Jun 17 2024 55 mins 1
Pasha Marlowe, neuroinclusion expert speaks about the evolution of language surrounding neurodiversity and clarifies terms like neuroqueer, disorder, gender, and impaired.
In this episode of the Happy Space Podcast, Clare Kumar interviews Pasha Marlowe, a neuroinclusion advocate. The discussion delves into the importance of language in fostering inclusivity in neurodiverse spaces. They explore terms such as 'neurodiverse,' 'neuroqueer' and 'neuro spicy,' and emphasize the significance of personal agency in identity. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of these terms with disability, gender, and cultural contexts. Pasha highlights the importance of inclusive design and creating spaces where everyone can feel they belong.
Pasha Marlowe, MFT (she/they) received her masters in marriage and family therapy in 1996, way back when "Macarena" was the hit song and now you can't get that song out of your head.
Since then, she has focused on working as a coach with neurodivergent individuals and couples, specifically those who identify as ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, or Dyslexic. They especially enjoy working with neurodivergent couples who are looking for help with communication, sex/intimacy, betrayal recovery, RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria), LGBTQIA+ issues, or PTSD.
She lives in Portland, Maine with her youngest child, her ex-husband, and two doodles.
CHAPTERS
4:40 What is Neurodiversity and Neurodivergency?
8:12 Why Clare is Neurospicy?
12:40 Language surrounding physical and invisible disabilities
18:18 Avoiding body trauma in medical system
21:21 Medical trauma for LGBTQ+ identifying people
25:08 Kassiane Asasumasu’s work and lack of sources for Neurodivergency
27:15 Neurodistinct and new words emerging, neurobelonging and neurological safety
34:27 Inclusive design vs. Universal design
38:44 Interpreters and accessibility
40:52 Gatekeeping in Neurodivergent language
46:34 Neuroqueering
47:57 Sources for further research into Neurodiversity
54:15 Organizations realizing they need to be aware of Neurodiversity
LINKS
My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian by Pasha Marlowe
Ep. 34 - Lisa Whited - Redesigning Work for People and the Planet
Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work
The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova
Ep. 44 - Judy Singer - The Need for Clear Language Surrounding Neurodiversity
Kassiane Asasumasu’s Wiki Page
We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr. Nick Walker
Divergent Conversations Podcast
The Neurodiversity Edge by Maureen Dunne
IMAGE CREDITS
Jamie Shields photo - LinkedIn
Maureen Dunne photo - LinkedIn
@ngwagwa photo - Instagram
The Neurodiversity Edge book - Amazon
Divergent Conversations Podcast - divergentpod.com
Dr. Megan Neff photo - Dr. Megan Neff
Dr. Nick Walker photo - Dr. Nick Walker
Neuroqueer Heresies book - Amazon
Sonny Jane Wise - LinkedIn
We’re All Neurodiverse book - Amazon
Tracy Chapman - Wikipedia
Kassiane Asasumasu photo - LeakyCon
Brené Brown - Wikipedia
The Canary Code - Amazon
Glassdoor Logo - Glassdoor.com
Other images and video - Canva
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi
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