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The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur

The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a podcast for ADHD, Autistic, and all other neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creative work, and lives that actually fit how their brains work. Hosted by Patrick Casale, LCMHC, this show is for people who want to create meaningful work, create outside of the box, grow their impact, and build something sustainable without losing themselves in the process. Being a neurodivergent entrepreneur can feel like holding a lot of contradictions at

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Episode 267: Beyond Private Practice: Turn Your Ideas...

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2026/10/07

What if your career could be bigger than the path you originally imagined?In this solo episode, Patrick Casale shares lessons from building businesses, hosting retreats, podcasting, speaking, and leading a group practice—and why self-doubt, perfectionism, or waiting until you feel ready shouldn’t keep your ideas stuck in your head.He also introduces his Beyond Private Practice intensives, designed to help therapists and entrepreneurs take those ideas and turn them into something real.3 Key

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Episode 266: Healing Isn’t Just in Your Head:...

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2026/09/30

What if caring for your mental health isn’t just about what’s happening in your head?Patrick Casale sits down with holistic therapist and educator LeNaya Crawford to rethink what therapy can look like when we consider the whole person. They explore how movement, breathwork, mindfulness, spirituality, and other practices can complement traditional talk therapy—and why integrating them responsibly matters.The conversation also touches on burnout, hustle culture, self-worth, and the importance of

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Episode 265: The Hardest Thing I’m Learning to Do Is...

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2026/09/23

What happens when your brain wants creativity, stimulation, and momentum—but your body is telling you to stop?In this personal solo episode, Patrick Casale reflects on navigating Autistic burnout, chronic illness, and the uncomfortable reality of entering a season where pushing harder simply isn’t an option.He explores the complicated relationship between productivity and self-worth, why slowing down can feel so threatening for an ADHD brain, and what it means to trust that creativity will return

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Episode 264: Creating Through the Chaos of a...

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2026/09/16

What happens when the chaos you spent years trying to understand becomes the fuel for something meaningful?Patrick Casale sits down with artist, musician, tattoo artist, and creator Bre (professionally known as BR3) for a raw conversation about neurodivergence, creativity, sensory seeking, Autistic burnout, representation, and the complicated relationship between pain and art.BR3 reflects on behaviors he once understood as recklessness or destruction—including an intense encounter with police—and

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Episode 263: Your Symptoms Are Real—Even When...

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2026/09/09

What happens when neurodivergent burnout, chronic illness, stress, and medical trauma all start colliding?Patrick Casale sits down with Dr. Zachary Spiritos for an in-depth conversation about complex chronic illness and why conditions like POTS, dysautonomia, ME/CFS, mast cell activation, hypermobility, and unexplained GI symptoms can be so difficult to navigate.They explore the potential roles of stress, trauma, environmental exposures, illness, and nervous system dysregulation—and why so many

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Episode 262: Your Brain Isn’t the Problem. The System...

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2026/09/02

What if neurodivergent people aren't failing the systems around them—what if those systems are failing them?Patrick Casale sits down with Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) physician Dr. Mel Houser, founder of All Brains Belong, to explore why navigating healthcare, employment, chronic illness, and burnout can be so exhausting for neurodivergent people—and what it could look like to build something better.From advocating for yourself in medical appointments to understanding the connections between

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Episode 261: Dragons, Dopamine, and Autistic Special...

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2026/08/26

What happens when a TV show, book series, fictional universe, or character becomes so much more than entertainment?Patrick Casale is joined by returning guest and ADHD Executive Function Coach Mandi Dixon for a deep dive into Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and the powerful role special interests can play in neurodivergent lives.From favorite characters and dragons to Autistic-coded characters, PDA, hyperfixation, and the emotional devastation of a terrible series finale, Patrick and Mandi

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Episode 260: ADHD Isn't a Superpower—Or a Life...

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2026/08/19

What if the goal isn't to "fix" your ADHD—but to finally stop fighting yourself?In this episode, Patrick Casale sits down with mental health advocate, content creator, and digital strategist Kyrus Keenan Westcott, whose honest, anti-toxic positivity approach has resonated with nearly 3 million followers. Together, they explore the realities of living with ADHD, executive dysfunction, burnout, perfectionism, and the lifelong process of self-acceptance.From navigating corporate life and social media

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Episode 259: The NeuroPreneur Circle: More Than...

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2026/08/12

Building a successful business isn't just about strategy—it's about finding people who truly understand how your brain works.In this episode, Patrick Casale shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of the NeuroPreneur Circle and why he believes community is one of the most important ingredients for sustainable entrepreneurship. Drawing from his own experiences with autism, ADHD, chronic illness, masking, and searching for belonging, he explains what makes this space different and why

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Episode 258: Success Is Only Half the Story...

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2026/08/05

In this episode, Patrick Casale and Gabrielle Juliano-Villani pull back the curtain on what entrepreneurship really looks like when you're neurodivergent.From burnout and chronic illness to purpose, friendship, travel, and creating businesses that actually fit your brain, this conversation explores the realities that rarely make it onto social media. They also share why they created the free Diverge Summit—a first-of-its-kind event bringing together more than 20 experts to talk about the

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Episode 257: Why Most Membership Communities Fail...

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2026/07/29

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Becky Pierson Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective, about what it really takes to build meaningful, sustainable online communities—including for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.Becky shares insights from her journey in product strategy, UX, and community design, plus the hard truths about memberships, monetization, and why passion-driven communities thrive.3 key takeaways:Community is the long game: Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built on real

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Episode 256: Why Living in a Bendy Body Changes...

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2026/07/22

Living and working with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), along with comorbid conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), means navigating a world that isn’t built for bendy bodies. In this episode, Patrick Casale reflects on his journey from college athlete to entrepreneur with mobility aids, and the realization of how much internalized ableism he's had to unpack—and how critical it is to reshape our understanding of disability

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Episode 255: The Medical Gaslighting That’s Keeping...

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2026/07/15

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Alexandra (Alex) Wildeson, online content creator and host of the "Calling in Sick" podcast, about the realities of living with invisible and chronic health conditions, from gaslighting in the medical system to redefining success outside of capitalism's narrow achievement lens.Here are 3 key takeaways:Community is Essential: Connecting with others who understand your experience is a game-changer in battling loneliness and advocating for yourself.Redefine

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Episode 254: Stop Calling Autism and ADHD a Trend...

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2026/07/08

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Dr. Emma Offord, a UK-based clinical psychologist and founder of Divergent Life, about the landscape of autism and ADHD assessment, both in the U.K. and U.S., and the urgent need to move past deficit-based models to truly affirming, accessible care.3 Key Takeaways:Systemic barriers to diagnosis are everywhere: Whether it’s a years-long wait for a free assessment in the U.K. or gatekeeping and prohibitive insurance premiums in the U.S., neurodivergent

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Episode 253: The Burnout Trap Every Neurodivergent...

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2026/07/01

Navigating business ownership as a neurodivergent entrepreneur can be both challenging and empowering, offering independence and autonomy in work life while also requiring constant self-assessment of needs and capacity. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Natalia Rivera, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in high-masking Autistic adults, about how late-in-life neurodivergence discovery impacts entrepreneurship and the importance of honoring authentic capacity.Here are 3 key

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Introducing "The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur" Podcast...

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2026/06/27

I've been sitting with this for a while, and honestly? It's been unfolding naturally, in real time, for longer than I've cared to admit.If you've been listening to All Things Private Practice over the past year or two, you may have noticed something shifting. The conversations were changing. I wasn't just talking to therapists about starting group practices or building caseloads anymore — I was sitting across from neurodivergent entrepreneurs, late-diagnosed creatives, people building businesses

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Episode 252: Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis and...

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2026/06/20

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Katherine L’Etang (A.K.A. @TheNeurodiversityMom) about her journey as a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD adult, which is both powerful and relatable, especially for advocates, parents, and neurodiverse professionals.Here are 3 key takeaways:Self-advocacy is essential: It's important to seek validating, knowledgeable professionals—and not settle for invalidating experiences, especially when it comes to late diagnosis and mental health support. Doing your

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Episode 251: More Than Empty Claims: Creating Truly...

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2026/06/13

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Yael Clark and Liam Spicer about building neurodiversity-affirming mental health spaces and the Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference Australia & LOAPAC Expo.They discuss how collaboration among neurodivergent professionals can drive change—whether by centering lived experience, innovating inclusive practices, or redefining what “professional” environments look like.3 Key takeaways:Practice What You Preach: Every layer of event planning—from

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Episode 250: Legal Perspectives on Neurodiversity and...

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2026/06/06

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Jodie Hill, who is the founder & managing partner of Thrive Law, a neurodivergent solicitor, and a passionate advocate for mental health, equity, and neuroinclusion in the workplace. Her lived experience and legal expertise shed light on the daily realities—challenges and opportunities—for neurodivergent professionals and their employers.Here are 3 key takeaways:Psychological safety is critical: Many neurodivergent employees hesitate to fully disclose

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Episode 249: Neurodivergent Bodies, Chronic Illness,...

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2026/05/30

In this episode, Patrick Casale shares a brutally honest look at living with chronic neuroimmune conditions while trying to keep up with plans, business, and even just daily life. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you and struggled to keep up with the demands of life, you’re not alone.Patrick opens up about the exhausting intersection of autism, ADHD, POTS, MCAS, Ehlers-Danlos, chronic pain, burnout, and more. The challenges are real: unpredictable energy, inconsistent capacity,

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