Gifted Kid, Messy Adult

Ableism 2 - this time its Internalized

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the pitfalls of internalized ableism, as well as the concept of 'nothing for us without us.'

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ableism

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the many forms ableism can take, and how to avoid falling into the mental traps it can set.

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The Gang of 19

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie (mostly Jess) tell the story of and discuss the group of pioneering disability rights activists known as "The Gang of 19."

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Masked too hard

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the trouble you can get in when you mask a little too well...

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Gifted Kid Gone Bad

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how one's gifted talents could be used... for evil!

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Weaponized autistic empathy

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how the super-powered empathy of neurodivergent brains can be turned against themselves.

Are you A Helper™?

Are you The Pacifier™?

Do you put the comfort of others before your own as a way to avoid having to deal with your own emotions?

Then this episode may be for you!

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https://www.tiktok.com/@loewhaley (User that Ellie cites)

The Dark Side of Gifted Programs

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss an article by Sophie Boudreau from The Huffington Post that discusses some of the darker aspects of the gifted program as a whole.

article:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gifted-and-talented-education-program-90s_n_683de77de4b095a1384139b9

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UnHinged

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:15:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss some recent accessibility features added to the dating app Hinge.

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Happy Pride!

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the overlap of neurodiversity and queerness.

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Happy Pride to all our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings!

How limiting something doesn't ruin it

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss their recent outing to the Botanic Gardens and how setting deliberate limits on themselves actually improved the experience.

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Autism Registry

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the horrifying reality of the US government's autism registry.

Note: some of the topics discussed in this episode may be upsetting to anyone with a shred of empathy or an understanding of history.

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Fun with friends

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss some of the challenges and benefits of doing things with friends. even if you're not good at them.

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F U RFK

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss and debunk the ableist and bigoted claims made by RFK jr.

ADHD Apps

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the trend of apps designed to help ADHD people.

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other (NSFW) podcast about Dungeon Crawler Carl

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Vaccines and Autism

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the link between vaccines and autism.

hint: There isn't one

Hyperfixation special with Dan

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie interview Dan Jones of Aspie World on his special interests and what's been giving him joy lately.

https://www.youtube.com/@TheAspieWorld

LINK IN BIO tinytaw.com

Instagram instagram.com/theaspieworld

TikTok tiktok.com/@theaspieworld

Facebook facebook.com/theaspieworld

X twitter.com/theaspieworld

LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/theaspieworld

SnapChat snapchat.com/add/theaspieworld

Pintrest uk.pinterest.com/theaspieworld

Twitch twitch.tv/Theaspieworld

Telegram Channel t.me/theaspieworld

Podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/aspergers-and-autism-podcast-the-aspie-w

ADHD meds with Cameron Little

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In Which Jess and Ellie discuss ADHD meds with comedian and writer Cameron Little

Cameron Little is sometimes a stand-up comedian, occasionally a

writer, a few times has been accused of being an improvisor, and often

confused about what they were about to do when walking into a room.

https://boxd.it/2BMYV

https://www.instagram.com/clistervisionservices?igsh=Zzh4bGoxbDlpZWI3&utm_source=qr

https://bsky.app/profile/clistervision.bsky.social

Burnout With Carole Jean Whittington

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie interview Carole Jean Whittington

Chief Well-Being Officer & Lead Researcher of Whittington Well Being

https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/

Author of "Unleashing Sustainable Energy"

Want to find out your stress level?

Take the Spicy Pepper 🌶️ QUIZ and get next steps based on your results.

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Gifted Kid Messy Adult The Episode

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In Which Jess and Ellie discuss ways to cope with being a former gifted kid who is now just a bit of a messy adult.

Email us your ways of celebrating your little achievements to GiftedKidMessyAdult@gmail.com

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Misophonia and why its THE WORST

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how misophonia can impact the life of not just the neurodivergent person who experiences it, but their family and friends too.

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The Steps of Friendship

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss how to judge if you're friends with

someone or not. This episode was inspired by this post

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFLWBvLxiKi/?igsh=MTBnM3FrOGs5cGMwZw==

from the brilliant Morgan Foley.

Sleep Lore Fail

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss yet another technique that failed to help one of them fall asleep.

Neurodivergent Parents

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the hesitation that some neurodivergent people have about becoming parents.

Reddit thread mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismInWomen/comments/1imxgxn/not_wanting_children_due_to_being_autistic/

What we don't see

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the way in which our neurodivergence can just make some things vanish.

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The post discussed https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/1ibqr8z/what_are_some_things_you_just_dont_see/

Autistic Excitement

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the pertinent question: Does being autistic mean that when you're excited you sieg heil?

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Fear of the Unknown

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the ways in which the neurodivergent brain can be paralyzed by the fear of the unknown.

Hyperfixation: Wicked (The Movie)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie (mostly Jess) discuss Jess's current hyperfixation, the musical movie Wicked!

Interview with Cait Glasson

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie interview activist Cait Glasson on being in the first ever gifted class in Canada.

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Over-Therapized

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie get properly pissed off at an ablest article.

The article has since been pulled from Yahoo news, probably because someone read it and noticed it was awful.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/adhd-now-affects-15-5-million-us-adults-new-cdc-report

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The ADHD Tax

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the ADHD tax and its fiscal, emotional, and physical cost.

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Masking (part 2)

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Masking and how it effects our lives.

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Bins

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the joy of bins. https://shorturl.at/r8Sze these things

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Rules Lawyer

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess has a migraine so Ellie kinda babbles on about being a Rules Lawyer.

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Cognitive Shuffle

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the Cognitive Shuffle method for falling asleep.

https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/cognitive-shuffle-sleep-method

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Tossing (Doom Piles)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Tossing. The Nuclear Option of dealing with Doom Piles.

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Unique psychological challenges - binocular vision

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of binocular vision in gifted people as covered in this https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNwXSdsW/ post from Dr. Joey Lawrence

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Overcomplicating

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

One of our new series of 'psychological challenges unique to gifted people' inspired by Dr. Joey Lawrence's video https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_psych/video/7394691914064301319?_r=1&_t=8pEfrNbgrEM

https://linktr.ee/neudle

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Procrastination and Anxiety - publishing a book

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In which Jess and Ellie discuss Jess's upcoming book "One Size Fits No One." A book on neuroinclusion in adult education in a corporate environment as well as the procrastination and anxiety neurodivergent people experience when faced with seemingly impossible tasks.

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Neurospicy

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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“We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.”

― James D. Nicoll

Eye Contact

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Jess and Ellie discuss the misconceptions about eye contact and why its the worst thing ever if you're neurodivergent.

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Friendships

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Jess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with forming and maintaining friendships.

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Transitions

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Jess and Ellie discuss the difficulty neurodivergent people can have with transitions - moving from one activity to another.

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Interview with Dr. Ali Perkinson

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

https://www.connection-squared.com/

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectingwithali/?hl=en

Dr. Ali's Linktree https://linktr.ee/connection_squared

https://embrace-autism.com/

Please Stand By

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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Regular podcast service will resume on 7/18/24

Autistic Personification

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Jess and Ellie discuss the phenomenon of Autistic Personification and why its sometimes embarrassing, but also sometimes helpful.

IKEA lamp commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBqhIVyfsRg

Chronic Invalidation

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

There is a difference in neurodivergent people with how they perceive the world and how others think they should be perceiving the world. These views from the perspective of the neurodivergent can be dismissed or ignored, and it can be a form of emotional abuse. This week, Jess and Ellie discuss the matter and their experiences struggling with chronic invalidation.

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Everyone's A Little... No

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

While autism is a spectrum, there's the growing phrase, "Everyone is a little autistic." You can replace "autistic" with a plethora of other neurodiverse terms. This isn't true, though. Jess and Ellie discuss this phrase and explain why it can be damaging and how it affects people who have been diagnosed and live with these traits.

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The Kitchen

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

This may seem like an offbeat episode, but this week, Jess and Ellie are talking about the kitchen and food. The two dive into the world of grocery shopping and self-checkouts--since waiting in line for a cashier feels like a waste of time. They also discuss placing items in their kitchen and why that's important.

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Video Games

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Finally, Jessica and Ellie can talk about something that they love in their personal lives: video games. While there aren't formal studies connecting the neurodivergent community to video gaming, both Jessica and Ellie relate how being neurodivergent and enjoying video games connect for them on a personal level.

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Emotional Object Permanence

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

The idea that you forget about people's emotions in relation to you or objects, in general, is a part of both neurotypical and neurodiverse communities, but it's something the neurodiverse community deal with a bit more. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain the concept a little bit further and discuss how it affects their lives.

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Pronouns And Being Trans (With Mat Elfring)

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Producer Mat comes back to the show and completely derails the episode within the first minute. Jessica and Ellie answer Mat's questions about pronoun usage and Ellie's experiences as being a trans woman. Diving deep into these worlds--mainly about being Ellie being trans--we all learn a bit more about these worlds and take a walk in someone else's shoes.

Mat Links:

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Substack: https://immatelfring.substack.com/

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The Lasting Effects Of Being A Gifted Kid

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Both Jessica and Ellie grew up as gifted kids, but how did that label affect them growing up, and more importantly, how did that label affect them as adults? The hosts talk about their experiences and where they are now, thinking back to their childhood.

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Stimming

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Jessica and Ellie explain what "stimming" is--it's basically an action that stimulates your brain that's soothing to the person doing it. While it is a trait that neurotypical people may do from time-to-time, it is something neurodivergent people do quite a bit. The hosts discuss the finer points of stimming and how each of them stim in their day-to-day lives and how it helps them.

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Autoimmune Challenges

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

What are autoimmune challenges and how they do effect the neurodivergent community? Jessica opens up about her own recent autoimmune conditions and her diagnosis. Her journey to figure out why these symptoms affect her life. While neither Ellie or Jessica are medical professionals, their stories about dealing with these challenges and their journeys are important for the neurodivergent community.

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The Neurodiverse Professionals Community

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Jessica talks about building a community of neurodiversity professionals. Growing up, Jessica knew her experiences as a child weren't like others. Later in life, she realized she wasn't the only person who felt like this. How does this professional community come together and why does it matter? Jessica explains everything about this growing community, who is involved, and what neurodiverse people can expect.

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Sleep

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

As you grow older, the relationship between sleep and yourself becomes more complicated. For those in the neurodivergent community, it can be a bit more of a journey. Jessica and Ellie discuss their relationships with sleep and why many neurodiverse people deal with problems trying to get to sleep each night.

The Catieosaurus video that kicked off this episode:

https://www.tiktok.com/@catieosaurus/video/7321465848089169198?lang=en

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Burnout (With Carole Jean Whittington)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Ever feel tired, lackadaisical, or maybe you just don't feel like engaging with the outside world? There's a good chance you could be feeling burnout. Everyone can experience this, and on this week's episode Carole Jean Whittington of Whittington Well-Being discusses burnout and how it affects people alongside Jessica and Ellie. Learn more about the ins and outs of this feeling and how it affects neurotypicals and neurodivergent people.

Carole Jean Whittington Links:

Whittington Well-Being: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/

Gifted Kid, Messy Adult Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJessicaMichaels

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

The Link Between ADHD And Obesity

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

When it comes to ADHD, there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. One of the things that have been more recently discussed is the link between ADHD and obesity. At times, a coping mechanism with the chaotic world around neurotypical people is eating, which, in turn, can lead to obesity. On this episode Jessica and Ellie discuss these links and how it has affected their lives.

Disclosure: Jessica and Ellie are not medical professionals. If you want to learn more, please discuss with your doctor or a medical professional.

Links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeurodiverseWorkplace

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Hyperfixations

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

When does a hobby or something you enjoy lean into the neurodivergent trait of a hyperfixation? Well, the answer is pretty clean, as on this episode of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult, Jessica and Ellie discuss Ellie's hyperfixation on Star Trek. Jessica explains how aspects of Ellie's love for everything Star Trek fits into the neurodivergent column, and Ellie really goes in deep into everything a Trekkie could love.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Masking (With Mat Elfring)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Sometimes, you have to pretend to be ok or pretend you fit in, in order to make yourself feel like a normal, neurotypical in public. This is the idea of masking. Everyone does it, but neurodiverse people tend to do it a lot more. This week, Jessica explains what masking is, and Ellie talks about her experiences as well. Additionally, producer Mat Elfring comes on to discuss his experiences with masking, from stand-up comedy to just everyday life.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Mat links:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ImMatElfring

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjyYDXKPivcWp9-JUTCxJg

Casual Yelling Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/casual-yelling/id1723929468

Picking Your Battles

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

For everyone, deciding which battles are worth fighting and which ones aren't worth your time, can be a daunting task. For those in the neurotypical community, it can be a tougher decision, and many times, we decide to take up the challenge, even if it's not worth our time or will get us into a bit of trouble. This week, Jessica and Ellie explain what Picking Your Battles means and tell some stories about picking battles that weren't their time and why they did it in the first place.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Why even go to sleep when you can be up doing stuff? When you work hard during the day, sometimes you want to stay up and socialize and get things done around the house--or just relax. It's tough to balance work and life, and for those with ADHD (and other neurodivergent folks), it can be even tougher. Instead of going to bed, you read a book or watch a YouTube video about potatoes. Jessica and Ellie dive into revenge bedtime procrastination, its history, and how it affects them.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Imposter Syndrome

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

We're not even good enough to talk about the topic of imposter syndrome. See what we did there? The feeling of having accomplishments in something but feeling "not worthy" of that praise is a tough pill to swallow for many people, not just neurodivergent folks. Jessica and Ellie discuss the ways they don't feel important enough to talk about things they're talented in and their thoughts on imposter syndrome as a whole. How do you deal with it? Is there anyway to get over it? I don't think I'm good enough to write these descriptions, actually.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiftedKidMessyAdult/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299641583044427

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Overwhelm

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Living with autism, ADHD, or the various other types of neurodiversity can mean your brain doesn't function the way a neurotypical brain would. Tasks, day-to-day stresses, and minor obstacles can accumulate for someone struggling in the neurodiversity community. That brings us to the idea of being and feeling overwhelmed. Things pile up over time, and how do they all get accomplished? Hosts Jessica and Ellie Michaels explain what is overwhelm, the ways you can deal with it, and how it affects them in their day-to-day lives.

Links:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

The Gifted Kid Experience

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

While a lot of this podcast has focused on how neurodivergent people deal with things neurotypicals don't have to endure on a day-to-day basis, there is one element of all of this that hasn't been fully discussed yet: being a Gifted Kid. Jessica Michaels discusses her time growing up as a Gifted Kid and just what she experienced in that walk of life.

Links:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Doompiles

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Doompiles. The term isn't as scary as it sounds, but the concept can be overwhelming to the neurodivergent community. Jessica and Ellie Michaels discuss what doompiles are and how they play a role in neurodiversity. How do doompiles affect the hosts in their day-to-day lives. This is all explained and discussed in this episode.

Links:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gifted-kid-messy-adult/id1723375479

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gifted-Kid-Messy-Adult-Podcast/B0CR46TJS1?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y0dEh8LfNFYJEXPGS9aRM

Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Who Is Neurodivergent? (With Mat Elfring)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

What does it mean to be neurodivergent and who do many people consider to be neurodivergent? This week, Jessica and Ellie discuss this with Gifted Kid, Messy Adult producer Mat Elfring, as he discusses being epileptic and how that affects his mood and emotions. Jessica gives greater insight into how emotions and neurodivergence connect, along with categorizing who is considered neurodivergent now and who will be in the future.

Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Friends

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

For neurotypical people, making and keeping friends is a far different experience than those who are neurodivergent. From communication to maintaining friendships to expressing empathy, there's lots of difference between the groups. Jessica and Ellie discuss how friendships for the neurodivergent manifest and how they are maintained. Just because a neurodivergent person hasn't talked to you in a decade that doesn't mean you aren't considered friends. All of this is explained in this week's episode.

Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Habits

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Habits may not be something neurotypical people notice in every day life. However, habits can become problematic for the nuerodiverse. From diving into hobbies that can become something that takes over your life to obsessing over the tiniest thing, those with ADHD, austism, and others can find that habits can take over their lives. In this week's episode, Jessica and Ellie discuss their habits, both the good and the bad, and explain how it affects them as neurodiverse people.

Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Introductions And Neurodivergent Observations

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Hosts Jessica and Ellie Michaels discuss the world of neurodiversity in this opening episode. What is neurodiversity? How does it affect people's lives? These topics are delved into this week, which serves as an introductory look at the hosts and the world they live in.

Links: Coach Jessica Michaels: https://coachjessicamichaels.com/

Trailer

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Here's what you can expect from Gifted Kid, Messy Adult, hosted by Jessica and Ellie Michaels, a podcast about Neurodiversity. New episodes of Gifted Kid, Messy Adult drop on Wednesdays.

Links: Coach Jessica Michaels (https://coachjessicamichaels.com/)