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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 6 MIN

Getting Under Their Skin: Why Your Light Provokes Their Shadow

from NeuroDivergent Relationships Podcast with Kathy Marshack, Ph.D. · host Kathy Marshack, Ph.D.

Have you ever been "cancelled" or found yourself the target of an obsessive smear campaign?   In this episode, Dr. Kathy Marshack explores why some people react with such hostility to your presence, your truth, and your refusal to conform. Using the analogy of "Flying Monkeys" from The Wizard of Oz, she explains how toxic people recruit others to validate a version of reality where you are the problem.    Dr. Marshack shares raw, personal examples of how she has lived "rent-free" in the heads of those who tried to erase her for decades—and why she now sees that obsession as a sign of her own power.    If you’ve been told you’re "too much," this episode is your invitation to stop shrinking and start recognizing that the stronger the resistance, the closer you are to something meaningful.   ————————————————————    If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.   The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.   Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.  ➡️ Find more resources at https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

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