Receiving therapy and coaching is good for the mind & soul! But what if the practitioner really knew what it was like to be you? Jordan Schatz is the ADHD Guru, a licensed therapist and coach helping neurodivergent people like us unpack their lives and take it all back. Jordan and I had the chance to talk about un-sticking our lives and getting out of those ruts we carve out of need. You have them too, right? Not just me? Whether you have a dozen special interests, a few hundred, or none at all, tune into this episode with Jordan as we talk about our unique ways of thinking - I even get some coaching in myself!

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The first day of a new job can be a scary thing. It's OK to feel overwhelmed in the beginning, but what if you could feel more prepared? And find your sense of comfort along the way? This episode unpacks your first day or so to help you hit a great stride when everything around you is brand new.

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The age old question: Should I tell my boss that I'm neurodivergent? The answer has a surprising amount of nuance beyond a simple "yes" or "no" response. Let's unpack why it's a complicated question with an even more nuanced answer.

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How should you respond if someone says that you don't "look" neurodivergent? Does neurodiversity actually have a "look"? In this episode, we unpack the meaning of this question, where it might come from, and how you can stand up for yourself when confronted with this.

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What does it mean to belong? How do you know when you've found a place where you can thrive? Is it a job, a club, group, something else? This episode unpacks that strange fuzzy feeling when you're just vibing with the people around you. They welcome you with open arms. And if that space doesn't exist, nothing's stopping you from making it.

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In this episode of Autistic Techie, I chat with Sheldon Gay, the National Vice Chair of Umbrella US, founder of Techano Solutions, and neurodivergent self advocate. Sheldon is also the host of his own podcast, "I Must Be BUG'N" where he talks about neurodiversity too!

Sheldon's story is one of late diagnosis, navigating career changes from mechanical engineering to product management, and running his own technology business. We talked about intersectionality and Sheldon's upbringing in Philadelphia, how neurodivergence appears to other people in the tech industry, standing up for yourself, and helping other autistic/ADHDers advocate for themselves more clearly.

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Jobseeking is a painful process, and that's even more true for neurodiverse people. How can you tell if a company is inclusive and can support you? Surprisingly, there are many ways you can figure out whether a potential employer supports neurodiversity or not. Some of these things can even be done before you start working on an application! Today's episode talks through all the ways you can evaluate this for yourself, from before the application, through the interview process, and after you've landed an offer.

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