me to remember what some words mean because they have so many meanings for one word. This also makes it challenging to remember definitions of new words.

Links for articles

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-psychology/resource/seven-learning-disabilities-every-psychology-professional-should-study

https://www.nj.com/news/2010/12/children_adults_with_non-verba.html

https://www.igi-global.com/newsroom/archive/she-speaks-well/2589/

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Link for Pateron: patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Here are my platforms:

1. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e⁠

Butterfly Changing 4/21/23 Butterfly Changing 4/21/23

Episode 35 (year 3): Tylenol Causes ADHD and ASD Claims

In my opinion, the claims that Tylenol causes ADHD and ASD are unfounded, as I believe these conditions are rooted in a combination of genetic and environmental factors, with the increase in diagnoses primarily reflecting improved detection rather than a new cause.

I would like to cover today the claim that has been going around since last year about Tylenol causing ADHD and ASD. I don’t think that this true because usually you are born diverse or not due to genes, head injury or an emotional trauma.

Links to articles:

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: ⁠https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1⁠

Link for Pateron:⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284⁠
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522⁠
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b⁠

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

2. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96⁠

Here are my platforms:

1. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/⁠

2. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/contact⁠

3. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/podcast-swag⁠

4. ⁠Living With NLD Facebook⁠

Butterfly Changing 4/14/23 Butterfly Changing 4/14/23

Episode 34 (year 3): Interview with Me and Barbara Arrowsmith Young (Part 1)

This episode is the first part of an interview with me and Barbara Arrowsmith Young. She is the creator of "The Arrowsmith Program of cognitive exercises lies in Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s journey of discovery and innovation to overcome her own severe learning disabilities, a description of which appears in the article, Building a Better Brain or in Chapter 2 of the book, “The Brain That Changes Itself” by Dr. Norman Doidge. Diagnosed in grade one as having a mental block, which today would have been identified as multiple learning disabilities, she read and wrote everything backwards, had trouble processing concepts in language, continuously got lost and was physically uncoordinated. Barbara eventually learnt to read and write from left to right and mask a number of the symptoms of her learning disabilities through heroic effort, however she continued throughout her educational career to have difficulty with specific aspects of learning." Here is the link to her website for more information about her and program: https://barbaraarrowsmithyoung.com/.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

1. ⁠https://www.livingwithmultilearningdifferences.net/⁠

Here are my platforms:

1My platforms:

2. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/livingwithnld?view_public_for=107332511122585#⁠

3. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/livingwithmultilds/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#⁠

4. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqAA0b3-C-qDkhKwCmaaZg

Butterfly Changing 3/24/23 Butterfly Changing 3/24/23

Visual Memory, Working Memory, and Living with NLD

This episode explores how visual and working memory challenges shaped my experiences with NLD in daily life, hobbies, and healing, while also highlighting the research and strengths that help me reframe mistakes as opportunities for growth.

Visual memory is something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. For many people, remembering where they left their car keys, journal, or toothbrush may be automatic. For me, unless those items are always in the same place, they often feel lost the moment I put them down. This is a common experience among those of us who are neurodivergent, and for me, it connects closely to living with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD).

Even with larger tasks like driving, I notice the same patterns. Unless I’ve driven to a place several times, I have trouble recalling the route. But once something becomes routine—like a path I’ve taken three or more times—it “sticks.” The familiarity helps, and it gets easier.

This connection between routine, visual memory, and learning also shows up in other areas of my life, like running, sewing, knitting, cooking, or even certain work tasks. These are kinesthetic activities, but they also carry visual demands. What’s interesting is that I can step away from many of them for months—or even years—and the skills often come back quickly, almost like riding a bike.

Returning to Familiar Activities

For example, during early COVID, I stopped both skiing and running. The reasons were complicated—healing from my first romantic breakup, dealing with someone who turned out to be a con artist, and managing a knee injury from skiing. Add to that the pandemic itself, and I simply couldn’t keep up. When I eventually returned to these activities, I questioned why I had ever stopped. I had missed them so much, and the muscle memory came back almost effortlessly.

Driving, however, was different. After two car accidents, I stopped for six months. My confidence was shattered. Each time I got behind the wheel, I visualized another accident happening. It wasn’t healthy, but it was hard to stop the images from playing in my head, especially after being knocked out in one of those crashes. Slowly, I had to rebuild my trust in myself as a driver. I still have occasional mishaps—one as recent as last year in a parking lot—but I’ve learned to be more cautious and self-aware.

Other hobbies brought their own challenges. I put down knitting for a while after getting frustrated with a project that didn’t turn out right. I tried to re-knit a top into a different size, but ended up making it too small. In frustration, I threw it away. Later, during the holidays, I picked up sewing and made “kitchen boas” as gifts. Learning to sew in straight lines, iron fabric, and stay patient (especially while my mom taught me) wasn’t easy. But finishing each one was rewarding—I could proudly say, “I made this,” as I gave them to family and friends.

Running, Skiing, and the Role of Visual Challenges

Running has been especially important for me. I’ve completed six half-marathons, one full marathon, a 10k, and a 5k—not to brag, but to show how deeply I enjoy it. Running is therapeutic for me. At the same time, it highlights my visual challenges: keeping myself from tripping, scanning the terrain ahead, or even visualizing the course. The same is true for skiing, where my safety depends on awareness of my environment.

Driving, sewing, knitting, and running all combine physical and visual elements. For me, this blend is often where my difficulties with visual memory surface most clearly. Planning routes, catching mistakes, or trying to multitask can feel overwhelming. I sometimes notice errors in other people’s work more easily than my own—my brain simply processes that way.

Insights from Research

To better understand my own experiences, I’ve looked at research on memory and autism, which often overlaps with NLD.

One article I came across, What is Working Memory and How Does it Relate to Autism?, explained that working memory is not just about recalling information—it’s about applying it. Examples include remembering instructions, paraphrasing conversations, or solving problems. For many autistic individuals, working memory challenges can look like:

Struggling to follow multiple instructions.
Making small mistakes in complex tasks.
Having trouble prioritizing tasks.
Appearing inattentive or easily distracted.
Losing track of belongings almost instantly.

These descriptions resonate deeply with my NLD experience. It isn’t laziness or lack of effort—it’s a working memory challenge that makes executive functioning harder.

Another article, How Memory Helps Us Understand the Neurodiversity of Autism (2021), described two types of memory: episodic and semantic. Episodic memory is autobiographical, helping us recall past experiences and plan for the future. Many autistic individuals struggle here, making it difficult to track time, remember daily events, or plan effectively. Semantic memory, on the other hand, is about facts and patterns—an area where autistic individuals often excel.

This duality mirrors my own life. Episodic memory can be tough for me. Sometimes I can’t easily recall what I did yesterday, let alone apply it to future planning. But semantic memory is a strength: I can memorize numbers, facts, and figures with ease. This helps me manage my budget and track spending categories, something I lean on heavily in day-to-day life.

Turning Weaknesses into Strengths

Over time, I’ve learned to approach my challenges differently. Instead of beating myself up for mistakes, I try to use them as learning points. Whether it’s budgeting, driving, grocery shopping, or doing taxes, each mistake can become a stepping stone toward improvement.

This mindset reflects something important: being neurodivergent doesn’t mean being broken. It means approaching life in unique ways—sometimes harder, sometimes easier, but always different.

Final Reflections

If you’re reading this and living with NLD, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or another neurodivergence, I hope you see pieces of yourself here. Our differences bring challenges, yes, but also unique strengths. My advice is to practice journaling about your gifts and challenges. Then, ask yourself: “How can I make this task easier than it was last time?”

It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress.

And if you know others with NLD willing to share their stories, I’d love to hear from them. My hope is that by combining lived experience with research, we can create more understanding—not only for ourselves but for the people around us.

Butterfly Changing 3/24/23 Butterfly Changing 3/24/23

Episode 33 (year 3): NLD, Sewing, Knitting, Driving, and Visual Memory

Have you had challenges with your visual memory because of being neurodivergent? Have you had issues with remembering where you left an object like your car keys, journal, or toothbrush unless it’s in the same spot you always put it? Have you had problems with remembering how to drive to places that you haven’t been to more than a few times?

Links for articles:

Also here's the link for my fundraiser for The NVLD Project: https://www.facebook.com/donate/123669233994836/.

I would like to do the facebook chat with Empowering Nuerodivergents on April 14th at 10am (PT) please email me at livingwithnld@gmail.com if you plan on attending thank you.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

1. ⁠⁠https://www.livingwithmultilearningdifferences.net/⁠⁠

My platforms:

2. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/livingwithnld?view_public_for=107332511122585#⁠⁠

3. ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/livingwithmultilds/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#⁠⁠

4. ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqAA0b3-C-qDkhKwCmaaZg⁠

Butterfly Changing 3/17/23 Butterfly Changing 3/17/23

Episode 32 (year 3): Interview with Eileen and Me (Part 2)

Today's episode is the second part of the interview with me and Eileen. Here's the link to her bio page: https://nvld.org/meet-ambassadors/ambassador-eileen/. Also here's the link for my fundraiser for The NVLD Project: https://www.facebook.com/donate/123669233994836/.

I would like to do the facebook chat with Empowering Nuerodivergents tomorrow at 10am (PT) please email me at livingwithnld@gmail.com if you plan on attending thank you.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Here are my platforms:

https://the-art-of-autism.com/letting-go-is-difficult-but-allows-us-to-grow/

Butterfly Changing 3/10/23 Butterfly Changing 3/10/23

Episode 31 (year 3): NLD and the Process of Letting Go and Forgiving Not Forgetting

Have you ever tried to let go of something from happened to you in you past? Was it challenging because of you being a neurotypical or neurodivergent? Have you tried to forget what happened in the past? And realized all you can do is move on or let go at your own pace? I’ve been through all these challenges with NLD, my sexual abuse, family drama related to disclosing the abuse, my first romantic relationship ending, homesickness and being bulimic in college and my con artist experience during COVID.

I'll try to do the support group for "Empowering Neurodivergents," on March 18th at 10am (PT), please let me know you're coming via email. It's usually an hour long.

Links for articles:

https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/blog/Failed%20relationships%20&%20neurodivergence

https://www.couplestherapyinc.com/aspergers-and-love/

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Here are my platforms:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Butterfly Changing 3/3/23 Butterfly Changing 3/3/23

Episode 30 (year 3): NLD, Emotions and Therapy

This episode will be about NLD and emotions. How I have dealt with them in my childhood, pre-teens, high school, college and adult years. A few factors that changed how I dealt with them was NLD, my childhood sexual abuse, love relationships, and being conned by someone that I thought that loved me. I do want to warn you that this could be triggering for you if you or anyone that you love has gone through similar things that I’m discussing today.

I'm sorry but I'll have to put the support group for neurodivergents on hold until I can work through some of my personal things.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

Here are my platforms:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Butterfly Changing 2/25/23 Butterfly Changing 2/25/23

Episode 29 (year 3): Interview with Me and Eileen (Part 1)

Today's episode is the first part of the interview with me and Eileen. Here's the link to her bio page: https://nvld.org/meet-ambassadors/ambassador-eileen/.

I'm sorry but I'll have to put the support group for neurodivergents on hold until I can work through some of my personal things.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b
Links for Sleepy Butterfly:
1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e
2. https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
Here are my platforms:
1. https://livingwithnld.com/
2. https://livingwithnld.com/contact
3. https://livingwithnld.com/podcast-swag
4. Living With NLD Facebook
5. Living With NLD Instagram

Butterfly Changing 2/17/23 Butterfly Changing 2/17/23

Episode 28 (year 3): NLD, My Chronic Illness Frustrations, and Close Calls with Car Accidents

Today's episode was an unscripted one because I got choked up after my dr's appointment. I'm so frustrated about not having easy answers about how to many my chronic migraine condition. I've had this for almost 9 years and it started when I was diagnosed with NLD. Please go to past episodes for more information on these topics if you would like more. Thank you for listening and being okay with being vulnerable with you I appreciate it.

I'm sorry but I'll have to put the support group for neurodivergents on hold until I can work through some of my personal things.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Butterfly Changing 2/10/23 Butterfly Changing 2/10/23

Episode 27 (year 3): NLD, Managing Finances and Executive Functioning

Have you ever had challenges with managing your finances because of having NLD, ADHD, ASD, Dysculcuia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia or any other learning challenge? Do you also have issues with abstract concepts? And tracking where you went wrong or made mistakes? Or comprehending the big picture? I’m still experiencing these challenges today. I try to balance my budget each month with mom and it’s not easy because I have NLD and chronic migraines.

I'm sorry but I'll have to put the support group for neurodivergents on hold until I can work through some of my personal things.

Links for articles:

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Butterfly Changing 2/3/23 Butterfly Changing 2/3/23

Episode 26 (year 3): Interview with Me and Oscar (Part 2)

Today's podcast is the second part to the interview with me and Oscar. He is an ambassador for The NVLD Project. Here's the link to his bio: https://nvld.org/meet-ambassadors/ambassador-oscar/.

The following support group is on Feburary 18th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict or need to reschedule because of my migraines.

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Butterfly Changing 1/27/23 Butterfly Changing 1/27/23

Episode 25 (year 3): You Are Not Alone

Do you ever feel invisible because of the learning challenges you have? Or because of the emotions, you have trouble expressing? Or maybe you feel like no one understands you because it’s hard for you to explain what it’s like to be you? I’m here to share with you my experiences in these areas and let you know that you’re not the only one who has these feelings or emotions.

Links for articles:

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Butterfly Changing 1/21/23 Butterfly Changing 1/21/23

Episode 24 (year 3): Why it Can be so Annoying or Frustrating to be a NVLDer Sometimes?

Have you ever been annoyed or frustrated because your brain works differently than most? Or because you remember things differently than others do? Are you tired of repeating yourself because others forget things they said more easily than you do? I have had all of these experiences because of being a neurodivergent with NLD. Often it’s hard for me to describe to someone else how my brain works because I’m still trying to figure that out for myself. It’s also hard to understand it when you don’t know how to describe the learning challenge you have because there’s not one agreed-upon definition of it. And sometimes it’s hard to find the words to describe what it feels like to be neurodivergent. Sorry I didn't do the support group for Nuerodivergents today because it's been hard for me to do them lately with my chronic migraines and family drama.

Links to articles:

Links for The NVLD Project fundraisers:

bit.ly/3VGPWwu
bit.ly/3Hllqnt

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Butterfly Changing 1/13/23 Butterfly Changing 1/13/23

Episode 23 (year 3): Interview with Me and Oscar (Part 1)

Today's podcast is an interview with me and Oscar. He is an ambassador for The NVLD Project. Here's the link to his bio: https://nvld.org/meet-ambassadors/ambassador-oscar/.

The following support group is on January 21st at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.

Links for The NVLD Project fundraisers:

bit.ly/3VGPWwu
bit.ly/3Hllqnt

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Butterfly Changing 1/6/23 Butterfly Changing 1/6/23

Episode 22 (year 3): NLD and Positive Self-Talk

Do you struggle with positive self-talk because of being a neurodivergent or neurotypical? Why do you struggle with it? And how do you try to improve it so it’s not so much of a struggle? I want to explore these questions today because I’ve been trying to have better self-talk ever since I lost 40 lbs for the 4th time in my life and am trying to keep it off. I also want to help encourage others not only neurodivergent, men, and women but everyone else and neurotypicals too. I include everyone because I know this is something that every human has difficulty with regardless of who you are.

Links for the article:

https://swsg.org/3-tips-to-improving-your-positive-self-talk/
https://www.healthline.com/health/positive-self-talk
https://www.thediaryforlife.com/positive-affirmations-for-men/
https://www.lexxic.com/blog/neurodiversity-and-self-talk

The following support group is on January 21st at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.

Links for The NVLD Project fundraisers:

bit.ly/3VGPWwu
bit.ly/3Hllqnt

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

Here are my platforms:

1. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e

Butterfly Changing 12/16/22 Butterfly Changing 12/16/22

Episode 21 (year 3): Chronic Migraine Management & Its Connection to NLD & Neurodiversity

I have done a couple of episodes of my chronic migraine condition but it’s been a while since I updated you on it. The last two episodes I did on it were episodes 27, 43, 69, 70, 73, 80, 81, 83, 94, etc. Please review those if you want more details from the beginning of my journey. This one will be an update from the last one.

Links for articles:

The following support group is on December 17th at 10 am (PT) unless I have a schedule conflict.

Links for The NVLD Project fundraisers:

bit.ly/3VGPWwu
bit.ly/3Hllqnt

Links for new podcasts:

Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284
Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522
Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b

Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1

Links for Sleepy Butterfly:

Here are my platforms: