{"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 245: Merge Passion and Therapy: Working with Athletes, Brands, and Creatives [featuring Liz Ridgway]","slug":"episode-245-merge-passion-and-therapy-working-with-athletes-brands-and-creatives-featuring-liz-ridgway","published_at":"2026-05-02T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episode-245-merge-passion-and-therapy-working-with-athletes-brands-and-creatives-featuring-liz-ridgway","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044","url":"https://allthingsprivatepractice.captivate.fm/episode/245","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2648b31c-01aa-404e-b802-187988fe91b2.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Liz Ridgway about her career journey—how growing up as an athlete in small-town Pennsylvania ultimately led her to founding MENTL.SESH, collaborating with brands like Nike and NASCAR, and supporting high performers and creatives through therapy and consulting. After years in nonprofit and foster care settings, Liz realized the importance of bringing all passions and parts of herself into work. By building a brand that authentically reflects who she is, she's connected with incredible clients and partners in some of the world’s most high-pressure spaces. Here are 3 key takeaways: Think outside the therapy office: Your skills are valuable across industries. Connect what you love (sports, fashion, music—whatever it is) with your professional expertise. Relationship-building is essential: Go beyond just “networking”—form genuine connections with people and organizations in your target industries. Sometimes, years of conversations lead to that dream opportunity. Embrace your unique brand: Show up as yourself, both online and off. The clients and opportunities carved out just for you will follow. More about Liz: Liz Ridgway, LCSW, is a licensed therapist, speaker, mental health consultant, and content creator specializing in the wellness of elite athletes, high performers, and creatives. Based in Philadelphia and NYC, Liz brings a modern, culturally aware approach to mental health - making her a trusted voice for individuals and organizations looking to prioritize emotional wellbeing in high-pressure spaces. As the founder of MENTL.SESH, Liz leads a private practice that provides individual therapy and mental health support to athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. 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