The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast

Nov 08 2024 152 ep. 26 mins 6
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The podcast for creatives of all types (and neurotypes) to celebrate passion and creativity, stop hiding your unique brilliance, and embrace what makes your mind and spirit come alive! Previously known as Run Like Hell Toward Happy, this show is hosted by Caitlin Fisher, a writing and creative coach who helps neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or queer folks connect with their most passionate lives.

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How to Navigate Life As A Traumatized Neurodivergent Creative | #149

Nov 08 2024 27 mins  
Today’s episode is a raw, real conversation about living with trauma and trying to find peace in a world that feels like it’s on fire. We’re talking about everything from the relentless news cycle to the collective trauma of COVID, and the deep weariness many of us feel just trying to stay informed. Caitlin Liz Fisher takes us on a journey through their personal experiences w

Trust Yourself, You’ve Got Great Ideas! | #148

Oct 11 2024 21 mins  
AI is just popping up everywhere, huh? It’s on our Pinterest, our cars, our little Bluetooth speakers… helping us ‘do things efficiently.’ Sure it feels futuristic, very Wall-E, and if you’ve seen that movie, you would know that it is actually quite concerning. Our reliance on AI to do things for us? Housework, yeah, that seems useful, but using AI to give us ideas? Mmm�

Sleep Deprivation & ADHD| #147

Oct 04 2024 33 mins  
How do you sleep when ADHD is throwing a bajillion thoughts at you 24/7? Well, this seems like a reasonable thing to infodump about because, listen, there are not enough studies out there about ADHD and sleep! We’re burning the candle at both ends, and there are major consequences, friend! Sleep impacts everything—from focus to emotional regulation, decision-making, and even ho

Infodumping VS Overexplaining: Knowing the difference and why we do it| #146

Sep 27 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher (they/them) unpacks the difference between infodumping and overexplaining, especially when navigating life as a neurodivergent human. Caitlin gets real about how these communication styles can show up, how we often end up overexplaining because we're trying sooo hard NOT to be misunderstood, and why it's okay to ask for clarity instead of

The Environmental, Economical, & Ethical Impacts of AI | #145

Sep 23 2024 31 mins  
Ay, ay, ay, AI! You were supposed to be the chosen one, you were supposed to help us have more time to do art, NOT steal it. You were supposed to reflect the progress we've made to make life on earth better, NOT contribute to our environmental woes. Like, seriously? We need to talk about the slippery slope of AI use to 'solve problems', because it is getting dangerous

Deconstructing The Horror Genre with Libby Edwardson | #144

Sep 13 2024 27 mins  
In this Friday the 13th special episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher geeks out about the horror genre with Libby Edwardson, one of the talented writers inside their writing mentorship community. Get some epic movie recommendations and hear Caitlin and Libby's insights on how fast the genre is evolving, the current state of horror in film, the representation of women in the genre, and ho

How To Make Your Social Media Experience Not Suck | #143

Sep 06 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the wild world of social media in 2024 and why it feels more exhausting than ever. Remember when Facebook was just a college-only platform, free of ads, where you could poke friends and tend to virtual farms? Those simpler times feel like a bajillion years ago. Today’s social media landscape is a noisy, ad-filled space with shadow bans

What is a Developmental Editor? | #142

Aug 30 2024 19 mins  
Hey Sunshine! In this episode of The NeuroDivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher dives into the world of developmental editing—what it is, why it’s essential, and how it can transform your writing. So, if you’re working on a book or even just thinking about starting one, this is the episode for you! Caitlin explains why your first draft is sacred and how a development

Why Accommodations Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All | #141

Aug 23 2024 19 mins  
Ever tried baking without eggs? For starters, it's not as simple as just swapping in applesauce! In this episode, Caitlin draws parallels between neurodivergent needs and baking. Just like how different recipes require different egg substitutes—sometimes a binding agent, other times a leavening agent—accommodations for executive function, focus, and sensory issues aren’t

How to Get Back into Writing After a Long Break | #140

Aug 16 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the emotional hurdles and internalized stories that can keep creatives from reconnecting with their writing or other hobbies after a long break. Inspired by a question from Threads, Caitlin digs into the common feelings of shame and self-doubt that arise, offering practical steps and thought exerc