The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Color Outside the Lines: An ADHD Artist on Defying Expectations and Following Her Bliss

17min | 01/29/2025|

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Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, shares her personal journey and insights on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast with host Reid Miles. Throughout the conversation, Caroline candidly discusses her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, highlighting the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Additionally, Caroline emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and pushing past fears, offering valuable guidance for individuals facing similar challenges. Her story serves as an inspiration, providing a unique perspective on creativity, self-acceptance, and neurodiversity. Caroline's openness and journey of personal growth make this episode a must-listen, especially for adults navigating ADHD while pursuing sustainable art and seeking self-empowerment. Her insights and experiences offer a refreshing and relatable perspective that can resonate with anyone looking to embrace their uniqueness and creativity while overcoming personal challenges.,Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, engages in a candid conversation with host Reid Miles on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast. Throughout the episode, West openly shares her journey, discussing her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, emphasizing the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Furthermore, West highlights the importance of self-acceptance and overcoming fears, providing valuable guidance for individuals facing similar challenges. Her story offers a unique perspective on creativity, self-acceptance, and neurodiversity, making this episode essential listening for adults navigating ADHD, pursuing sustainable art, and seeking self-empowerment. West's insights and experiences provide a relatable and inspiring narrative, resonating with those looking to embrace their uniqueness and creativity while overcoming personal challenges.

I think it's just each individual finding what works for them and learning to just love yourself as you are. You're not wrong or broken. It's a part of you that you need to embrace and work with rather than battle against. - Caroline West

Caroline West's art and book can be found on her website, where you can explore her artwork and purchase her book directly.
The book Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neural Diverse Stories from 30 Women can also be purchased on Amazon for those interested in reading Caroline West's story and the other inspiring narratives.
For more updates and insights into Caroline West's art and journey, you can follow her on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and engaged with her work.
If you're interested in sustainable art and want to explore Caroline West's unique approach to transforming discarded items into art, her website is the place to go for a closer look at her creations.
To learn more about Caroline West's journey, her art, and her book, you can engage with her on various platforms, including her website, social media, and through the book available on Amazon.

Contact Me:

https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio
https://aspergersstudio.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/

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About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, shares her personal journey and insights on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast with host Reid Miles. Throughout the conversation, Caroline candidly discusses her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, highlighting the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Additionally, Caroline emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and pushing past fears, offering valuable guidance for individuals facing similar challenges. Her story serves as an inspiration, providing a unique perspective on creativity, self-acceptance, and neurodiversity. Caroline's openness and journey of personal growth make this episode a must-listen, especially for adults navigating ADHD while pursuing sustainable art and seeking self-empowerment. Her insights and experiences offer a refreshing and relatable perspective that can resonate with anyone looking to embrace their uniqueness and creativity while overcoming personal challenges.,Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, engages in a candid conversation with host Reid Miles on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast. Throughout the episode, West openly shares her journey, discussing her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, emphasizing the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Furthermore, West highlights the importance of self-acceptance and overcoming fears, providing valuable guidance for individuals facing similar challenges. Her story offers a unique perspective on creativity, self-acceptance, and neurodiversity, making this episode essential listening for adults navigating ADHD, pursuing sustainable art, and seeking self-empowerment. West's insights and experiences provide a relatable and inspiring narrative, resonating with those looking to embrace their uniqueness and creativity while overcoming personal challenges.

I think it's just each individual finding what works for them and learning to just love yourself as you are. You're not wrong or broken. It's a part of you that you need to embrace and work with rather than battle against. - Caroline West

Caroline West's art and book can be found on her website, where you can explore her artwork and purchase her book directly.
The book Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neural Diverse Stories from 30 Women can also be purchased on Amazon for those interested in reading Caroline West's story and the other inspiring narratives.
For more updates and insights into Caroline West's art and journey, you can follow her on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and engaged with her work.
If you're interested in sustainable art and want to explore Caroline West's unique approach to transforming discarded items into art, her website is the place to go for a closer look at her creations.
To learn more about Caroline West's journey, her art, and her book, you can engage with her on various platforms, including her website, social media, and through the book available on Amazon.

Contact Me:

https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio
https://aspergersstudio.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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