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Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

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 learned,

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00:42:35

Parenting and Pregnancy in a Neurodiverse...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/12/09

Remy Springer is a new mom and another AANE certified therapist who shares how parenting and pregnancy may impact a neurodiverse couple. More specifically, we discuss how communication challenges can increase and how sleep deprivation and changes to routine can lead to more anxiety. In addition, we address the importance of understanding what each partner needs to be fully present for their partner and family, and the importance of making time to recharge to reduce overwhelm. We also address the

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00:57:07

The Collaborative Diagnostic Evaluation Process and...

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2022/12/06

During this episode I have a very important conversation with another AANE Certified Therapist, Dr. Alix Mansbach. Alix provides a summary of the diagnostic evaluation process she conducts with those who are seeking an autism diagnosis. The evaluation includes a 2 hour interview, 2 hours of testing and a 2 hour feedback session. We discuss the importance of having an opportunity to talk to family members, or the intimate partner of the person seeking a diagnosis. By learning more about this

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01:00:50

"It's Not Personal"-Understanding Different...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/11/29

Warning: During this episode we talk about masturbation, sex and porn addiction, and betrayal. Julianne Cusick is a therapist and betrayal trauma specialist in Colorado and is also anAANE certified therapist. Julianne shares a little about her personal story through betrayal trauma early in her marriage. She also talks about how discovering her adopted daughter is autistic led her down another path in her marriage, as she and her husband also learned they were a neurodiverse couple. During this

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01:06:47

Stages of Change, Importance of Active Listening and...

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2022/11/22

During this episode, another wonderful AANE certified coach and therapist, Barbara Grant, shares how both her personal and professional experience have helped her better understand the strengths, differences and challenges in neurodiverse relationships. She talks about her first marriage that ended after 20 years, and how unknown neurodiversity impacted that relationship She also provides excellent tools and strategies that she uses to help neurodiverse couples and individuals on their unique

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00:49:18

The “Invisible Challenges" and Life Transitions in...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/11/19

Karen Watson is an AANE certified therapist who provides insight into her professional experience working with neurodiverse couples and her personal experience in a neurodiverse relationship. During one of her therapy sessions, Karen's therapist suggested that she might be married to an autistic man and through that new lens, the way she viewed her marriage began to change. Because of her personal experience, Karen knows how important it is for neurodiverse couples to work with a therapist who

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00:56:38

Understanding Grief, Healing Anger and Validating...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/11/15

During this episode I have an opportunity to talk with another AANE Certified Therapist, Stephen Robertson. Stephen talks about his own neurodiverse journey and some of the lessons he learned after his marriage ended. He also shares how it took him a lifetime to get his Autism diagnosis and some of the challenges he had with therapy...until a therapist suggested he might be autistic. His graduate thesis was on "what it is like to be an autistic person in a Master's program" and during that process

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01:06:22

Are You & Your Partner in the Same Universe, Galaxy,...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/11/08

During this episode I have an opportunity to talk with Laura Schreiner, another AANE certified therapist. Laura is also in a neurodiverse relationship and when her and her spouse discovered he was on the spectrum, she began to ask herself "What About Me?" That question led her to create a support group called "What About Me? (WAM) for neurotypical partners. The group has been meeting for about two years and Laura shares a little bit about the work she is doing with the group. In addition, Laura

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00:59:31

Different Ways of Connecting, Socializing & Showing...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/11/01

During this episode you will hear from another AANE certified therapist, Constanze Schwaerzer-Dutta. Conni lives in Germany and shares her own self-discovery journey and what made her wonder if she might be autistic. She shares about the challenges she was having in a training for family therapists that made her move forward on pursing an autism diagnosis. As a trainer, consultant and therapist Conni works to understand each person's perspective. When she is counseling neurodiverse couples she

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00:27:59

Conversation With Autistic Filmmaker Louis Bennies...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/10/28

During this bonus episode of the podcast, 23 year old autistic filmmaker Louis Bennies talks about his neurodiverse journey. He shares a little about some of the gifts and unique differences his parents saw in him that may have contributed to them moving forward on his ASD/ADHD diagnosis. Louis also shares how his college thesis focused on how autistic people are portrayed in film and tv. Part of his work as a writer, filmmaker and producer is to show the world the many dimensions and strengths of

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01:04:55

Understanding Differences in Emotional Connection,...

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2022/10/25

During this episode I talk with another AANE Certified Therapist, Kory Chase, LCSW. Kory worked for the school system for 20 years before she started her private practice. She specializes in conducting autism assessments and working with neurodiverse couples and individuals. Kory shares a little bit about her family history with neurodiversity and the journey she was on to find a professional she could trust to conduct an autism assessment for her daughter. During this journey, Kory took a deep

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00:55:26

Different Frameworks & Filters Impact Appreciation,...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/10/18

Catherine Pfuntner is a certified AANE therapist, a licensed therapist in Hawaii, Massachusetts and New Hampshire and a coach. During this episode Catherine shares the importance of both partners understanding they are "different" not "better" then each other. In addition, we address so many other important issues that can help "build trust and connection" or lead to "misunderstanding" including: What communicates contempt--even when that isn't the intent? Antidotes for contempt. When partners

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00:56:33

Using Collaborative Therapy to Create Relationship...

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2022/10/11

During this episode, Laurie Budlong-Morse, another AANE certified therapist, shares how she uses the Collaborative Therapy Model to help neurodiverse couples better understand each other and move toward creating a successful relationship. This model focuses on the importance of dialogue with respect and understanding for multiple voices, so that new possibilities can emerge that wouldn’t have happened without understanding and valuing each persons unique perspective. Other topics discussed

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01:02:13

Using the "Developmental Model" to Increase...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/10/04

Christa Marvenko-Athas is an AANE certified therapist, licensed to provide therapy in Maryland. Christa also provides coaching for neurodiverse couples and pre-marital coaching worldwide. During this episode, Christa provides so much valuable information about how she uses the "development model" to help neurodiverse couples better understand themselves and each other. More specifically she provides information on: How we need to understand that the only person we can change is ourselves. How to

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01:04:49

How Internal Family Systems Can Help Increase Self...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/27

Greg Fuqua came into the counseling profession a few years ago after spending more then 20 years working as a professional artist and teaching at 10 different schools. He is an AANE certified therapist and has been on his own neurodiverse journey for the past few years. During this episode, Greg shares how Internal Family Systems has made a difference in his life and how he uses it to help guide others on their healing journey. Greg also talks about: His autism discovery and his relationship with

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00:54:47

Understanding How To Use The "Island Visit" As An...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/19

During this episode, Margy Wakefield, AANE Certified Therapist & Coach shares the steps neurodiverse couples can practice to improve communication by implementing "Island Visits". This tool can be used after "de-escalation", when both partners have a relaxed nervous system. The key principles and steps are provided below: Understand that on each island we speak "our own language". Each island has its own neighborhoods. Each neighborhood focuses on a different area of life: ie: work, family,

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01:01:41

Changing Our Stories, Regulating Our Nervous System &...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/12

On this episode of the podcast, AANE certified therapist, Daniel Dashnaw, from Couples Therapy, Inc. provides important information about how the stories and narratives we create, impact our neurodiverse relationships and our nervous systems. He also addresses how partners may experience a polarity in emotional styles that can lead to a clash around the stories both partners "tell" themselves. Daniel talks about how he helps both partners "slow down" and unpack the stories and narratives to create

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00:54:48

Understanding that "Neurology Matters"-Conversation...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/06

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast. During this season, Mona will focus on a series of in-depth conversations with AANE certified therapists and coaches. Mona is partnering with AANE and the Director of the Peter M. Friedman-Neurodiverse Couples Institute, Grace Myhill, so that more neurodiverse couples, and individuals in neurodiverse relationships, will have access to even more helping professionals throughout the world who understand how "neurology matters". During

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00:01:08

Intro to Season 4 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/05

During Season 4 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast Mona is partnering with AANE. She will be interviewing many of the therapists and coaches that have completed the AANE "Neurology Matters" training and certification through the AANE Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute. We hope you enjoy hearing from therapists and coaches in the US and Europe who are helping neurodiverse couples increase understanding and connection in their romantic relationships. For more information about the AANE

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00:16:57

The Neurodiverse Love G.P.S. (Gaining Perspective for...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/09/04

Mona is going solo for the last episode of Season 3 to introduce "The Neurodiverse Love Relationship G.P.S. (Gaining Perspective for Success)"; Most of us use a GPS in our cars to help us get to our desired destinations. However, even though we may know where we are headed, there may be traffic jams, constructions zones, or accidents, that prevent us from getting to our destination on time, and by the route we had planned. Oftentimes, the relationship we thought we were in may change "a lot", as

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01:01:07

Seasons of a Neurodiverse Relationship-How Things...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/08/30

Dr. Theresa Regan is a neuropsychologist who has extensive experience working with autistic individuals and neurodiverse couples and she has been trained to work with adolescents, adults and aging adults. During this episode she shares both her personal and professional experiences to help us better understand how to navigate the different seasons of a "Neurodiverse Love" relationship. The topics we address include: How does the dating relationship change when couples move in together, get married

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