<p>Guest: Lisa Shanken, Executive Functioning Coach &amp; Founder of Social Bloom</p><br><p>Executive functioning isn't just about staying organized — it's about emotional regulation, follow-through, cognitive flexibility, and how we move through the world.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast</em>, Paul Cruz sits down with Lisa Shanken, executive functioning coach and founder of Social Bloom, to explore why implementation is harder than planning, how accountability changes outcomes, and why structured community may be the missing piece for neurodivergent adults navigating loneliness.</p><br><p>Lisa shares practical strategies for breaking patterns of dysregulation, explains the gut-brain connection in real-life terms, and discusses how Social Bloom and Love Bloom are creating structured, supportive spaces for authentic in-person connection.</p><br><p>This conversation is grounded, hopeful, and deeply practical.</p><br><p>Key Takeaway</p><p>People aren't broken. They need systems that work for their brains.</p><br><p>Connect with Lisa Shanken</p><p>Website: <a href="https://lisashanken.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lisashanken.com</a> Schedule a free consultation directly through her site.</p><br><p>The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Centering lived experience. Amplifying diverse minds. Building inclusive systems.</p><p>Follow, rate, and review to help amplify neurodivergent voices.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.neurodiversityvoices.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.neurodiversityvoices.com</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>