{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657b32c48f98e20016664592/682c6e9f2bdf3e25ba797a37?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Top Couples Therapist: The Number One Reason ND Relationships Fail ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1747742329276-e6bd4b7a-c1ef-4086-8afb-81d2eaab60d5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What really goes on behind closed doors in neurodivergent relationships? Psychosexual Therapist and ND Relationship Coach Karen Doherty brings 20+ years of experience to this eye-opening episode on late diagnosis, emotional dysregulation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this chat with Ben, Karen unpacks why neurodivergent couples often struggle, and more importantly, how they can thrive. From the \"code word\" method to breaking the trigger cycle, Karen shares practical tools that help make strong ND couples. She also reveals hard truths about unmet needs, communication breakdowns, and the dangers of fast-moving, intense connections.</p><p>__________</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>1:44 20 Years of Neurodivergence in a Relationship: What’s Changed?</p><p>7:11 Late Diagnosis VS Relationships</p><p>8:44 Post ADHD &amp; Autism Diagnosis VS Relationships</p><p>13:33 The #1 Struggle Most ND Couples Face</p><p>14:02 Increased Communication Challenges: RSD &amp; Emotional Dysregulation</p><p>22:20 The Danger of Unavailability: Karen’s Top Tips</p><p>27:24 ND VS Dating Apps: Karen’s Top 3 Tips</p><p>30:07 The Neurodivergent Intense Connection: From 0-100</p><p>33:58 Keeping The Magic Alive: Karen’s Top Tips</p><p>40:55 The Biggest Unmet Needs in Neurodivergent Relationships</p><p>44:16 The Impact of Neurodivergence On People’s Individual Lives</p><p>45:55 The Biggest Transformations of ND Couples in Therapy</p><p>47:33 Noticing Signs of Neurodivergence: Karen’s Advice for Couples</p><p>52:11 Neurodivergence and Integration</p><p>55:15 Should You Disclose Your ND Whilst Dating?</p><p>57:08 Shutting Down ND Myths</p><p>58:39 If ND Couples Therapy Resonates: What Next?</p><p>1:00:35 Karen’s Green Badge Choice</p><p><br></p><p>_____</p><p><br></p><p>On \"The Hidden 20%,\" host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p>_____________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe…</p><p><br></p><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Karen Doherty Relationship Therapist @karendohertycoaching</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a \"green dot\" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.</p>","author_name":"The Hidden 20%"}