An Alternative Approach

Motivation as an alternative (both NT and ND)

What IS motivation and how can we keep motivated? So many of us, especially alternatives, are motivated by spite - but spite can burn. us. out...
So what can we do instead that's healthy?
I list three ways in this podcast! And be sure not to miss this week's reflection question to start applying these right. now.

How to help our kids regulate their emotions as parents

An Alternative Approach is a podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those who march to the beat of their own drum.
Last week we talked about techniques that we could use to regulate our emotions. This week, in continuation, I talk about the best techniques I've found to help my kids regulate their emotions as well.
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Emotional Regulation is HARD. Here’s why and what you can do.

An Alternative Approach is a podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those that march to the beat of their own drum.
In this episode I talk about emotional regulation. Why it's hard and the ways that I've found to help.
 
Honorable mention: the app Headspace.

Consistency - Alternative approaches to maintaining that which determines success

Consistency is SO hard to maintain when you are neurodiverse, or even when you're neurotypical and just... bored.
So what can we do?? Check out this week's episode of An Alternative Approach to hear 3 ways I've found that help to maintain consistency.
An Alternative Approach is a podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those who march to the beat of their own drum.

Interview with Daniel Aherne, author of The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity, and founder of Adjust Services in the UK

An Alternative Approach, a podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those who march to the beat of their own drum.
In this episode, I interview Daniel Aherne, author of The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity and founder of Adjust Services in the UK - providing workplace awareness and training for neurodiversity, on workplace adjustments we can make for the neurodiverse and why it's important.

Annie Oakley - An alternative who took her life from poverty and abuse to so much more

An Alternative Approach is a podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those who march to the beat of their own drum.
This week we're looking at Annie Oakley. A woman who leveraged her resourcefulness and talents to the benefit of others without ever losing her integrity along the way.
Come with me for the journey and don't forget to share if you think someone else would like this!

Executive Function - What it is, Why it’s Important, and How you can manage it as NT/ND

Welcome to An Alternative Approach! A podcast for misfits, outcasts, and those who march to the beat of their own drum. I'm your host, Julia Christine.
 
Executive function is kind of a big deal. It's our ability to make decisions and complete tasks. And it's all determined by the chemicals in our brain.
 
This episode looks at task management, and how you can accomplish what you need to (and hopefully get a boost along the way) without falling apart in the process.  Don't miss the list I give at the end for the practical implementation!
 
This week's reflection question: 
What's the ONE thing that, if you did nothing else, you would feel good that you had done?
 
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5 Ways we (as adults) should really be mothering ourselves

An Alternative Approach - a podcast for outcasts, misfits, and those who march to the beat of their own drum. Hosted by Julia Christine.
 
This week, we're looking at 5 ways that we as adults should be mothering ourselves. If we were to do these things, it would really  make a difference in our day-to-day lives.