Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.

Increasing Understanding in Your Neurodiverse Relationship-Sarah Swenson

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.

Show Notes

The first episode of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries was released on February 14, 2026. Through this four part series, you will meet four Neurodiverse couples who share some of their lived experiences, lessons learned and the strengths, challenges and differences they’ve had in their marriages. None of the couples knew they were in a mixed neurotype relationship when they married and each shares some of the experiences that have led to more connection, understanding and acceptance of each other’s differences.

In addition, you will hear from three coaches/therapists who work with Neurodiverse couples. They share their perspective on why challenges may be occurring and also provide strategies and tools for increasing connection.

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During this episode with Sarah Swenson you will have an opportunity to listen to another wonderful session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference.

Sarah shares her expertise working with neurodiverse couples and discusses some of the issues that many couples may be dealing with and need some guidance on. The topics addressed include:

- Misinterpreting each other‘s intent - How differences in emotional intensity can contribute to arguments for neurodiverse couples - Challenges with alexithymia and interoception - How unspoken expectations and assumptions can bring about misunderstandings - How timing can impact your conversations and the importance of transition time - The impact of different processing speeds - Facial expressions may not match thinking - Bean theory as an energy gauge - How sensory sensitivity and overload can impact a conversation

You can learn more about Sarah and the services she offers through her website at: TheNeurodiverseCouple.com - About Sarah Swenson LMHC

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