In this final episode of Navigating Neurodivergence, Stefan Glazer reflects on his journey, including personal growth, a life-threatening health crisis, and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses the impact of stress on health, his unexpected diagnosis, and the transformative experiences that have led him to a new path focused on community and healing. As he concludes the podcast, he emphasizes the importance of connection and support for those navigating neurodivergence.His work as a photographer and facilitator will continue through:
www.stefanglazer.com Where his work as a photographer is available to purchase and view
www.pneumacollective.com Where his and Shannon's work to build a community and host events will be available for all.
Today, I sat down with Scotty Weintraub, owner of Reframe Parenting—a way to help parents work with and help their neurodivergent children. Do mind there were a few technical hiccups, but you might not notice them, we were laughing a lot at things just going on the fritz, however, we still had an amazing conversation.
www.instagram.com/reframeparenting
In this conversation, Scotti discusses the inception of Reframe Parenting, born from her personal experiences as a frustrated parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child. She emphasizes the importance of reframing perspectives on children's behaviors, advocating for understanding rather than labeling. The dialogue explores the journey of self-discovery for both parents and children, the significance of diagnosis, and the need for effective advocacy within the school system. Scotti shares insights on how parents can better support their children by understanding their unique needs and fostering open communication. In this conversation, Scotti and Stefan discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent children in the education system and the importance of parental involvement. They explore the need to redefine success beyond traditional academic grades, emphasizing the significance of finding individual passions and the role of empathy in communication. Scotti shares insights on how to support parents in navigating their children's educational struggles, the importance of resource sharing, and the need for advocacy in schools to better serve neurodiverse students. The discussion highlights the journey of transitioning clients to independence and the ongoing support available through networking and specialized resources.
Stop, take a moment... and check in with yourself. The holidays are here
PiPa is not just the Administrative Assistant for The Self Determination Group a part of the Arc of Texas.
She is also a neurodivergent and the parent of a neurodivergent child.
We get into her story and the path she has been on and will continue to follow, supporting, being an advocate, and helping those who need help in the neurodivergent community.
I go over what RSD is, why it is and how to navigate it.
Masking is a coping mechanism that most people don't really understand. Some even do it involuntarily. I talk about what I did and why I did it.
It is also incredibly cathartic to talk about it.
This one is a little more personal and we're talking about changes and healing.
Doing it the best way I can. Rambling on in an ADHD fasion.
However, bookmarks for these for future reference.
The Pneuma Collective
The New Mexico Landscape Photography
https://the-pneuma-collective.client-gallery.com/gallery/new-mexico-landscapes
Feel free to follow me on Medium and Threads.
I talk about how hard it is to make friends with ADHD and RSD and how to overcome some of the obstacles.
Articles Referenced in this episode:
https://medium.com/@stefan.glazer/making-friends-at-42-d0086ec1b53f
and
https://medium.com/sticks-stones-and-adhd/how-i-use-3-tools-to-navigate-rsd-4f0bdca388a6
Summary
In this episode, Stefan Glazer shares his frustration with social media platforms and their censorship of his content. He talks about his journey of finding new creative outlets, such as creating guided meditations, and his decision to start a YouTube channel for these meditations. However, his channel was quickly removed by YouTube without any explanation. Stefan expresses his disappointment and reflects on the irony of social media platforms promoting vulgar and divisive content while censoring positive and helpful content. Despite this setback, Stefan remains determined to find new ways to spread love and understanding.
Takeaways
Social media platforms often censor positive and helpful content while allowing vulgar and divisive content.
Finding new creative outlets can be a way to express oneself and help others.
Creating guided meditations can provide a sense of relaxation and balance.
Despite setbacks, it is important to continue spreading love and understanding.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Frustration with Social Media
05:08
Finding New Creative Outlets
09:06
The Rejection of Content
Summary
In this episode, Stefan Glazer shares his personal journey of burnout and rediscovering his passion for photography. He emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and listening to your body. Stefan talks about his experience as a professional photographer and how he lost joy in his craft. He then describes his spiritual awakening and decision to step away from being a professional photographer, which ultimately reignited his love for photography. Stefan concludes by encouraging listeners to stop monetizing their passion and focus on creating the best work they can.
Keywords
burnout, passion, photography, taking a break, rediscovering joy, professional photographer, spiritual awakening, monetizing passion
Takeaways
Taking breaks and listening to your body is crucial for avoiding burnout.
Losing joy in your craft doesn't mean you're a failure; it's okay to take a step back and reassess.
Stepping away from monetizing your passion can reignite your love for it and attract genuine support.
Don't put unrealistic timelines or expectations on your creative journey; focus on doing the work.
Taking a break can help you find yourself and rediscover your true passions.
Sound Bites
"It is okay to take a break."
"Stop making your passion monetized and you will monetize your passion."
"You don't have to monetize everything."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and the Decision to Take a Break
03:17
The Importance of Listening to Your Inner Voice
05:08
The Story of Burnout and Losing Passion for Photography
13:07
Rekindling the Flame: Working with Pets and Finding Joy
23:56
Stepping Away from Being a Professional Photographer
26:10
Reconnecting with the Joy of Photography
29:02
Don't Put Pressure on Monetizing Your Passion
This is a series on Executive Function that I have recorded. I am taking a bit of each, piece by piece, explaining it, and getting you some tips on how to navigate it.
This will be an ongoing mini-series in the midst of doing all the other episodes that I have created.
Once I get through the first few episodes of this series, we'll have regular guests come back and tell their stories.
I just needed to create this to get more people aware of the issues we face with Executive Function.
This is a series on Executive Function that I have recorded. I am taking a bit of each, piece by piece, explaining it, and getting you some tips on how to navigate it.
This will be an ongoing mini-series in the midst of doing all the other episodes that I have created.
Once I get through the first few episodes of this series, we'll have regular guests come back and tell their stories.
I just needed to create this to get more people aware of the issues we face with Executive Function.
This is a series on Executive Function that I have recorded. I am taking a bit of each, piece by piece, explaining it, and getting you some tips on how to navigate it.
This will be an ongoing mini-series in the midst of doing all the other episodes that I have created.
Once I get through the first few episodes of this series, we'll have regular guests come back and tell their stories.
I just needed to create this to get more people aware of the issues we face with Executive Function.
It was my honor to have Dr. Rita Louise on the podcast today. I was excited for a few reasons. I had originally listened to her on George Noory's Coast to Coast AM and seen her on Gaia TV!
Takeaways
A little about Dr. Rita Louise:
“Fran Dresher’s delivery without the whine”, is how one audience member put Dr. Rita Louise’s frank, funny yet honest approach. Dr. Rita Louise is the Founder of the Institute Of Applied Energetics and former host of Just Energy Radio. She is the author of the books The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist, Stepping Out Of Eden, ET Chronicles: What Myth And Legend Have To Say About Human Origin, Avoiding The Cosmic 2X4, Dark Angels: An Insider’s Guide To Ghosts, Spirits & Attached Entities and The Power Within: A Psychic Healing Primer as well as hundreds of articles that have been published worldwide. Dr. Rita has appeared on film, radio, television and has spoken at conferences around the world covering topics such as health and healing, relationships, ghosts, intuition, ancient mysteries and the paranormal. Be sure to check out her latest book: "Dang! It Was Me All Along?"
Are you ready for a magical time with my guest Trina Lucas? We sat and talked about a lot of different aspects of being neurodivergent, being gifted, and life as a spiritual healer.
In her own words:
"I am autistic, ADHD, CPTSD, PDA and gifted. These are my official diagnoses. I was diagnosed when I turned 50 years old. I always new, and part of the reason I decided to get an official diagnosis is because of my work as a Spiritual Healer. I work with neurodivergent children and when I tell their parents I too am neurodivergent the relief and hope experienced by the parents is wonderful. My clients know I run a flourishing booked 6-12 months in advance practice and have done so for 26 years, thus they feel more confident their children can find a happy and successful path through their lives too." * Free Quiz: What is your spiritual gift:
https://spirit-based-therapies.com/#quiz-koHG4V
Free Guided Meditations: sign up:
https://spirit-based-therapies.com/pages/free-spiritual-healing-resources
Website: https://spirit-based-therapies.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritBasedTherapies/
INSTA: @teacherofspiritualhealing
TicTok: @spiritbasedtherapies
YOUTUBE: @trinalucas7346
https://mindandconsciousness.org/
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Heather Clark shares her journey from burnout in the pharmacy industry to discovering and embracing her psychic abilities. She discusses the importance of navigating resistance and embracing breakthroughs in personal growth. Dr. Clark emphasizes the need for creating supportive environments and addressing unmet needs to achieve well-being. She also highlights the significance of rest and sensory support in regulating the nervous system. Overall, this conversation explores the intersection of neurodivergence, spirituality, and self-care. In this conversation, Stefan Glazer and Dr. Heather Clark discuss the importance of grounding and finding practical tools to support well-being. They explore the power of imagination for grounding and the value of choosing tools that work for you. They also emphasize the benefits of writing and the physical connection it provides. The conversation highlights the need to find flow and get needs met, as well as the importance of breaking free from obligation and guilt. Dr. Clark offers a freebie on finding flow through understanding your needs and shares her vision of helping neuro spicy souls set the world on fire without burning out.
Takeaways
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Be sure to head to https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org to get your Free Copy of “Condensed Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence”. This free book has my top 3 tools from my best selling book, “Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence''.
If you want to learn more about me, find me on social media, or buy my book. Feel free to head to any of the following sites
https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org
https://www.stefanglazer.com
https://linktr.ee/Stefan.Glazer
Giving reviews, likes, 5 stars, and comments on the podcast help me on every platform. So please take a few moments to do that for me!
Summary
In this episode, executive function coach Carrie Bonnett joins the host to discuss the importance of executive function skills and how they can be developed. They explore the definition of executive function as the brain skills that help us get things done, such as time management, organization, and planning. Carrie emphasizes the need to make the invisible visible by keeping tasks and reminders in plain sight. They also discuss the challenges of hyperfocus and attention abundance, as well as the benefits of using lists and visible reminders to manage executive function. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the relief of diagnosis and the importance of self-awareness and support. In this conversation, Stefan Glazer and Carrie Bonnett discuss the challenges and experiences of living with ADHD. Stefan shares his journey of seeking a diagnosis and the relief he felt after receiving one. They discuss the importance of finding strategies to make life easier and the role of teachers in supporting students with ADHD. Stefan reflects on his school experience and the impact of a supportive teacher. Carrie shares her plans for the future, including teacher training, and emphasizes that individuals with ADHD are not alone.
Takeaways
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Be sure to head to https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org to get your Free Copy of “Condensed Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence”. This free book has my top 3 tools from my best selling book, “Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence''.
If you want to learn more about me, find me on social media, or buy my book. Feel free to head to any of the following sites
https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org
https://www.stefanglazer.com
https://linktr.ee/Stefan.Glazer
Giving reviews, likes, 5 stars, and comments on the podcast help me on every platform. So please take a few moments to do that for me!
Summary
In this conversation, Anita Carr discusses her experiences with ADHD and the challenges she faced in school. She shares her struggles with the societal expectations placed on girls and women with ADHD.
Anita also talks about her journey to self-acceptance and the importance of challenging societal norms. She emphasizes the need for understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity.
The conversation concludes with Anita discussing her participation in a collaborative book and the power of sharing personal stories.
Takeaways
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Be sure to head to https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org to get your Free Copy of “Condensed Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence”. This free book has my top 3 tools from my best selling book, “Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence''.
If you want to learn more about me, find me on social media, or buy my book. Feel free to head to any of the following sites
https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org
https://www.stefanglazer.com
https://linktr.ee/Stefan.Glazer
Giving reviews, likes, 5 stars, and comments on the podcast help me on every platform. So please take a few moments to do that for me!
(Update 1/11: There seems to be an audio issue with this episode that I am trying to rectify, I apologize for this, I am unsure how it even happened! When I fix the audio, I will re-upload in place and send it out again and I will update this description again, I want to thank listener Fiona for pointing it out in the Q&A, as we definitely didn't talk over each other in our conversation! Once again, apologies!)
https://wendelawhitcombmarsh.com/
Dr. Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, CEO and founder of Adult Autism Assessment, discusses the importance of late diagnosis and discovery of autism in adults. She shares her personal journey and the motivation behind her work. Dr. Marsh explains the assessment process for autism and the significance of self-diagnosis. She also highlights the challenges of masking and the need for accommodations in the workplace. Additionally, Dr. Marsh emphasizes the importance of self-care and the creation of neurodiversity-affirming books. In this conversation, Wendy and Stefan discuss the process of finding your niche and writing a book proposal. They emphasize the importance of tailoring your proposal to each publisher and showcasing your understanding of their guidelines. They also explore the joy of learning and the passion for writing, highlighting the significance of embracing your perspective and turning your ideas into books. Wendy shares her future goals of expanding her practice and providing affordable housing for disabled and neurodivergent individuals. They discuss the importance of creating a community and helping others, emphasizing the need for support and spreading awareness.Takeaways
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Be sure to head to https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org to get your Free Copy of “Condensed Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence”. This free book has my top 3 tools from my best selling book, “Tools for Navigating Neurodivergence''.
If you want to learn more about me, find me on social media, or buy my book. Feel free to head to any of the following sites
https://www.navigatingneurodivergence.org
https://www.stefanglazer.com
https://linktr.ee/Stefan.Glazer
Giving reviews, likes, 5 stars, and comments on the podcast help me on every platform. So please take a few moments to do that for me!
