Left of Normal with Scott Sery

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.

Today we have a little more of a scattered 'cast, because there were so many details I wasn't sure which ones to put in.  And because I'm focused on all these details, I was struggling to find the big picture that they all point to.

 

I'll do better in the future, I promise.

 

But for today, here's a glimpse at what details mean to the Left of Normal, and how we can often miss the big picture because we're focused on the deets.

Clothing causes a lot of frustration.  It took a long time to realize the frustration, and where it was coming from.

 

Despite what my subconscious scripts tell me, clothing can be changed in order to create a better day.  And even though I don't want to get rid of clothes, it's often better to toss the ill-fitting ugly ones, and wear the things that feel good.

 

Also, black socks are the best socks.

Many of those who are Left of Normal are seen as quieter and more introspective.

 

It's not always a social anxiety thing that keeps us quiet.  Usually there are a bunch of factors that come into play that culminate in the idea that it's easier to just stay silent.

Meeting new people is a pressure.

 

There's a quick analysis that needs to be done, the situation needs sized up, the conversation needs mapped out, the questions need considered, and the name needs remembered... and there's about 1.5 seconds to figure all of that out.

 

But because of the Left of Normal friendship cycle, we can get stuck having to do this over and over and over.

 

Listen in as I explain what's up.

If you take the brain of a boy and a girl, and put them next to each other, there will be physical differences.

 

If you take the brain of someone on the autism spectrum and put it next to a normie's brain there will be physical differences.

 

But there is still uncertainty as to why boys are 4 times as likely to be diagnosed than girls.

 

Today's podcast goes into a little speculation, looks at the science, and more.

On occasion I come across posts and information that is just wrong.

 

Recently, I stumbled on one that said "there is no autism spectrum"

 

While this shouldn't be an issue, it appears that it actually is.  And today's podcast talks a little bit about the spectrum, why there NEEDS to be one, and goes into some of the blunders that people make when talking to those on the spectrum as well as about the Left of Normal person in general.

Every year there are some pretty wild parties that go on to bring in the New Year.  And I love to attend them!  The more people there that I don't know the better because it's a great way to get to know all sorts of people...

 

Yeah, not so much.

 

It's not a secret that the Left of Normal person isn't going to want a big party.  So today's podcast is going to get into a little bit more on New Year's Resolutions and how I've managed to keep mine for 20+ years now!

It's almost time for Christmas!

 

So let's dig into what makes a Left of Normal have a good Christmas, and what makes them cringe, shudder, and remember the worst Christmas of their lives almost 30 years later.

 

I'll give you a hint, don't mix up stockings.

One of the most recognizable traits of a Left of Normal is that we love to avoid eye contact.  It's weird, awkward, and a bit disturbing.

 

We can learn how to do it, but it never gets less weird.

 

Listen in as I explain why it's dumb, and what goes through the Left of Normal mind when we're trying to maintain eye contact in a conversation.