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Different, Not Broken

Lauren "L2" Howard
Mental Health
Neurodivergence
Identity
Grief
Autism
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Parenting
Community Building
Burnout
Family Dynamics
Anxiety
Community
Trauma
Chosen Family
Imposter Syndrome
Self-Acceptance
Home Alone
Workplace Abuse
Infertility

Welcome to You're Not Too Much from the Different Not Broken Network, a podcast about how you're not too much - they're not enough. Space expands, so let's fill it. You’ve spent your whole life feeling like something’s wrong with you. Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re not too much. This is your no-filter, emotionally intelligent, occasionally sweary podcast that challenges the idea that we ... more

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Same show, same me, new name on the door. If your app says You're Not Too Much and you were looking for Different, Not Broken — you're in the right place, nothing has changed except the sign.

There's that saying that all roads lead to Rome. In my li... more

Same feed. Same me. New name.

If you subscribed to Different, Not Broken, you're in the right place and there is nothing for you to do — this show is now called You're Not Too Much, and it lives on the Different, Not Broken Network alongside everyth... more

Okay. Big news and I want to get the important part out of the way in the first line: nothing you’re subscribed to breaks. Same host, same feed, same weekly nonsense. You don’t have to do anything.

Here’s what’s actually happening.

We’ve been doing... more

I broke the sacred Pact of Daughters. I let my mother run out of Equal.

That is the funny half. Here’s the other half.

My mother lives two blocks away, alone. She falls. I don’t let her drive. Her home health company didn’t show up for ten days and... more

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Recent Guests

Cindy Gallop
Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn; public speaker and coach
Make Love Not Porn
Episode: Finding Your Voice and Power: Cindy Gallop on Authenticity and Resilience
Sipra Laddha
CEO of Luna Joy
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Episode: Food Aversions, Founder Friendship and Women’s Wellbeing with Dr. Sipra Laddha
Joanna Strober
CEO of Midi Health, focused on perimenopause, menopause, and women's health
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Episode: Don't Send Me a Video: Lists, Learning Styles & the Women's Health Gap
Lauren Yerkes
Founder of Post Swim, a purpose-driven swimwear brand
Post Swim
Episode: What my body remembered that my brain tried to forget
Libby Alders
An ordained reverend and pastoral counselor focused on trauma and spirituality
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Episode: You're Not Broken. You Were Taught Harmful Theology!
Natalie Diggins
Author and technologist focusing on emerging technologies.
Episode: Autism hacks, sensory stories and The Autistic Adult's Toolbox
Jayna Niblock
An occupational therapist with personal experience in neurodiversity.
Episode: Why Affirming Occupational Therapy Matters for Autistic and ADHD Adults
Carl Frizell
Physician Assistant and advocate for Black neurodivergent individuals
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Episode: The Black neurodivergent experience
Becky Eckhart
Former member of the MAGA community who shares her journey and insights into trauma and accountability.
Episode: Escaping MAGA - Your trauma is not an excuse to create more trauma

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Lauren Howard
Host of Different, Not Broken and central speaker.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
  • How did I not know?

    I find it incredibly refreshing to listen to someone talk about things that I thought were only being discussed in my own head!!!

    There are so many people roaming this planet who actually don’t have official diagnoses but feel different.

    Turns out, when you start living authentically and doing what makes YOU comfortable you are Different, not Broken!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    keeic
    United States8 months ago
  • It’s all a scam

    Check out the controversy surrounding the host, the company, and their testing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lifeofthepartyat40
    United States10 months ago
  • Stealing and scamming

    If I could give zero I would for scamming so many people out of money and lying to the ND community. How are you not ashamed of yourself?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lori correa
    United Statesa year ago

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Bet On Yourself (Even When Nobody Else Will)
Q: Tamara asks how to love and support a child with autism when family members refuse to acknowledge the diagnosis.
Lauren advises setting boundaries, not siting at the table with unsupportive family members, and communicating clearly about the child's needs and identity while maintaining care and love for those who are willing to understand.
Don't Send Me a Video: Lists, Learning Styles & the Women's Health Gap
Q: What would you say to someone who is in a situation where traditional primary care dismisses their menopausal-related symptoms and nudges them toward general anxiety or weight loss advice?
Explain the need for a care pathway that goes beyond quick fixes, advocate for iterative care and hormone-focused protocols, and consider alternative routes like specialists or startups that emphasize women's health with insurance coverage.
I Put on Makeup. That's The Big Win.
Q: What do you do with that grief when there's no one to blame?
The host suggests there is no one to blame and emphasizes accepting life as it unfolds, finding value in processing emotions rather than assigning blame.
What my body remembered that my brain tried to forget
Q: We have a question from Andrew in Eugene, Oregon. Is there a real me underneath that, or is that the wrong question entirely?
There isn't a single 'real' self; identity is a dynamic process that unfolds over time, and figuring out who you are requires honest self-reflection, trying things, and acknowledging that people can change across life phases.
Mute Your Wonderwall Because I'm Clicking Things!
Q: I notice that when I finally slow down, everything I've been avoiding emotionally shows up at once. It makes rest feel dangerous. How do you rest without opening the emotional floodgates every single time?
The host suggests discussing backlog gradually, considering therapy or support to process what surfaces, and recognizing that rest should be balanced with addressing underlying emotions rather than escaping them entirely.

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A candid, no-filter show centered on neurodivergence, introversion, and living authentically in modern life. Across episodes, listeners hear personal stories about mental health, female-focused healthcare, parenting, burnout, and leadership in small to mid-sized teams. Noteworthy are the open discussions on difficult topics (caregiving, grief, trauma) paired with practical advice, humor, and a strong emphasis on human-centered approaches to work and wellness. The show often features founders and practitioners in women's health, mental health tech, and inclusive design, making it a compelling listen for guests and sponsors aiming at empathetic, impact-driven audiences.

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2. Sipra Laddha
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6. Natalie Diggins
7. Jayna Niblock
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