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The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter. Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations. The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than

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45:10

What happened when karate class put AAC on the wall

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/04/15

Non-Speaking Is Not Non-Understanding: Autism-Affirming Inclusion with Amanda TorenNon-speaking doesn’t mean non-understanding. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Toren to rethink communication and real inclusion.Amanda is an autism mom, speech and behavioral therapist, clinical autism specialist, and inclusion specialist who runs an inclusive martial arts academy. Together, we get honest about what belonging looks like beyond words—and what schools and programs often miss.You’ll hear how

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56:21

From labels to layers how fiction helped me see my brain

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2026/04/10

Seeing Ourselves in Fiction: Neurodivergent Characters That Actually Feel Real with Author Luna WestishRepresentation isn’t just about labels—it’s about feeling seen. Today, I sit down with debut author Luna Westish to explore how fiction can shift how we understand Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and ourselves.You’ll hear how Luna wrote a character readers either relate to deeply or find frustrating and why both reactions matter. I reveal the surprising moments that made me rethink labels, we compare

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1:06:27

Teach the brain not the behavior simple moves that...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/04/08

Executive Function Isn’t Laziness: Rethinking “Motivation,” Shame, and Support with Coach Carrie BonnetExecutive function isn’t laziness—it’s a brain thing. In this episode, I sit with coach Carrie Bonnet to reframe the struggle.If you’ve ever wondered why smart kids (and adults) still miss deadlines, lose steam, or freeze at “start,” this conversation will feel like a breath out. I ask Carrie Bonnet—Executive Function Coach, veteran teacher, and adjunct instructor at the University of Portland—what

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1:06:27

Finding creative steadiness after 60 with an AuDHD lens

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/04/03

Late-Diagnosed at 65: Creativity, Compassion, and Coming Home to Yourself with Caroline CareyI sit down with Caroline Carey, a creative, author, and grandmother who was diagnosed with AuDHD in her mid-60s—and everything started to make sense.In this conversation, I open up about my own assessment experience while Caroline shares how a “you’re not depressed, you’re overwhelmed” moment changed her path. You’ll discover how she re-framed decades of school struggle, why dance became her nervous system’s

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51:02

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: How One Mom Built a...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/04/01

Dana’s journey into the world of parenting a nonverbal autistic child began with a heavy sense of uncertainty, realizing in a little gym class that her daughter wasn’t meeting the same milestones as the other kids. At first, she tried to brush off her worries, chalking it up to first-time parent nerves and hoping her daughter was just a late bloomer. But those feelings of doubt grew stronger as she watched other children play and interact, while her own daughter struggled to sit up or show interest

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45:08

The Advocate’s Journey: How One Mom Turned IEP...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/27

Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudioVicki’s journey into special education advocacy started not from a classroom or office, but right at her own kitchen table as a mom trying to figure out how to help her son, Luke, who was born with an incredibly rare chromosome disorder. Facing a room full of educators and specialists at Luke’s first IEP meeting, she nodded along while feeling completely lost, overwhelmed, and just hoping she was making the right choices. That

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1:00:42

The Truth About Neurodivergent Women: Why Acceptance...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/25

In this episode, you’ll get to hear Laura Zane share her journey as a neurodivergent woman, opening up about what it was like to discover her ADHD later in life and how that shaped her approach to therapy. As someone who’s walked this path herself, Laura really understands the unique challenges you might face with late diagnosis, sensory overload, and anxiety. She talks about how embracing her neurodiversity led her to develop practical, affirming strategies in her work, making her insights super

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50:29

From Fog to Focus: 7 Ways AI Empowers Neurodivergent...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/20

Karyn Whitaker has turned her own journey with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia into a mission to make life easier for others navigating similar paths. As the founder of Try Harder is BS, she’s all about ditching the old advice that just leads to frustration and burnout. Karyn’s style is refreshingly honest and relatable—she’s been through the messy moments and knows that real solutions come from lived experience, not just textbooks. Drawing on years of personal trial and error, she now helps

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43:06

When guidance replaces guesswork a mother and son...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/18

Raising Neurodivergent Kids in a Digital World: What I Wish Every Parent KnewOnline rules are invisible—and for neurodivergent kids, that can be costly. This conversation shows a safer way.I sit down with Dr. Clark and her son, Chris, to talk about the moment a simple post turned into threats, what that did to their family, and how guidance changed everything. We get real about bullying, anxiety, and the hidden risks most parents don’t see—plus the guardrails that would’ve spared years of

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52:24

I learned I was AUDHD at 61 and my life finally made...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/13

AUDHD Is Its Own Thing: Stephanie Lewis on RSD, Sensory Life, and a Therapy That Doesn’t Rely on TalkingStruggling with therapy that asks you to “talk it out” when words won’t come? This one’s for you.In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Lewis—retired special education teacher, school psychologist, and coach—who discovered her own autism and ADHD in her 60s. We unpack why AUDHD isn’t just “autism + ADHD,” how that shows up day to day, and why so many of us feel unseen in traditional

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1:16:37

From bullied kid to Aspie clinician and comic finding...

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2026/03/11

Comedy, Genetics, and Autism: A Real-World Guide with Dr. Sam ShayCan stand-up comedy help autistic adults feel seen—and can genetics make life simpler?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Shay, an autistic functional medicine practitioner and stand-up comic. We talk about sound sensitivity that feels like a “kidney stone in the skull,” why testing beats guessing when you’re exhausted, and how humor can build shared reality when life has felt isolating.You’ll discover how Dr. Shay uses

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1:23:05

It wasn’t laziness it was ADHD and a new way to work

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/06

Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Masking at Work, and Real Self-Advocacy with Samantha KellyIf you’ve ever asked “Is it me or my brain?” this one’s for you. I sit down with Samantha Kelly to make sense of late diagnosis, masking, and what true accessibility at work can feel like.In this episode, you’ll hear how Samantha went from a panic attack at the office to becoming a sought-after neurodivergent speaker and coach. We talk about the quiet cost of masking, the myths we carry without knowing, and a simple way

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34:14

College felt out of reach until self advocacy changed...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/04

From “Not College Material” to Advocate: Katie Shelby on Voice, Belonging, and Real InclusionTold she wasn’t “college material,” Katie Shelby went anyway—and what she learned can change how we support students.In this episode of The Neurodiversion Connection, I sit down with Katie Shelby, a paraprofessional from St. Louis living with a language impairment and learning disabilities. She went from being nonverbal in preschool to earning her degree and supporting students with Autism, Down syndrome,

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0:57

It Was Never About the Questions

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/03/01

Something has changed.What started as conversations…has become something deeper.Both shows have shifted from asking questions…to exploring the stories behind them.Because the most powerful moments aren’t scripted.They’re lived.These are stories about:who we arehow we thinkwhat we struggle withand what we’re still trying to understandFrom neurodivergent experiences to curiosity-driven conversations about life, science, and everything in between…This isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about

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32:04

What happened when a child spoke without speaking

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2026/02/27

Intuitive Communication with Nonverbal Individuals: A 30-Year ExplorationCan intuitive communication help us better support nonverbal people? I sit down with a guest who’s spent 30+ years exploring it.In this episode, I share the moment that set her work in motion: a horseback therapy session where she says she heard a child who didn’t use spoken language communicate with her. From there, we open up a thoughtful, respectful conversation about what this kind of communication might look like, how she

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1:08:42

From Chaos to Creativity: How the Anti-Planner...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/02/26

ADHD Paralysis, The Anti-Planner, and Getting Unstuck with Dani DonovanFeeling stuck but can’t explain why? In this episode, I sit with ADHD creator Dani Donovan to unpack what “stuck” really feels like—and how we can move again.I ask Dani to paint that frozen moment we all know: the mess is obvious, the guilt is loud, and your body still won’t start. From there, we explore the real reasons ADHD brains stall, why it’s not laziness, and how to choose the right tool for what you’re actually

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46:30

From timid teen to life changer through martial arts...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/02/25

Patience, Progress, and Real-World Teaching with Joseph GallowayA 16-year-old lesson in patience reshaped how I see ability, progress, and what real teaching asks of us.In this episode, I sit down with martial arts instructor and community advocate Joseph Galloway to talk about how one early teaching moment with a student with Down syndrome reframed success for him—and for me. We get real about labels, expectations, and why small wins matter more than most systems admit. Joseph shares how he holds

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57:09

From sleepless nights to calmer bedtimes with...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/02/20

Autistic Kids and Sleep: What Parents Often Miss (and What Actually Helps)Exhausted at 2 a.m.? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Ann Riley Smith to talk real-world fixes for autistic sleep struggles.Kelly’s a neurodivergent former teacher, a mom of four neurodivergent kids, and an autism-and-anxiety sleep specialist. We get honest about what “my child doesn’t sleep” really means, why bedtime isn’t the true starting point, and how anxiety, sensory needs, and the nervous system

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1:10:07

From burnout to book builder how Kristy found quiet...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/02/18

Writing as a Lifeline: AuDHD, Burnout, and Building Soul Scribe with Kristy Lee RackhamWhat if the story you’re scared to share is the one that helps someone heal?In this candid conversation, I sit down with Kristy Lee Rackham AuDHD mom, former nurse, boutique publisher, and creator of the Wisdom Keepers series. You’ll hear how she went from full burnout to building Soul Scribe Publishing, why writing became a practical path to wellness, and the quiet moment that changed everything. We get into fear

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1:05:08

Dani Donovan on ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & The...

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller ·

2026/02/13

Dani Donovan is an ADHD advocate, educator, and creator of The Anti-Planner, a revolutionary tool designed to help neurodivergent minds work with their brains instead of against them. Through her art, resources, and lived experience, Dani helps adults better understand executive dysfunction, self-compassion, and how to build systems that actually fit the way they’re wired.Growing up, Dani always felt out of place—curious, quick to finish tasks, and constantly getting in trouble for asking too many

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