Mona and her daughter Rachel talk about some of Rachel's experiences growing up with neurodiverse parents and share how understanding the strengths and gifts each parent has was so important.  In addition,  Rachel talks about how her special interests, gifts and talents led her to a tribe of awesome friends and a career where she can totally be herself or "act" on stage and be loved, welcomed and accepted..    

This is a topic that might be very difficult for some neurodiverse couples to discuss, however by not understanding and addressing our emotional and physical intimacy needs both partners may struggle unnecessarily.  In this episode we talk about how physical intimacy was one of the strengths in our relationships with our ex's.  We also share how important finding the right level of emotional and physical intimacy is to creating and sustaining a healthy relationship. Please feel free to...

During this episode we share how our exes would spend lots of time researching any medical issues they were experiencing, and then they would go to the doctor for a second opinion.  Sometimes this created challenges at the office visit with the doctor, because they thought they knew more then the doctor did!  However, when we didn't want to do the in-depth research on a medical issue we were experiencing, or when we didn't know the right questions to ask the doctors, our exes were ready and...

Masking may be a coping mechanism for many people on the spectrum and they many not even be aware that they are doing it.  However, it can cause many challenges in an intimate relationship.  Not feeling comfortable to be your true self with your partner, creates stress and anxiety and can lead to health issues.  Learn more about how masking affected the relationships we were in and why we both feel masking isn't a healthy way of coping, for anyone.  Please feel free to contact us at...

During this episode, we talk about some of the challenges (and connections) that our exes experienced with their biological families.  Being in a neurodiverse relationship requires a lot of band-with for the person on the spectrum, and sometimes being able to cope with relationships with extended family can be challenging.  Learn how this experience played out in our relationships. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram...

We both traveled a lot during our relationships and each of us had unique challenges getting ready to travel and during each trip we took.  If you don't know you are in a neurodiverse relationship there are so many challenges that can add stress to traveling.  Our partners had to leave the comfort of their homes and safe environments to travel to a place they may want to go to, but there was less control then when they were at home.  Clear communication about timelines and what activities...

The ups and downs of living together

How work, career and work ethics affect the well being and the relationships of a person on the spectrum

How important preparation is and how it fits into the dynamics of the relationship

How interesting it was to get to know them

Let’s talk about our first dates with men in the spectrum and share the lessons we learned.

How we started this journey of loving very special men in our neurodiverse relationships