Debunking the "normal" brain myth, how to make neurodiversity (ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia) your most valuable asset in school, work, and life + tips for parents with special needs children episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 14, 2020 · 56 MIN

Debunking the "normal" brain myth, how to make neurodiversity (ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia) your most valuable asset in school, work, and life + tips for parents with special needs children

from The Dr. Leaf Show · host Dr. Caroline Leaf

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747  EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  In this podcast I speak with award-winning journalist and founder of Rebel Talent, Denise Brody, about how to navigate life with dyslexia, sensory differences, ADHD, or any other type of neurodiversity, how to talk to your boss and colleagues about mental health issues, why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, how to raise a kid with special needs, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/neurodiversity For more info on Denise click here **Special offers from this episode's sponsors -Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see feals/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience! -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today. Podcast Highlights 7:10 The myth of the normal brain, and why embracing our neurodiversity is the key to success at work and in life 16:16; 32:16 How to talk to your boss about mental health issues, and the importance of mental health first aid in the office 25:45 How to raise a child with special needs 45:27 Why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, leading to burnout and other mental health issues Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  - Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now: https://theswitch.app Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747  EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  In this podcast I speak with award-winning journalist and founder of Rebel Talent, Denise Brody, about how to navigate life with dyslexia, sensory differences, ADHD, or any other type of neurodiversity, how to talk to your boss and colleagues about mental health issues, why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, how to raise a kid with special needs, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/neurodiversity For more info on Denise click here **Special offers from this episode's sponsors -Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see feals/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience! -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today. Podcast Highlights 7:10 The myth of the normal brain, and why embracing our neurodiversity is the key to success at work and in life 16:16; 32:16 How to talk to your boss about mental health issues, and the importance of mental health first aid in the office 25:45 How to raise a child with special needs 45:27 Why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, leading to burnout and other mental health issues Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  - Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now: https://theswitch.app Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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