Neurodivergent POV

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The intersection of writing, neurodivergence and inner work with AuDHD author and metaphysical blogger Barbara Graver. barbaragraver.substack.com

  1. Oct 27

    Character Arc and Inner Work

    In this episode of the podcast I look at how writing character arcs can be a tool for understanding emotion, reframing past experience and inner work. I also talk about what we can realistically expect from our characters. Essentially it’s about what our characters can teach us about ourselves. One note, when I talked about the It Ends With Us book and movie, I should have mentioned that the furniture violence in the first chapter. It probably wasn’t fair to say the abusiveness comes out of the blue because that scene does foreshadow it. My issues with the arc remain, however. To check out the stories and content mentioned in the podcast please visit https://barbaragraver.substack.com Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 23

    Podcasting on Neurodivergence, Writing and Inner Work

    In this episode I talk about why I changed the name of my podcast to Neurodivergent POV (I actually forgot to announce the name in the recording but that’s it). I also talk about autistic and ADHD burnout and different kinds of writing. Initially, I thought I would make it only about receiving insight through writing as discussed in this episode, but I decided I also want to include other kinds of creativity and ways of receiving insights, unmasking and dealing with burnout as well. I hope it will be of interest! For more on me please check out https://barbaragraver.substack.com/ Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 18

    Autistic POV: Reading Roundup 2 (Video)

    In the episode I look at two books in Amazon’s Disability Fiction category. Both had a neurodivergent FMC. One autistic. The other a little less clearly identified. I discuss different aspects of the books, including spice level, neurodivergent representation, and the degree of “overcoming” neurodivergent traits. Spoiler: To me, overcoming in neurodivergent fiction usually isn’t a good thing! I also talk two books (with neurodivergent FMCs) I’m currently serializing on Substack, my thoughts on character arc, masking in fiction and more. You can find the books mentioned in the video here: * Wicked Deception 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Deborah Garland (Irish Mafia Romance) Neurodivergent FMC - on Amazon * Quiet Please 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Sara Hazel (Contemporary Romance) Autistic FMC - on Amazon * Trancing Miranda 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Barbara Graver (Vampire Romance) PTSD, Autistic FMC - on Substack (coming soon to Amazon) * Madison Revisited 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Barbara Graver (Second Chance Romance) Autistic FMC - on Substack Other resources mentioned in the video: * You can find the Amazon Disability fiction category at Amazon > Literature & Fiction > Disability Fiction * You can check out my serialized romance, AuDHD memoir and related content at barbaragraver.substack.com Things I forgot to mention: Please read the trigger warnings in ALL books covered. The Irish Mafia book is pretty violent (torture, sexual assault, and more) and my vampire romance isn’t always an easy read either. If you haven't started my vampire romance you can find episode one here: https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/trancing-miranda-vampire-story-ch-1 Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Jun 24

    What I Learned at the Hay House Writers' Workshop

    What I learned at the Hay House Writers' Workshop and why learning to honor the spirit of my book was my biggest takeaway. This idea is valuable for anyone but I think it's especially helpful for neurodivergent creators who struggle to fit their creative work into predefined categories. Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

  5. May 19

    Perfectionism, Neurodiversity and Writing

    In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my own struggles with perfectionism and how that relates to fiction writing, neurodiversity and trauma. Get new episodes via my newsletter at barbaragraver.substack.com or follow the show wherever you listen! Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

    Perfectionism, Neurodiversity and Writing

  6. Apr 24

    Autism, ADHD and the Many Layers of Masking

    Autism and ADHD and how a dream and a couple of synchonicities helped me identify another layer of masking. My strong autistic special interests and the way hyperactive present for me, make me different. Every time I think I've got to the bottom of that I haven't! Episodes and Articles Mentioned in the Podcast My publication: https://barbaragraver.substack.com Autism / ADHD overlap: https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/autism-adhd-and-faith Jung and the Age of Aquarius: https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/carl-jung-and-the-age-of-aquarius Dreams, Tarot and the Age of Aquarius https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/dreams-tarot-and-the-age-of-aquarius Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Mar 27

    Living a Symbolic Life Through Special Interests?

    This morning I met with a Jungian analyst and she interpreted one of my dreams. In this video, I focus on a comment she made about living a symbolic life and how it might intersect my autistic special interests. I’ll be exploring what it means to live a symbolic life more in future posts, so if you have an interest please check back. Here are links to the dream I shared, the Jungian Dream School I attend and my publication: * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/how-one-dream-explained-another * https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/ * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/ Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

    Living a Symbolic Life Through Special Interests?

  8. Jan 24

    How Autism and ADHD Overlap

    About This Episode In this episode of the podcast I talk about how autism and ADHD overlap and sometimes complicate each other. I focus mostly on what is problematic for me—having my special interests derailed—and realize that other autistic people with ADHD might face completely different issues. If so (or if not) I’d love to hear about how this works in your life. I decided to talk about faith because I am going to see how that might help me. By help I mean, either help me become just a little less obsessive (and a bit more effective) or maybe just help me come to terms with my super annoying AuDHD nature. Or both. Links for Further Reading Some of links promised in the podcast are: * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/ * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/charting-my-autistic-traits * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/getting-diagnosed-with-adhd * https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/autism-and-the-narrative-process ___________ Autistic POV theme music by the Caffeine Creek Band Get full access to Barbara Graver | AuDHD Author at barbaragraver.substack.com/subscribe

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The intersection of writing, neurodivergence and inner work with AuDHD author and metaphysical blogger Barbara Graver. barbaragraver.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Barbara Graver
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
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    Clean
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    © Barbara Graver
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    Neurodivergent POV