Join Mona Kay as she focuses on increasing understanding of the strengths, differences, and challenges in mixed neurotype relationships. Whether you're autistic, neurotypical or allistic, this podcast is for you! Knowing how your neurology may impact your communication style, emotional and social needs, processing speeds, sensory needs and sexual and physical intimacy desires is critical, especially in your romantic relationships. Listen in and learn about other's lived experiences, lessons ...
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Understanding How Your Brain Works Can Change Your Life and Your Relationship-David Helfand
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1:31:44If you are interested in learning more about the resources and services Mona offers, including support groups and individual and ND couples coaching you can click here. __________________________________________________________ During this episode with David Helfand, PsyD we explore brain mapping and neurofeedback, as well as other ways to understa…
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Changing Dating for Neurodivergents through the Mattr App-Jamie Johnston
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59:24During this episode with Jamie Johnston you will learn more about how the Mattr app is making dating more enjoyable for neurodivergent folks and those with mental health challenges. In addition, Jamie talks about why he is so passionate about his work and how understanding his dyslexia and AuDHD is helping him assist others on their on-line dating …
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Three Things That Happy Neurodiverse Couples Do-Eva A. Mendes
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55:06During this episode with therapist and coach Eva A. Mendes she shares some of the important information neurodiverse couples shared with her for her newest book titled: “Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism: Secrets of Happy Neurodiverse Couples”. Some of the important things that top performing neurodiverse couples do: Accept the diagnosis an…
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Connection Between Trauma and Neurodivergence and Expanding the Idea of Love-Jarral Boyd
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54:14During this episode with neurodivergent counselor Jarral Boyd we address the connection between trauma and neurodivergence and ways to think about romantic love as well as the following: Navigating neurodivergence and trauma Understanding your emotional vocabulary. Addressing challenges through somatics and getting to know your body and acknowle…
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How Can Hypnosis Have a Positive Impact on Your Life and Your Relationship?-Joanne Davies
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1:08:46Joanne Davies is AuDHD and is a clinical hypnotherapist who works with individuals and couples. During this episode she shares so much valuable information about how hypnosis can help neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples with sensory challenges, emotional differences and intimacy issues. The topics she addresses during this episode i…
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Navigating Unknown Neurodivergence: An Adult Daughter and Mom's Journey--Sadie & Lynn
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54:01To learn more about the resources and information that Mona Kay has available you can check out her website at: neurodiverselove.com __________________________________________________________ During this episode with Sadie and her mom Lynn they share how unknown neurodivergence impacted Sadie's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, In additi…
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Changing Your Communication Patterns to Transform Your Relationship (The Birth of the Neurotranslator)-Michael and Elise
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1:05:03If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona offers you can click here. In addition, if you would like to join the new community that Mona is creating for non-autistic/neurotypical partners called "Neurodiverse Love Conversations" click here to register for the 4 week series that will be held every Thursday from June 5th-June 26th from …
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How Our Sensory Differences Are Impacting Our Relationship and the Road to Making Things Better-Lori Crowley
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1:15:21Lori Crowley, M.A., LMFT, LPCC is a therapist and coach who works with neurodivergent families and couples. During this episode she shares some of her lived experiences and her expertise as well as the importance of taking a somatic approach to psychotherapy. We discuss so many important issues for neurodiverse couples to understand and addresss in…
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The Impact of Searching for the Right Diagnosis and Not Getting the Support You Need-Mike and Amy Matthews
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50:47During this episode with Mike and Amy Matthews you will learn about the challenges this neurodiverse couple experienced trying to find the root cause of Mike's depression and the difficult journey they went on to discover he had been in Autistic burnout for years and didn't know it. (I apologize for the tech glitches we had for about 5 minutes from…
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Understanding AuDHD and Executive Function Challenges in Neurodiverse Relationships-Robin Tate
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52:43If you did not have a chance to join us live for the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference you can still get "lifetime access" to the video recordings of the 31 amazing sessions and the 4 Q&A panels. In addition, you will also get the FREE BONUSES (Neurodiverse Love Conversaton Cards & Workbook and lifetime access to the 27 sessions from the 2023 Neuro…
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Understanding Unidentified Autism in a Parent-Mona & her sister Ilysa
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48:48During this episode Mona Kay and her sister Ilysa talk about how so many things they experienced in their childhood began to make sense once they realized their father was Autistic (possibly AuDHD). Although their father passed away 20 years ago, the insights this understanding has brought have helped heal childhood wounds and bring understanding t…
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How to Create More Joy, Safety & Connection in Your ND Relationship-Magi Nock
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42:01If you didn't have a chance to join us at the phenomenal 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference you can still learn from the more than 30 presenters who shared their lessons learned, lived experiences and expertise. For ONLY $97 you can get "lifetime access" to all 31 conference sessions and the 4 recorded Q&A panels. To begin watching the conference se…
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How the "Predictive Processing Framework" is Impacting Your Relationship-Sarah Bergenfield
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49:21The 2nd Virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference will be held on March 6th-8th, 2025. All the sessions are recorded, so even if you are not able to join us live you will get "lifetime access" to ALL 31 phenomental sessions! If you use the discount code Mona50 you will also receive $50 off the ticket price and the investment is ONLY $47! In addition, yo…
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Reducing Nervous System Dysregulation and Expanding the Window of Tolerance-Jana M. Smith
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55:57If you are looking for tools and strategies to learn how to manage the ups and downs of your neurodiverse relationship then you don't want to miss the 2nd Virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference. All the sessions are recorded and everyone who registers will receive lifetime access to all 31 sessions. Whether you are looking for ways to better manage c…
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The Journey to Understanding Each Other’s Neurotypes-Greg and Michelle Fuqua
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1:03:46I am SO excited to be hosting the 2nd Virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference from March 6-8th, 2025. Check out the list of presenters and sessions topics at: www.neurodiverselove.com You can register here using the discount code Mona50 to get $50 off the ticket price. In addition, you’ll get 3 FREE BONUSES worth more than $120.! All the sessions are …
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Identity Shift After a Diagnosis-Lindsay Averbook
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34:52I am so excited to invite all of you to join me and more than 30 amazing presenters, of many different neurotypes, to the 2nd Virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference on March 6-8, 2025. All the presentations are recorded,so everyone who registers will get lifetime accessto all the sessions. If you use the the discount code Mona50 you will get $50 off …
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Tips for Making Dating Easier-Benjamin Meyer
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43:00During this episode with Benjamin Meyer, LCSW we talk about how important it is to be open to understanding each person's differences throughout the dating process. We also address: Different kinds of connections and chemistry Asexuality Gender Identity Difference between romantic and sexual feelings Different kinds of romantic feelings Being upfro…
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Disconnected: Portrait of a Neurodiverse Marriage-Eleanor Vincent
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59:59During this episode, author Eleanor Vincent shares some of the ups and downs she and her ex-husband experienced in their neurodiverse relationship. More specifically she addresses: The 1st break-up, years of friendship, reuniting and then marriage; How things changed when they moved in together; Masking and unmasking; Challenges with emotional reci…
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Finding Stability, Giving Grace and Reducing Neurotoxins In Your Relationship-Roianne Ahn
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53:11During this episode, Dr. Roianne Ahn shares some of the things she has learned through her lived experiences and in her 30 years as a therapist, coach, and researcher. She addresses ways in which we can better understand our wounded neural pathways (and those of our partner) and give each other grace. She shares the importance of finding your North…
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Culture and Communication Differences in Neurodiverse Relationships- Misty Schmidt
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52:13During this episode, Misty Schmidt, LMFT shares how she navigates the communication and culture differences in her neurodivergent family and with her neurodivergent clients. She addresses the importance of having a therapist/coach who can translate the different types of communication and understanding that one partner may be very literal/concrete …
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Understanding the Impact of PDA "Persistent Drive for Autonomy" in Your Relationship-Toni Borneo
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1:11:44During this episode, Toni Borneo, a late discovered Autistic who is also the host of the "Autistic at 40" podcast shares what she has learned about Persistent Drive for Autonomy (aka Pathological Demand Avoidance). More specifically we address the following: Learn how this is a heightened stress reaction to anything that is out of the person's cont…
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Sex and Burnout in ND Relationships-Carole Jean Whittington
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38:02To 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. _________________________________________________ Sex has a language all its own, and it is both spoken and uns…
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Bridging the Gap: Advancing Awareness and Understanding of Neurodiverse Relationships-Bronwyn Wilson
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30:10To 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. ______________________________________________________________ Dr. Bronwyn Wilson provides information on some …
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Negotiating Sex in a Neurodiverse Relationship-Lawrence Siegel
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33:47To 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. ____________________________________________ Neurodiverse relationships can sometimes be difficult to navigate,…
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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 app…
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Adventures in Neurodiverse Parenting-Kate and Clark Webb
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28:06To 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. _________________________________________________ Do you feel like your struggling to navigate parenting childr…
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Addressing Sex and Intimacy in Neurodiverse Couple Therapy-Leslie Sickels
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25:20To 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 intimac…
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Be YOU Again! Reversing the Impact of Unknown Neurodiversity-Natalie Roberts
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22:41If 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 neurodi…
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Love Languages Through a Neurodiverse Lens-Cheryl Rhodes
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21:27To 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 wil…
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Friendship Love Autism: Communication Challenges and the Autism Diagnosis That Gave Us a New Life Together-Michelle and Andrew Preston
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29:08To 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 st…
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Interrupting the Defense Cycle: A Nervous System Perspective of Neurodiverse Relationships-Heather Parks
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24:52To 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 Heather Parks busts one of the many myths …
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Thinking Outside the Box: Tools for Effective Neurodiverse Communication-Sarah and Larry Nannery
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24:53To 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 Sarah (Autistic) and Larry (NT) share som…
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Are There Simple Tools That Can Help You and Your Partner Get Along Better?-Grace Myhill
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19:25To 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 coup…
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How to Get Your Needs Met in a Neurodivergent Relationship-Paul Micallef
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26:04To 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. Successful intimate relationships don't just happen by themselves. Building a life together requires us to solv…
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The Mindset Necessary for a Happy Neurodiverse Marriage-Eva Mendes
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31:25To 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. ________________________________________________ Eva Mendes is an autism and ADHD specialist, couples counselor…
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Neurodiversity and Gottman's Sound Relationship House-Michael McNulty
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31:00To 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. _________________________________________________ Living in a neurodiverse marriage poses unique challenges. Th…
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"Tell Me Farm Facts..."and Other Sexual Strategies for Neurodiverse Relationships-Kathy McMahon
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37:14To 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. When sex is an issue in a neurodiverse relationship, it often happens for both common and less common reasons. …
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Values-Driven Couples and Families-Thomas Lucking
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22:32To 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. ________________________________________________ Do you or have you ever, as a couple or family really thought …
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What Successful Neurodiverse Couples Know and Do: Key Ingredients-Stephanie and Dan Holmes
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29:33To 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._________________________________________________ The topics addressed during this episode are: The challenge of…
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Reactivity in Neurodiverse Relationships-Jill Corvelli
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47:16To 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._________________________________________________ Reactivity wreaks havoc in Neurodiverse partnerships. It is im…
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Crack the Communication Code: The World's First Relationship Rescue Method Specifically Designed for Mixed Neurotype Couples-Jodi Carlton
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41:25To 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._________________________________________________ Discover the 4 stage communication method that provides neurod…
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Look Under the Hood of a Neurodiverse Relationship Using IFS-Kim Bolling
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21:26To 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._________________________________________________ Through the lens of neurodiversity, a movement to de-pathologi…
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Neurologically Mixed Relationships: The Crash Course-Joe Biel and Faith Harper
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51:27To 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._________________________________________________ Just about everyone in a neurologically mixed relationship is …
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Do You Feel Like No One Understands You or Your Relationship?-Margot Alexis and Chelle
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35:51To learn more about the Neurodiverse 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. If you would like register for the 4 week workshop series that Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. and Sarah Swenson, LMHC wi…
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The Four Communication Styles-Ali Arena Perkinson
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31:58If you would like to register for the 4 week workshop series titled " "How Can I Love My Partner and Still Struggle to Imagine a Healthy Future Together", with Sarah Swenson, LMHC and Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. click here. To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other reso…
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Do You Want to Better Understand the Health and Mental Health Challenges That You Are Having?-Pnina Arad
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27:03If you would like to register for the 4 week workshop series titled " "How Can I Love My Partner and Still Struggle to Imagine a Healthy Future Together", with Sarah Swenson, LMHC and Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. click here. To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resou…
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Being an Autistic Female Partner-Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
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29:43To 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 click here. _________________________________________________ Professor Tony Attwood and Dr, Michelle Garnett have learned through their many …
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Trauma Informed Neurodiverse Couples Therapy-Harry Motro
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21:27To understand yourself, your partner and your neurodiverse relationship better, invest in the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards, Workbook, and the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos. In addition, check out the other resources available to help you find guidance as you move forward on your Neurodiverse Love journey. ———————————————————————During…
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Rebuilding Your Self Worth and Healing Emotionally, Mentally and Physically-Solo Episode
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47:15To help you and your partner better understand each other, you can buy the digital download of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards for $11 or the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook for $12.97 _________________________________________________ During this solo episode, Mona shares how she has rebuilt her self-worth and self esteem and …
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Increasing Knowledge of Neurodivergence for Therapists and the Self-Discovery Process-Ali Cunningham Abbott
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56:50If you are interested in learning more about the resources Mona has available for neurodiverse couples, or individuals in a neurodiverse relationship, you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ During this episode with Dr. Ali Cunningham Abbott, LMHC we talk about the self-discovery …
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