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YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship

Real conversations that help you understand and strengthen neurodiverse relationships. Hosted by relationship expert and neurodivergent coach Jodi Carlton, this podcast explores what it means when one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent. Through candid interviews, Jodi brings clarity to the misunderstandings, emotional disconnects, and communication breakdowns that so many couples face—and shares practical tools to help you build connection, empathy, and lasting

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20:35

Neurodivergent Parenting: The Exhaustion No One Talks...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2026/03/18

Neurodivergent parenting comes with a kind of exhaustion that's hard to explain—and even harder to admit. As an ADHD mom with an autistic daughter and an ADHD son, I've lived every stage of it: the sensory overwhelm and specialist appointments in the early years, IEP battles and school advocacy in the middle years, and the delicate push toward independence as your kids grow into adulthood.If you've ever felt like you're running on empty, or wondered if any of this gets easier, this one is for

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22:36

Autism Microaggressions: The Real Cost of "You Don't...

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2026/03/04

Autism microaggressions are everywhere. And most people delivering them have no idea they're causing harm. "You don't look autistic." "We're all a little autistic." "You're too articulate to be autistic." These comments feel like compliments. For autistic individuals, their partners, and their families, they land like paper cuts—small, accumulating, and quietly damaging over time. In this bonus episode, I unpack why these well-meaning comments are so harmful, how confirmation bias and outdated

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30:37

Sleeping Apart, Growing Together: Jana & Matt's...

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2026/02/18

In Part 2 of Jodi’s conversation with Jana and Matt, they zoom in on what helps neurodiverse couples move from “you’re doing it wrong” to clear, workable requests. They unpack why old scripts keep running even after growth, and how slowing down helps you rewrite the narrative together.Jana shares two practical accommodations that changed everything: adjusting seasoning so everyone can eat comfortably, and normalizing separate sleep spaces to protect deep rest. Matt explains why requests land

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35:16

Neurodiverse (ADHD) Relationships: Nervous System...

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2026/02/04

Hard conversations have a way of showing up late at night—right when one partner wants to talk it through and the other needs space. In Part 1 of my conversation with Jana (an ADHD resilience coach) and her husband, Matt (a neurotypical engineer), we unpack the “thinker/feeler” dynamic, nervous system dysregulation, and the pursuer–retreater cycle that can keep couples stuck.You’ll hear the practical tools that helped them shift the pattern, including active listening, pausing for your “best self,”

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37:18

“I’m Okay”: Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse...

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2026/01/21

When emotions run high, meltdowns happen, and communication breaks down, what helps neurodiverse couples stay connected? In Part 2 of this conversation, Randall and Ashley share how they’ve learned to manage overload, communicate through shutdowns, and rebuild calm after conflict.Ashley explains how Jodi’s “I’m okay” mantra helps her separate Randall’s emotions from her own, while Randall describes the tools that help him prevent meltdowns—like weighted blankets, routines, and clear recovery time

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30:05

Everyday Strategies That Strengthen Neurodiverse...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2026/01/07

Holidays, routines, and even dishwashers can test any couple—but for neurodiverse partners, those differences can feel magnified. In this episode, Jodi talks with Randall and Ashley about what they’ve learned since discovering Randall’s autism and how it’s changed their relationship for the better.They share simple but powerful tools—like Jodi’s “2-or-10” scale for deciding what’s worth energy, and the “I’m okay” mantra that helps calm emotional overload. Together, they show how curiosity,

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8:43

BONUS: Surviving the Holidays as a Neurodiverse Couple

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2025/12/10

The holidays can be stressful for any couple—but for neurodiverse partners, surprises, travel, and changes in routine can make the season especially tough. In this short bonus episode, Jodi shares a sneak peek from her upcoming interview with Randall and Ashley Rowland, who open up about what makes holidays challenging for them and the “plan B” strategies that keep things calm and connected. It’s just 9 minutes long, and it might make your holidays a little easier too.Watch this bonus episode on

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25:26

Busting the Doomsday Myth: Yes, Neurodiverse...

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2025/11/26

When you first realize that autism or ADHD is part of your relationship, it’s so common to encounter “doomsday” narratives online—stories that make neurodiverse couples feel destined for disconnection.In this episode, Mike and Amy are back for Part 2 to share what actually happens after the discovery and how they’ve stayed connected through burnout, resentment, emotional differences, and communication challenges. Mike was identified as autistic in adulthood, long after their relationship began

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28:46

From Misdiagnosed to Understood: How Seeing Autism...

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2025/11/12

When a “surprisingly easy” relationship meets the chaos of new parenthood, even strong couples can hit unexpected walls.In this episode, Jodi sits down with Amy—a therapist—and her husband Mike, who was identified as autistic later in life. Together, they unpack how a “perfectly compatible” pre-baby routine masked Mike’s autistic needs—and how everything changed when their first child arrived, sleep disappeared, and burnout began. What followed was a five-year detour through misdiagnosed

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36:08

How to Replace “Shoulds” With Strategies That Fit...

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2025/10/29

Can a neurodiverse relationship thrive long-term—even when the work feels messy, nonlinear, and hard?In Part 3, the final episode of this roundtable series, Jodi and the panel of neurodiversity experts explore the skills that make progress possible: forgiveness, repair after conflict, and practical tools that help partners bridge intent and impact. This conversation digs into what progress actually looks like (hint: it’s not linear), why discomfort is part of the process, and how couples build

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38:52

Neurodiversity Without Burnout: Protecting Both Partners

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2025/10/15

Accommodating neurodiversity doesn’t have to mean resentment or burnout. In this episode, we explore how a neurodiverse relationship can thrive when both partners learn to balance self-accommodation and mutual respect.Coaches Jeremy & Charity Rochford show how neurodivergent partners can self-accommodate (not outsource to neurotypical spouses) and how neurotypical partners can set boundaries that protect their own bandwidth. You’ll learn concrete tools—transition buffers, noise strategies,

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38:10

Autistic Therapist Shares Marriage Tools That...

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2025/10/01

Autistic + ADHD partners often collide around regulation. Here’s how to stop the clashes and build connection with real-world scripts, rituals, and repeatable practices.If you need clear, practical tools to make a neurodiverse relationship feel calmer and more connected, this episode delivers! Jodi and licensed counselor Greg Fuqua (late-identified autistic) break down exactly how autistic self-regulators and ADHD co-regulators can stop clashing and start syncing up—so both partners feel seen,

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36:24

Why Fights Keep Looping (and How to Break The Cycle)

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2025/09/17

Why do neurodiverse couples clash so often? Licensed counselor Greg Fuqua shares the hidden patterns—and how to finally break them.If your neurodiverse relationship feels like a boxing ring—or you keep looping the same arguments—this episode gives you a new playbook. Jodi sits down with licensed counselor Greg Fuqua (late-identified autistic) to talk about what really changes things: shifting from blame to inner work, breaking the cycle of “negative assumptions of wrongness,” and why individual

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31:38

I Thought a Stranger Was My Husband”: Living with...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2025/09/03

What It’s Like to Be Face Blind in a Neurodiverse RelationshipEver mistaken a stranger for your spouse? Journalist and author Sadie Dingfelder has—because she’s face blind. In this episode of Your Neurodiverse Relationship, Sadie and her husband Steve share what it’s like to navigate marriage when both partners are neurodivergent in different ways. From ADHD to prosopagnosia (face blindness), this conversation is filled with relatable moments, honest insights, and laugh-out-loud stories. Sadie

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39:11

Viral Neurodiverse Couple on Navigating Sex,...

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2025/08/20

In a Neurodiverse Relationship, what happens after you fall in love—but still have to figure out how to live, love, and parent?In Part 2 of this Season 5 episode with Jodi, Adam and Becca James go even deeper into the realities of a neurodiverse marriage. Becca is autistic and ADHD (AuDHD). Adam is neurotypical. Together, they’ve reached millions on TikTok with raw, relatable content about neurodivergent relationships. Together, they open up about the day-to-day realities of a neurodiverse

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36:48

Social Media’s Viral Neurodiverse Couple on Love &...

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2025/08/06

❓ What happens when two people fall in love and one is neurodivergent? They go viral on social media! 📈In this episode, Jodi chats with Adam and Becca, a neurodiverse couple whose viral TikToks have racked up millions of views. Their videos offer an unfiltered look into the realities of a neurodiverse relationship—and their honest, often hilarious conversations have helped hundreds of thousands of viewers feel less alone. Together, they share what it’s really like navigating marriage with autism

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29:11

How to Get Unstuck in Neurodiverse Partnerships |...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2025/07/23

Can a neurodiverse relationship still see change when only one partner works on it? What if you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to stick?In Part 2 of this roundtable discussion, Jodi and the panel of leading neurodiversity professionals return to explore how coaching (versus therapy), nervous system regulation, and identifying options can help couples shift out of stuck patterns—even when one partner isn’t engaged in the work. If you’re trying to decide whether to stay, leave, or redefine

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36:11

20 Years in a Neurodiverse Marriage | Part 2 with...

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2025/07/09

How do you stay in a neurodiverse marriage for the long haul?In Part 2 of this honest and hope-filled conversation, counselor Laura Schreiner returns to share what she and her autistic husband have learned in over 20 years together—especially after discovering neurodivergence mid-marriage. With warmth and wisdom, Laura and host Jodi Carlton explore what real growth looks like in neurodiverse marriages—from learning to set emotional boundaries to releasing the pressure to “fix” each other. 💬 You’ll

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33:56

Neurodiverse Marriage: How Counselor Laura Schreiner...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2025/06/25

Counselor Laura Schreiner opens up about her own 20-year neurodiverse marriage—sharing expert insights, hard truths, and what makes love last.In this episode, neurodiverse relationship expert, Jodi Carlton, sits down with returning guest Laura Schreiner, a seasoned counselor who specializes in working with #neurodivergent adults and couples. Laura shares insights from her own 20-year #neurodiversemarriage, offering a rare and compassionate look at how communication struggles, #masking,

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41:54

How Autism Shaped A Bestselling Author’s Career &...

YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship ·

2025/06/11

From masking to neurodiverse marriage, bestselling author J.D. Barker gets real about life as an autistic adult.In this podcast episode, neurodiverse relationship coach Jodi Carlton talks with New York Times bestselling author JDBarker, who shares what was like for him to navigate life, love, and fatherhood - and autism. From high-stakes careers in finance and IT to ghostwriting blockbusters and becoming a full-time novelist, J.D. reflects on how autism has shaped his relationships, routines, and

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