Imposter Syndrome, RSD, PDA & More-Panel Presentation from 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference
Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.Show Notes
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.
- Stephanie Holmes (www.holmsasr.com) - Grace Malonai (www.Therathrive.com) - Jodi Carlton (www.Jodicarlton.com) - Dan Jones (www.Theaspieworld.com) - Laura Schreiner (www.Laurasnc.com)
Trigger warning: the topic of abuse is discussed during this presentation, so if this is triggering please skip this episode.
The panelists address so many important topics that neurodivergent individuals and Neurodiverse couples may be interested in exploring, including:
Demand avoidance Rejection sensitivity dysphoria Impostor syndrome The impact of different religious beliefs in ND relationships Forgiveness, even when behaviors may still be occurring or learning new ways of functioning together? Calling out uncomfortable behaviors and/or making accommodations Self awareness vs masking Using dysregulation as a weapon The importance of reciprocity in a healthy relationship Struggling with Theory of Mind. Using the yes/and approach.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch the first two episodes of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries I hope you will check them out today. Episode 1 addresses Communication and Episode 2 addresses Emotional Reciprocity.
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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.
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