✨ This week we're talking to Lindsey Kee about how to shift from survival mode to whole body regulation

Welcome to another episode of The Neurodivergent Report — where we break down current events, research, and lived experiences, neurodivergent style!

This week, I’m joined by executive coach Lindsey Kee for a balanced conversation about burnout, nervous system literacy, and reclaiming well-being as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman!

Curious about what's inside?

• the real impact of chronic/inflammatory stress

• why belly breathing might be your nervous system’s new best friend
• the nervous systems, explained & abridged

However you're able to engage, thank you for being here.

With love, Sarah 💜

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• Personal Website: lindseykee.com

• Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylindseykee/

Welcome to the first episode of Current Neuro-divergEVENTS — where we break down current events, neurodivergent style!

We’re your hosts, Sarah and J.Q., and today we’re diving into the recent media frenzy around ADHD and autism.

From the controversial NYT Magazine article to RFK Jr.’s comments and expert clapbacks from Dr. Russell Barkley and ADDitude Magazine — we’re covering it all.

👉 Curious about RFK Jr.’s Aunt Rosemary?

🤔 Wondering why the media has a moral responsibility to get this right?
Let’s talk about what’s going wrong—and what we can do about it.

However you're able to engage, thank you for being here.
With love, Sarah 💚

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📚 References

• Barkley, R. A. – Expert rebuttal on ADHD misinformation

• ADDitude Magazine – Critique of NYT ADHD article

• The New York Times – Original article under scrutiny

• RFK Jr. – Public statements on autism

Ready for part 2?!

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, JQ and I dig into the complex nature of neurodivergence— Together, we’re exploring the neurodiversity paradigm and the very real importance of supporting neurodivergent folks in inclusive, nuanced, and individualized ways.

💡 Curious about what’s inside?

• Empathy across neurotypes
• Why stigma leads to worse mental health outcomes
• The power of inclusive research
• Respectful communication and community engagement

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  However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here!

• With love,

  Sarah

  
  

  📖 Source: (2022) “The Neurodiversity Approaches” https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723

  
  

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Sol Smith—author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery—visits The Neurodivergent Report for a rich and authentic conversation about identity, parenting, and what it means to recognize your neurodivergence later in life.

Curious for more?

• How to write a book in 4 days
• Lateral thinking & AuDHD
• Self-maintenance vs. self-care?

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode is a gentle and affirming must-listen.

However you are able to engage, thank you for being here!

Looking for Sol?

TikTok ( better_sol )

Instagram ( theprofessorsol )

Facebook ( solsmith⁠ )

YouTube ( Professor_Sol )

LinkedIn ( sol-smith-mfa-eds-ms-cas-7955364 )

📖 Check out his book here! (https://a.co/d/dO0dUh6)

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How do kindness, cognition, and community intersect in the neurodiversity conversation?

In this episode, I’m joined by J.Q. Walker as we dive deep into the language, theory, and lived experiences that shape our understanding of neurodivergence.

We talk about how something as simple as a fidget toy can reflect a growing awareness of sensory needs... & how the way we talk about what's “normal” plays a powerful role in how neurodivergent individuals are broadly perceived and treated in society.

Curious about what else is inside?

• Defining terms like neurodivergent, neurodiversity, and epistemic injustice

• Unpacking the 4E theory of cognition

• Differentiating between charity work and justice work

This episode is for anyone interested in how ideas like mental health, identity, and societal norms shape our everyday experience—and what it might look like to reimagine those systems with compassion and curiosity.

However you are able to engage, thank you for being here!

Source: (2021) From neurodiversity to neurodivergence: the role of epistemic and cognitive marginalization

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Looking for a simple directory of Neurodiversity supports?

I had the chance to chat about the power of connection, accessibility, and self-discovery with Ronnie Cane, the creator of The Neurodiversity Directory!

Curious? Here’s a bit of what’s inside:

🫶 Accessibility, connection, and community are essential for thriving

☯ Emotional regulation is a privilege, but should remain a goal

💪 Learning how to ask for help is a strength

However you are able to engage, thank you for being here!

🔎Looking for Ronnie?

Website | LinkedIn | The Neurodiversity Directory

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Can I interest you in some nature to improve your mood?

I know what you're thinking... but hear me out!

Research suggests you don’t actually have to go outside to experience nature’s mood-boosting benefits.

Curious? Here’s what’s inside:

🌿 More greenery = more chill

🌎 What makes nature awe-inspiring?

🛏️ How to connect with nature when you can’t leave your bed

However you are able to engage, thank you for being here!

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References:

📄 2021 review on exposure to nature

📄 2024 Systematic Review

Do neurodivergent brains do art differently?!

That's why I sat down with Don Orkoskey, professional nature photographer and instructor, to find out what he's observed from his students over time.

Curious about our chat? We dive into things like:

• Photography as a form of communication..
• Self-employment success with ADHD!
• Post-diagnosis healing of negative self-talk & other identity reconstruction

However you're able to engage, thank you for being here!

Don wrote an e-book! Check it out here!

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