Anne Shirley, Imagination, and the Power of Being Too Much
What if the thing you were shamed for as a child is actually your greatest source of strength? This episode explores the untamed, imaginative spirit of Anne Shirley and how daydreaming, intensity, and “being too much” can become our superpowers—not our shame.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
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Curiosity, Grief, and the Way Back to Aliveness
We revisit The Secret Garden not just as a childhood classic, but as a metaphor for healing. Through curiosity, Mary Lennox finds a way back to herself—and so can we. This one’s for the ND women rediscovering wonder, grief, and growth in the same breath.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
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Survival, Silence, and the Little House That Held Too Much
What does it cost to be the calm one, the helper, the one who never falls apart? In this reflection on Little House on the Prairie, we name the cost of being the “good kid” and why softness is no longer negotiable.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom: https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
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Phantom, Power, and What We Hide to Survive
Inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, this episode dives deep into masking, grief, and the ache of being seen while still hiding. For anyone who’s lost their voice behind performance—this one is for you.→ Want to go deeper? I invite you into the world of Empowered NeuroMom. https://empoweredneuromom.com/start-here
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The Yellow Brick Reclaiming – Finding Home Inside Yourself
“There’s no place like home” hits differently when you’re neurodivergent—especially when the world taught you to mask your magic just to survive. In this episode, Kori reclaims the metaphor of Oz through the lens of late diagnosis, perfectionism, and self-return. If you’ve ever felt like the map didn’t make sense because it wasn’t made for you, this one’s for you.
Welcome to The Nostalgic Neurodivergent, the podcast for neurodivergent moms navigating life, parenting, and complex family dynamics—served with a side of nerdy Xennial energy. Hosted by Kori, each episode blends practical strategies, lived experience, and nerdy nostalgia to help you thrive as an ND parent including: Science-backed insights on ND parenting & emotional regulation; Strategies for co-parenting, blended families, & boundary-setting; Fun nods to 80s/90s nostalgia for that Xennial vibe; and Bold, no-BS conversations—including The Elephant in the Room.
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