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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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00:55:50

How Boundaries and the" Four Agreements" Can Improve...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/01/08

Happy New Year to all our listeners! This episode provides a lot of food for thought and great information that can help you make improvements in yourself and in turn, in your neurodiverse relationship During this episode, we talk about how important it is for us to communicate and maintain our boundaries for our mental, emotional and spiritual health. We also discuss how understanding and implementing the "Four Agreements", by Don Miguel Ruiz can help improve life in a neurodiverse relationship

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01:04:08

Mona's 32 Year Journey Through Love, Confusion,...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2022/01/01

In this episode, Manecia interviews Mona as she shares about some of the experiences she had when she did not know she was in a neurodiverse marriage. She and her ex loved each other very much, but that was not enough to get them to a place of understanding, which was what was greatly needed in their marriage. Not knowing you are in a neurodiverse relationship can lead to SO much confusion and loneliness, which can then turn into repeated anger and fights, that never seem to get resolved. Mona talks

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01:03:23

Alina Kislenko-Changing Therapeutic Models & Creating...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/12/25

Psychotherapist and Professor Alina Kislenko is redesigning therapeutic models for neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples. She is committed to training other therapists so that ableism and oppressive views of neurodiversity became a thing of the past. Alina shared how her "PI" model of "Parts Inclusion" can create new words and ways of communicating emotions in neurodiverse relationships. In addition, her and her neurodivergent husband (who is also a therapist) are both ADHD and

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01:11:46

The Social Autie-Carole Jean Whittington-Lessons...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/12/18

We learned SO much during this episode with Carole Jean Whittington who is "The Social Autie' on social media. Carole Jean received an ADHD diagnosis in early adulthood, but wasn't diagnosed as autistic until she was 39. Her "neurodistinct" journey has led her to help so many other late diagnosed autistic adults go from burnout to balance. Carole Jean's honesty and vulnerability provided us with so many lessons on how to be better romantic partners in a neurodiverse relationship, as well as how to

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00:50:28

Joe (a Therapist) & Mike (an engineer)-Their 29 Year...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/12/11

Joe is a therapist and Mike is an engineer and in many ways they might be considered opposites. However, during this episode they share how during their almost 30 years together, they have learned how to navigate their differences and focus on each others strengths. When they started getting serious in their relationship Joe moved into Mike's house and Joe shares some of the challenges that presented during the first few years of living together. They now have a great arrangement where they each

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01:11:42

Michelle & Andrew-Inspirational Neurodiverse Couple,...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/12/04

Mona and Manecia had such a wonderful time talking to Michelle and Andrew learning about their "Neurodiverse Love" journey. After they met on a dating app, they were friends for a year before they started dating. Michelle shared that she almost broke up with Andrew twice and she shares why. Fortunately, while reading a book chapter about "Autistic Echos" Michelle recognized many of the things she didn't understand about Andrew and approached him with compassion and kindness to discuss what she had

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01:01:18

Understanding the Misinterpretations and...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/11/26

During this episode, Mona and Manecia talk openly and honestly about some of the unintentional hurt and pain that they have both caused in their relationships, as well as what their partners may have done in past or present relationships. When you don't know you are in neurodiverse relationship, or you know, but don't have the skills and tools needed to navigate the challenges and differences between the two different neurotypes, lots of arguments, disagreements, meltdowns and shutdowns can lead to

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01:00:17

Internal Family Systems & How Our "Parts" Impact Our...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/11/20

Join us for this fantastic episode where we have an opportunity to talk with Dr. Kim Bolling. Kim is a couples therapist and provides counseling and coaching for neurodiverse couples. Kim talks with us about how she uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) to help individuals and neurodiverse couples learn more about the "parts" that can create challenges in their relationship. Kim provides the tools and techniques to help you and your partner work through some of

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01:03:53

How an ASD Diagnosis Began to Transform Their 24 Year...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/11/13

Alina and her husband have been married for 24 years and have 5 sons. Throughout their marriage, they have experienced lots of challenges that other couples weren't having. However, it wasn't until her husband was diagnosed, earlier this year, with Autism Spectrum Disorder, that those challenges began to make sense. When Alina found the "Neurodiverse Love" podcast she realized she was not alone and her thinking and the way she communicated with her husband began to change. Alina shares openly and

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00:50:05

Filling the Void & Feeding Our Needs...Food Addiction...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/11/06

We are issuing a "trigger warning" for this episode, as we are talking about food addictions and other addictions that some of our listeners may be dealing with and may be very sensitive about. During this episode, Mona and Manecia talk with an anonymous guest who has been dealing with food addiction issues and has recently realized that she was using food to fill voids in her life and her neurodiverse relationship. Mona and Manecia also share how they have used food as their "drug of choice", as

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01:02:12

When Your Man is On the Spectrum-To Know, Understand...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/10/30

For her doctoral dissertation, Dr. Pnina Arad conducted ground-breaking research with women in neurodiverse relationships and published her book, "When Your Man is On the Spectrum-To Know, Understand and Transform Your Relationship" to share all that she learned during her research. During this episode, Pnina provides us with insightful information that will help provide neurodiverse couples with ways in which they can better understand each other and begin to build a healthy neurodiverse

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01:13:50

Loving Difference-On-line Community for Learning How...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/10/23

During this episode you will hear from two of the four co-founders and coaches in the "Loving Difference" on-line community. This site was created to help individuals and couples learn how to thrive in life and in their neurodiverse relationships. Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks share some of the lessons they have learned in their neurodiverse relationships and provide insightful information and strategies on how they have managed and worked through the ups and downs in their neurodiverse

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01:01:49

What to Say Next--Successful Communication in Work,...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/10/16

During this episode, Sarah and Larry Nannery share the lessons they have learned during their 10 year Neurodiverse Love relationship. Their motto is "Better Together" and it is clear that they personify this motto. Sarah sought a diagnosis after she became a parent and realized that managing all of her new responsibilities was more then she was prepared for, and at 31 she received a formal ASD diagnosis. She has now taken some of the lessons she has learned on her journey and partnered with Larry to

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00:53:23

The Value of an ASD Diagnosis & the Impact of Knowing...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/10/09

During this episode we talk about whether it's important to have a formal ASD diagnosis to understand the best ways to create a successful relationship. No one can make this decision for you, however Mona and Manecia discuss how they feel about the different ways to understand that you and your partner have different neurotypes. They also discuss the value of disclosing that you are autistic while dating. Whether you or your partner have a formal diagnosis, are self diagnosed or you suspect that one

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00:39:19

Mona and Olga Share Some Lessons Learned & Celebrate...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/10/03

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the Neurodiverse Love podcast, Mona and Olga are co-hosting this special episode to talk about some of the important lessons they have learned in their various neurodiverse relationships. During the first season, at the end of each podcast episode, lessons learned have been shared about the topic that was discussed. During this special episode, some of those important lessons are revisited. Mona and Olga started this podcast a year ago, because they hoped

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01:05:41

Learning Better Communication Strategies for...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/09/25

During this episode, Mona and Manecia have the pleasure of talking with communication expert, Dr. Ali Arena. Ali has been working for years with autistic children, parents and neurodiverse couples to help them improve their communication skills. During our conversation, Ali provides so many insightful and helpful strategies for dealing with black and white thinking, different processing styles, and emotional differences that can help neurodiverse couples understand each other better. We also explore

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01:07:15

Neurodiverse Couples Coach, Minister, Wife and Mother...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/09/18

This episode is filled with pearls of wisdom and lots of laughter as Mona and Manecia welcome Janelle Harding to the "Neurodiverse Love" podcast. Janelle has been in a neurodiverse relationship for a few years and her and her husband have a one year old son. She talks about her no nonsense way of dealing with her husband's mind-blindness, black and white thinking, food preferences and special interests. Janelle also shares some of the lessons she has learned as a coach for neurodiverse couples and

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00:59:20

Discovering ASD After 20 Years of Marriage & 4...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/09/11

During this episode Mona and Manecia have an in-depth conversation with Heidi who has been married for over 25 years and found out 5 years ago that her husband is on the autism spectrum. After raising 4 kids together and having ongoing communication challenges, things started to make sense when Heidi learned about ASD. Learn about how special interests played a big part in the beginning of this neurodiverse marriage and about the ups and downs of parenting, emotional and social differences and the

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00:56:50

Ashley Grubbs-Counselor & Coach for Neurodivergent...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/09/04

Ashley is a licensed counselor and a coach who has worked with many neurodivergent couples. She focuses on the strengths of each partner to address challenges and opportunities for growth to create a path to a healthy partnership. During this episode, Ashley shares what she has learned in her own neurodivergent marriage, as well as what tools she uses to guide other neurodivergent couples on their path to a thriving relationship. Ashley also explores the process her husband went through to learn

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00:57:25

Thinking and Processing Differences-Understanding...

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay ·

2021/09/04

Welcome to Season 2 of the Neurodiverse Love podcast. In this episode we talk about the challenges that can occur when you and your partner think and process things differently. We share stories about differences in planning and organization, as well as the ways in which our partners could get stuck trying to multitask or prioritize and take action on their "things to do" list. Knowing our brains are wired differently can be so helpful in a neurodiverse marriage and finding ways to let each partner

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