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007: Neuroqueering Your Home With Art: Beyond Dopamine Decorating with Elinor Trier
In this insightful conversation, host Jes Diverges sits down with artist Elinor Trier to explore the transformative power of art, especially for neurodivergent and queer individuals. Eli shares her personal journey as a visual artist, writer, and podcaster, describing how her work aims to help people who feel different to feel connected, seen, and celebrated. Delving into the science behind colorful artwork, Eli explains how engaging with vibrant art can alter brain chemistry, releasing feel-good neurotransmitters and regulating emotional states.
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Eli’s 5-part guide for choosing art that speaks to your soul:
Emotional resonance: something that gives you a little “jolt” of emotion
The Joy Test: something that makes you happy or joyful
Personal symbolism: motifs, colors, or symbols that remind you of something/ someone important to you, or that you see yourself in
Conversation sparkers: can you imagine explaining the piece to someone in a way that feels expansive or use it in a way that helps them understand you better?
The Power Up effect: something that reminds you of the power or strength within you, that helps you feel powerful
Eli’s Links:
Eli’s Website: https://www.elinortrierstudio.com/
Eli’s Newsletter: https://www.elinortrierstudio.com/keepintouch
Eli’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinortrierstudio
Eli’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZuzusHausofCats
Other Links & Resources:
Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter
Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com
Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges
Jes’s Email: [email protected]
Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts
In this special bonus episode of UnShaming AuDHD, I'm sharing the full welcome and orientation module for my upcoming AuDHD Summer Camp Program. Think of this as a little sampler of what you can expect if you join AuDHD Summer Camp. And, even if you don't wind up joining, I fully believe that you'll still benefit from listening to some of the philosophies that I encourage campers to try out.
Summer Camp starts on July 5th, and doors are open until August 30th. I hope to see you there!
Links:
AuDHD Summer Camp: https://www.jesdiverges.com/audhdsummercamp
Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter
Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com
Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges
Jes’s Email: [email protected]
Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts
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006: The Tribulation of Transitions
This episode of UnShaming AuDHD discusses the challenges of transitions for those with ADHD and autism. Jes explains how attention tunnels, autistic inertia, and hyperconnectivity in the brain can make any type of change difficult. They also share a personal experience of struggling after a major life transition of moving into a new house. Advice is provided on how to make transitions easier, such as keeping routines consistent, preparing ahead of time, and showing self-compassion during difficult adjustments.
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Links & Resources:
AuDHD Summer Camp: https://www.jesdiverges.com/audhdsummercamp
Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter
Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com
Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges
Jes’s Email: [email protected]
Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts
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005: AuDHD Explained
Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of a "typical" ADHD or autistic person? In this episode, Jes takes an in-depth look at what it means to be an auDHDer - aka, someone with the ADHD/autistic “combo meal”. Jes breaks down the key differences between ADHD and autism, and how having both can create a truly unique neurotype. Learn about common auDHD experiences like misdiagnosis, emotional regulation challenges, and feeling "not autistic/ADHD enough." Packed with real-life examples and analogies, this episode provides valuable insights into your auDHD brain.
And if you found this episode helpful, be sure to check out Jes’s new program: AuDHD Summer Camp! This 6-week virtual program will help you better understand your auDHD brain and set your life up to work with your brain, rather than against it, all while in community with other auDHDers who truly get it. Starts June 24. Link below!
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Links & Resources:
AuDHD Summer Camp: https://www.jesdiverges.com/audhdsummercamp
Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter
Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com
Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges
Jes’s Email: [email protected]
Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts
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004: Tarot & Astrology w/ Christian Palmer
In this episode of UnShaming AuDHD, Jes talks with Christian Palmer about embracing their magical sides. Christian shares how tarot cards helped her process big emotions during difficult times, and Jes reflects on overcoming past shame around spirituality. They discuss using Tarot spreads to clarify thoughts and feelings when internal reflection proves challenging. Christian also details her Harry Styles birth chart deep-dive and D&D campaigns featuring astrological clues. Listeners learn about assigning personal meanings to cards and integrating astrology into daily decisions. Overall, the upbeat conversation explores finding clarity and accommodating neurodivergence through alternative spiritual practices.
Episode description and transcript generated by otter.ai.
Links & Resources:
Christian’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pogsandjellotarot
Order A Reading From Jes: https://buy.stripe.com/eVag2ufna5B25OgeUX (Four card spread, delivered via PDF, $25)
Combo Platter Community: https://www.jesdiverges.com/comboplatter
Jes’s Website: https://www.jesdiverges.com
Join My Email List: https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges
Jes’s Email: [email protected]
Transcript Document: https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts
Welcome to UnShaming AuDHD - a podcast for autistic ADHDers who want to remove shame, blame, and guilt from their lives and replace them with curiosity, compassion, and joy. I'm your host, Jes Diverges, and I'm here to help you reconnect to the authentic and unapologetic version of yourself that's been hidden away by systemic, interpersonal, and intergenerational shame. My goal with each episode is that you walk away feeling at least 1% more seen, heard, valued, and loved, because you belong here. You have *always* belonged here. Let's get into it.
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