NeuroDivergent Relationships Podcast with Kathy Marshack, Ph.D.

Fifteen Years of Controversy

Empathy is much more than sensitivity, much more than words. Join us for today’s podcast episode as Dr. Kathy discusses the 15 years of controversy she has faced since the first edition of her book, “Life with a Spouse or Partner with Asperger Syndrome—Going Over the Edge?” was published, and despite the controversy, how much this book has helped those in NeuroDiverse relationships.

Dialectic of NeuroDiverse and NeuroTypical in a NeuroDivergent Relationship

We can look at the communication between a ND and NT as a dance, except that each one is doing a completely different dance.
However, if we stay openminded and curious, we can start to understand the other person’s language a bit more each day.
Join us for this episode of NeuroDivergent Relationships where Dr. Kathy breaks down how you can begin to rebuild the bridge in your NeuroDivergent Relationship through communication.

A Love Letter to My Ex-Husband

Alice Walker wrote, “Healing begins where the wound was made.” Even in your grief, remember that Love is your super power.
Join us for this episode of NeuroDivergent Relationships where Dr. Kathy recalls the story of how her and her ex-husband met and delves into the intricacies of their relationship and everything she’s learned from the experience.

It Takes Courage to be Empathic

Being empathic isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be unless you can learn to be brave.
 
If you don’t use empathy to make things better then it becomes empathy dysfunction. You have to train yourself to always show up!
 
Join us for this episode of NeuroDivergent Relationships where Dr. Kathy discusses the different sides of the Map of Empathy Territory and how you can bridge that gap.

When Alcoholism Meets Autism

“It never occurred to me that he drank to cope with my mother, but I suspect that is true.”
Autism is a primary disorder that needs to be diagnosed in order to save relationships, children, and families.
Listen as Dr. Kathy recalls memories from her childhood of about different members of her family, her relationship with them, and what happens when alcoholism meets Autism.
If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Kathy and her work, head to https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Family Tree

What do you do when you’re met with resistance to an Autism diagnoses? Join us today as Dr. Kathy recalls memories of her Uncle Ed and how she first discovered Autism in her own family tree.

Only You Can Know Your Duty

You’re the only one who can truly know what your duty is.
 
Join us for today’s episode as Dr. Kathy shares with us one of her experiences with extended family that taught her an important lesson that she still uses today.
 
If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Kathy and her work, head to https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

Time to Let My Grown Daughters Go

“It’s literally impossible to be a woman…”
Join us for today’s episode as Dr. Kathy speaks about her experience with parental alienation and gives tips to those who might also be struggling with it.

Tiny Steps to Love; 7 Step Interface Protocol

When you learn to use the 7 Step Interface Protocol, you can learn to rebuild trust and communication within your NeuroDivergent relationship. 
Join us for today’s episode as Dr. Kathy walks us through her 7 Step Interface Protocol. 

Prologue to the Anniversary Edition; Is This My Story?

You can do better than survive the trauma, and you can do better than conquer your grief, fury, and underlying fear. You can actually fly up out of that title wave that has destroyed your life & create a far shinier, more pure vision of yourself. YOU are a gift.
Join us today as Dr. Kathy reads from the prologue of her brand new Anniversary Edition of “Going Over the Edge?”