This isn't a clinical teaching moment. This is a story about survival, awakening, and the "heroine’s journey" of reclaiming a life that was nearly eroded into non-existence.

In this deeply raw episode, Dr. Marshack shares a series of dreams—from repairing a rocket ship in a San Francisco basement to a terrifying roller coaster ride with God. She draws a parallel between the biological parasites that wrecked her health and the "relational parasites" that can invade a NeuroDivergent family system.

You will hear about the creation of the Radiant Empathy video game, the significance of a linen-textured envelope, and the collection of "keys" that represent a lifetime of love, legacy, and self-recognition. If you have ever felt lost, sick, or invisible within your own life, this episode is a reminder that you are already God's partner, and the key to your future is already in your hand.

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If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.

The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.

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When someone says, "If you're thinking of dating an 'Aspie,' run," it isn’t just a warning, it’s a cry of heartbreak and moral injury.

In this episode, Dr. Marshack dives deep into the "Run!" reflex that dominates so many NeuroDivergent conversations. She explores the "operating system collisions" that leave the NeuroTypical partner feeling emotionally abandoned and the NeuroDiverse partner feeling shamed for how their brain processes the world.

You'll learn about "Empathy Triad Blindness," the reality of moral injury on both sides, and why running is often a survival reflex rather than a strategy. Discover how Radiant Empathy allows you to stop abandoning yourself, whether you choose to stay, leave, or rebuild.

This isn't about blaming; it's about finding your "True North" so you can stop running and start choosing.

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If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.

The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.

➡️ Find more resources at https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

Have you ever reached the point where you’ve done everything "right"—taken the courses, read the books, practiced the tools—and yet you still feel completely empty?

In this episode, Dr. Marshack explores the "exhaustion of the checklist." We dive into a heartfelt message from a community member who burned out on the Seven Steps, asking the critical question: What comes after the effort?

This episode is an invitation to move beyond the quick fix and into the quiet, uncomfortable space where transformation actually happens. Learn why growth isn't a task list, why relief doesn't last when it's sought through external certainty, and how Radiant Empathy begins the moment you stop measuring progress and start experiencing presence.

If you've done all the steps and still feel like you're failing, take heart, you aren't failing; you're arriving.

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If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.

The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.

➡️ Find more resources at https://asd-ntrelationships.com/