David Finch: Changing Narratives Around Asperger Syndrome and Pursuing Self-Discovery in Serious Relationships

Episode 149: Dave Finch is a nationally sought-after speaker and mentor with Asperger syndrome, and he’s the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband. As a speaker, Dave has shared the stage with Temple Grandin, John Elder Robison, Steve Silberman, and others. He has written for the New York Times, NBC Universal, Zoom Autism, Slate, and Huffington Post, and he writes a relationship blog for Psychology Today. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and NPR’s All Things Considered and This American Life, and has been featured in O The Oprah Magazine, People, ELLE, Marie Claire, Scientific American, and even The Howard Stern Show. Dave is also the co-founder of the Denver-based Front Range Center for Neurodiversity, a revolutionary global center dedicated to transforming the world’s narrative around autism. When he’s not writing, speaking, or mountain biking, Dave works as a creative marketing and business development consultant for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. But to his wife, he is just the bastard on the couch. Show notes: Rejuvenate your soul, join me and a handful of women to the Confidence Revival retreat. Book your spot HERE Checkout Plum Deluxe's organic tea by heading over to their website HERE. Join the monthly subscription or purchase before May 1st and you can get a free bag of self-care tea by putting in "Maddy Moon Insider" in the “how did you hear about us” box” when you signup, and your bonus will be added when your recurring subscription is processed! A mother who eventually lost herself from prioritizing the family all the time A husband may be unaware of what his wife is going through Why you need to be a little selfish in order to take care of the family better How David's wife encourages him to give time for himself Taking turns for a period of self-discovery Why most of us are terrified in wanting our partner to be happy from something that isn't us How a person with Asperger's has difficulty in taking the perspective of other people without being prompted to do so Why being manipulative puts your partner in a cage There are lots of people out there who can be your biggest fan Having a sense of personal responsibility in a relationship Empowering yourself Taking responsibility can instantly change your relationship Discussing autism and Asperger syndrome Many people feel like autism needs to be treated or fixed- why this is the wrong way to go about it Looking at autism as a scenario and not as a disability Collectively changing the narrative around autism Why most people feel guilty and shameful when they start to do what they love Must-read book: The Journal of Best Practices by David Finch Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant Connect with David: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy his book HERE [Tweet "Listen as author David Flinch shares how we can change the narrative around #Autism and #Aspergers"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {RETREAT} Want to finally step into your FEMININE energy and learn how to trust, surrender and let go? Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be “that girl” who has confidence RADIATING out of her everywhere she goes? Do you have a specific desire or goal that you so BADLY want to see come to fruition? Do you crave to wake up every morning knowing you’re not going to obsess over having the perfect body? The Confidence Revival is an intimate, all-inclusive gathering for a handful of women at a world-renown venue. Book now HERE. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands