• 171. Remember to Create Your Safe Space
    Dec 24 2025

    We discuss the need to have a safe space to regulate.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    19 mins
  • 170. It's OK to be Angry
    Dec 17 2025

    We discuss the need for anger and how to express it in a productive way.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    25 mins
  • 169. Finding Peace when Restless
    Dec 10 2025

    We discuss some possible effects of long-term ND masking.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    20 mins
  • Long-term ND Masking = Invisibility?
    Dec 3 2025

    We discuss some possible effects of long-term ND masking.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    26 mins
  • 167. Giving Mindfulness a New Reputation
    Nov 26 2025

    We discuss face blindness in its many iterations.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    27 mins
  • 166. What is Prosopagnosia?
    Nov 19 2025

    We discuss face blindness in its many iterations.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    15 mins
  • 165. Distracted Much? ADHD v. Trauma or Both?
    Nov 12 2025

    Is your distraction from ADHD trauma or both?

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    30 mins
  • 164. Beware of the "Autism Specialist"
    Nov 5 2025

    "Autism Specialists" are popping up all over the place. Know that these "Autism Specialists" are not always neuroaffirming. Prioritize neuroaffirming above certifications.

    #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology


    Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment. https://www.theneuromarvels.com/


    Want to see this interview in video form? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeuroMarvel YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.

    https://www.facebook.com/awakeaspie/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_awake_project/, https://twitter.com/awakeprojectorg, www.tiktok.com/@usertheawakeproject, https://sites.google.com/view/the-awake-project/


    Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 20 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives. She is the creator of the Bright Life System, a tool that takes the guesswork out of transition planning and preparing neurodiverse individuals for adulthood.

    Instagram: @drgwenempowered, https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com, YouTube: @drgwenempowered


    DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This content is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this content, are freely yours.

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    12 mins