Divergent Femmes
By Amanda
Divergent Femmes: Long time neurodivergent friends Kelly and Amanda discuss life, relationships, and more - together, and with, other neurodivergent folx who identify as women or genderqueer.
Divergent Femmes Aug 10, 2021
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Interview with Crystal Busenbark
You know you’re a badass, right? Amanda and Kelly talk to Crystal about living with the constant sensation of having no ground to stand on or skin. We also chat about The intersection of embroidery, social justice work and stimming. Oh…and then a random gush about what we’re reading these days…cuz that’s how we do.
Sep 15, 202149:27
Interview with Denielle Rose
In this high energy octane trip of a podcast, Kelly, Amanda, and Denielle talk about the importance of stories, parenting while Neurodivergent, late diagnosis and more!
Sep 08, 202154:07
Interview with writer Monica Viera
In which Amanda discusses writing with Monica Viera, who’s story “La Viuda Negra (The Black Widow)” is featured in the current issue of DivergentFemmes.com
Sep 03, 202129:26
Parenting with Grace
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly continue speaking with Lisa about panda planners, struggles, strengths, and community. Also: to type A or not to type A
Aug 28, 202135:23
ND Parenting ND kids
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly speak with Lisa, a ND mom navigating the public school system with her daughter Athena.
Aug 28, 202139:43
Backstabbers suck
In which Kelly and Amanda discuss what happened in Slovakia with Kelly’s sister in law, and how Amanda recently had to unfriend and block her ladies group.
Aug 26, 202143:14
Passing vs Masking
In which we discuss autistic masking vs passing.
Aug 26, 202135:04
Interview with Artist Claire Peckham
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly interview artist Claire Peckham. Life abroad, grief, complexity and richness in both art and life. Claire’s work is included in the inaugural issue of DivergentFemmes.com and also for sale via her personal website.
Aug 10, 202135:58
Nooming while Autistic
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss Noom. The good, bad, ugly and irrelevant.
Aug 09, 202136:08
Interview with Kim Salada ND Parenting NT Kids
In which Neurodivergent friends Kelly and Amanda talk parenting with writer Kim Salada about the strengths she has found as a ND parent and how they help her be the best mom she can be.
Jul 27, 202138:52
Interview with Author Pernille Damore
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly talk with Danish author Pernille Damore about her work with naturopathic medicine, interdisciplinary thinking, thriving and late diagnosis. #bananasoap #ferel #verylightlyedited Link to Pernille’s work here: m.youtube.com/channel/UCH9Kje8kq3e7lfpPKMPIGvA
Jul 14, 202141:35
Thriving
In which Neurodivergent friends Kelly and Amanda discuss thriving with intent. How?? Why is it so important??? How can I get started??? We have lots to say about this, chums.
Jul 13, 202136:48
Attachment Parenting & Sensory Issues
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss attachment parenting despite sensory issues. Courage, pushing through sensory limitations, discipline and awesome kiddos.
Jun 10, 202135:38
Kelly Falls Down Stairs...A lot
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss that you actually have more than 5 senses and Kelly falls down stairs. Also, an amendment to a previous episode discussing the whole Richmond thing.
Apr 30, 202134:06
Amanda Invented a Vacation
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss the vacation Amanda invented at 9:30 on a Monday morning to get over being dumped...by seeing an old flame.
Apr 29, 202134:49
PSA and Triggers
Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss Kelly’s public service announcement to white people organizing letter-writing campaigns to assuage their white guilt.
Mar 30, 202114:10
Social Media Freaks Me Out
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly discuss their opposing views on the existence of social media.
Mar 29, 202126:38
The Fat Tom Selleck
In which we discuss the fact that libertarians aren’t “moderates” and that if you’re 36 and have a drinking problem, you probably should work on yourself before you start dating.
Mar 29, 202138:50
Cockblocking Ashley
In which Neurodivergent friends Amanda and Kelly break down what happened when Amanda started dating some dude and bought him a lamp.
Mar 28, 202129:03