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Try Easier, Not Harder: An Unapologetic Guide to Thriving for Neurodivergent Adults

Try Easier, Not Harder: An Unapologetic Guide to Thriving for Neurodivergent Adults

By: Dr. Jess
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If you’re late-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, burned out, or just done trying to “fix” yourself, you’re in the right place! Hosted by Dr. Jess — Licensed Psychologist, Neurodivergence Coach, and hell-raising advocate for neurodivergent authenticity — Try Easier, Not Harder calls out the systems that failed you, breaks down what ADHD, autism, & other neurodevelopmental differences are really like for adults, and teaches you how to unlearn the bullshit you were taught about who you’re supposed to be, unmask, and start building a life that makes you happy. New videos every week.Dr. Jess Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 13. Maybe You Can & Maybe You Can't: The Problem Is Believing You “Should”
    Jul 5 2025

    Whether or not you think of yourself as “disabled,” internalized ableism is alive and well in your subconscious — and it’s probably what’s keeping you stuck. In this episode, Dr. Jess explains how it develops, gets stronger, and sabotages neurodivergent adults with deeply embedded beliefs about our abilities and obligations — without us even knowing it!

    Disclaimer: The information and opinions shared in this content are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice, personal coaching, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Accessing this content does not establish a patient or client relationship. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding this content’s completeness, reliability, or applicability to individual circumstances. Any application of or reliance on the information and opinions in this content is at the user’s own risk.

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    45 mins
  • E12. The Gaslit Majority: How We Take Back Our Freedom & Change the Systems That Marginalize Us
    Jun 26 2025

    As the current administration pushes to erase the histories, experiences, and rights of marginalized groups, many of us are feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and terrified — which is exactly what they want. In this episode, Dr. Jess exposes the ways we’ve been tricked into believing we’re “minorities” so we don’t recognize the truth: together, we are the majority — and it’s far easier to change our lives, and the systems that oppress us, than we’ve been led to believe.


    Disclaimer: The information and opinions shared in this content are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice, personal coaching, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Accessing this content does not establish a patient or client relationship. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding this content’s completeness, reliability, or applicability to individual circumstances. Any application of or reliance on the information and opinions in this content is at the user’s own risk.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 11. Stop Beating Yourself Up: How to Complete Tasks Without the Backslides, the Bullshit, or the Burnout
    Jun 14 2025

    Struggling to get things done doesn’t mean you’re lazy, undisciplined, or broken. In this episode, Dr. Jess spells out what makes task completion so challenging for neurodivergent people and what you need to know to stop fighting yourself and start finishing what matters by working with your neurodivergence — not against it.


    Disclaimer: The information and opinions shared in this content are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice, personal coaching, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Accessing this content does not establish a patient or client relationship. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding this content’s completeness, reliability, or applicability to individual circumstances. Any application of or reliance on the information and opinions in this content is at the user’s own risk.

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    40 mins
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