In today’s special episode of Finding the Upside, I weave together three powerful perspectives on neurodiversity, identity, and growth -curated from past Finding the Upside interviews, with the full conversations linked in the show notes.

Neurodiversity coach Pasha Marlow demystifies key terms and shows why teams thrive when all brains are welcome.

Personal empowerment coach Mandy Keene reveals the two engines of change, commitment and compassion, with a vulnerable story about boundaries, self-worth, and healing.

Then Jane Carino and educator Annika Ahlstrom take us from the isolation of ADHD in school to a strengths-based career pivot, proving that reframing can open unexpected doors.

If you’ve ever felt like you sit “outside the box” of the norm, this episode offers clarity, language, and a path forward—moving from labels and stigma to self-knowledge, belonging, and action. Start listening, right now!

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…[1:06] Pasha Marlow on why it’s important to understand for us as a society to understand Neurodiversity[6:19] Common challenges neurodivergent individuals face when navigating societal expectations or norms[12:46] Mandy Keene On Getting Out Of Your Own Way[19:58] The Strawberry Shift: Mandy’s Framework when Teaching Coaches[24:47] Jane Carino and Annika Ahlstrom on The Power of Labels[29:54] Turning ADHD Challenges into Career Strengths

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