In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, host Amy Stone has a candid conversation with Kori Tomelden about overcoming controlling relationships and redefining life. Kori shares her journey of liberation from a 12-year controlling relationship, highlighting the challenges she faced, including financial control and social isolation. She also delves into her late diagnosis of AuDHD, her empowerment coaching for neurodivergent women, and the importance of self-awareness and self-worth.

Guest Information:

Kori is an AuDHD entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Empowered Neuro Mom, where she helps neurodivergent women navigate burnout, executive dysfunction, and business-building without the overwhelm. After leaving a toxic relationship and redefining success on her own terms, she built a business that works with her brain instead of against it. Now, she’s passionate about helping others step into their power, embrace sustainable success, and break free from the limitations that hold them back

Main Topics Covered:

• Kori's controlling relationship and its effect on her life
• The familiarity of conflict cycles in relationships
• Diagnosing and understanding AODHD and its impact
• Overcoming fears and redefining independence
• Coaching neurodivergent women and fostering empowerment

Quote from the Episode:

"I finally had some kind of anchor as to why my brain worked the way it did or didn't." - Kori Tomelden

Timestamps:

• [00:00:04] Introduction and getting to know Kori's location
• [00:01:58] Kori's passion for crocheting and community involvement
• [00:03:42] Discussion starts on leaving a controlling relationship
• [00:05:33] Financial control as a facet of the relationship
• [00:10:17] Recognizing familiar patterns in relationships and the journey to change
• [00:23:07] Exploration of neurodivergence and Kori’s diagnosis
• [00:32:21] Impact of diagnosis on self-perception and relationships
• [00:38:20] How Kori supports neurodivergent women as a coach
• [00:41:06] Rapid fire wrap-up questions

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