Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum

By Tonya Weaver

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Welcome to ‘Inside the Pickle Jar,’ the only podcast where being in a pickle is a good thing! It’s your go-to audio feast for all things neurodivergent. We’re like the crunchy dill to your sandwich, adding flavor to the way you see the world.

Each episode, we’ll dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of neurodivergent life. Are you neurodivergent, or just neurocurious? A partner in crime to someone who marches to the beat of their own drum? Or maybe you’re a boss trying to decode the enigma of inclusive leadership? Buckle up, because this podcast is the Rosetta Stone for cracking the code of neurodiversity.

Join us for expert chit-chats, heartwarming tales, and pro tips that are more useful than a Swiss Army knife. ‘Inside the Pickle Jar’ is here to jazz up your journey to stronger connections, one episode at a time.

So, tune in and turn up the volume while we transform the way you perceive neurodiversity and unlock the potential in every unique mind.



Episode Date
A Letter to My Younger AuDHD Self - and maybe yours
Sep 23, 2026
The Friendship Thing: Why It's So Hard
Sep 16, 2026
The Things We Do That Look Weird But Make Complete Sense
Sep 09, 2026
Meet Eleanor - The Focus Sprite (and your attention to detail gifts)
Sep 02, 2026
Meet Millie - The Hyperfocus Dragon (and how to use your super power)
Aug 26, 2026
Meet Rosie - The Stress Monster (and why you need rest)
Aug 19, 2026
You’re Not Lazy: Meet Lily - The Executive Function Gremlin
Aug 12, 2026
Meet Emily - The Time Blindness Goblin (and Why It's Not Your Fault You're Late)
Aug 05, 2026
How to Start Unmasking as a Neurodivergent Adult
Jul 29, 2026
The Social Rules Neurodivergent People Are Expected to Know
Jul 22, 2026
Why Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergent Adults Feel They've Been Acting Their Whole Life
Jul 15, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Masking as a Neurodivergent Adult
Jul 08, 2026
What Neurodivergent Masking Really Looks Like
Jul 01, 2026
The Next Step Starts Today | Raymond Lavine
Jun 24, 2026
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late | Raymond Lavine
Jun 17, 2026
Linda Sibio: Turning Schizophrenia Into a Creative Methodology (Part 2)
Jun 10, 2026
Linda Sibio: Turning Schizophrenia Into a Creative Methodology (Part 1)
Jun 03, 2026
Why Your Brain Loves ASMR: The Neuroscience of Tingles, Crinkles, and ND Nervous Systems
May 27, 2026
Beyond the Individual: Widening the Circle of Care for Neurodivergent Children Pt2
May 20, 2026
Beyond the Individual: Widening the Circle of Care for Neurodivergent Children Pt 1
May 13, 2026
Turning Passion into Purpose: Mark Steiner's Journey with GigSalad Pt 2
May 06, 2026
Turning Passion into Purpose: Mark Steiner's Journey with GigSalad Pt 1
Apr 29, 2026
We Are Pack Animals Too
Apr 22, 2026
The Power of Belonging, Punch the Monkey, and Only You Are The Best At Being You
Apr 15, 2026
Why You Have Big Feelings
Apr 08, 2026
Breaking the Masking Tax
Apr 01, 2026
Time Blindness and Why You're Late
Mar 26, 2026
Niksen - the Dutch Practice of Doing Nothing (5 min guided practice at the end)
Mar 19, 2026
Part 2: Guest Author Dr Lisa A Riegel - NeuroWell
Mar 12, 2026
Part 1: Guest Author Dr Lisa A Riegel - NeuroWell
Mar 04, 2026
Radical Self-Acceptance & Leo Buscaglia
Feb 25, 2026
Shadow Work - Part 2 - The Actual Work
Feb 18, 2026
What Is Shadow Work in Personal Growth (Part 1)
Feb 11, 2026
You're Not Lazy: The Neuroscience Behind Procrastination
Feb 01, 2026
It's About Self-Leadership, Not Will Power: Rethinking Executive Function Challenges
Jan 28, 2026
The Emotional Impact of Gamified Productivity Tools
Jan 21, 2026
TA for Kids (and the Neurodivergent)
Jan 14, 2026
Understanding and Managing Anxiety: Ideas Backed by Neuroscience
Jan 07, 2026
Trying To Practice
Dec 31, 2025
Tuning In vs Tuning Out
Dec 24, 2025
Observe Your Feelings, Not Your Emotions
Dec 17, 2025
Pause Practice
Dec 10, 2025
Gamify Executive Function to Stay on Top of Self-Care
Dec 03, 2025
Updates from Me - Let's Plan 2026 Together
Nov 26, 2025
Strategies for Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2025
Performative Allyship and Extortion
Nov 12, 2025
Waitrose's Fake DEI Policy
Nov 05, 2025
Political and Offensive - The Political Landscape for Neurodiversity
Oct 29, 2025
How Not to Advocate for the ND...Don't Be Like Camille
Oct 22, 2025
The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
Oct 15, 2025
Navigating Conflict for Neurodivergent Leaders
Oct 08, 2025
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Effective Leadership
Oct 01, 2025
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative: Now What and How to Build Culture (Part 4)
Sep 24, 2025
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative: Impact of Biases (Part 3)
Sep 17, 2025
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative and Heuristics Behind the Stigmas (Part 2)
Sep 10, 2025
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative (Part 1)
Sep 03, 2025
Neurodignity Dialogues: Panel Discussion on Self Regulation (Part 2)
Aug 27, 2025
Neurodignity Dialogues: Panel Discussion on Self Regulation (Part 1)
Aug 20, 2025
High IQ, Slow Processing: The Hidden Link That Explains Your Neurodivergent Experience
Aug 13, 2025
Navigating Financial Meetings at Work as a Neurodivergent Leader
Aug 06, 2025
Emotional Intelligence in an AI World with Beth Grimm: EQ Series Pt. 4
Jul 30, 2025
Strategies to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence: EQ series Pt. 3
Jul 23, 2025
Emotional Intelligence and the Value it Provides: EQ Series Pt 2
Jul 16, 2025
EQ 101: Emotional Intelligence Series Kick Off
Jul 09, 2025
Real Talk for Neurodivergent Leaders: What Happens After the Promotion? Pt. 2 with Cheryl Richoux-Torres
Jul 02, 2025
Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths in Leadership with Cheryl Richoux-Torres
Jun 25, 2025
Why Your Leg Bounce Drives Them Nuts: Stimming vs. Misokinesia
Jun 18, 2025
Good Enough is Great: Mindfulness and Movement for ADHD & Autism, Part 2 with Dr. Freitag
Jun 11, 2025
Calming Your Nervous System as an Autistic Person with Dr. Corinna Freitag
Jun 04, 2025
When Sitting Still Hurts: Diagnosed with ADHD at 37 with Sarah Sparkman
May 28, 2025
Why Corporate Culture Fails Neurodiverse Adults And What Needs to Change, Part 2 with Mark Michaelis
May 21, 2025
Embracing Your Neurodivergence in Corporate Spaces with Mark Michaelis
May 14, 2025
The Neurodivergent Hobby Graveyard (and Why Language Learning Stuck) Part Two with Beth Grimm
May 07, 2025
Rethinking Language Learning for Neurodivergent People with Beth Grimm
Apr 30, 2025
Having Trouble Staying on Track? Body Doubling Might Be the Answer for Neurodivergent Minds
Apr 22, 2025
A Spotlight on Neurodivergent Mental Health (Finally)
Apr 16, 2025
Let’s Talk About Bullying + Neurodivergent Kids
Apr 09, 2025
Finances for Neurodivergent Minds: Tips on Working with a Financial Advisor
Apr 02, 2025
Navigating a Late Autism Diagnosis with Dr. Corinna Freitag - Part 2
Mar 26, 2025
Turning a Diagnosis into a Superpower with Dr. Corinna Frietag
Mar 19, 2025
Managing Through Change and Growth: Strategies for Neurodivergent Minds
Mar 12, 2025
The Neuroscience of ADHD: What’s Really Happening in the Brain?
Mar 05, 2025
Understanding Sensory Sensitivities: Coping Strategies That Work
Feb 26, 2025
Protecting Your Peace: Boundaries, Self-Care & Navigating Tough Conversations
Feb 19, 2025
The Importance of Friendships
Feb 12, 2025
The Power of Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking
Feb 05, 2025
How Neurodiverse Employees Thrive with the Right Support, Part Two with Andrew Leith
Jan 29, 2025
Building ACTUALLY Inclusive Workplaces for the Neurodiverse with Andrew Leith
Jan 22, 2025
Lost Your Mojo? How to Find It and Keep Moving Forward
Jan 15, 2025
Own Your Career Through Purposeful Networking: Part Two with Shari Chernack
Jan 08, 2025
Career Growth Strategies for the Neurodivergent with Shari Chernack
Jan 01, 2025
How to Set Goals and Actually Accomplish Them in 2025
Dec 25, 2024
Tools For Embracing Your Neurodivergence: Part Two with Corinna Freitag
Dec 18, 2024
Building Mental Muscles for Success with Corinna Freitag
Dec 11, 2024
Tips on Managing the Holidays for the Neurodivergent
Dec 04, 2024
The Connection Between Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Nov 27, 2024
Executive Function Tips for the Neurodivergent
Nov 20, 2024
Essentialism and how it can help the neurodivergent
Nov 13, 2024
How to Advocate for Yourself
Nov 06, 2024
Staying Focused During Times of Chaos
Oct 30, 2024
Communicating with the Neurotypical: Part Two with Andrew Leith
Oct 23, 2024
Finding Your Neurodivergent Edge with Andrew Leith
Oct 16, 2024
Challenging Neurodivergent Stigma with the Facts
Oct 09, 2024
Microsoft's Neurodiversity Hiring Program
Oct 02, 2024
Hire the Neurodiverse or Get Left Behind
Sep 25, 2024
On Disclosing Neurodiversity at Work: Benefits and Drawbacks
Sep 18, 2024
Building Inclusive Cultures: Neurodiversity in the Office
Sep 11, 2024
Understanding Neurodiversity: My Journey with Autism
Sep 02, 2024