If you grew up in a NeuroDivergent household, you know the longing for a hug and the confusion of being met with practical solutions instead of emotional connection.

In this deeply nostalgic and honest episode, Dr. Marshack reflects on her childhood with a brilliant, thrifty, and emotionally distant mother who was likely on the Autism Spectrum.

You'll hear how her mother's quirky love—from dresses made of flour sacks to lessons in Feminism—shaped her ability to adapt and problem-solve.

This conversation is about recognizing that the lack of warm, fuzzy memories doesn't mean you didn't receive an incredible gift: the lasting legacy of resilience and ingenuity.

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If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.

The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.

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This episode dives into the extremes of the Empathy Dysfunction Scale—EMD 0 (the Autism end) and EMD 5 (the highly empathic end)—and explains why neither represents true Radiant Empathy on its own.

You’ll learn how EMD 0 struggles with alexithymia and the reflex to shut down, while the highly sensitive EMD 5 often falls into the trap of codependent fixing.

Dr. Marshack shares how her own therapy work embodies the key lesson: Radiant Empathy isn't about sensitivity alone; it's the courage to stay present in the discomfort without rescuing or retreating.

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If you are looking for more resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, start with Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.

The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus.

➡️ Find more resources at https://asd-ntrelationships.com/

Litigation, denial, invisibility—these struggles feel unique, but they are all the same fight: the fight to have your truth recognized.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Marshack shares her own journey through conflict (like fighting for her health against contaminated water) and connects it to the emotional neglect and invisibility heard from so many NeuroDivergent couples.

You'll learn to rise to Radiant Empathy, the moment you recognize that you are an incredible gift, even if others can't see it. This episode is a call to action: "Only you can know your duty." Stand in your truth and hold the light.

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Check out Dr. Kathy’s latest book, “Going Over the Edge: Life With a Partner or Spouse With “Asperger Syndrome- ANNIVERSARY EDITION”

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➡️If you’re looking for resources for NeuroDivergent relationships, check out Unlocking NeuroDivergent Relationships, a Comprehensive Resource Preview.