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The Sight Side

The Sight Side

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 The Sight Side is a podcast Pioneering the Field of Applied Neurodivergence. Applied Neurodivergence is the deliberate and systematic application of neurodivergent cognitive abilities—bottom-up processing, advanced pattern recognition, systems thinking, and detail-oriented analysis—to solve complex organizational and human problems that neurotypical approaches routinely miss. Hosted by James Hickey—AuDHD systems architect, Licensed Peer Recovery Supporter, and founder of PathWays Collective—the show explores how neurodivergent cognition actually functions in work and in life, and why bottom-up processing and pattern recognition are becoming essential in a world obsessed with credentials, optics, and performance theater. If you’ve been filtered out by hiring systems that don’t measure real capability, built shadow systems to keep organizations running, or watched your peers progress while you seemed to be treading water, this podcast is for you. We explore topics like: Why “show your work” often punishes pattern recognition Shadow systems as undocumented innovation The overlap between neurodivergent cognition and AI Late diagnosis and what changes when you understand your own architecture The coming credential collapse—and what replaces it Career paths for people who can’t tolerate traditional employment James was diagnosed with autism and ADHD in his 40s, after decades of being labeled unfocused, underperforming, or “not living up to his potential.” The problem wasn’t capability—it was context. Now he helps organizations see their blind side: the friction, revenue leakage, and risk that top-down systems consistently miss. No scripts. No polish. From friction to flow. New episodes bi-weekly.Copyright 2026 James H
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  • The Origin Story

    The Origin Story
    Jan 8 2026

    In this first episode of The Sight Side, host James Hickey shares his origin story—from truck driver to systems integration specialist in nine months.

    James explores why trucking was his “unicorn profession,” how a hip injury forced a sudden life pivot, and what happened when a single sentence in a peer recovery training shut him down completely:

    “Instead of asking what’s wrong with you, ask what happened to you.”

    That question led to a formal autism and ADHD diagnosis at 45, medication that silenced decades of chronic negative self-talk, and a complete reframe of what he had spent his entire life calling “broken.”

    This episode also introduces the concept of Applied Neurodivergence—the deliberate and systematic use of neurodivergent cognitive patterns as functional assets rather than pathologies.

    If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit, like you’re surviving instead of thriving, or like you’ve been asking yourself the wrong question—this episode is for you.

    Topics Covered:

    • Why trucking is the “unicorn profession” for AuDHD brains

    • The pivot: injury, depression, and rebuilding from zero

    • “What’s wrong with you?” vs. “What happened to you?”

    • Late diagnosis at 45: autism, ADHD, and finally having language

    • Medication, executive function, and the silencing of chronic negative self-talk

    • Masking, survival, and the suicide risk nobody talks about

    • Bottom-up processing and cognitive latency

    • Neurodivergent productivity: the JPMorgan and HP studies

    • From surviving to thriving: why this podcast exists

    Resources Mentioned:

    • From Liquor to Dhikr by James Hickey

    • Path of the Sober Seeker podcast

    • PathWays Collective — pathwayscollective.net

    • JPMorgan Chase Autism at Work Program

    Connect:

    • Website: pathwayscollective.net

    • Email: james@pathwayscollective.net

    This is a long-form origin episode and sets the conceptual foundation for future, more narrowly focused discussions.
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    30 min
  • What is Applied Neurodivergence?

    What is Applied Neurodivergence?
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode, James defines Applied Neurodivergence—a framework that shifts the ND conversation from accommodation to capability. He explores the difference between early and late diagnosis, the uncomfortable realities of how employers view accommodation, and why it's time to start talking about what neurodivergent professionals can actually deliver.

    Topics covered:


    What's missing from the current ND conversation


    Early diagnosis vs. late diagnosis: accommodation vs. scars


    The employer perspective on accommodation (uncomfortable but true)


    The JP Morgan Autism at Work data


    Applied Neurodivergence: definition and core cognitive operations


    PathWays Collective: pathwayscollective.net


    Connect: james@pathwayscollective.net


    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-hickey-9b8ab43a2
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    11 min
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