{"podcast":{"title":"The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller","slug":"the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621","podcast_index_feed_id":4254621,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/00Km8fWkO23R","website_url":"https://ramiles.podbean.com/","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/jSqOvDTKyOlwPUDyFqzSxPbU04GOej41fgHQ6xMH_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1773078632","author":"Reid","episode_count":338,"summary":"Reid Miles Podcasts Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter. Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations. The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance. The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard. Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written. Hosted on Ausha. 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I sit down with Samantha Kelly to make sense of late diagnosis, masking, and what true accessibility at work can feel like. In this episode, you’ll hear how Samantha went from a panic attack at the office to becoming a sought-after neurodivergent speaker and coach. We talk about the quiet cost of masking, the myths we carry without knowing, and a simple way to ask for what you need at work without feeling “difficult.” You’ll discover what actually helps (and what accidentally harms) when managers try to be supportive, plus the one change that could reduce burnout more than most policies on paper. I also ask the questions many of us hesitate to say out loud: How do I balance safety with being honest? What if my workplace won’t get it? And how do I practice self-advocacy when I’m already tired? By the end, you’ll see a clearer path to feeling seen—and a few small moves that can create big wins. About the Guest Samantha Kelly is an ADHD entrepreneur, coach, and trainer who helps organizations build neuroinclusive workplaces. She speaks widely on accessibility, accommodations, and practical support for neurodivergent employees. Learn more at beyondnd.com or connect on LinkedIn . Key Timestamps 0:16 – Why Samantha speaks up about neurodiversity and who gets missed 2:29 – The “human version” of late diagnosis (and what people don’t see) 8:34 – When the identity of “neurodivergent coach” clicked 10:34 – A moment in a talk that changed everything 13:59 – Therapy, stigma, and the comment that led to answers 19:03 – The workplace panic attack that became a turning point 30:41 – The biggest misunderstanding about neurodivergent employee…","meta_description":"Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Masking at Work, and Real Self-Advocacy with Samantha Kelly If you’ve ever asked “Is it me or my brain?” this one’s for you. 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