Healing Together: Addressing Brain Shame in Neurodivergent Kids and Their Parents

THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Holly Blanc Moses

Psychology, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Adhd, Speechtherapy, Autism, Autismawareness, Occupationaltherapy, Child, Therapy, Parent, Parenting, Education, Behavior

4.8 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to another episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the concept of brain shame. Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, Autistic/ADHD, shares her personal journey and insights on how brain shame affects neurodivergent kids and teens. We discuss how executive function challenges can lead to feelings of inadequacy and shame, especially when societal expectations aren't met. We also chat about brain shame in parents. Tune in for a great conversation that sheds light on the importance of self-compassion and understanding.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Autism, ADHD podcast. I am so happy that you join me today. I want to take a moment and ask for your help. Please take just a second and give the podcast a five-star review.
0:19.5	This will help me continue the podcast and keep bringing you
0:23.3	helpful information. Thanks so much again for taking the time to give that five-star review. Now,
0:29.7	let's get started. Welcome, Catherine Muti Driscoll to the Autism, ADHD podcast.
0:41.2	Thank you so much for having me.
0:43.2	I'm so excited to be here.
0:44.4	So, Catherine, you work at the Hallowell-Darro ADHD Center, which so many people know about,
0:52.8	as the director of executive function coaching.
0:56.3	Catherine loves to learn and as a result has a variety of degrees and certifications.
1:01.9	Currently, she's pursuing her master's in clinical mental health counseling.
1:06.1	In June, 2024, she'll publish her first book, the ADHD workbook for teen girls, understand your
1:13.7	nerd-a-virgin brain, make the most of your strengths, and build confidence to thrive.
1:18.0	And we'll definitely be talking about your book at the end because it is now available for
1:23.2	pre-cell.
1:24.3	And everyone, Catherine, is autistic and has been diagnosed with ADHD. So welcome to the
1:31.0	podcast. Thank you so much. I'm really excited. I'm excited too. And we are talking about brain
1:39.6	shame. And I came upon your blog, which I love.
1:44.6	So everyone's going to have to check that out too.
1:46.3	I'll make sure to have a link below where you talk about brain shame.
1:50.4	And the way that you described it, I thought, oh, my audience has to hear about this.
1:57.9	What is brain shame?
2:00.2	Brain shame is the shame that folks with ADHD and autism accrue
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