Traveling While Distractible

from Clinically Awkward · host Alyssa Zimmerman

In this episode of Clinically Awkward, host Alyssa Zimmerman, an AuDHD psychotherapist, is joined by Rainn Glenn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. They discuss traveling as neurodivergent individuals, exploring topics like the impact of late ADHD diagnoses, the stress of misdiagnosis in women, and the challenges and joys of travel. Rainn shares her personal experiences with ADHD and how it has shaped her approach to travel, emphasizing the importance of having a comfort person and planning around personal needs. The conversation touches on travel preferences, the pitfalls of spontaneous trips, and coping mechanisms for travel-related anxiety. They also delve into the broader impacts of neurodivergence on everyday life and provide advice for neurodivergent individuals looking to explore the world. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 00:25 Meet Alyssa Zimmerman 00:42 About Clinically Awkward Podcast 01:31 Guest Introduction: Rainn Glenn 01:44 Rainn's Diagnosis Journey 02:58 Challenges of Late Diagnosis 04:35 Misdiagnosis in Women 06:25 Travel and Neurodivergence 06:59 Childhood Travel Memories 11:19 Traveling with Neurodivergence 16:13 Travel Preferences and Challenges 17:38 Travel Companions and Comfort 19:24 Types of Trips and Preferences 22:43 Spontaneous Travel and Neurodivergence 25:10 The Struggles of Modern Travel 26:06 Navigating Foreign Customs 27:58 Language Barriers and Neurodivergence 29:23 Food and Drink Culture Abroad 33:31 Travel Companions and Social Dynamics 39:45 Travel Fails and Crisis Management 46:49 Advice for Neurodivergent Travelers 49:57 Final Thoughts and Referrals

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