Each week I'll be breaking down all things, food, nutrition, health, and honestly just life of being someone with a brain that works a little differently. Plus how to make these things easier by giving you tools that were actually made for you instead of neurotypical tools make shifted and pieced together to try and help you.
64. Keep It Simple: Practical Food & Nutrition Strategies for Neurodivergent Brains with Jackie Silver MHSc, RD
In this episode, host Sam sits down with Jackie Silver, RD, founder of Jackie Silver Nutrition, to discuss neurodiversity-affirming nutrition care for people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent identities. Jackie shares her journey from working with Special Olympics athletes to building a specialized practice supporting neurodivergent clients across the lifespan. This conversation is packed with practical strategies, compassionate approaches, and real talk about making eating easier and less overwhelming.
Key Topics Covered
Jackie's journey from Special Olympics nutrition to specializing in neurodivergent care
Common challenges: executive functioning barriers, sensory aversions, hunger/fullness recognition, digestive issues, and night eating patterns
Neurodiversity-affirming approach: respecting safe foods, no forced eating, weight-inclusive care
Practical meal planning strategies: the "list of five" method, paradox of choice, batch cooking, one-pot meals
Embracing convenience foods without shame and understanding how they can be a powerful tool for nourishment (including being nutrient dense!)
Gentle ways to add variety
The benefits of moving away from diet culture
How and why it is important to neutralize the language you use around food
Quick yet nourishing meal ideas
Resources Mentioned
Blog: Free resources on neurodivergent nutrition topics (https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/blog/)
Free Download: Neurodivergent Grab and Go Food List (includes simple meal and snack ideas organized by food category) (https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/grab-and-go-foods-list/)
Connect with Jackie Silver
Website: jackiesilvernutrition.com (https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/)
Instagram: @accessible.wellness (https://www.instagram.com/accessiblewellness/)
Connect with Sam
Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com (www.unmasked-nutrition.com)
Instagram: @sammib.nutrition (www.unmasked-nutrition.com)
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for individualized medical care from a registered dietitian or any other medical professional.
11 Feb 2026
63. Rewriting the Scripts: Sex, Intimacy, and Neurodivergence with Angela Griffith
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Angela Griffith, "The Christian Sexpert," as we explore the intersection of sex, intimacy, and neurodivergence. Angela shares practical strategies for navigating neurodivergence in the bedroom, challenges harmful sexual scripts society has normalized, and explains why communication is the foundation of satisfying intimate relationships. Whether you're neurodivergent or neurotypical, this episode offers valuable insights for creating a more fulfilling sex life.
Key Topics Covered
The 13 types of intimacy (sex is only one!)
Managing ADHD symptoms during sex
Practical sensory accommodations in the bedroom
Sexual scripts we need to unlearn
Conflict as a form of intimacy and the difference between fighting and healthy disagreement
How to start conversations about sex when it feels awkward
Receiving neutral feedback without taking it personally
Connect with Angela
Website: TheChristianSexpert.com (https://www.thechristiansexpert.com/)
Social Media: @TheChristianSexpert (all platforms)
Connect with Sam
Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com (www.unmasked-nutrition.com)
Instagram: @sammib.nutrition (www.instagram.com/sammib.nutrition)
Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only. This is not a replacement for nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy or any form of medical care from a licensed medical professional.
28 Jan 2026
62. It's a Spectrum: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Autism Narratives with Sam Mitchell
In today's episode, Sam sits down with Sam Mitchell who shares his journey from people-pleasing teenager to successful podcast host and nonprofit leader. We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding autism, the employment crisis facing the autistic community, and why representation matters. Sam opens up about his decision at age 16 that changed everything, the challenges of entrepreneurship as a neurodivergent person, and what he wishes people understood about the autism spectrum.
Key Topics Discussed
The turning point at 16: How Sam stopped people-pleasing and found his authentic self
Autism Rocks and Rolls: Building a podcast and nonprofit from the ground up
Employment discrimination: Why 85% of autistic adults are unemployed and the rise of neurodivergent entrepreneurship
Language matters: The shift from "non-verbal" to "non-speaking" and why it's important
Media representation: What the new autism Barbie gets wrong (and what's missing from mainstream portrayals)
The spectrum reality: Breaking down the harmful stereotype that all autistic people are "mentally 3 years old"
Entrepreneurship challenges: Wearing all the hats, building a board, and maintaining structure as a neurodivergent business owner
Connect with Sam Mitchell
Podcast: Autism Rocks and Rolls (available on all major podcast platforms)
Search tip: Look for "Autism Rocks and Rolls" (not just "Sam Mitchell" - there's a basketball player with the same name!)
Connect with Sam (RD and Pod Host)
Want to work with Sam or a dietitian on her team? Click here (www.unmasked-nutrition.com)
Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com (www.unmasked-nutrition.com)
Instagram: @sammib.nutrition (www.instagram.com/sammib.nutrition)
Disclaimer: this episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian or medical care provided by a licensed medical provider.
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Suzy Carbrey MA CCC-SLP
Brandon Cochrane MEd MAEL
Kara Nash
Staci Belcher MS RDN LDN RYT
Eva Haldis MS, RD, LDN
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