NeuroDivergent Relationships Podcast with Kathy Marshack, Ph.D.

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?”

Instead of Anger, Do a Little Good

Join us for today’s episode as Dr. Kathy delves into her past to give us perspective on how anger effects us, especially in NeuroDivergent relationships.
Listen as Dr. Kathy speaks about how anger is a perfectly normal, human reaction especially when you’re being harmed, but that anger should only be a wakeup call; it’s not meant to hang around for years.

Autism is a Primary Diagnosis

Autism isn’t the problem; the problem is the colliding systems of the NeuroDivergent and NeuroTypical.
Join us today as Dr. Kathy discusses why it’s vital to have an Autism diagnosis first before you can begin working towards resolutions for NeuroDivergent families or couples.

What Does NeuroDivergence Really Mean?

Join us today as Dr. Kathy speaks about:
 
- The colliding worlds of the NeuroDiverse and NeuroTypical
- The differing operating systems of NeuroDiverse and NeuroTypical
- The underlying cause of the conflict between these two
 
If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Kathy and her work, head to https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

The Map of Empathy Territory

Join us today as Dr. Kathy breaks down both the 7 Step Interface Protocol and the Map of Empathy Territory, both detailed in her book, “Empathy is More Than Words.”
She discusses how she created the Map of Empathy Territory to help you navigate a world where empathy is more than words. She also details how the 7 Step Interface Protocol was created to help NeuroTypicals to learn the language of the NeuroDiverse.

Asperger Syndrome: What's in a name?

What IS in a name? People have been using the term ‘Aspergers’ for a long time - even though it’s not the correct term professionally or clinically.
Join us today as Dr. Kathy discusses where the term ‘Aspergers’ originally came from and the dark backstory surrounding it that was recently discovered. If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Kathy and her work, head to https://asd-ntrelationships.com/ 

Empathy is More Than Words

Once you understand empathy, you have a better chance of resolving problems in your NeuroDivergent relationship. 

Join us for today’s episode where Dr. Kathy delves into the characteristics of both the Empathy Triad-Sensitive person and the Empathy Triad-Blind person.

Isolated and Alone: Being Frozen Out of Life Within a NeuroDivergent Relationship

This episode is a special Fathers’ Day message where Dr. Kathy speaks about the similarities she and her dad share having had to navigate a marriage with a spouse on the spectrum.
Join us for today’s episode as Dr. Kathy discusses what it’s like being the NeuroTypical family member who no one understands.

How Chat GPT Sheds Light on NeuroDiversity

Recently, one of Dr. Kathy’s NeuroDivergent clients took to Chat GPT to ask how to navigate interactions in his relationship with a NeuroTypical individual.
While some of the advice and tips it gave are great, many of what it recommended is not possible for a NeuroDiverse individual, such as interactional conversations or paraphrasing.

Chit Chat: Communicating in between the lines

“Chitchat” or what is commonly known as that in-between the lines, empathic language is what NeuroTypicals use to connect with others or initiate a conversation.
However, NeuroDiverse folks face challenges in interpreting nuances in conversation, such as reading between the lines or engaging in casual conversation. For them, words hold literal meaning without any hidden layers or deeper significance.