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Across the Desk
by Elizabeth Plouffe, Sydney Elaine Butler, Maddy Dever and Paul Coleman
This channel is dedicated to all things neurodivergent: employment, skill building, creativity, connecting and more. Why? Because the people in most of the podcast episodes have lived experience worth sharing! Join the Riff Raff team as we bring together lived experience, laughs, expertise and learning on topics ranging from advocacy and overcoming system harm to parenting and sensory issues. Is there a topic you'd like hear us get spicy about? Let us know!
Episodes
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The Riff Raff: The Success Spectrum
summary In this episode, we explore the diverse paths to success and community for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the importance of flexible goals and embracing life's unpredictability. Our guests share personal stories, insights on milestones, and how pivoting can lead to unexpected...
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The Riff Raff: Systemic Harm and Being Social
In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the complexities of neurodivergence, touching on themes of systemic harm, personal experiences, and the importance of community and self-advocacy. They discuss the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in relationships and social integration,...
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The Riff Raff: Disability Pride from NimbleND Connect
In this episode we review our July NimbleND Connect session where Sydney ran with the topic of Disability Pride.
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The Riff Raff: Chunking the Job Search
This lively panel discussion explores the importance of authentic advocacy, the challenges of content theft, and strategies for empowering neurodivergent voices in the workplace and beyond. Join us for insights, personal stories, and practical tips on using your voice effectively. key topics The...
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The Riff Raff: Neurodivergence and Global Domination
Join us for an insightful conversation on autism awareness, intersectionality, boundaries, and neurodivergence. Sydney Elaine Butler shares personal experiences, professional insights, and practical resources to foster understanding and acceptance beyond labels.
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The Riff Raff: Ch, Ch, Changes
In this engaging conversation, a diverse team explores the nuances of change—forced versus voluntary—and its impact on neurodivergent individuals and workplaces. They share personal stories, strategies for managing discomfort, and insights on supporting others through change, emphasizing respect,...
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The Riff Raff: Grief 2.0 and navigating grief
In this episode, Elizabeth, Sydney, and Paul explore the multifaceted nature of grief, especially through the lens of neurodivergence, personal loss, and life challenges. They share personal stories, support strategies, and insights on navigating grief's nonlinear journey.
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The Riff Raff: Grief 1.0 - ND and the Grieving Process
In this episode of the Riff Raff, the team explores the complex relationship between neurodivergence, grief, and emotional regulation. They share personal stories, coping strategies, and insights into how neurodiversity influences the grieving process.
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The Riff Raff: Grief 3.0 - Celebrities and Important Figures
In this episode, Elizabeth, Sydney, Maddy and Paul explore the complex ways celebrity deaths impact us emotionally, the role of media and social media in grief, and how we process loss through movies, music, and shared stories. They also discuss the importance of boundaries and support systems in...
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The Riff Raff: Taming the Chaos Goblin
Elizabeth and Sydney explore the chaos and discipline experienced by neurodivergent entrepreneurs, sharing practical tools and insights for managing ADHD and autism in daily life and work. Key topics Neurodivergent entrepreneurs and their unique challenges Tools and routines to manage chaos and...
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The Riff Raff: Disability Pride and Moving Away from Shame
In this episode, we explore the importance of community, self-acceptance, and the power of sharing stories within neurodivergent spaces. Our guests discuss their experiences with disability pride, sensory sensitivities, and how storytelling fosters understanding and growth. In this lively panel...
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The Riff Raff: Looking For Help
In this episode, we explore the nuances of asking for help, self-advocacy, and communication within neurodivergent communities. Our guests share personal stories and insights on navigating support systems, advocating for oneself, and understanding the importance of inclusive spaces. In this...
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The Riff Raff: Watershed Moments
We're talking about moments in our lives which create a lesson, a pivot or a change. Sometimes it comes from a secret identity, a big life moment or related to business. Sounds boring but for some folks watershed moments can have a huge impact.
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The Riff Raff: Schools and Systemic Harm
In this episode, the Riff-Raff team discusses their personal experiences with the education system, focusing on the challenges faced by neurodivergent students in high school. They explore the impact of systemic harm, the role of teachers, and the importance of advocacy and emotional support. The...
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The Riff Raff: Neurodivergence in Trades (The Folks Who Fix Stuff Episode)
This podcast explores neurodivergence in trades and manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of understanding sensory issues, dispelling stereotypes, and creating inclusive pathways into careers for neurodivergent individuals. The hosts share personal experiences, industry insights, and…
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The Riff Raff: Parents and Systemic Harm
In this episode of the Riff Raff Podcast, hosts Elizabeth, Sydney, and Paul discuss the complexities of neurodivergence and the importance of advocacy. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating systems that often create barriers for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation...
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The Riff Raff: It's Time for some Neurospicy Parenting Talk
In this episode of the Riff Raff podcast, the hosts discuss the complexities of parenting, particularly in the context of neurodivergent children. They explore systemic harm in parenting practices, the importance of setting expectations, and the role of advocacy. The conversation emphasizes the...
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The Riff Raff: What is Neurospicy, Part Deux
Summary In this episode of the Riff Raff podcast, the hosts, Elizabeth, Sydney, and Paul, dive into the complexities of neurodivergence, sharing personal stories and insights about their experiences. They discuss the importance of understanding individual experiences with neurodivergence,...
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The Riff Raff: What is Being Neurospicy?
It's the pirates version of the BradyBunch today as we explore what being neurospicy means to each of us.
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The Riff Raff: ND Meets Ai
This podcast explores the intersection of AI and neurodivergence, featuring experts sharing insights on how AI can support neurodiverse communities, address biases, and enhance accessibility. The discussion covers practical tools, ethical considerations, and personal stories of transformation.…
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The Riff Raff: Sensory Issues, Part Deux
Join us as we explore sensory issues, neurodivergence, and workplace accommodations through personal stories and expert insights. This episode offers practical tips for understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals in various environments. sensory issues, neurodivergence, workplace...
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The Riff Raff: Communication Skills for Work
This episode explores neurodivergent communication styles, challenges, and strengths within a team. The hosts share personal experiences, practical tips, and insights on fostering understanding and effective collaboration. This episode explores the nuances of communication, neurodivergence, and…
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The Riff Raff: Getting Socially Piratey
This episode explores managing social energy, self-awareness, and boundaries, especially for neurodiverse individuals, with practical tools and personal insights.
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The Riff Raff: Getting Social. Or not ...
This panel explores the complexities of social engagement for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and strategic social management. Participants share personal experiences, practical tools, and insights on navigating social situations while honoring...
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The Riff Raff: Alone vs Lonely
This podcast explores the nuanced differences between being alone and feeling lonely, especially within neurodivergent communities. The hosts share personal experiences, insights on social connection, and practical strategies for managing solitude and loneliness.
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The Riff Raff: ND Meet Ai
This episode explores the intersection of AI and neurodivergence, highlighting practical tools, ethical considerations, and personal experiences. It emphasizes responsible AI use, the importance of data, and how technology can support neurodivergent individuals in productivity and mental health.
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The Riff Raff: Uncompliant Happy People
In this episode, we explore the nuances of communication, independence, and compliance within neurodivergent communities, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and authentic connection. In this episode, we explore neurodivergence, agency, and advocacy through personal stories and insights,...
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The Riff Raff: Sensory Issues - All the Feels
The Riff Raff crew got together to share about their combined sensory issues, how they impact daily life and what it's like to realize after decades of tags bothering you that you're not SENSITIVE, it's sensory ;)
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Autistic Rambler - Relationships And Supports
Ep 24 - Sometimes life rolls us in to chaos. Sometimes we need support. Sometimes we have jerks in our life who create the chaos and create the need for support! Come roll along with us ;)
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Autistic Rambler - Routines and the Beans
Ep 23 Betty and I have gotten a bit off track but we're DELIGHTED to pick things up again with this episode! I'm sliding this in for Christmas because who doesn't need a bit of comfortable during the Holidays?
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Future Looks Good - Meet Jason Bean
On this episode of the Future Looks Good, we meet Jason Bean. Jason is one of the most resilient people and persistent learners I've ever met. Today we get to peel pack some layers of the onion that is Jason and find out how he made the transition from "you can't do that" to "I'll show you"…
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Autistic Rambler - Big Boys Don't Cry
Why does society get to dictate how people express their emotions? Excellent question. Let's discuss ;)
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Autistic Rambler: Barbie and Pink Power
Do you deny your pink? Do you mask to fit in? We're talking embracing the things in life that make you happy vs worrying about what other dingalings think you should be. Someone wants you to fit in? That's a them issue, not a you issue. Are you getting grief about what colors you choose to wear?...
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Autistic Rambler - PIVOT Instead Of Change
Ep 21 What if we started looking at change as a pivot? Looking at our existing skills and building on them instead of thinking we have to learn a whole new set of skills? Pivoting isn't just a funny Friends meme - it's a tactic used in business and many other places when what we're doing just…
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Autistic Rambler - Habits, Change, Conflict and Communication
Ep 16 Once again, Betty and I get in to a non-podcast podcast where Betty starts talking smarticles and all I did was ask a damn question. Jeepers. We talk about the anticipatory energy brought to a conversation which can either go smoothly or become a conflict depending on how we show up. Then…
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Autistic Rambler - Pink Glittery Trees and Letting Go of Holiday Perfection
Ep 9 Have you ever been sick and then spent weeks catching up from that??? Shortly after we recorded this AMAZING episode, Elizabeth got COVID. She got it goooood. And she's been catching up ever since. So while this Holiday glitterati inspired podcast is late, it can be applied to birthday...
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Across the Desk and MentorAbility Meet: OpenText with Amanda Craig and Doug Wallbank
This is a Canadian success story across so many levels. It brings together the importance of pursuing an idea, being open to opportunity and the power of being a part of a mentorship. Meet Amanda Craig and Doug Wallbank and hear their story of how mentorship changed their lives and businesses.
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CASDA - CJAE Follow Up After Launch with Maddy Dever and Megan Krasnodemski
On April 6th the Canadian Journal of Autism Equity successfully launched its inaugural issue! Bringing together the voices of autistic Canadians from across the country, this journal is being created to amplify the voices of those who have always belonged in the conversation. Learn how you can…
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SparkTO2019 welcomes speaker Dr. Jen Frahm
Have you ever sat down and thought about how bad communication creates risk in your organization? Or is it something that you figure you'll deal with when you have to? Today I chat with Dr. Jen Frahm who recognized back in 2001 that this topic was PhD worthy and has dedicated her studies and…
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SparkTO2019 welcomes speaker Marsha Shenk
Do you or your organization struggle with change? Is it something that is so foreign to you that you can't see it's the same as some things you might be doing already? Sometimes it's our perception of a situation that gets in the way of understanding and applying tools. Sometimes it's the leg...
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Across the Desk: How Developed Are You?
Did you know there's a difference between pursuing personal development and personal education? And that they each have incredible value to you as a human being and employee or entrepreneur? As someone who's always been a crazy dedicated learner, I never thought of the distinction. I just figured...
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Across the Desk: Ballsy chats about backdoor politics, purging and keeping your compass straight
I like to believe that most people operate their business like they operate their life. For me that means honesty, transparency and healthy dose of sarcasm. It would never occur to me to shyst someone personally or professionally so when I run in to these backdoor politics in certain industries…
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SparkCafe with Andrea Darabos
Andrea Darabos joins us on the Spark Cafe to discuss her upcoming workshop and speaking gig with Spark the Change India! Build a Positive Cycle of Organisational Purpose, Strengths and Creativity Workshop: Play to your Strengths with StrongSuits: Practitioner and Facilitator
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SparkCafe with Anant East
3 time zones come together for this Spark Cafe. We welcome Anant East who will be speaking at this year's Spark the Change India!
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SparkCafe - Meet Lean Change Management with Jason Little
Take a moment and learn more about our keynote Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management. Not only is Jason a global thought leader on change practices, he's also a tech geek that is going to join us through Kubi technology!
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Across the Desk: Drive by Daniel Pink
We've all heard how we should focus on the "why" behind our business and make sure that we lead, produce and create with the why in mind. But have you ever considered what drives your why? Why sometimes, even with the best of intentions, your why gets derailed when constraints get wrapped around...
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SparkTO with Sarika Kharbanda
Meet Sarika Kharbanda who is a globe trotting scrum master who embraces technology as a means of building teams, attending events and training organizations. How? Well for the purpose of this podcast, she uses a Kubi :) Find out how to use tech to create engagement, build opportunities and laugh...
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Across the Desk: Sell It
I will bet quite a bit of money that if you ask any business owner what their number one struggle is, 98% will answer the same damn thing. Sales. And if you are a solopreneur, you're not only the entire production team, communications team and admin assistant, you're also the whole sales force....
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Sneaky Shit and the Win Win
Winning is about negotiation versus capitulation. You may or may not agree with that but the truth of the matter is this: at the end of the day, what are you trying to accomplish? Part of setting up a win/win in business is having a clear idea of what your goal is going in to the negotiation. If...
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Across the Desk: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk
Do you hate wasting time? I do. I even go so far as to plan out my driving route for errands so that I minimize travel time wasted. If I have to backtrack? That drives me bananas. So believe me - I don't waste time on books that will be bad for my business or get in the way of me achieve my goals...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This channel is dedicated to all things neurodivergent: employment, skill building, creativity, connecting and more. Why? Because the people in most of the podcast episodes have lived experience worth sharing!
Join the Riff Raff team as we bring together lived experience, laughs, expertise and learning on topics ranging from advocacy and overcoming system harm to parenting and sensory issues.
Is there a topic you'd like hear us get spicy about? Let us know!
HOSTED BY
Elizabeth Plouffe, Sydney Elaine Butler, Maddy Dever and Paul Coleman
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