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The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur
by Patrick Casale
The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a podcast for ADHD, Autistic, and all other neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creative work, and lives that actually fit how their brains work. Hosted by Patrick Casale, LCMHC, this show is for people whowant to create meaningful work, create outside of the box, grow their impact, and build something sustainable without losing themselves in the process.Being a neurodivergent entrepreneur can feel like holding a lot of contradictions at once. You may have big ideas, deep passion, creative energy, and a strong desire to do things differently. You may also be navigating burnout, masking, self-doubt, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, inconsistent energy, and the pressure to keep showing up when your capacity is already stretched. This podcast speaks to that reality honestly, because building a business around your brain, your values, and your lived experience can be powerful, complicated, messy, and dee
Episodes
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Episode 268: The Energy Cost of Being a Chronically Ill Entrepreneur
What happens when your capacity changes—but the demands of being alive don’t? In this vulnerable solo episode, Patrick Casale talks about the exhaustion of navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, Autistic burnout, and being neurodivergent while still needing to work, make money, create…
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Episode 267: Beyond Private Practice: Turn Your Ideas Into Something Real
What if your career could be bigger than the path you originally imagined? In this solo episode, Patrick Casale shares lessons from building businesses, hosting retreats, podcasting, speaking, and leading a group practice—and why self-doubt, perfectionism, or waiting until you feel ready…
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Episode 266: Healing Isn’t Just in Your Head: Rethinking What Therapy Can Be [featuring LeNaya Crawford]
What if caring for your mental health isn’t just about what’s happening in your head? Patrick Casale sits down with holistic therapist and educator LeNaya Crawford to rethink what therapy can look like when we consider the whole person. They explore how movement, breathwork, mindfulness,...
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Episode 265: The Hardest Thing I’m Learning to Do Is Nothing
What happens when your brain wants creativity, stimulation, and momentum—but your body is telling you to stop? In this personal solo episode, Patrick Casale reflects on navigating Autistic burnout, chronic illness, and the uncomfortable reality of entering a season where pushing harder simply…
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Episode 264: Creating Through the Chaos of a Neurodivergent Life [featuring Bre "BR3"]
What happens when the chaos you spent years trying to understand becomes the fuel for something meaningful? Patrick Casale sits down with artist, musician, tattoo artist, and creator Bre (professionally known as BR3) for a raw conversation about neurodivergence, creativity, sensory seeking,...
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Episode 263: Your Symptoms Are Real—Even When Medicine Doesn’t Have The Answers [featuring Dr. Zachary Spiritos]
What happens when neurodivergent burnout, chronic illness, stress, and medical trauma all start colliding? Patrick Casale sits down with Dr. Zachary Spiritos for an in-depth conversation about complex chronic illness and why conditions like POTS, dysautonomia, ME/CFS, mast cell activation,...
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Episode 262: Your Brain Isn’t the Problem. The System Needs Reimagining. [featuring Dr. Mel Houser]
What if neurodivergent people aren't failing the systems around them—what if those systems are failing them? Patrick Casale sits down with Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) physician Dr. Mel Houser, founder of All Brains Belong, to explore why navigating healthcare, employment, chronic illness, and…
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Episode 261: Dragons, Dopamine, and Autistic Special Interests [featuring Mandi Dixon]
What happens when a TV show, book series, fictional universe, or character becomes so much more than entertainment? Patrick Casale is joined by returning guest and ADHD Executive Function Coach Mandi Dixon for a deep dive into Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and the powerful role special...
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Episode 260: ADHD Isn't a Superpower—Or a Life Sentence [featuring Kyrus Keenan Westcott]
What if the goal isn't to "fix" your ADHD—but to finally stop fighting yourself? In this episode, Patrick Casale sits down with mental health advocate, content creator, and digital strategist Kyrus Keenan Westcott, whose honest, anti-toxic positivity approach has resonated with nearly 3 million...
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Episode 259: The NeuroPreneur Circle: More Than Business, It's Belonging
Building a successful business isn't just about strategy—it's about finding people who truly understand how your brain works. In this episode, Patrick Casale shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of the NeuroPreneur Circle and why he believes community is one of the most important...
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Episode 258: Success Is Only Half the Story [featuring Gabrielle Juliano-Villani]
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Gabrielle Juliano-Villani pull back the curtain on what entrepreneurship really looks like when you're neurodivergent. From burnout and chronic illness to purpose, friendship, travel, and creating businesses that actually fit your brain, this conversation...
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Episode 257: Why Most Membership Communities Fail (And What Actually Works) [featuring Becky Pierson Davidson]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Becky Pierson Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective, about what it really takes to build meaningful, sustainable online communities—including for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Becky shares insights from her journey in product strategy, UX, and…
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Episode 256: Why Living in a Bendy Body Changes Everything
Living and working with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), along with comorbid conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), means navigating a world that isn’t built for bendy bodies. In this episode, Patrick Casale reflects on...
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Episode 255: The Medical Gaslighting That’s Keeping People Sick [featuring Alexandra Wildeson]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Alexandra (Alex) Wildeson, online content creator and host of the "Calling in Sick" podcast, about the realities of living with invisible and chronic health conditions, from gaslighting in the medical system to redefining success outside of capitalism's...
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Episode 254: Stop Calling Autism and ADHD a Trend [featuring Dr. Emma Offord]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Dr. Emma Offord, a UK-based clinical psychologist and founder of Divergent Life, about the landscape of autism and ADHD assessment, both in the U.K. and U.S., and the urgent need to move past deficit-based models to truly affirming, accessible care. 3…
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Episode 253: The Burnout Trap Every Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Faces [featuring Natalia Rivera]
Navigating business ownership as a neurodivergent entrepreneur can be both challenging and empowering, offering independence and autonomy in work life while also requiring constant self-assessment of needs and capacity. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Natalia Rivera, a trauma-informed...
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Introducing "The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur" Podcast (Formally All Things Private Practice)
I've been sitting with this for a while, and honestly? It's been unfolding naturally, in real time, for longer than I've cared to admit. If you've been listening to All Things Private Practice over the past year or two, you may have noticed something shifting. The conversations were changing. I...
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Episode 252: Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis and Advocacy for Neurodivergent Families [featuring Katherine L’Etang]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Katherine L’Etang (A.K.A. @TheNeurodiversityMom) about her journey as a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD adult, which is both powerful and relatable, especially for advocates, parents, and neurodiverse professionals. Here are 3 key takeaways…
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Episode 251: More Than Empty Claims: Creating Truly Neurodivergent-Affirming Events [featuring Yael Clark and Liam Spicer]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Yael Clark and Liam Spicer about building neurodiversity-affirming mental health spaces and the Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference Australia & LOAPAC Expo. They discuss how collaboration among neurodivergent professionals can drive…
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Episode 250: Legal Perspectives on Neurodiversity and Thriving at Work [featuring Jodie Hill]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Jodie Hill, who is the founder & managing partner of Thrive Law, a neurodivergent solicitor, and a passionate advocate for mental health, equity, and neuroinclusion in the workplace. Her lived experience and legal expertise shed light on the daily...
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Episode 249: Neurodivergent Bodies, Chronic Illness, and The Struggle to Participate in Life
In this episode, Patrick Casale shares a brutally honest look at living with chronic neuroimmune conditions while trying to keep up with plans, business, and even just daily life. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you and struggled to keep up with the demands of life, you’re…
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Episode 248: How Perimenopause is Different for ADHD Women [featuring Mandi Dixon]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Mandi Dixon, LPC, EMDR therapist, and ADHD executive functioning coach, about the intersection of ADHD and perimenopause, an area with far too little research and awareness—despite how profoundly it impacts so many lives. Mandi shares both expertise and...
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Episode 247: Therapy for Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse [featuring Michelle Moseley]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Michelle Moseley, LCMHC, who provides trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and neurodivergent-affirming counseling for survivors of religious/spiritual harm and individuals who struggle with body image. They discuss the factors that play into religious and...
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Episode 246: Neuroinclusive Workspaces That Truly Support All Neurotypes [featuring Pasha Marlowe]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Pasha Marlowe, a mental health expert, neuroinclusion speaker, consultant, and coach, about her neuroinclusion work on improving workplace culture and leadership, which stemmed from seeing the real harm that some non-inclusive systems can inflict on...
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Episode 245: Merge Passion and Therapy: Working with Athletes, Brands, and Creatives [featuring Liz Ridgway]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Liz Ridgway about her career journey—how growing up as an athlete in small-town Pennsylvania ultimately led her to founding MENTL.SESH, collaborating with brands like Nike and NASCAR, and supporting high performers and creatives through therapy and...
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Episode 244: Marketing: For Therapists Who Hate Marketing [featuring Carrie Wiita]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Carrie Wiita, M.S., an adjunct professor, consultant, former actor, and creator of Interpersonal Branding. Carrie offers eye-opening insights into what makes marketing for therapists truly authentic—without the cringe and echo chambers. Here are 3 key...
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Episode 243: Implementing DEI: The Antidote to Toxic Workplace Culture [featuring Angela Howard]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Angela Howard, founder of Call for Culture and former head of People and Culture, about transforming workplace culture and leading substantive organizational change. Angela shares insights on building truly equitable, people-centered organizations and...
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Episode 242: Advocacy Beyond 1:1 Therapy: Equity, Access, and Healing for Marginalized Communities [featuring Marvin Toliver]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Marvin Toliver, LCSW, TEDx speaker, and founder of Dear Black Man, You Good?, about the realities of mental health work, decolonizing therapy, and building healing communities outside of traditional systems. 3 Key Takeaways: Reclaim Your Accomplishments:...
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Episode 241: If I Could Do Things Differently...
I just returned from an unforgettable month in Queenstown, New Zealand, which was top of my bucket list as a lifelong Tolkien fan, and my wife and I even did a vow renewal at Hobbiton. Beyond the scenery, the trip highlighted some powerful contrasts with life and business in the US, especially...
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Episode 240: Affirming Autism Assessments for High-Masking Adults [featuring Dr. Salena Justice]
In this episode, Patrick Casle and Dr. Salena Justice, a psychologist who specializes in working with high-masking autistic adults, talk about the realities of autism assessment and the ongoing need for affirming care in the mental health field. Here are 3 key takeaways: Affirming Approaches...
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Episode 239: Be Annoying: Your Voice is Needed [featuring Caryn Zaner]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Caryn Zaner, PsyD, founder of Therapy for the Apocalypse and Felt Not Fixed, about what it means to run a business—and a life—rooted in values, authenticity, and a commitment to community, especially while navigating the challenges of a capitalist system...
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Episode 238: Speak Like a Badass: Confidence, Clarity, and Opportunities for Therapists [featuring Azizi Marshall]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Azizi Marshall, an award-winning entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and media trainer who recently pivoted from running a group practice to founding a cutting-edge video and podcast recording studio, about empowering professionals to communicate with...
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Episode 237: Why Therapists Should Talk About Politics [featuring Lauren Roberts]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Lauren Roberts, LPC, and ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider from South Louisiana, about the complexities and realities of therapists speaking (or not speaking) about politics in their practice. In today’s challenging climate—especially for...
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Episode 236: Navigating the Messy Middle: Liminal Spaces in Private Practice [featuring Imani Harrison]
Navigating the in-between phases of life isn’t easy—especially for private practice owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs pivoting in uncertain times. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Imani Harrison talk about liminal spaces—those in-between moments when something has ended but the next phase...
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Episode 235: Why Talk Therapy Alone Falls Short for Healing [featuring Dr. Colleen Cira]
As mental health professionals, we are overdue for a change in how we approach healing and support. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Dr. Colleen Cira—a nationally recognized trauma expert, group practice owner, and more—about the limitations of traditional one-on-one talk therapy and…
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Episode 234: Beyond Picky Eating: How to Recognize and Treat ARFID [featuring Dr. Marianne Miller]
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Marianne Miller break down critical myths about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and offer practical, compassionate approaches for clinicians, parents, and anyone supporting neurodivergent folks with eating challenges. Here are 3 key...
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Episode 233: Navigating ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity as a Therapist [featuring Bobbi-Jo Molokken]
As an ADHD therapist, coach, and entrepreneur, navigating professional and personal life comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Bobbi-Jo Molokken, psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and founder of Embrace the Muchness, LLC, dive into topics like Rejection...
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Episode 232: Push-Pull of AuDHD Burnout: ADHD Excitement vs. Autistic Exhaustion [featuring Atsede Scarseth]
AuDHD Burnout goes beyond overwhelm felt from external forces in life and into an internal struggle of navigating the everyday tug-of-war needs and desires stemming from being both Autistic and ADHD. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Atsede Scarseth, an AuDHD LPC, Coach, and Certified…
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Episode 231: Neurodivergent Friendships and Social Struggles [featuring Caroline Maguire]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed. Caroline is an award-winning author and coach whose work inspires crucial conversations around social skills, friendship, and belonging—especially for neurodivergent adults. Patrick and Caroline discuss everything from...
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Episode 230: Therapist Turned Comedian: Embracing ADHD and Change [featuring Mim Kempson]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Mim Kempson, a neurodivergent therapist, relationship expert, and now, stand-up comedian making bold moves from Australia to Montreal. Mim offers a raw take on embracing neurodivergence and designing life—and business—around personal strengths and…
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Episode 229: Mixed Neurotype Couples: Before and After Diagnosis [featuring Thomas Kear and Lauren Sanderson]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Thomas Kear and Lauren Sanderson, founders of neuroduo, about being in a mixed neurotype relationship, navigating ADHD and Autism, whether diagnosed or not. This conversation is packed with real-life reflections on neurodiversity, partnership, and...
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Episode 228: Spiritual and Energy Practices in Therapy: Law and Ethics [featuring Tina Vitolo]
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Tina Vitolo, founder of The Black Sheep Therapist® movement, talk about bringing non-traditional modalities and spiritual practices into clinical therapy settings and the service side of therapy. This conversation tackles the gray areas, legal myths, and...
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Episode 227: Affirming All Bodies: Dismantling Anti-Fatness in Therapy and Everyday Life [featuring Sabrina Longley]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Sabrina Longley about what it means to truly build a fat-affirming therapy practice. This topic is especially important as we head into the new year, and toxic resolution/fitness culture starts ramping up. Here are 3 key takeaways: Assume Less, Listen...
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Episode 226: When Hustle Hurts: Healing and Moving Forward [featuring Yunetta Spring Smith]
Making intentional pivots and facing the unknown can be daunting—especially as therapists and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Yunetta Spring Smith about the evolution and burnout of entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of not defaulting to "factory settings" when...
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Episode 225: Moving from Private Practice to Neurodivergent Parenting [featuring Amanda Losch]
Navigating private practice as a neurodivergent therapist, parent, and business owner is complex—and sometimes, the most important growth comes in those moments when we allow ourselves to pause, reassess, and adapt. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Amanda Losch, neurodivergent therapist...
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Episode 224: BONUS Part 5 — How Therapists Can Write and Publish Their Stories
In this episode, Patrick shares his personal journey with writing, highlighting the challenges of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the realities behind both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Whether you’re a therapist looking to expand alternative income streams or someone thinking...
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Episode 223: Real is the New Professional: Branding for Therapists [featuring Kimberly and Justin Slagle]
In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Kimberly and Justin Slagle, branding experts and founders of Practicery, a no-BS branding studio for therapists, about why therapists (and all service providers) should ditch the outdated marketing cliches and embrace authentic, vulnerable branding. 3…
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Episode 222: BONUS Part 4 — Lessons from Hosting 19 Sold-Out Global Retreats
During economic downturns, it's understandable to think about diversifying your income beyond the therapy room. In this episode, Patrick Casale opens up about the highs and lows of hosting international retreats and the basics of what it takes to build a retreat business that has the potential to...
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Episode 221: Navigating Mixed-Neurotype Business Partnerships [featuring Jennifer Agee]
In this episode, Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee openly discuss the realities of running a business together as partners with different neurotypes. They share the unique strengths and challenges that they bring into their business partnership, highlighting Patrick Casale's AuDHDer…
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Episode 220: BONUS Part 3 — From Private Practice to Professional Podcasting
If you have been thinking about launching a podcast, it's normal to feel stuck on the details (like finding that “perfect” name). In this episode, I share my honest journey from private practice owner to podcast host—complete with all the overthinking, imperfect starts, and hard-won lessons along...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a podcast for ADHD, Autistic, and all other neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creative work, and lives that actually fit how their brains work. Hosted by Patrick Casale, LCMHC, this show is for people whowant to create meaningful work, create outside of the box, grow their impact, and build something sustainable without losing themselves in the process.Being a neurodivergent entrepreneur can feel like holding a lot of contradictions at once. You may have big ideas, deep passion, creative energy, and a strong desire to do things differently. You may also be navigating burnout, masking, self-doubt, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, inconsistent energy, and the pressure to keep showing up when your capacity is already stretched. This podcast speaks to that reality honestly, because building a business around your brain, your values, and your lived experience can be powerful, complicated, messy, and dee
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