Unshaming AuDHD

Oct 18 2024 8 ep. 40 mins 11
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Welcome to UnShaming AuDHD - a podcast for autistic ADHDers who want to remove shame, blame, and guilt from their lives and replace them with curiosity, compassion, and joy. I'm your host, Jes Diverges, and I'm here to help you reconnect to the authentic and unapologetic version of yourself that's been hidden away by systemic, interpersonal, and intergenerational shame. My goal with each episode is that you walk away feeling at least 1% more seen, heard, valued, and loved, because you belong here. You have *always* belonged here. Let's get into it.

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007: Neuroqueering Your Home With Art: Beyond Dopamine Decorating with Elinor Trier

Oct 18 2024 49 mins  
In this insightful conversation, host Jes Diverges sits down with artist Elinor Trier to explore the transformative power of art, especially for neurodivergent and queer individuals. Eli shares her personal journey as a visual artist, writer, and podcaster, describing how her work aims to help people who feel different to feel connected, seen, and celebrated. Delving into the scien

Bonus Episode: AuDHD Summer Camp Orientation Sampler

Jul 02 2024 28 mins  
In this special bonus episode of UnShaming AuDHD, I'm sharing the full welcome and orientation module for my upcoming AuDHD Summer Camp Program. Think of this as a little sampler of what you can expect if you join AuDHD Summer Camp. And, even if you don't wind up joining, I fully believe that you'll still benefit from listening to some of the philosophies that I encoura

006: The Tribulation of Transitions

Jun 14 2024 19 mins  
This episode of UnShaming AuDHD discusses the challenges of transitions for those with ADHD and autism. Jes explains how attention tunnels, autistic inertia, and hyperconnectivity in the brain can make any type of change difficult. They also share a personal experience of struggling after a major life transition of moving into a new house. Advice is provided on how to make transiti

005: AuDHD Explained

May 16 2024 47 mins  
Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of a "typical" ADHD or autistic person? In this episode, Jes takes an in-depth look at what it means to be an auDHDer - aka, someone with the ADHD/autistic “combo meal”. Jes breaks down the key differences between ADHD and autism, and how having both can create a truly unique neurotype. Learn about common auDHD

004: Tarot & Astrology w/ Christian Palmer

May 07 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of UnShaming AuDHD, Jes talks with Christian Palmer about embracing their magical sides. Christian shares how tarot cards helped her process big emotions during difficult times, and Jes reflects on overcoming past shame around spirituality. They discuss using Tarot spreads to clarify thoughts and feelings when internal reflection proves challenging. Christian also d

003: Problems in the Field of Occupational Therapy w/ Alaa Alnasser

Apr 30 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, host Jes Diverges interviews Alaa Alnasser about her experience as an occupational therapist and why she left the field to become an auDHD coach. Alaa shares concerns she had with some OT approaches that focused more on fixing clients rather than a holistic view. Both discuss challenges disabled people face in mental health fields and the importance of listening to

002: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - What It Is, and Three Rules To Manage It

Apr 17 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, host Jes Diverges discusses rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how it impacts autistic and ADHD individuals. Jes shares their personal experience with RSD in college and strategies they've developed to manage intense feelings of rejection. Listeners learn about the distinction between rejection sensitivity and RSD, and how frequency, intensity and duration

001: Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Apr 04 2024 40 mins  
In this first episode, host Jes Diverges shares their story from high school through grad school as they navigated life as an undiagnosed autistic ADHDer. Listeners learn about Jes' struggles in college and relationships, including facing bullying from chefs and an emotionally abusive partner. Jes also discusses experiencing burnout in various jobs and their social work program