162. The Emotional Toll of Medical Issues

Описание: We discuss how to seek information and advocate for your needs.
#neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psychology

Welcome to The NeuroMarvels podcast! In a galaxy not so far away, 2 psychologists, one neurodivergent and one mostly neurotypical, join forces to explore neurodiverse topics with tools of curiosity, thoughtfulness, and care...all in a universe of non-judgment.
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DR. DANA WATERS
Dr. Dana Waters is a board-certified psychologist and associate chair of the psychology doctoral program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, Autism, and chronic pain. After her own Autism diagnosis, she founded The Autistic Women’s Advocacy Knowledge and Empowerment Project, which provides psychoeducation about Autistics, by an Autistic, via social media platforms.
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DR. GWEN PALAFOX
Dr. Gwen Palafox is a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years in California. She's laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. She loves curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.
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