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Divergent Jessie

Hi, Jessie here—and no, still not Bob.Divergent Jessie is a podcast where I talk about being a neurodivergent teen, from day-to-day struggles to random thoughts that pop into my head.Nothing is edited, nothing is re-recorded—every episode is one take, exactly as it happens. So yeah… it’s real, a bit chaotic, and completely honest.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.iI've started this pertitionfort Emotional Support Animals to have the same rights as support ndogs in the UK please Shar and sign! https://c.org/cbpHmDTSCk

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    What I Wish People Understood

    In this episode, I talk about things I wish people understood about being neurodivergent.From masking and exhaustion to why some things are harder than they seem, this is the side people don’t always see.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    Being Misunderstood

    In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to be misunderstood—from people misreading your tone to assuming things that aren’t true.I share why this happens and what it’s like trying to explain yourself after the moment has already passed.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    Social Exhaustion—Why People Can Drain You

    Being around people can be exhausting, even if nothing bad happens. In this episode, I talk about social exhaustion, masking, and why taking time to recharge is not being antisocial—it’s necessary.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    School as a Neurodivergent Teen

    School can feel overwhelming when your brain works differently. In this episode, I talk about sensory overload, masking, group work, and switching tasks, and how it all affects neurodivergent students.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    Things That Actually Help

    There’s a lot of advice out there—but what actually helps? In this episode, I share things that make life easier, from music and breaks to routines and understanding yourself.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.hi here's the petition link for anyone who wants to sign and sharehttps://c.org/cbpHmDTSCk

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    Hyperfixations—When Something Takes Over Your Brain

    In this episode, I talk about hyperfixations—the things you can’t stop thinking about, learning about, or doing. From music to specific topics, I share how they can be both fun and intense, and why they’re a normal part of being neurodivergent.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen. This is the link for the petition if anyone wants to sign and share.https://c.org/cbpHmDTSCk

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    Comfort Shows—Why Familiar Stories Help

    Today I talk about comfort shows—the ones you keep rewatching because they feel safe and familiar. I explain why they’re calming, why neurodivergent people rely on them, and how they make life feel a bit easier.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    Burnout—When Your Brain Just Shuts Down

    In this episode, I talk about burnout—the kind of exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. From masking to feeling overwhelmed by small tasks, I explain what it really feels like and how I try to cope.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    stimming, music and finding my people

    In this episode, I talk about stimming and how music plays a big role in how I regulate and cope.I also talk about why I connect with alternative music and how I’ve found friends who understand that too.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    Thing people say that doesn't help

    In this episode, I talk about things people say that are meant to help—but actually don’t.From “just be yourself” to “everyone feels like that,” I break down why these things can be frustrating to hear.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    masking (and why is it so exhausting)

    In this episode, I talk about masking—what it is, how it works, and why it can be so exhausting.From copying other people to trying to fit in, this is something a lot of people don’t see.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    making friends (and finding your people)

    In this episode, I talk about making friends as a neurodivergent teen and why it can feel so confusing sometimes.I also talk about how neurodivergent people seem to find each other—and why that makes such a difference.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    what it's like day to day (autism)

    In this episode, I talk about what being autistic actually feels like day-to-day.From sensory overload and overthinking to masking and getting overwhelmed by small things, this is the side people don’t always see.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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    my autism diagnosis (and doubt ing myself)

    In this first episode, I talk about my experience getting diagnosed and the doubts I had before it.From questioning whether I was “making it up” to being discouraged from getting a diagnosis, this is how it actually felt.This episode is completely unedited and recorded in one take—just real thoughts, as they happen.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi, Jessie here—and no, still not Bob.Divergent Jessie is a podcast where I talk about being a neurodivergent teen, from day-to-day struggles to random thoughts that pop into my head.Nothing is edited, nothing is re-recorded—every episode is one take, exactly as it happens. So yeah… it’s real, a bit chaotic, and completely honest.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.iI've started this pertitionfort Emotional Support Animals to have the same rights as support ndogs in the UK please Shar and sign! https://c.org/cbpHmDTSCk

HOSTED BY

Jessiecrosley

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How many episodes does Divergent Jessie have?

Divergent Jessie currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Divergent Jessie about?

Hi, Jessie here—and no, still not Bob.Divergent Jessie is a podcast where I talk about being a neurodivergent teen, from day-to-day struggles to random thoughts that pop into my head.Nothing is edited, nothing is re-recorded—every episode is one take, exactly as it happens. So yeah… it’s real, a...

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Divergent Jessie has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Divergent Jessie is created and hosted by Jessiecrosley.
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