Growing Through It with Marlo

Marlo Smith
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Welcome to Growing Through It with Marlo! This podcast was created by and for neurodivergent & queer people seeking community, advice, connection, resources, or just someone who gets it. Follow along with Marlo as she creates a safe space to discuss the intersectionality of being a queer & neurodivergent young adult in a society that provides limited information and support around these identities. Let's bridge the gap in awareness, embrace our neurodivergent super powers, and grow through this together.

Episodes

  1. Emotional Regulation, Cognitive Distortions, and How to Detach From Rumination

    05/07/2024

    Emotional Regulation, Cognitive Distortions, and How to Detach From Rumination

    Lots of updates this episode!! Marlo talks about starting her new job, explains the core concepts of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and explores manifestations of cognitive distortions and mental compulsions. ***TW: This episode includes content related to suicidal ideation (49:10 - 50:51) Access resources from this episode here: https://linktr.ee/growingthroughitpodcast

    1h 6m
  2. Relationship-OCD, Attachment Styles, and Job Searching with ASD

    04/01/2024

    Relationship-OCD, Attachment Styles, and Job Searching with ASD

    Sometimes we gotta just GO through it before we GROW through it...maybe even more than once. In this episode, Marlo talks about her recent struggles in dating and searching for a job, having to cope with rejection, and trying to break old patterns. Access resources from this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozejaK1sWO_-UEq7TBlC5xvAt9OnK7wqcLInFMVraNA/edit?usp=sharing

    46 min
  3. The Intersectionality of Neurodivergence with Justine

    03/13/2024

    The Intersectionality of Neurodivergence with Justine

    Existing as a nuerodivergent person in a neurotypical world is hard enough...what happens when there are additional pieces of our identity that stand in our way of being seen and accepted? In this episode, Marlo explains the concept of intersectionality and leads an in-depth conversation with her best friend, Justine about what it's like to grow up as a queer and neurodivergent person and seek healing in adulthood. Access resources from this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozejaK1sWO_-UEq7TBlC5xvAt9OnK7wqcLInFMVraNA/edit?usp=sharing

    1h 9m
  4. My Story & Neurodivergence 101

    02/16/2024

    My Story & Neurodivergence 101

    In this very first episode of Growing Through It, Marlo talks about her life and mental health journey of discovering her neurodivergence, in addition to giving an overview of signs and symptoms of the "neurodivergent trifecta" (OCD, ADHD, and ASD). Access resources from this episode here: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozejaK1sWO_-UEq7TBlC5xvAt9OnK7wqcLInFMVraNA/edit?usp=sharing

    41 min
  • 4 Episodes

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Welcome to Growing Through It with Marlo! This podcast was created by and for neurodivergent & queer people seeking community, advice, connection, resources, or just someone who gets it. Follow along with Marlo as she creates a safe space to discuss the intersectionality of being a queer & neurodivergent young adult in a society that provides limited information and support around these identities. Let's bridge the gap in awareness, embrace our neurodivergent super powers, and grow through this together.

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