{"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. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more informatio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T06:19:55.928035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621"},"episode":{"title":"When Everything Changed After We Finally Had Words for Our Family Story","slug":"when-everything-changed-after-we-finally-had-words-for-our-family-story","published_at":"2026-05-29T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621/when-everything-changed-after-we-finally-had-words-for-our-family-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergentconnection-thecuriousstroyteller/when-everything-changed-after-we-finally-had-words-for-our-family-story","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/https://audio.ausha.co/BNjrwDu9WKP3.mp3?t=1779648334","summary":"What Changes When a Whole Family Finally Has the Words for Autism and ADHD? What happens when years of chaos, guilt, and confusion finally start to make sense? In this episode, I sit down with Walter and Stephanie Parker for an honest conversation about raising three neurodivergent daughters while also making sense of their own diagnoses. We talk about what life looked like before they had language for autism, ADHD, alexithymia, and rejection sensitivity, and why getting answers changed the way they saw their marriage, parenting, and even themselves. What stayed with me most is how much this episode speaks to families who know something feels different but can’t quite explain it yet. We get into the grief, the relief, the missed signs, and the small shifts that can change everything at home. We also talk about stigma, burnout, masking, and why the right support can mean the difference between surviving and actually feeling understood. Walter and Stephanie are the founders of Divergent by Design , a growing online community focused on neurodivergent support, education, and coaching. Together, they’re helping families feel less alone and more seen. If you’ve ever wondered, Is this what’s been going on in my home all along? this is an episode you’ll want to hear all the way through. Key Timestamps 0:26 - What family life looked like before anyone had a diagnosis 2:58 - The moment autism started making sense 6:00 - How diagnosis changed their marriage and parenting 13:31 - Living with alexithymia in a neurodiverse home 16:44 - What a typical day looks like with three neurodivergent daughters 22:44 - The real impact of stigma at work and in public life 28:50 - Why building community is harder than it sounds 41:00 - How their family shaped Divergent by Design and Full Spectr…","meta_description":"What Changes When a Whole Family Finally Has the Words for Autism and ADHD? 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