290: Executive Functioning with Fizzah Zaidi
From Embracing Intensity by Aurora Remember Holtzman
December 1, 2025 · 33 min
About this episode
In this episode, Fizzah Zaidi discusses the complexities of executive functioning and how neurodivergent individuals can leverage their unique strengths.
Episode 290: Executive Functioning with Fizzah Zaidi In this powerful episode of Embracing Intensity , I'm joined by the insightful and compassionate Fizzah Zaidi , a psychotherapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals. We explore the complexities of executive functioning, and how understanding our brain's unique operating system can transform how we show up for ourselves and others. Fizzah brings deep experience from her work with high-achieving neurodivergent clients in the tech, medical, and legal fields. Together, we discuss how neurodivergent brains often struggle not because they're broken, but because they're functioning differently—and those differences can also be sources of strength. About Fizzah Zaidi Fizzah Zaidi is a Chicago-based psychotherapist with a passion for working with neurodivergent adults. Her practice supports many twice-exceptional individuals in high-demand professions, and her work includes educating organizations on how to better support neurodiverse teams. Diagnosed with ADHD just before entering graduate school, she dove deep into understanding the brain and executive functioning through continuing education and real-world…
People in this episode
Guest: Fizzah Zaidi
Topics covered
- executive functioning
- neurodiversity
- mental health
- psychotherapy
Keywords
- ADHD
- neurodivergent
- twice-exceptional
- restorative activities
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Executive Functioning with Fizzah Zaidi, Embracing Intensity, This Episode
Places: Chicago
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