Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love. _________________________________________________ In working with Neurodiverse individuals and couples it's apparent that teaching about diverse perspectives and providing a structure for solving conflict is not enough to overcome the common neurological differences. Co-creating strategies for each person to identify, regulate and communicate about their own emotional state is essential to the success of the dynamic. In a relationship, staying calm involves self-regulation, as well as co-regulation. In this episode, Robin Tate will define each of these terms. She will also talk about the potential barriers to self-regulation and strategies that help each person, as well as the team, stay calm as they work through conflict to achieve greater connection, understanding and agreement. You can contact Robin Tate, MA, MS at: www.robintatellc.com or at robintatellc@gmail.com

Kate Webb is a neurotypical partner in a neurodiverse marriage, while Clark Webb is neurodivergent with an ASD diagnosis. They share their parenting journey, tackling the daily struggles of raising two daughters with their contrasting styles. From humorous anecdotes about chaos in their household to candid discussions on mental health, they explore their strengths and challenges. They emphasize the vital role of support and community, proving that navigating parenthood is about surviving one day at a time.

To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love. _______________________________________________ During this episode, Leslie Sickels, LCSW discusses how intimacy and sex are healthy, natural aspects of human relationships, yet this topic often goes unaddressed in neurodiverse couples therapy. While difficulties a nd challenges related to intimate connections are not unique to neurodiverse couples, there are core areas of neurodiversity that frequently arise and can be effectively identified, addressed, and managed in neurodiverse couples therapy. Leslie aims to normalize challenges related to intimacy and sex in neurodiverse partnerships and assist couples in identifying strategies to begin speaking more opening about these areas in couuples therapy. You can contact Leslie Sickels at LeslieSickelsLCSW.com or at LeslieSickelsLCSW@gmail.com

If you would like to learn more about the resources available through Neurodiverse Love you can check out our website at: www.neurodiverselove.com _______________________________________________ During this episode with Natalie Roberts she will be sharing the truth she has lived and is so passionate about sharing, that the impact of unknown neurodiversity in your relationship is reversible and you can thrive...and flourish! You'll find clarity about what that impact is for you plus hope and possibility that you can be YOU again in your neurodiverse relationship! You can contact Natalie at: natalie@natalieroberts.com or at www.natalieroberts.com

To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ During this episode with Cheryl Rhodes, MS, LMFT, LPC you will learn more about the benefit of understanding your love languages. You've heard this term before and know that the love languages describe different ways to express and experience love. Do you know how to determine your personal love language and that of your partner? Are there Autistic or neurodivergent love languages? This episode will answer these questions and give practical suggestions for partners to give love in ways that will be best received. You can contact Cheryl Rhodes at: myrhodesmap@gmail.com

To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love. _________________________________________________ During this episode, Michelle and Andrew Preston share the story about how they were struggling in their relationship until Michelle read a chapter in a book that made her realize Andrew may be Autistic. She approached him about and it and they were able to go through the diagnosis process together and learned that Andrew is in fact Autistic. Learning this strengthened their bond and improved their communication. It also helped Michelle take things less personally as she began to understand that Andrew's lack of emotion had nothing to do with her, and everything to do with how his mind works. If you are interested in learning more about Michelle and Andrew's story you can buy a copy of their book: Friendship Love Autism-Communication Struggles and Autism Diagnosis That Gave Us a New Life Together. You can follow Michelle and Andrew on TikTok@ MichelleandAndrew or email Michelle at: michellepreston@gmail.com

Heather Parks, a neurodiverse family coach with firsthand experience in a long-term neurodiverse relationship, challenges common myths about relationship change. She emphasizes that improvement doesn't solely rely on partners changing, but instead on self-awareness and interrupting the defense cycles we contribute to. Parks explores behaviors like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn as responses to stress and encourages listeners to focus on their roles in these patterns. She also discusses the healing practices that can calm the nervous system and promote personal growth for healthier relationships.

Join Sarah Nannery, an Autistic professional and Director of Development for Autism Initiatives at Drexel University, and her partner Larry Nannery, a coaching expert, as they share their journey in neurodiverse communication. They dive into unique strategies like using trigger words for clear signals and establishing routines to support memory. Discover how context affects understanding, the importance of assuming positive intent, and the value of reset moments. Their insights promise to inspire better connections in mixed neurotype relationships.

To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love. During this episode Grace Myhill, MSW shares several simple but important tools that can help neurodiverse couples communicate better and have more healthy connections. Grace is the Director of Couples and Partner's Services at AANE and the Director of the Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute at AANE. You can contact Grace at www.gracemyhill.com.

Paul Micallef, a relationship coach and emotional intelligence trainer, specializes in supporting autistic individuals and their partners. He discusses the crucial balance of meeting personal needs versus caring for a partner's quirks. The conversation dives into the importance of self-care, boundary setting, and fostering open communication. Micallef illustrates how understanding each partner's unique needs can enhance intimacy, while also addressing the nature of perpetual conflicts in neurodivergent relationships. Clear strategies for supportive dialogue make for an insightful listen.