Show Notes
Neurodiversity isn’t a deficit—it’s a different way of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
In Part 2 of this two-part series on the Erie Wellness Podcast, host Lauren Brunetti continues the conversation with Amanda Wurst and Tabitha Steiner, co-owners of Solace Counseling here in Erie, Colorado, as they explore what it truly means to provide neuroaffirming, strength-based mental health care.
We dive into how brain differences like ADHD, Autism, and OCD are not something to be “fixed,” but understood—and why our communities are better because of the unique ways people think and process the world. From executive functioning challenges to late-life diagnoses, this conversation brings clarity, validation, and hope to both individuals and families navigating neurodivergence.
For parents especially, this is a reminder: you are not failing. You’re learning, adapting, and showing up in a way that matters more than you may realize.
And just like in Part 1, this conversation meets people in both seasons—those seeking understanding and those navigating real challenges right now.
In this episode, we cover:
- What “neurodiversity” really means—and just how vast it truly is
- ADHD, Autism, OCD, and executive functioning challenges in everyday life
- Late-life diagnoses and the growing awareness through genetic research
- The dual nature of labels—how they can both stigmatize and empower
- What masking is, why it happens, and its impact on mental health
- Why society needs neurodivergent thinkers and perspectives
- How strength-based, neuroaffirming care helps people understand their brains and step into who they are
Reflection Question:
What might shift—for you or your child—if you began to see brain differences not as something to fix, but as something to understand and support?
🎧 Listen to Part 1: Episode 42 — How to Treat Mental Health Like Physical Health
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