Neurodiverse Love-Sharing Lessons Learned and Lived Experiences in Neurodiverse Relationships

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Does it often feel like you and your partner are speaking two different languages, but you're not? Whether you know that you, or your partner is autistic (aka: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's), hearing our stories and the experiences of our guests, will help you feel understood! We share what attracted us to our past or current partners, and we also "get real" about the challenges and lessons learned regarding emotional and social differences, thinking and processing differences, and sensory issues. No relationship is perfect, but we believe "when you know better, you CAN do better"!

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Neurodiverse Love-Season 2 Introduction

Aug 23 2021 4 mins

We have changed the account we will be using for Season 2, so please check out the first episode and subscribe at: https://anchor.fm/neurodiverse-love or check out the link in our bio on Instagram @neurodiverse_love We hope you will join us and subscribe to Season 2 of the "Neurodiverse Love" podcast as Mona and Manecia share more lessons learned and lived experiences.

Why Do We Deal With Emotions So Differently?

Aug 14 2021 54 mins

During this episode Mona, Olga and Manecia talk about how we have dealt with our emotions SO differently then our neurodivergent partners, and discuss the impact this has had on our relationships. When we have shared our emotions and feelings with our current or past partners, they might respond by shutting down, looking very confused, or appear indifferent. Understandi

Self Care and Feeling Our Emotions: How This Helps Us Grow

Aug 06 2021 43 mins

In this episode, we talk about what we did do, as well as what we didn't do, to take care of ourselves in our neurodiverse relationships. We also delve into why acknowledging and letting ourselves feel and work through our emotions is SO important. Even though both partners may have different ways of expressing their emotions, we talk about the importance of understandi

Change can happen when you don't take things personal, create your own happiness & review your own behavior

Jul 31 2021 58 mins

During this episode we talk about how important emotional reciprocity is to the neurotypical partner and how each partner needs to create their own happiness, instead of relying on the other to be their only source of fun and happiness. We also talk about some of the ways in which each partner can get their needs met through respectful. loving communication. In addition

Kate & Clark-A Neurodiverse Couple-Marriage and Family Life on the Spectrum

Jul 24 2021 63 mins

We are so excited to share this episode with our listeners. Kate and Clark have been married for 9 years and in October, 2020, Clark was officially diagnosed as autistic. During this episode, this neurodiverse couple share openly and honestly about the ups and downs of being in a ND Love relationship. They share how they met, what attracted them to each other, wha

Accepting the Relationship You Have, Instead of Focusing on The One You Thought You'd Have

Jul 18 2021 55 mins

Mona and Olga have a new co-host and welcome her to the 31st episode of the "Neurodiverse Love" podcast. Manecia is in a neurodiverse marriage and shares her story in a way that is encouraging and enlightening. During this episode, we all talk about the importance of understanding your partner and learning what you both need to do and understand to succeed and thrive, i

Sharing that you are in a Neurodiverse Love relationship

Jul 17 2021 29 mins

As more and more adults are diagnosed with autism (or they self-diagnose), it is critical that we find ways to understand and accept the various neurotypes that exist. We all bring strengths and opportunities for improvement to our professional and personal lives, however, if we are quick to judge or negate each other, and don't seek understanding and acceptance, we lose out

When we know better, can we do better?

Jul 07 2021 29 mins

During this episode Olga and Mona discuss the difference between starting a relationship and knowing your partner is neurodivergent at the beginning, versus finding out after over 25 years of marriage. Is one easier then the other and if so, why? If you are looking for a Neurodiverse Love coach with many years of experience working with neurodiverse couples and neurotypical

Letting Go of the Dreams for the Relationship and Having No Expectations

Apr 19 2021 26 mins

In this episode we talk about how important it was for us to let go of the things we dreamed of having and experiencing in our Neurodiverse Love relationships. In addition, we have learned over time that having expectations of our partners caused a lot of emotional pain and disappointment. While there are strengths and challenges in every relationship, in the beginning

When "Going with the Flow" Becomes a Challenge.

Apr 12 2021 29 mins

Mona and Olga are both comfortable with most change, and don't need to know, or understand the details regarding every aspect of their lives. Instead, they tried to "go with the flow" as much as possible and find joy and the lessons to learn in the ups and downs of life. In their Neurodiverse Love relationships change was a major challenge for their partners and "going