Creating Consensual Reality in Your Neurodiverse Relationship-Margaret Cocharan
Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.Show Notes
Dr. Margaret Cochran is a clinical social worker and life coach, who helps high-achieving women break patterns involving narcissistic bosses, family dynamics, or draining relationships. With over 25 years of experience, she empowers clients to find clarity, set boundaries, and create lasting change.
During this episode, Dr. Cochran shares valuable information about developing intimacy skills. In addition, she addresses the following:
Discarding shoulds and coulds. Cultivating gratitude. Setting boundaries and recognizing toxic relationships. Mastering self-regulation. Understanding your partners unique communication style. Fostering autonomy and bridging different perspectives. Reducing political white noise. Finding joy in your ND relationship.
You can learn about the services Dr. Cochran offers here.
More from Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.
It has been an honor and a privilege for me to have hosted and co-hosted the Neurodiverse Love podcast since the fall of 2020. I will be forever grateful to my dear friend Olga, who agreed to start this podcast journey with me in the middle of the pandemic, and to all my co-hosts who have partnered with me along the way: Manecia, Greg, Nicole and Bronwyn.
This wonderful conversation is one of the amazing panel discussions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference.
The four part Neurodiverse Love Docuseries shows how 4 neurodiverse couples navigate different communication styles, emotional needs, sensory and physical intimacy differences, and employment and special interests. In addition, three therapists/coaches who work with neurodiverse couples share strategies, tools and insights that can help neurodiverse couples navigate their strengths, challenges and differences. Check out the first 2 episodes here: https://www.neurodiverselove.com/the-documentary
The intro and first two episodes of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries are available here. The first episode addresses communication differences and the second episode focuses on emotional reciprocity.
This episode is a very informative panel discussion from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. The following individuals participated in this conversation and I hope you find the information they shared helpful.