Season 4 Episode 7: When It All Stops — and Your Brain Doesn’t
We’re often told that when everything slows down, we should feel better. That once the deadlines are over and the pressure lifts, relief will follow. But what if that’s not actually how it works?In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores…
Season 4 Episode 5: Why Trying Harder Isn’t Enough
We've all heard it. Try harder. Work harder. Push through. And sometimes that's true — effort matters. But for a lot of people, especially those with ADHD, autism, or different neurological wiring, trying harder isn't…
Season 4 Episode 3: What Do You Mean by Neurodivergent?
The word neurodivergent is everywhere — in research, in workplaces, in identity conversations. But what do we actually mean when we use it? In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the tension between…
Season 3 Episode 12: When Time Loses Shape: Holiday Anxiety and the Struggle to Rest
We often look forward to time off — especially during the holidays — expecting rest and relief. But for many people, unstructured time doesn’t feel restorative at all. It feels disorienting.
Season 3 Episode 9: When Being Smart Isn’t Enough
What if intelligence isn’t the effortless advantage we think it is? In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the hidden challenges faced by gifted and twice-exceptional individuals — from burnout and loneliness to….