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In 1994 Asperger’s Syndrome was officially recognized. In 2013, it was no longer an official diagnosis. Today, it all falls under the category of Austism Spectrum Disorder. In my mind I see it as a line, right in the middle is what we label as “Normal”; the far left being severe autism, and the far right being an unlabeled disorder I call highly social with no social skills. I am left of normal. As an introverted, left of normal, entrepreneur and business owner, I have encountered a ton of unique problems in my life that required out-of-the-box solutions. Let’s work together to create a better world, learn how to adapt, and thrive as we live life to the Left of Normal.
Episodes
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 58 - Being an Athletic Left of Normal
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
I learn so much about myself when reading about ASD.
For example, I learned that I'm supposed to be uncoordinated, clumsy, and not very good at sports.
I must have missed the memo, because while I'm not great at team sports, I'm definitely great at individualized sports.
We get into that, and more, in today's episode that's all about sportsing.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 57 - Watch Your Wordcount
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Today we have a guest on that likes to talk.
Fortunately, he was able to tone it down a bit and we were able to have a shorter and good conversation about talking.
Aubrey Kincaid has a lot of great information on how to figure out what you love, and when you can do that you can focus on the activities that bring you the green. Green as in cash money.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 56 - We are Woke Folk
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
I hate the term woke, but it gives off the right vibe for this podcast that's all about self-awareness and awareness of what's going on around us.
Today we look at where the Left of Normal stands on knowing about themselves and other people. And how we're constantly checking in to see if things are going the right way.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 55 - Subtle Hints
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Communication, especially informal conversation, can be difficult for the Left of Normal.
In part because body language is often misinterpreted, but also because as humans we give subtle hints instead of saying what we mean.
These hints are missed or misconstrued by the Left of Normal mind. Pandemonium ensues.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 54 - Why Lefts Prefer Written to Spoken
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Growing up I was always the weird quiet kid.
As an adult, I'm still weird and quiet (unless you get a couple beers in me).
There are many reasons on why the Left of Normal person prefers to stay a little quieter (one big one is so we don't make social blunders due to obnoxious social norms), and why we prefer to write things instead of say them.
Check it out.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 53 - Guest Episode with Gary Carson
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Today we have a special guest on the show.
I met Gary Carson through some networking events. We just kept bumping into each other often, so we got to know each other.
Now, a few years later, we've transitioned from the bumping into each other at networking events, to being friends.
Gary is amazing with his tech savviness, and has a great heart for helping people no matter what they need.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 52 - Job Hunting Sucks
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Trying to find a job is difficult enough. It's even worse when you're judged based on how many times you smile and make eye contact.
Today's 'cast looks at on the job situations, interviews, and applications. We talk about why arbitrary rules set people up for failure, and how those conducting interviews look at personality far more than qualifications.
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 51 - It’s All Your Fault
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
The Left of Normal mind processes information in a logical sequence. If this, then that.
When given instructions that are loaded with subtle hints, or even just interactions that contain subtle hints, the resulting performance misses the mark. If you say one thing, then it is interpreted as that thing.
The result is that it's the fault of the Left of Normal person, not the person giving poor directions.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 50 - Safety in Routines
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
I never thought I had many routines... until I looked and noticed all the little routines that I do throughout the day.
Today's episode talks about why Left of Normals like routines, and what happens when the routine is destroyed.
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Left of Normal Episode 49 - Being Married to a Left
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Today's episode kicks off a new theme for the upcoming year.
Left of Normal will be hosting guests on the podcast, where we can dive deeper into the differences between lefts, normies, and rights.
Today's episode we get to hear from the lovely Jessica Sery.