157 - Raising Neurodivergent Children, Discovering a Neurodivergent Me, with Kori Mock

Sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee and help me continue creating content:https://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeing What does it mean to discover your neurodivergent identity later in life, while raising neurodivergent children of your own?In this episode of A Different Way of Seeing, Lois Strachan speaks with Kori Mock, a mother, advocate and coach who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism level 1 later in life.Kori talks openly about supporting parents of neurodivergent children, particularly mothers, and explains how her coaching practice helps neurodivergent women reclaim their identities, build confidence and embrace their strengths.The conversation explores practical strategies for navigating neurodivergent life, from creating sensory-friendly spaces and developing effective communication systems to establishing routines that bring structure and predictability.Kori also shares valuable resources for women, including the Autistic Women and Non-Binary Network and the Autistic Girls Network, as well as her online community, Neurodivergent Mom Life: ADHD + AuDHDSupport, where mothers can connect, share experiences, and find support.This is an insightful and empowering conversation about diagnosis, motherhood, identity, advocacy and learning to understand yourself through a neurodivergent lens.Note: Kori has recently married, which is why her name differs between the interview and this description. We wish Kori and her husband every happiness.Reach out to Kori:Substack: https://substack.com/@thekoric⁩YouTube: www.youtube.com/cthekoric⁩Image Description:A woman with long, straight black hair seated cross-legged on a cushioned chair. She is wearing a green shirt with a decorative pattern near the neckline, and light beige pants with elastic cuffs at the ankle. Her hands rest loosely in her lap.I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi.