YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship

Ep. 8 Matt & Jen (Pt 2) ”I don’t remember our last argument…” In Part 1 (Ep 5) of Jodi's talk with Matt and Jen, this couple shared how they struggled to understand each other, and how miscommunication & misunderstanding led to confusion, heartbreak, and talk of divorce.  Here in Part 2, they talk about the insights they gained, and the communication tools and skills they use from their private intensive coaching with Jodi that have completely changed their lives.  Jen (non-autistic) says "You know,

Ep. 7: Rob, 51, autistic -”I would go to meetups where I knew no one & I would be social with people I never met before - that’s like the Super Bowl of social practice” In today's episode Rob shares with Jodi how his ex-wife's family didn't like him and he didn't understand why until two of his son's were diagnosed as autistic. He shares his perspective on smiling and learning to use tone of voice as well as his personal strategies for being intentional with practicing social skills, all of which

Ep. 6  Current Therapy Models Harm Neurodiverse Relationships (Pt. 2) In this episode, part 2 of Jodi's chat with Mona and Manecia, all three professionals share how counseling made things worse in their own neurodiverse relationships, and how new models that are specific to neurodiverse couples are critical. Listen to part 1 in Episode 3, "Jodi Gets Personal With Two Other Professionals About Their Own Relationships." Listen to Mona and Manecia's podcast. __________________________ Jodi

Ep. 5 Matt and Jen (Pt 1), a Neurodiverse Couple: From Contemplating Divorce to Thriving On today's episode, Jodi talks with Matt and Jen, a neurodiverse couple who were contemplating divorce when Jen first found Jodi's coaching program and reached out for help.  They share how they discovered Matt is autistic, and the challenges they each experienced in their relationship, but also how the new framework and new skills have totally changed their lives and their marriage. Part 1 of 2 (Part 2 will

Ep. 4 Clara (Pt 2) Sensory Overwhelm & How It Results in Others Feeling Rejected Episode 4: In this episode Jodi talks with returning autistic guest Clara about sensory processing dysfunction. Clara, a music teacher, and performer, compares how the brain receives sound to a music mixing board that raises and lowers volume. Jodi and Clara also chat about how neurotypical partners often misinterpret autistic sensory overwhelm as rejection. Be a guest on the podcast. __________________________ Jodi

Ep. 3 Jodi, Mona, and Manecia, two neurodiversity professionals get personal about their own relationships. (Pt 1) In this episode, Jodi talks with Mona and Manecia, hosts of the Neurodiverse Love podcast.  All three are professionals committed to helping neurodiverse couples navigate relationships, but who have also been in (or are currently in) their own autism relationships.  Listen in as they share their own very personal experiences. CLICK HERE to be a guest on the

Ep. 2 - A wife from the U.K. talks about painful misunderstandings and confusion & learning to bridge the communication gap. On today's episode, Jodi discusses the question of how long it usually takes for partners and couples to suspect that one of them is autistic.  She shares about her own experience in her marriage. Jodi's guest today is an ADHD wife with and mother from the U.K. who's husband and daughter are autistic.  She talks with Jodi about painful misunderstandings that have created

Ep. 1 Clara (Pt 1) , an Autistic Partner, Shares a Life-Altering Communication Strategy On today's episode, Jodi Carlton chats with Clara, who discovered she is autistic in her 30's.  Clara shares valuable insight from her neurodiverse perspective, and also how she is using a specific new strategy for bridging communication with her neurotypical partner and other important people in her life. CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast. __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert