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Across the Desk
by Elizabeth Plouffe
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!
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: Looking for Help in All the Places
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: 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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Riff Riff - Like Layers of an Onion with a side of Nad
Cripes we're all over the place today but are we? We're diving in to self care, self love, boundaries and no batteries are involved. We're lucky to be working with the production team on Love on the Spectrum to bring Canadians to the show. This episode we get in to what we found during our first...
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The Riff Raff - Out of Filter and Spoons and Thank goodness out of High School
Careful about the team you choose because they might be exactly what need ;) Some will be thrust upon you in the best way possible. Highschool is something I know most folks manage with little scarring. Some? Some come out with serious scars.
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The Riff Raff: Parenting and Neurodivergence
The Riff Raff team are folks who have all been kids at some point. Most of us still are in most ways. Growing up neurodivergent, whether we knew it or not, presented some challenges. As we became parents of neurotypical or neurodivergent kids, that added its own spiciness. Join us as we talk…
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The Riff Raff: Being Neurodivergent Part 2
Some folks are born knowing they're neurodivergent and some have neurodivergence thrust upon them once their kids are diagnosed. Our little mob of pirates is a combo crew. Some grew up with a diagnosis from the get go and some have come in to spiciness later in life.
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The Riff Raff - What is Neurodivergent?
What are we kicking off with with? Meet the Riff Raff! Each of us has grown up with those awesome moments of being on the outside. Some knew they were neurospicy, some found out later life. All of us have a lens as neurodivergent individuals, professionals and parents of what life is like as...
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Autistic Rambler - The Data and the Story
Once again, we started a conversation, Maddy said something smart and then I said ... Shall we press record? And smart stuff just kept happening! We're into stories, why data is important, show that sharing builds connections and the importance of chocolate rocks.
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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 : Comfort Is A Hot Cup Of Whatever You Need
Ep23 Maddy and I began this podcast talking about coffee. The beans of the gods for some folks. Or is it? Is it the beans or the moment you take for yourself to do something just for you? That moment of comfort. And then I said, Should we press record. Maddy said yes and now you have whole…
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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 - We're Talking About Big Feelings And F Bombs
Ep 20 Have you ever tried something brand spanky new? Something different than anyone else in your network? Something that causes you to feel uncomfortable? Good! The feelings that come along with that are a human response to doing something brave. Unless you are lying your face off, you are not…
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Autistic Rambler - We're Talking About The C Word
Ep 19 The C word. I'm sure some of you thought cancer. Some thought something I can't type here without getting censored. And some just wondered, what the heck does this mean??? Without context, it's hard to understand ;)
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Autistic Rambler - Expertise Comes In Many Valuable Forms
Ep 18 I had a GREAT description written and then Soundcloud messed it up! Now my expertise is in writing and crafting messaging but that doesn't mean I want to rewrite this one ;) Today we're talking about the value of lived experience and owning the title of expert if it fits you. It's a bit of…
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Autistic Rambler - Shine The Light
Ep 17 Sometimes navigating the world of autism can be a dark and lonely place for many people. Those diagnosed and those along for the ride to support the individual. The ever lovin' Maddy came up with the PERFECT analogy to describe what that wild ride can be like. Today's a shorty podcast but…
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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 - Do NOT Boldly Go In To My Space
Ep 15 What do we ramble on about on this episode? When I listened back while editing, I had to message Maddy because we covered SOOOO much that all tied back to communication and personal space. We touch on how trauma influences how we engage in certain situations. How our lenses on life can...
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Autistic Rambler - Values, Checklists And Moving Forward
Ep 14 One thing I've always struggled with is putting value on lived experience. Not that it doesn't have value but how do you get paid for it? How do you get others to recognize it? If you think I've struggled, I've got nothing on the autism community. Tokenism is not paying someone a fair value...
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Autistic Rambler - Suzy's, Sherlocks And Moving Forward
Ep 13 Socrates, Suzy's, Robert's and more. We get in to the necessity of having variety on a team and particularly so when dealing with the neurodivergent community. If you're a service provider and you've hired yourself a team of Suzy's, that all meet the same hiring criteria and wouldn't know…
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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!
HOSTED BY
Elizabeth Plouffe
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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!
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