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I don't always overthink things, but when I do, I catastrophize.Just kidding, it's almost always overthinking.  Today's episode looks into the typical pattern of how the overthinking turns into catastrophizing.
I relay some quotes I read earlier this week, tell a couple of stories about what my brain has come up with recently (including a shout out to my Turo account - if you need a nice truck to drive around in while you're in Billings, please let me know so I can rent you my vehicle).
We'll conclude with some tips on how to reduce the stress, anxiety, and catastrophizing in your life.

Today we get to hear from an expert in the field of Autism.
Dr. Cravens has a PhD with an autism focus.  Her training has allowed her to help with those all across the spectrum.  Today, she has a therapy practice where she, and other neurodivergent therapists, help people no matter what they're struggling with.
Through the years she has found that one thing stands out: increased compassion and empathy for others makes the world a whole lot better.
Tune in and hear her take, what she knows about the #autism spectrum, and find out why it's so hard for people to get a diagnosis these days.
Pick up her recently released book, Positive Parenting Strategies Workbook and you can follow her on her social media and websites:InstagramFacebookWebsite

Today we're diving into the world of emotions.  We'll take a look at why Left of Normal people tend to come across as having no empathy.  We'll also take a peek at the difference between the two different kinds of empathy.
We'll get into a little bit on what it's like to feel emotions but not understand, or be able to describe, what's being felt.  It gives a bit of an insight into what those on the autism spectrum go through internally.
Wrapping up, we look at the two acceptable sleep positions.
 
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Our guest today has one simple message: don't be stagnant.
Whatever happens in life, no matter if you feel down or up, keep learning, keep reading, and keep moving forward.  Joshua Smith grew up on the spectrum, but didn't know he was on the spectrum.  Looking back he no sees all of the different aspects that were thought to be impairments as signs that he is Left of Normal.
Today, he's helping others with Autism overcome their self-limiting beliefs and to move forward.
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There's a whole lot of information out there about how to parent an autistic child. There's not a lot of information out there about parenting as someone on the autism spectrum.
Even when you try to find information about parenting while autistic, you come across parents of autistic children.
Today, we look at what it's like to be a parent while on the spectrum. The Left of Normal parent has a number of other hurdles and obstacles to overcome, but there are also strengths that come with being on the spectrum and having kids.
I feel like I made a lot of good jokes in here too, so there's that.

Today's 'cast has a guest: Amy Taylor.
Amy's daughter was diagnosed with autism, but not until many years after she was suspected.  The reason is, in my opinion, rather ridiculous.
But it brings up a bigger issue: why are girls less likely to be diagnosed?
Tune in and let's ponder it.
You can follow Amy on her social media accounts, or check out her website and podcast.
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