{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"My Journey As Neurodivergent","description":"Naeemah Elias, a leadership coach, speaker, and TEDx storyteller, who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 49, shares her experiences of growing up in a neurodivergent family, raising her autistic son, and building a successful career while understanding her unique wiring. The conversation delves into how her diagnosis brought clarity and confidence, her journey of self-discovery influenced by her children, and the challenges and advantages of being neurodiverse. Naeemah also discusses her path to becoming a TEDx speaker and the importance of embracing one's mental health journey.   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Chatting with the Experts 01:40 Introducing Naeemah Elias 02:46 Naeemah's Journey to Diagnosis 05:42 The Art of Masking and Adapting 13:19 Family Dynamics and Mental Health 19:20 Becoming a TEDx Speaker 26:46 Embracing Neurodivergence 30:23 Connect with Naeemah and Final Thoughts   Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Naeemah Elias, you can reach her via her website(https:\/\/www.eliaspresence.com\/speaker-page), via Instagram (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ladyelias\/), or via LinkedIn(http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/naeemahelias). To watch her TEDx talk, check here (https:\/\/youtu.be\/lnNXcA28J30?si=IkVeQLbsbbu-aU5_) and check out her YouTube channel: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@eliaspresence?si=8jRlRofox3KQxfa1   For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.   ","author_name":"Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/56771\/site","html":"