Mythbusting Neurodiverse Relationships

About Mythbusting Neurodiverse Relationships

Welcome to the Mythbusting Neurodiverse Relationships Podcast, with hosts Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks, busting myths that we’ve realised aren’t true and that were preventing us from recovering and having the relationships and connection with partners and children that we desperately wanted. lovingdifference.net natalieroberts.com heatherparks.co.uk

Publisher

Loving Difference

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2021

Latest episode

4 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2025

   37. Feeling Stuck? How to Free Yourself in Your Neurodiverse Relationship

   www.lovingdifference.net (http://www.lovingdifference.net/) In this episode, we joined Jodi Carlton and a panel of experts on her YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship podcast. In this Part 2 of the discussion, the panel share insights and strategies for change when only one partner works on it. If you’re trying to decide whether to stay, leave, or redefine what being together looks like, this conversation offers real-life strategies, hope, and clarity. What You’ll Learn: 👉 The difference between coaching and traditional therapy—and when each is most effective 👉 Why regulating your nervous system is key to better communication 👉 Practical tools for rewiring the brain and shifting harmful patterns 👉 How to navigate decision-making, boundaries, and even separation with clarity and self-trust 👉 What to look for in a coach or therapist to determine who actually understands neurodiversity - versus someone who “knows someone that was neurodivergent” 👉 How healing is possible even if only one partner is doing the work ***** Want to learn more or join us on the road to being YOU and thriving in your own neurodiverse relationship or family? Loving Difference is for Join Loving Difference at https://www.lovingdifference.net/ (https://www.lovingdifference.net/) Loving Difference - HOPE and a Way Forward for women in crisis and decision points in their long-term Neurodiverse Relationship. Neurodiverse Relationships ✨ Loving Difference is hosted by Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks. The Loving Difference Relationship System they coach, specifically designed for neurodiverse relationships, prioritises recovery first and new foundations for better communication and connection. Subscribing members in the programme hosted there are solving the biggest issues experienced in neurodiverse relationships: exhaustion, being YOU, communication, connection, intimacy, resentment and reactivity. #neurodiverse (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverse) #neurodiversity (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversity) #asd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23asd) #autismspectrumdisorder (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrumdisorder) #autismawareness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismawareness) #aspergers (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergers) #autism (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autism) #dontletanyonedullyoursparkle (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23dontletanyonedullyoursparkle) #aspergersrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergersrelationship) #mentalhealth (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23mentalhealth) #happyrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23happyrelationship) #neurodiverserelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationship) #cultivateyourhappiness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23cultivateyourhappiness) #beyouagain (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyouagain) #beyou (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyou) #liveslow (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23liveslow) #livewithintent (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23livewithintent) #autismspectrum (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrum) #neurodiverselove (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverselove) #lovingdifference (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23lovingdifference) #adhd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23adhd) #love (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23love) #neurodiversecouple (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversecouple) #coach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23coach) #neurodiverserelationshipcoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationshipcoach) #neurodiversefamilycoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversefamilycoach)

2. 

   21 Aug 2025

   36. Making Neurodiverse Relationships Work

   www.lovingdifference.net (http://www.lovingdifference.net/) Can Neurodiverse Relationships Work? 💙 In this episode, we joined Jodi Carlton and a panel of experts on her YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship podcast. In this Part 1 of the discussion, the panel share real insights and proven strategies to help neurodiverse couples thrive. What You’ll Learn: 👉 Success stories from neurodiverse couples 👉 How nervous system regulation impacts relationships 👉 The role of language, expectations & teamwork 👉 Key strategies for overcoming challenges Meet the Experts in This Episode: 🔹 Laura Schreiner – Licensed counselor (IL) specializing in neurodivergent individuals & couples. https://www.laurasnc.com/ (https://www.laurasnc.com/) 🔹 Jana Smith – Resilience & nervous system coach, expert in chronic illness & Cassandra Syndrome recovery. https://www.janamsmith.com/ (https://www.janamsmith.com/) 🔹 Natalie Roberts – Award-winning neurodiverse relationship coach, co-founder of Loving Difference & co-host of Myth Busting Neurodiverse Relationships. https://natalieroberts.com/ (https://natalieroberts.com/) 🔹 Heather Parks – Somatic coach specializing in neurodiverse families, co-host of Loving Difference & Myth Busting Neurodiverse Relationships. https://heatherparks.co.uk/ (https://heatherparks.co.uk/) 🔹 Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D. – Host of Neurodiverse Love Podcast, creator of Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards & Workbook, and organizer of the Neurodiverse Love Conference. https://www.neurodiverselove.com/ (https://www.neurodiverselove.com/) 🔹 Heidi Hackney – ICF-certified coach, mentor, & co-founder of Autistic Voiceover Artists (AVA), supporting autistic adults in the voiceover industry. https://thecan-docoach.com/ (https://thecan-docoach.com/) 🔹 Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes – Autism researcher, ordained minister, author of Uniquely Us, and host of Neurodiverse Christian Couples Podcast. https://www.holmesasr.com/ (https://www.holmesasr.com/) 🔹 Robin Tate, M.A., M.S., BCC, ACC, CAS – Neurodiverse couples coach, certified autism specialist, and founder of Robin Tate LLC. https://www.robintatellc.com/ (https://www.robintatellc.com/) 🔹 Barbara Grant, MMFT, CAS, NDCC – Neurodiverse couples coach, co-host of Neurodiverse Couples Coaches Corner, and co-author of Uniquely Us. https://bg-hc.com/ (https://bg-hc.com/) 🔹 Debbie King – Counselor specializing in neurodiverse relationships, trauma, & toxic family dynamics, offering global support via Zoom. https://www.facebook.com/WellingboroughCounsellor/ (https://www.facebook.com/WellingboroughCounsellor/) 🔹 David Glick – Founder of Triad Psych in Marietta, GA, a clinic specializing in neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and ADHD. Former special education teacher with a Master's in Special Ed and Social Work, he has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. https://triadpsych.org/ (https://triadpsych.org/) ***** Want to learn more or join us on the road to being YOU and thriving in your own neurodiverse relationship or family? Join Loving Difference at https://www.lovingdifference.net/ (https://www.lovingdifference.net/) Loving Difference - HOPE and a Way Forward for Neurodiverse Relationships ✨ Loving Difference is hosted by Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks. The Loving Difference Relationship System they coach, specifically designed for neurodiverse relationships, prioritises recovery first and new foundations for better communication and connection. Subscribing members in the programme hosted there are solving the biggest issues experienced in neurodiverse relationships: exhaustion, being YOU, communication, connection, intimacy, resentment and reactivity. #neurodiverse (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverse) #neurodiversity (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversity) #asd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23asd) #autismspectrumdisorder (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrumdisorder) #autismawareness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismawareness) #aspergers (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergers) #autism (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autism) #dontletanyonedullyoursparkle (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23dontletanyonedullyoursparkle) #aspergersrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergersrelationship) #mentalhealth (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23mentalhealth) #happyrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23happyrelationship) #neurodiverserelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationship) #cultivateyourhappiness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23cultivateyourhappiness) #beyouagain (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyouagain) #beyou (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyou) #liveslow (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23liveslow) #livewithintent (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23livewithintent) #autismspectrum (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrum) #neurodiverselove (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverselove) #lovingdifference (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23lovingdifference) #adhd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23adhd) #love (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23love) #neurodiversecouple (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversecouple) #coach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23coach) #neurodiverserelationshipcoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationshipcoach) #neurodiversefamilycoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversefamilycoach)

3. 

   27 Feb 2025

   35. Invisible Control in Your Neurodiverse Relationship

   www.lovingdifference.net (http://www.lovingdifference.net/) ♟️Are you playing an invisible game of chess in your neurodiverse relationship? Are you open to the possibility that you may be unintentionally controlling yourself, situations, issues, outcomes, other people? As I took a different path to resolve the hamster wheel of issues in my neurodiverse relationship/family I realised I was. Initially I was shocked and ashamed. I didn't think I was that kind of person. I didn't want to be that kind of person. I saw how others controlled or appeared to control me or how they did it with others but I'd never looked at myself! It was a big thing to admit and an even bigger thing to decide to do something about. I thought it would mean giving up on what I'd longed for or needed or what I thought others should be doing or who I thought I had to be or should be to fit in and feel secure and be liked and all that kind of thing.. I know we all have our own versions of these! Turns out there are different, better and much healthier ways for ALL of this. When we say to members that we don't use compromise or ultimatums they don't believe us!... that's because we've learned, been taught and believe and live in a culture where they are required or the only way to sort the big stuff out. Turns out that's not true 🤯 ... another myth busted! If you notice you are, we're celebrating with you. No shame, only compassion. You can do something about it! These are all such helpful clues to bring into some coaching support.. that you can put together with learning some new ways to handle the same situations, the same people differently WITHOUT letting go of your hopes and dreams, for you, them and situations you're in. Enjoy the episode! ***** Want to learn more or join us on the road to being YOU and thriving in your own neurodiverse relationship or family? Join Loving Difference at https://www.lovingdifference.net/ (https://www.lovingdifference.net/) Loving Difference - HOPE and a Way Forward for Neurodiverse Relationships ✨ Loving Difference is hosted by Natalie Roberts and Heather Parks. The Loving Difference Relationship System they coach, specifically designed for neurodiverse relationships, prioritises recovery first and new foundations for better communication and connection. Subscribing members in the programme hosted there are solving the biggest issues experienced in neurodiverse relationships: exhaustion, being YOU, communication, connection, intimacy, resentment and reactivity. #neurodiverse (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverse) #neurodiversity (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversity) #asd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23asd) #autismspectrumdisorder (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrumdisorder) #autismawareness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismawareness) #aspergers (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergers) #autism (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autism) #dontletanyonedullyoursparkle (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23dontletanyonedullyoursparkle) #aspergersrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23aspergersrelationship) #mentalhealth (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23mentalhealth) #happyrelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23happyrelationship) #neurodiverserelationship (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationship) #cultivateyourhappiness (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23cultivateyourhappiness) #beyouagain (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyouagain) #beyou (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23beyou) #liveslow (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23liveslow) #livewithintent (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23livewithintent) #autismspectrum (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23autismspectrum) #neurodiverselove (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverselove) #lovingdifference (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23lovingdifference) #adhd (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23adhd) #love (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23love) #neurodiversecouple (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversecouple) #coach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23coach) #neurodiverserelationshipcoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiverserelationshipcoach) #neurodiversefamilycoach (https://www.lovingdifference.net/spaces/8847267/search?term=%23neurodiversefamilycoach)

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