Drawing the Circle Wider: Creating Belonging for Neurodivergent Love and Life

Welcome to the very first episode of Love on the Autism Spectrum with therapist and neurodivergent coach Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, LMFT—known lovingly to many as Blaze.

In this grounding introduction to the podcast, Blaze offers a tender and radical invitation: What if love isn’t something you earn by shrinking, masking, or performing—but something you create by drawing the circle wider?

Using poet Edwin Markham's words as an anchor, Blaze speaks directly to the lived experience of feeling like an outsider, especially as a neurodivergent person navigating relationships, family, and identity.

You’ll be guided through:

• A reflective story designed to move your nervous system toward belonging
• A redefinition of love as something inclusive, not conditional
• A gentle Home Play practice to begin widening the circle for yourself

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” left out, or unseen—this episode offers a new starting place: one rooted in worth, presence, and compassionate connection.

Takeaways:

• You are not too much. You are not broken.
• You belong—without needing to earn it.
• Love can begin with how you hold space for yourself.

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**This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, LMFT, is licensed in California. Listening does not create a therapeutic relationship or imply individualized advice.

Any tools or techniques shared are for general education only and do not guarantee results. Participation in educational offerings does not establish a client-therapist relationship.

All client examples are fictional and used solely for illustrative purposes.

If you’re in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 or contact local emergency services.**