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Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices

Published by Happy Now

  • Education
  • Society & culture
  • Self-improvement
  • Relationships

When Kristen Finch diagnosed her husband Dave with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum condition, everything in their marriage changed - for the better. Based on Dave's New York Times bestselling memoir, "The Journal of Best Practices," HAPPY NOW is a podcast filled with insights and wisdom for anyone in a neurodiverse relationship. (And, really, aren't we all?)

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  1. Number 10RelationshipsNorway
  2. Number 176Society & cultureNorway

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  1. Laundry… / Chapter 5 from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Dec 29, 202346 min

    Kristen and Dave talk about correcting their long-time imbalance in household responsibilities. Kristen points out that Dave tends to complicate even the simplest of chores. For more, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along. Listen to Calm AF, Kristen's weekly coaching podcast. Listen to Dave: The Relationships Podcast Hosted by an Idiot.

  2. Just Listen / Chapter 4 from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Dec 8, 20231 hr 2 min

    Kristen and Dave talk about the Best Practice of listening – specifically, listening to understand – and how this works hand-in-hand with empathy. For more, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along. Listen to Calm AF, Kristen's weekly coaching podcast. Listen to Dave: The Relationships Podcast Hosted by an Idiot.

  3. Get Inside Her Girl World / Chapter 3 from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Nov 28, 20231 hr 5 min

    Dave proposes changing this week's Best Practice to " Respect her girl world and get inside by invitation only ." For more, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along. Listen to Calm AF, Kristen's weekly coaching podcast. Listen to Dave: The Relationships Podcast Hosted by an Idiot.

  4. Use Your Words / Chapter 2, Part Two from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Nov 14, 202351 min

    Kristen and Dave talk about Dave's "life-changing" communication strategy -- emulating Howard Stern, David Letterman, Regis Philbin, and others -- and whether it was actually a good thing. For more, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along. Listen to Calm AF, Kristen's weekly coaching podcast. Listen to Dave: The Relationships Podcast Hosted by an Idiot. Listen to Uniquely Human: The Podcast with Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave.

  5. Use Your Words / Chapter 2, Part One from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Oct 21, 20231 hr 8 min

    Kristen and Dave get into an argument when Dave uses his words. To go deeper, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along.

  6. Be Her Friend, First and Always / Chapter 1 from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Oct 15, 20231 hr 13 min

    Kristen and Dave share how they started as friends, became a couple, and ultimately returned to friendship in their marriage. Dave says "marital setting" weird. To go deeper, send your questions to questions@happynowpodcast.com or tap the links below. Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along.

  7. Be a Worthy Partner / Introduction from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Oct 5, 20231 hr 15 min

    Kristen and Dave share the evening of his Asperger's revelation and talk about preventing meltdowns or "man-tantrums." To go deeper, follow the links below or email us at questions@happynowpodcast.com! Tap here to join Opposite AF, the online short course for neurodiverse couples. Get Dave's bestselling book, The Journal of Best Practices, so you can follow along.

  8. Meet Dave and Kristen from Happy Now: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices, opens in a new tab

    Jun 14, 20238 min

    Welcome to HAPPY NOW: Autism, Marriage, and The Journal of Best Practices! When Kristen Finch diagnosed her husband Dave with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum condition, everything in their marriage changed - for the better. Based on Dave's New York Times bestselling memoir, "The Journal of Best Practices," HAPPY NOW is a podcast filled with insights and wisdom for anyone in a neurodiverse relationship. (And, really, aren't we all?) To learn more about Kristen, visit https://kristenfinch.com To check out Dave's book, visit https://davidjfinch.com

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