The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

The Woman Behind ASD Life Coaching: A More Personal Conversation with Jaclyn Hunt
What do we really know about the people who guide us? In this episode, I sit down with Jaclyn Hunt for a conversation that goes far beyond titles, work, and public roles.
I’ve known Jaclyn for years, and yet this talk opened a door I hadn’t fully walked through before. We talk about the quiet parts of her story: growing up shy, feeling misunderstood, learning to ask for help, and finding peace with who she is. Along the way, she shares thoughts on marriage, direct communication, loneliness, confidence, and why kindness can change someone’s whole day.
If you support a neurodivergent person, are newly diagnosed, or you’re still figuring out how to build a life that feels steady and true, this episode will give you a lot to sit with. I also explore how Jaclyn’s personal life shaped the way she coaches others, and why her view on happiness may stay with you long after the episode ends.

About the Guest
Jaclyn Hunt is the founder of ASD Life Coaching. She supports neurodivergent individuals and families through coaching that focuses on understanding, communication, and everyday life support.

Key Timestamps
0:02 - Why I wanted to know the person behind Jaclyn’s work
5:38 - The pressure to make others happy and what changed
13:11 - What marriage taught her about love and independence
18:38 - A simple communication shift that made a big difference
29:58 - Why helping others often reflects our own needs back to us
36:32 - What happiness really looks like for Jaclyn

Jaclyn's Links
Website: asdlifecoaches.com
Email: Jacqueline@asdlifecoaches.com

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If this conversation speaks to you, listen through to the end and share it with someone who needs a little reminder that they’re not alone.
#NeurodivergentConnection #AutismSupport #ADHDSupport #Neurodiversity #LifeCoaching

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How John Kippen Stopped Hiding and Turned His Difference Into Strength
What happens when the thing I want to hide becomes the very thing that helps someone else feel seen?
In this episode, I sit down with John Kippen for a deeply human conversation about identity, grief, disability, and what it takes to return to life after everything changes. After brain tumor surgery left one side of John’s face paralyzed, he spent 12 years avoiding the world. Then, little by little, he found his way back through magic, storytelling, and honest connection.
We talk about the fear of being judged, the quiet pain of isolation, and the moment John realized people were connecting with his heart, not just his appearance. He also shares how one unexpected encounter changed the direction of his life, why “I’m possible” means more than a clever phrase, and what we miss when we keep waiting to feel ready.
John Kippen is a magician, speaker, author, and coach who helps people move past limiting beliefs and stop hiding from their own lives.
If you’ve ever felt different, overlooked, or unsure how to step back into the world, I think this conversation will stay with you.

Timestamps
0:02 - I welcome John and we go back to life before his diagnosis
1:28 - John shares the life-saving surgery that changed everything
5:00 - What 12 years of hiding really looked like
7:00 - The restaurant moment that shifted how John saw himself
11:59 - How magic helped him return to the world
17:49 - Why John teaches people to “tiptoe” out of their comfort zone
22:39 - A performance that revealed his deeper purpose
37:08 - We discuss fear, self-judgment, and getting out of your head
45:49 - John explains how telling his story gave him ownership
74:03 - His message for anyone hiding because they feel different
76:47 - What “magic” means to John now

Johns Links:
Website:johnkippin.com
Book:Playing the Hand You’re Dealt — available on Amazon

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Listen in, then tell me what part of John’s story spoke to you most.
#DisabilityAwareness #Neurodiversity #Resilience #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth

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How Childhood Messages Quietly Shape Confidence in Neurodivergent Lives
What if the voice holding you back isn’t really yours? In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Jones to talk about the beliefs we carry for years without even noticing.
We talk about dyslexia, masking, self-doubt, rejection, and the quiet ways neurodivergent people can start shrinking themselves to fit other people’s expectations. Along the way, I share parts of my own experience with memory, processing, and growing up misunderstood. Cheryl also opens up about the message a teacher gave her as a child that stayed with her far longer than it should have.
Together, we explore how to tell the difference between a real barrier and a belief that’s keeping you stuck, why “just think positive” often falls flat, and what it can look like to build confidence without becoming someone else. Cheryl also shares a few of the practices she uses to help people change old thought patterns and relate to themselves in a kinder, more honest way.
About the guest: Cheryl Jones is a speaker, author, and coach who helps people work through fear, self-doubt, and the inner stories that can keep them feeling small.

Timestamps
0:02 - I welcome Cheryl Jones and we begin with her story

9:33 - The childhood message Cheryl had to question years later

14:48 - What an “invisible ceiling” looks like in real life

18:34 - How neurodivergent kids carry limiting messages into adulthood

21:28 - Real barriers vs. limiting beliefs

25:38 - Masking, confidence, and staying true to who you are

31:22 - Why comparing yourself to others can keep you stuck

34:15 - What emotional self-mastery actually means

44:51 - Bridging the gap between knowing and believing

54:05 - One small step to start changing your relationship with fear

Cheryl's Links:
Website: https://www.simplythebestresults.com

Instagram: Cheryl C Jones 1

YouTube: Cheryl C Jones

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If this conversation speaks to you, listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not broken—they may just need a different way forward. #Neurodivergent #ADHD #AutismAwareness #MentalHealth #SelfConfidence

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Why So Many Adults with ADHD Look Fine on the Outside but Feel Exhausted Inside
What happens when someone seems successful at work, yet feels like they’re barely holding life together behind closed doors?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenni Byrne to talk about the hidden side of ADHD in adults, especially in professionals who’ve learned how to cope, mask, and push through for years. We get into why so many people are missed, why late diagnosis can bring both relief and grief, and why the phrase “if only” carries so much pain.
I’m also sharing a conversation that will feel deeply familiar to many parents, caregivers, educators, and neurodivergent adults: the moment when things finally start to make sense. You’ll hear why success can hide suffering, how workplaces still get ADHD wrong, and what it can look like when someone stops blaming themselves and starts understanding their brain.

About the Guest
Dr. Jenni Byrne is a psychiatrist, author, and ADHD specialist who works with adults, including high-achieving professionals. She brings both clinical experience and personal insight as a parent of a neurodivergent child.

Key Timestamps
0:22 - How Dr. Jenni Byrne began working with adults with ADHD
5:16 - What hidden struggle looks like for professionals
9:07 - Signs people may notice in themselves
12:52 - A real example of outward success and private chaos
21:46 - What HR teams need to understand about neurodiversity
25:38 - The meaning behind a lifetime of “if onlys”
38:01 - The grief that can come with a late diagnosis
42:27 - Why “too high functioning” is so harmful
52:55 - Why so many women are diagnosed later in life
66:11 - What to do if this conversation sounds like you

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Website:constellationpllc.com
YouTube:Dr. Jenni Byrne
LinkedIn:Dr. Jenni Byrne
Resource guide: Free ADHD resources available on Dr. Jenni Byrne’s website

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If this episode speaks to you, listen through and share it with someone who needs language for what they’ve been carrying.
#ADHDInAdults #NeurodivergentConnection #LateDiagnosis #Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness

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What If Divorce Isn’t the Worst Thing for a Child?
When I sat down with Kim Korven, we got into a question that stops a lot of people cold: what if it’s not divorce that hurts children most, but the conflict they live inside?
In this conversation, I explore Kim’s personal story of marriage, separation, parenting, and what changed when the tension at home finally eased. We talk about the signs her son was carrying more than adults realized, why some behaviors were misunderstood, and how one hard choice opened the door to a more peaceful future.
Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Kim shares years of research into the lives of women in her family line whose stories were shaped by survival, silence, motherhood, and the law. Their records leave behind just enough to raise bigger questions about marriage, mental health, family systems, and what children carry across generations.

About The Guest
Kim Korven is a divorce coach, former lawyer, and speaker who helps parents keep children at the center of separation decisions. Her work focuses on reducing conflict and creating healthier family transitions.

If you’ve ever wondered what kids really need during separation, or how family patterns keep echoing long after the facts are gone, this episode will give you a lot to think about.

Timestamps
0:02 - I welcome Kim Korven and ask about the moment she knew divorce might create a better life
7:34 - We talk about the early signs her son was struggling
12:44 - Kim shares how sensory processing shaped parenting and school choices
17:50 - What changed for her son after the separation
22:28 - We unpack what people often get wrong about children and divorce
26:00 - Kim introduces the family history that changed how she sees marriage and survival
37:00 - Allison’s story raises questions about law, poverty, and choice
43:38 - Catherine’s story reveals how a woman could disappear inside her own family
51:27 - Margaret’s story shows both courage and heartbreak
57:09 - What these stories ask us to reconsider about motherhood and family
59:18 - Where to find Kim online

Kim's Links:
Website: kimkoven.com
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-korven/

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Listen in, and if this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a more compassionate way to think about divorce, neurodivergent children, family conflict, and healing.
#DivorceAndChildren #FamilyConflict #ParentingSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #GenerationalTrauma

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