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The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast

Podcast The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast
Caitlin Fisher
The podcast for creatives of all types (and neurotypes) to celebrate passion and creativity, stop hiding your unique brilliance, and embrace what makes your min...

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  • Is Rejection Sensitivity Killing Your Creativity? | #154
    It’s time to drop the mask, be gloriously human, and risk the mortifying ordeal of being known! In this episode, your ever-so-insufferable and brilliantly passionate host, Caitlin Liz Fisher (they/them), gets raw and real about how obsessive-compulsive disorder and rejection sensitivity have impacted their creativity, why it's time to let go of perfectionism, and stop trying to be everyone’s cup of tea (unless you want to be, in which case—go ahead and pour it piping hot, sweetling!). 💬 “Some of us are still scared to cry because to cry is to risk your needs not being met, and the risk of that rejection is too much. And we don't tell people what's happening, and we don't ask for help. We don't receive support because we think we have to earn it.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher Let’s talk about Rejection Sensitivity: Why trying to please everyone is exhausting—and, if we're being honest, highly overrated! Why Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria sucks and how to stop it from backseat driving your creative journey Turning off the 'Good Person Matrix' and living your life uncensored The joy of being seen (yes, even if it feels a little awkward sometimes!) Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Read what Caitlin’s been writing on their blog:  My OCD Journey Begins How I Scaled Myself Broke Seam Rippers I Live In a Simulation Support the Podcast: Membership Drive on Patreon! 🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.  💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisher In January, our goal is to reach $500 in monthly mutual aid to get this podcast back up to four episodes a month and to help Caitlin buy higher-quality tissues.If you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron! There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜 🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered! Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links Join our little neurodivergent creative club! 🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going and join us in our free creative community, The Neurodivergent Creative Pod: https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod Get a copy of the Audacity Bill of Rights when you subscribe to Cait’s newsletter! You’ll get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox. PS - Caitlin wants to hear from you! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube). 
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  • Managing Scrupulosity: OCD Is Not Just Washing Your Hands | #153
    This is a real one from Caitlin–not that all the episodes that came before weren’t “real,” but after realizing they have OCD, Caitlin is on a journey of self-discovery and breaking the fourth wall of their brain in previously unknown and unimagined ways. This episode is very raw and real and has a lot of crying.  💬 “I thought that OCD was for germs. And OCD was for straight lines. This is straight lines. This is the straight lines of my behavior.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher When their blog post The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation went viral in 2016, Caitlin started building a matrix of rules that would keep them safe in this new, visible space. It affected the way they wrote their book. It has affected the way they’ve run their business. And it’s finally out in the open. Let’s talk about OCD: Scrupulosity OCD is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with extreme obsession about sinful or immoral thoughts and actions. Having standards and ethics is, of course, a good thing… but it can become disordered when you start Never Doing Anything that isn’t clearly defined as a “good” thing.  OCD isn’t always about hand washing and germs–in the case of Scrupulosity, the obsessions and compulsions stem from the idea of one’s spiritual Goodness.  Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Read what Caitlin’s been writing on their blog:  My OCD Journey Begins How I Scaled Myself Broke Seam Rippers I Live In a Simulation Support the Podcast: Membership Drive on Patreon! 🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.  💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisher In January, our goal is to reach $500 in monthly mutual aid to get this podcast back up to four episodes a month and to help Caitlin buy higher quality tissues.If you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron! There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜 🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered! Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links Join our little neurodivergent creative club! 🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going and join us in our free creative community, The Neurodivergent Creative Pod: https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod Get a copy of the Audacity Bill of Rights when you subscribe to Cait’s newsletter! You’ll get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox. PS - Caitlin wants to hear from you! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube).
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  • Neurodivergent Holiday Survival Guide: Tips for Managing Family and Seasonal Blues | #152
    Navigating family gatherings, dodging food guilt-trippers, and surviving the winter blues can feel like an Olympic sport—especially when you’re neurodivergent. But guess what? You don’t have to do it alone, and you definitely don’t have to push through at the expense of your peace. In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares some helpful tips from the Neurodivergent Creative Pod peeps to help you create a holiday experience that honors YOUR needs.  If you’re tired of being pressured into activities, foods, or conversations that don’t serve you, consider this your special permission slip to opt out! 💋 You Will Learn: Why you should prioritize your well-being and celebrate in a way that feels comfortable Tips for advocating for your children’s sensory needs and navigating family expectations Simple, self-care tips to help you handle the seasonal gloom and stay connected to your needs Episode Wisdom Nuggies:💬 “Communicating to people, when their sort of neurotypical host mode starts overriding your personal autonomy, you're going to need to remind them of things like, Hey, please do not force my kids to hug or kiss you. Don't force people to eat or drink something. It's super annoying. When somebody says no, and then you like keep trying to get them to do a thing. Just, just listen to people, just respect people, just accommodate people's wishes. Like, it's not hard.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher 💬 “Maybe don't comment on how much people are eating. Trust them to fill themselves appropriately with food.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 🎄 Estranged Family Dynamics & The Holidays  https://youtu.be/cN8mm9lqfcY?feature=shared https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YFcNv1pY78Pwg6HDPHYZ2?si=0e706dc3cac54471 Support the Podcast: Join Caitlin's Creative Community on Patreon! 🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.  💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisherIf you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron! There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜 🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered! Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links Join our little neurodivergent creative club! 🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going! Plus, you can grab the “Audacity Bill of Rights” and get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox. PS - Got your own survival tips for family gatherings? We want to hear all about them! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube, it’s where the magic happens). And hey, share this episode with a friend who could use a little holiday peace of mind! https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
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  • Estranged Family Dynamics & The Holidays | #151
    Ahhh, the holiday season—a time for merriment, magical memories, and togetherness! Unfortunately, for some of us, it’s a time full of intense mental and emotional gymnastics… what fills us with dread, you ask? Complex (read: traumatizing) family dynamics.  In this episode, Caitlin Liz Fisher shares their personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom on how to survive (and even thrive) when your family just isn’t the Hallmark version.  Whether you’re choosing to step back from toxic relationships or figuring out how to set boundaries, this episode is your permission slip to protect your peace.  You Will Learn: Why it’s okay to say “no” to family traditions that don’t serve you How to navigate the emotional complexities of estrangement Mental health book recommendations  Practical tools to regulate your nervous system during high-stress holiday situations The importance of finding your chosen family and building supportive communities Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 📚 What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey 📚 Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro (for EMDR techniques) 📚 If You Had Controlling Parents by Dan Neuharth 📚 Will I Ever Be Good Enough? by Dr. Karyl McBride 🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.  💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisherIf you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron! There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜 🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered! Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links Join our little neurodivergent creative club! 🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going! Plus, you can grab the “Audacity Bill of Rights” and get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox. Take care until next time—find those little pockets of peace, and remember: you are so, so worthy of love, rest, and joy. https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
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  • Redefining the Empath Identity with Dylan King | #150
    Are you a highly sensitive person, an empath, OR a bonus third thing: AUTISTIC? In this heart-to-heart, Caitlin Liz Fisher chats with the amazing Dylan King—a Trauma-Informed Spiritual Coach who blends creative writing and coaching to help neurodivergent folks unmask, embrace their quirks, and step into their most authentic, favorite selves. Together, they break down the myths about empathy, sensitivity, and what it really means to navigate the world with an open heart and a creative spirit.You Will Learn: The empath to autism pipeline: reframing sensitivity as neurodivergence Our cultural inability to process emotions and its impact on neurodivergent individuals The connection between creativity and emotional processing The importance of language when describing trauma and relationships How ancient fairy lore might resonate with modern autistic experiences Dylan King on the Internet: 💜 Queen of Grit Website https://www.queenofgrit.com/ Check out Dylan King on social media @queenofgrit Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 📌 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.  💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisherIf you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron! There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜 🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟 Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered! Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links Join our little neurodivergent creative club! 🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going! Plus, you can grab the “Audacity Bill of Rights” and get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox. Take care until next time—find those little pockets of peace, and remember: you are so, so worthy of love, rest, and joy. https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
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The podcast for creatives of all types (and neurotypes) to celebrate passion and creativity, stop hiding your unique brilliance, and embrace what makes your mind and spirit come alive! Previously known as Run Like Hell Toward Happy, this show is hosted by Caitlin Fisher, a writing and creative coach who helps neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or queer folks connect with their most passionate lives.
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