{"podcast":{"title":"The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur","slug":"the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044","podcast_index_feed_id":4488044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/allthingsprivatepractice/","website_url":"https://www.allthingspractice.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f4e8b0a-e0bd-4d0e-9cfb-5743783419b7/TNDE-FinalCover-CaptivateUpload.png","author":"Patrick Casale","episode_count":252,"summary":"The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a podcast for ADHD, Autistic, and otherwise neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creative work, and lives that actually fit how their brains work. Hosted by Patrick Casale, this show is for people who want to create meaningful work, make money, grow their impact, and build something sustainable without losing themselves in the process. Being a neurodivergent entrepreneur can feel like holding a lot of contradictions at once. You may have big ideas, deep passion, creative energy, and a strong desire to do things differently. You may also be navigating burnout, masking, self-doubt, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, inconsistent energy, and the pressure to keep showing up when your capacity is already stretched. This podcast speaks to that reality honestly, because building a business around your brain, your values, and your lived experience can be powerful, complicated, messy, and deeply personal. Patrick Casale is a therapist, entrepreneur, speaker, retreat host, group practice owner, and neurodivergent business owner who has built, grown, burned out, pivoted, and kept going. His work brings together…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T16:21:37.860699+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 237: Why Therapists Should Talk About Politics [featuring Lauren Roberts]","slug":"episode-237-why-therapists-should-talk-about-politics-featuring-lauren-roberts","published_at":"2026-03-07T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episode-237-why-therapists-should-talk-about-politics-featuring-lauren-roberts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044","url":"https://allthingsprivatepractice.captivate.fm/episode/237","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86943298-47f6-477c-9238-fc6ed451730a.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Lauren Roberts, LPC, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider from South Louisiana, about the complexities and realities of therapists speaking (or not speaking) about politics in their practice. In today’s challenging climate—especially for marginalized and neurodivergent communities—this conversation feels more important than ever. Here are 3 key takeaways: Therapy is Political: Simply existing is political. For many clients, finding a therapist who affirms their values and needs isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Silence or neutrality can inadvertently alienate those who need support most. Relatability Equals Accessibility: How you show up online—on your website, in your bios, on social media—helps clients decide if you’re a safe person to call. Transparency about your values fosters agency for clients and ensures you’re the right fit for those searching for genuine support. Boundaries and Self-Care Are Essential: Advocacy comes with risk, especially online. Protecting your energy by setting boundaries (limiting comments, stepping away when needed, and being intentional about what you share) is crucial, especially if you’re neurodivergent or chronically ill. Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or just someone considering how to show up more authentically in your work, remember: clarity is kindness. Your community is looking for you. More about Lauren: Lauren Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor and ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) born and raised in South Louisiana. She transitioned from agency work into a group practice in 2021. Later that year, she helped build and launch a nonprofit that focused on providing quality, accessible mental health programs and resources to lower-income folks in her…","meta_description":"In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Lauren Roberts, LPC, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider from South Louisiana, about the complexities…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1688,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episodes/episode-237-why-therapists-should-talk-about-politics-featuring-lauren-roberts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episode-237-why-therapists-should-talk-about-politics-featuring-lauren-roberts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}