Divergent Conversations

Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale are two neurodivergent therapists in a neurotypical world. During this podcast, they’ll talk about their own personal experiences as Autistic-ADHDers. They will reflect on their lived experience as AuDHD mental health professionals, and entrepreneurs, as well as offer clinical guidance, and support. Episodes will be conversational in nature, and they’ll interview other ND Folx to amplify the voices of other neurodivergent advocates and individuals as they share their authentic stories. New episodes will come out weekly, on all major platforms. Megan told Patrick, ”I’ll bring the chaos, You organize it.” This perfectly sums up their working relationship and friendship. Reflections of two neurodivergent clinicians. Raw, Vulnerable, Affirmative As Hell. Follow instagram.com/divergentconversations

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Episode 64: Ask The Audience (#2): Language for...
In this second Ask The Audience episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, respond to questions they have received from podcast listeners and their communities.
22 min
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Episode 63: Ask The Audience (#1): Adult Autism...
Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, respond to questions they have received from podcast listeners and their communities.
36 min
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Episode 62: In-Between Phase of an Autism Diagn...
This episode discusses the nuances of navigating identity when exploring the possibility of an autism diagnosis, as well as the effect of facing internalized ableism and external input throughout the assessment process.
47 min
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Episode 61: ADHD & Romanticism: Reconciling Fan...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the intricacies of romanticizing experiences and the repercussions that come with it.
42 min
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Episode 60: Understanding ADHD Tax: Impact, Per...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the concept of the ADHD tax and its impact on various facets of life such as time, money, and relationships. Both hosts share their personal experiences and practical tips on how to better manage impulsivity, as well as explore the impact of standard marketing practices on impulsive action.
36 min
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Episode 59: ADHD Interest-Based Nervous Systems
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the intricacies of the ADHD interest-based nervous system, how it impacts daily life, and practical ways to enhance motivation and productivity.
41 min
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Episode 58: “What is ADHD?” (Part 4): Unpacking...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the intricate dynamics of impulsivity in ADHD, blending personal experiences with clinical insights.
23 min
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Episode 57: “What is ADHD?” (Part 3): Unpacking...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the ADHD hyperactive type and share their personal experiences.
47 min
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Episode 56: “What is ADHD?” (Part 2): Unpacking...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk about the DSM-5 criteria for the inattentive subtype of ADHD, as well as share their personal experiences.
54 min
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Episode 55: “What is ADHD?” (Part 1): Personal ...
Navigating the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of ADHD as an adult can be confusing and overwhelming. This mini-series on ADHD focuses on demystifying the diagnostic criteria and making the process clearer and more understandable.
16 min
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Episode 54: Rethinking Parenting: Supporting Ge...
Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Neff speak with Lisa Dube, a LCSW, specialist in gender identities and neurodivergence, and founder of Merrimack River Wellness, about the nuances of parenting, supporting, and understanding neurodivergent children, particularly those exploring gender identity.
54 min
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Episode 53: The Intersection of Autism and Eati...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Livia Sara, a recognized autism advocate in the eating disorder recovery space, about the relationships between autism, eating disorders, and the neurodivergent experience.
59 min
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Episode 52: Understanding PMDD: The Link Betwee...
Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Jes Hagen, a nutritional therapist and integrative menstrual health educator and coach, to explore hormonal imbalances, their impact on mental health, including conditions like ADHD and bipolar, and the benefit of integrative approaches to these issues.
58 min
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Episode 51: “What is Autism?” (Part 4): Special...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk about the nuances and misconceptions surrounding special interests and sensory experiences for Autistic people.
68 min
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Episode 50: “What is Autism?” (Part 3): The Com...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk about the comfort and chaos of daily routines and rituals, shedding light on the importance and challenges of these patterns in the lives of Autistic individuals.
55 min
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Episode 49: "What is Autism?" (Part 2): Navigat...
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Neff discuss the complexities of friendship management for Autistic individuals and explore the connection between relationships and traits such as repetitive behavior, difficulty with flexibility, intense or atypical interests, and sensory differences.
44 min
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Episode 48: “What is Autism?” (Part 1): Underst...
62 min
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Episode 47: Autistic Burnout (Part 2): A Deep D...
57 min
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Episode 46: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Wo...
59 min
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Episode 45: The Creative Sides of Autism + Advo...
77 min
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Episode 44: Sensory Shutdowns and Meltdowns: Na...
54 min
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Episode 43: The Relief and Grief of Later-in-Li...
45 min
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Episode 42: Let The People Feel What They Need ...
56 min
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Episode 41: Unfortunate Coping: Neurodivergence...
61 min
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Episode 40: Bridging the Gap: Empowering Neurod...
51 min