Drawing the Circle Wider: Creating Belonging for Neurodivergent Love and Life

Welcome to the very first episode of Love on the Autism Spectrum with therapist and neurodivergent coach Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, LMFT—known lovingly to many as Blaze.

In this grounding introduction to the podcast, Blaze offers a tender and radical invitation: What if love isn’t something you earn by shrinking, masking, or performing—but something you create by drawing the circle wider?

Using poet Edwin Markham's words as an anchor, Blaze speaks directly to the lived experience of feeling like an outsider, especially as a neurodivergent person navigating relationships, family, and identity.

You’ll be guided through:

• A reflective story designed to move your nervous system toward belonging
• A redefinition of love as something inclusive, not conditional
• A gentle Home Play practice to begin widening the circle for yourself

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” left out, or unseen—this episode offers a new starting place: one rooted in worth, presence, and compassionate connection.

Takeaways:

• You are not too much. You are not broken.
• You belong—without needing to earn it.
• Love can begin with how you hold space for yourself.

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✨ Come for the real talk. Stay for the support. You’re not alone here.

**This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health care. Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, LMFT, is a licensed therapist in California, but this content does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. For personalized support, consult a qualified professional. If you're in crisis, call 988 or seek local emergency services.**