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Affordable-CoachingA_CS2E4đïž Melissa Jane in conversation with Tim Ridley: Dyslexia, Discovery & the Art of Being DifferentđïžMelissa Jane in conversation with Tim Ridley: Dyslexia, Discovery & the Art of Being DifferentIn this honest and uplifting episode, I sit down with artist and performer Tim Ridley to explore his late diagnosis of dyslexia discovered in his 40s while studying for a Masterâs in Fine Art.We talk about growing up undiagnosed, the pressures to conform, and the beautiful balance between neurodiverse and neurotypical minds. Expect reflections, laughter, and plenty of lightbulb moments as we unpick the power of difference, creativity, and self-acceptance.đ§ Neurodivergence isnât something to fixâitâs something to u...2025-07-2630 min
The Art of Raising HumansâHow to Talk About Autism with Your Kids â A Conversation with Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen"In Episode #155 of Art of Raising Humans, Sara and Kyle sit down with pediatric neuropsychologists, Dr. Yale Rothman and Dr. Katie Fredriksen, to explore a crucial and timely topic â how to talk with kids about autism. In this episode, we discuss a thoughtful, kid-friendly book co-authored by Dr. Rothman and Dr. Fredriksen that helps children with autism understand how their brains work â and supports neurotypical children in understanding and connecting with autistic peers. This conversation sheds light on:What may be contributing to the rise in autism diagnosesWhy itâs essentia...2025-04-1436 min
ADHD EavesdropEmbracing Structure and Spontaneity: My ADHD Journey With My Neurotypical PartnerđŠ Be a Butterfly on the Wall and Listen in on My Conversations! đŠIn this episode, Janine dives deep into the personal experiences of Jess Templin and her neurotypical partner, Jacob "Storm" Reinsmith. Join us as Jess shares her unique journey from high school to college, reflecting on the challenges of receiving critiques and the struggles with focus that dramatically shaped their academic path. Listeners will discover how a late diagnosis provided crucial clarity and support, enabling her to understand her past and proactively manage their ADHD.The conversation highlights the importance of structure and routine in dai...2024-12-1343 min
Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity!Moving Is An Autistic Hell (Episode 82)An episode that unpacks moving and takes on the heavy lifting.In this episode, we tackle the autistic hell that is moving â diving into the time-consuming yet worthwhile systems autistic individuals often need to implement to stay comfortable and regulated in their own homes.Hereâs whatâs packed into this episode: * Our hosts discuss Matt's recent move and explore all the intricate details, overwhelming processes, and sharing strategies for coping through it all.* Matt and Angela unpack the art of emotional regulation and why it's such a foundational task for autist...2024-11-221h 12
Menâs Therapy PodcastThe Art of Being Neurodivergent w/ Dr. Matt Zakreski - Embrace Your Unique BrainIn todayâs episode of the Men's Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes back Dr. Matt Zakreski. He is a prominent voice in the field of neurodiversity. Today we explore the complexities of a neurodivergent individual. Dr. Zakreski discusses the intricacies of sensory processing, masking, and navigating social dynamics. He offers listeners an invaluable guide to understanding and embracing their neurodivergent identities. He shares how neurodivergent individuals can navigate a neurotypical society. "It feels like everybody else got a secret code, and I didn't," Dr. Zakreski reflects. .
Zakreski authored a book called "The Neurodiversity Playbook." It aims to...2024-11-181h 03
Femme On The Spectrum - Autism- High functioning female neurodivergent mindsFaking Perfection: Neurodivergent Moms and the Art of MaskingIn this episode of "Femme on the Spectrum", Elizabeth discusses the challenges and emotional exhaustion neurodivergent moms face. She explains the concept of 'masking', a facade neurodivergent individuals display to blend into neurotypical society, and how it impacts everyday tasks and social interactions. She also shares her personal experiences, unraveling the realities behind the seemingly perfect facade, and expresses the struggles tied to meeting societal expectations. Elizabeth emphasizes that it's okay not to be perfect and encourages listeners to acknowledge their efforts, regardless of the disorderly moments. She argues that the value of a neurodivergent mom lies not in her...2024-11-1110 min
Autistic Tidbits & TangentsEp. 35 - Cathartic Consumption, Capacity for Consumption, & K-Pop!Ep. 35 - Cathartic Consumption, Capacity for Consumption, & K-Pop!
The third episode of Season is the second part of our look at artistic expression. In this episode, Kara, Maja and Bruce talk about the consumption of Art(s) of all types, and how an autistic consumption may (or may not) differ from a neurotypical consumption. In this wide-ranging discussion, they bring unique perspectives to their own consumption of art, as well as acknowledging that their consumption habits are very different from their creative aesthetics. They also discussed the joy of repetition, and how we often search for a reflection of...2024-08-191h 13
Spoken LabelKate Ireland (Spoken Label, August 2024)Latest up from Spoken Label, making her debut is the amazing Kate Ireland.
Kate describes herself "Hi there, I'm an artist from Scotland with a fidgety brain.
I play with the boundaries of performance, installation, text, and community practice.
My art is all about fighting the urge to optimize ourselves through language and gathering.
It is also about connecting to the primal, childlike, strange and tender parts of ourselves.
I also love working with my pals and seeing creative projects as an excuse to parallel play."2024-08-1148 min
The Neurodivergent Creative PodcastListening To Your Creative Intuition| #139Is your gut might tell you to pick up a new art supply or try a new hobby, even if you don't have a plan for it. And guess what? Itâs not a bad idea to trust your gut, especially when it involves your creative pursuits.
In this episode, Caitlin will share some personal stories about times when they bought things without knowing exactly how theyâd use them, but trusting their intuition led to some pretty amazing projects. Theyâll talk about how creativity doesnât always need a plan and why giving yourself the freedom...2024-08-0918 min
Something Shiny: ADHD!Summer Starter Series: Why does feedback hurt so much?Does feedback sting extra hard? David introduces the concept of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), where you interpret feedback or questions or redirections as being very harsh and personal, and then really take it to heartâeven if thatâs not really what is being communicated to you--and how this plays into relationships. This episode, David and Isabelle are joined by fellow ADHD clinician, Noah, and Isabelle's husband, Bobby, who both also have ADHD.-----Isabelle & David welcome Isabelleâs husband, Bobby, and Davidâs friend and fellow clinician, Noah, who both also have ADHD. David introduces the concept...2024-07-1722 min
Connected Divergents46. Why âshouldâ we be breaking up with neurotypical social scripts?So many of our cultural scripts tell us that thereâs a ârightâ way to do things. If youâre going to write, you have to use a real computer with a keyboard. If youâre going to make art, you need a studio. If youâre going to do the dishes, it has to look THIS way. These scripts are worth questioning, because so often, the wisdom of our brainâs resistance is saying, âThere is a social script here we believe to be correct and ârightâ, but it doesnât not work for me to do it this way. I need...2024-05-2415 min
Neurotypicals Don't Juggle ChainsawsDialogues Unwired: The Neurodivergent Art of CommunicationIn the seventh instalment of 'Neurotypicals Donât Juggle Chainsaws', Nic King and Kate Fox talk about the art and challenges of communication from a neurodivergent perspective.Â
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This episode promises a great discussion about the complexities of interaction within and outsid...2024-04-2529 min
SuccessFULL With ADHDThe Power of Reading with Alex WieckowskiIn this episode of Successful with ADHD, we explore the transformative power of reading, especially for those of us with ADHD. We're joined by the renowned book reviewer and reading strategist, Alex Wieckowski, known for his viral book summaries and reading tips on social media. Alex shares his innovative Reading System, designed to revolutionize the way both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals engage with books. Whether you're struggling to start, finish, or stay focused while reading, this episode is filled with insights that promise to change your relationship with reading forever.About Alex WieckowskiAlex...2024-03-2039 min
Play Therapy Podcast137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play TherapistsIn this episode, I delve into a question from Batsheva about how to distinguish between play that stems from a child's imagination versus play influenced by screen time. As someone who authored the book "Device Detox," I'm deeply passionate about reducing children's screen time due to its harmful effects. While it's true that screen-influenced play can disrupt the purity of imaginative play, it's crucial to trust the child's process regardless of what they bring into the playroom. Whether it's reenacting video games or sharing experiences from outside the therapy session, every aspect of a child's play holds significance. Additionally, it's...2024-02-2918 min
Prog SlogProg 2365: Battle for the Planet!I have taken note of all the times Craig confuses socialism with the government doing stuff. He shall be punished accordingly.
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The Neurodivergent Visionary Podcast008 Art, self-trust, and entrepreneurship as a late-identified neurodivergent creative with Cindy IngramIn this episode, Kari talks with Cindy - an artist, writer, educator, speaker, entrepreneur and radical wonderer who helps people come home to themselves through art and connection.
Cindy and Kari talk about:
-Art
-Intuition and self-trust
-Community
-Neurodivergent burnout
-Neurotypical business models//structure vs. the importance of being in tune with your true feelings and intuition as a neurodivergent human
-Cindy's amazing programs
-An upcoming community program for entrepreneurs from Kari
Find more about Cindy & her programs at: www.cindyingram...2024-02-1248 min
Love QuirksItâs TIME to get Sparked | LQ004In today's episode, youâre in for a deep dive into a pivotal aspect of relationships â discovering how to proactively plan with your partner to keep those emotional cups filled, especially during life changes or temporary stress. You will be guided through the art of ensuring your connection remains strong and fulfilling, unveiling the secrets to achieving resilience through thick and thin.Learn the power of filling up emotional cups through both small, daily micro-moments of love and more intentional, grand gestures or activities. The magic lies in integrating these into your daily routine which are remarkably effe...2024-01-0914 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineALL THE LITTLE BIRD-HEARTS by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, read by Rose AkroydHost Jo Reed and AudioFileâs Kendra Winchester discuss this Booker Prize-longlisted novel. Rose Akroyd performs as Sunday Forrester, an autistic woman navigating a neurotypical world as a single parent. Sunday lives a quiet life in rural England with her daughter. When a middle-aged couple moves into the neighborhood, Sunday and her teenage daughter become smitten with these sophisticated city people who seem to live much more glamorous and full lives. Akroyd captures Sundayâs straightforward way of speaking while still imbuing her performance with Sundayâs complex emotions, which she expresses differently than neurotypical people. Akroydâs narration creates...2024-01-0508 min
Chad and Steve Have a PodcastDeconstructing jREG's Neurotypical Pro-Normie Centrism (Ep 111)In this conversation, jREG (Greg Guevara) discusses starting a YouTube channel and the challenges of maintaining a fragmented identity. We talk about the importance of creating unique art and making videos that no one else can replicate.
jREG's satire is often misunderstood, but he believes that if viewers 'get it,' he hasn't done his job properly. He aims to provide negative value and deconstruct viewers' perspectives.
The conversation also touches on the need for community among YouTubers and the Toronto studio that Greg is a part of. The...2023-11-1746 min
1/1 with Sloika: Conversations with ArtistsStacie A Buhler: Rebel Lensđ Claim this episode for free đ
Stacie A Buhler is a fashion photographer and artist with a rebel spirit. From a life-changing fashion editorial roadtrip across Iceland to infiltrating Paris Fashion Week with rule-breaking audacity, Buhler's art delves into deeper narratives rooted in personal struggles, bipolar disorder, and the quest for self-discovery. Her forthcoming screenplay will explore reality through the lens of mania, aiming to normalize living with a non-neurotypical brain.
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Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folksEpisode 30: Gerard AtkinsonWelcome to episode #30 Weâre thrilled to be joined by Gerard Atkinson today. Gerard is a director at ARTD Consultants. He is well-versed in program and policy evaluation, business analytics, and data visualization. His expertise extends to market and social research, financial modeling, and non-profit, government, and business strategy. A dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, Gerard serves as a board member for various Australian not-for-profits and advises on diversity, equity, and inclusion committees within the research and evaluation community. Outside of his professional endeavors, Gerard is a keen trail runner and was trained as an ope...2023-08-1246 min
The Passive Income LawyerDelegating for Success: The Art of Letting Go and Hiring VAs My bud, John Hilton, Founder of Terra Bella Law Group joined The Business Growth Advantage show! After 25 years in the healthcare industry, where he worked as a flight paramedic, educator, and hospital executive, he decided to serve his community as an attorney. As the father of an adult child with Autism, he discovered the power of planning for families of individuals with special needs, and focus his practice on serving this community in particular. Although he has been serving primarily families in southern Arizona, he is in the process of expanding his practice into other states...2023-07-1939 minThe Neurodivergent Creative PodcastHow to Get Curious About Jealousy | #85Welcome back to The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, where Caitlin Liz Fisher helps you embrace your neurospicy brain and unpack one of the things that might be blocking your creativity⊠a sneaky thing called JEALOUSY! In this episode, Caitlin dives deep into the intricacies of jealousy as a neurodivergent creative and its potential as a catalyst for uncovering your desires and aspirations.
What Youâll Discover:
Recognizing jealousy as a sign of hidden desires and areas where we deny ourselves permission to explore
Understanding the difference between being jealous and being host...2023-06-3024 min
VIEW to the U: An eye on UTM academic communityAi TaniguchiIn honour of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, which comes around each year on June 27, on VIEW to the U, we are talking about identity that directly correlates to the language that we use.
On this episode, featured guest, Professor Ai Taniguchi talks about her work as a linguist in UTMâs Department of Language Studies, as well as her art, which animates and illustrates much of her scholarly pursuits.
Ai specializes in semantics and pragmatics â for those of us who need a primer, or a refresher, as the case may be - she explains both over the course of this interview. But...2023-06-2635 min
On The Hard DaysEp.188 Mama Monday: Mom Jeannie Ewing On Shifting Expectations, Accepting Regressions, And Riding The Rollercoaster Of Emotions As A Parent Of Neurodivergent Kids"I had to grieve the loss of the life I thought we were going to have."About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Jeannie. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:-Jeannie shares her personal journey of struggling with infertility and having five children, three of whom have been diagnosed with neurodiversity, including a rare genetic condition called Apert Syndrome. -The importance of having a supportive team of specialists and professionals who can provide g...2023-06-1246 min
Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity!Animation is Autistic (Episode 32)Animation is popular among Autistic children and adults alike. Listen in, as Matt Lowry, LPP gives his co-host Dr. Angela Lauria a delicious infodump on voice over actors featured on Futurama, Ren and Stimpy, Ghostbusters, Transformers, DragonballZ, Street Fighter, Rick & Morty, and more!Many famous voice actors are officially in Club âtism!Hyperconnected mirror neurons and echolalia often results in impressive skills at copying peopleâs accents and movements which, along with bottom up processing, leads autistics to being great actors and replicators of all things.Specific voice actors like Corey Burton, Frank Welk...2023-05-3059 min
Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast NetworkRHS 183 - Hiring Neurodivergent Superheroes for Your Agency with Michael EaganIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by Michael Eagan.Michael Eagan founded The Independence Hub, which seeks to make insurance the preferred industry for neurodivergent talent. Insurance Hub aims to offer the insurance industry connections to best practices and talent through industry educational and neurodivergent recruiting events.Don't miss this episode...Episode Highlights:
Michael shares his experience with ADHD and how he started a remote work center for neurodivergent people. (7:37)
Michael mentions t...2023-05-181h 04
The Ryan Hanley ShowRHS 183 - Hiring Neurodivergent Superheroes for Your Agency with Michael EaganBecame a Master of the Close: https://masteroftheclose.comIn this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by Michael Eagan.Michael Eagan founded The Independence Hub, which seeks to make insurance the preferred industry for neurodivergent talent. Insurance Hub aims to offer the insurance industry connections to best practices and talent through industry educational and neurodivergent recruiting events.Don't miss this episode...Episode Highlights:
Michael shares his experience with ADHD and h...2023-05-181h 01
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesResearch Insights into the AS Female Phenotype with Dr. Will CarrollJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews researcher and clinician Dr. Will Carroll on the topic of Autism Female Phenotypes. The discussion includes why females may be missed, and the diagnoses females receive before a later autism identification. Dr. Carroll will discuss a missed opportunity of research, and that is information a sister can provide with insight into having a sister on the spectrum. Other topics covered in this discussion: are friendships, eating disorders, depression, and suicide, as well as passionate interests.From Dr. Carroll's Research:From my own research, I found two types of interests: shared...2023-05-081h 05
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Coach Approach - A Conversation on Coaching & ParentingToday I welcome Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, certified coaches and experienced parents of complex children. As co-creators of ImpactParents.com, Diane and Elaine offer guidance, support, and resources to parents worldwide dealing with challenges such as ADHD and anxiety. With a coaching approach to parenting, they aim to empower children to become independent problem solvers while fostering confidence and self-esteem. Their deep understanding of the unique needs of complex children and passion for supporting parents make them trusted guests on the podcast. When Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus first met, they were both searching for a...2023-05-021h 09
Rise and Play Podcast74. Understanding Neurodiversity At Work - with Alice BowmanâNeurodiversityâ explains the unique ways people's brains work. While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or âneurotypicalâ person. ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Tourette's syndrome are all examples of neurodiverse conditions. They're diagnostic labels used to explain the diverse ways of thinking, learning, processing, and behaving.-------------------------------Thank you to our sponsor! Visit â â â â go.solsten.ioâ â â â and mention Rise x Play for a demo and receive a free feature, theme, and art style study included with your Navigator purch...2023-04-2539 min
LiberatED Podcast"It is only beginning." Why Amber Okolo-Ebube thinks we are just at the start of a homeschooling & microschooling wave.Amber Okolo-Ebube is a mom of 5 and longtime homeschooling parent in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas who runs Leading Little Arrows, a weekly homeschooling enrichment program focused on nature, art, and STEM subjects. She launched last spring and her program has become so popular that she recently leased a building across the street from the University of Texas at Arlington campus. With 33 students ages 3-17, and several adult facilitators, she is already near capacity, and will be expanding to run a microschool this fall. Approximately three-quarters of Okolo-Ebubeâs students are neurodiverse, with several, including on...2023-04-2136 min
My Neurodivergent DiaryTiti Finlay: Art, Confidence & Sneakers.We deep dive into Titi's life as an artist, how she thinks she is neurotypical but not very typical... and talk all things sneakers and footwear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-3135 min
Hey I'm Listening With Dr. JoanNeurodivergence: Understanding Individuals different from us | Dr. Joan speaks with Annabelle Bee Baumann Part 5While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function identically. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that functions differently than the average or "neurotypical" person's brain. How do you communicate with someone who thinks differently than you do?
In this episode of Hey, Iâm Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Annabelle Bee Baumann about Neurodivergence: Understanding Individuals different from us
Annabelle (Bee) Baumann is a certified Intercultural Trainer, Moderator, and Speaker. She has worked as a blended learning Business English trainer in Germany since 2005. She published her first humorous self-help book âGurrl, You Ainât Crazyâ...2023-03-1808 min
Shero: Be Your Own HeroNLD and the Process of Letting Go and Forgiving Not ForgettingHave you ever tried to let go of something from happened to you in you past? Was it challenging because of you being a neurotypical or neurodivergent? Have you tried to forget what happened in the past? And realized all you can do is move on or let go at your own pace? Iâve been through all these challenges with NLD, my sexual abuse, family drama related to disclosing the abuse, my first romantic relationship ending, homesickness and being bulimic in college and my con artist experience during COVID.
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https://the-art-of-autism.co...2023-03-1732 min
Living With an Invisible Learning ChallengeNLD and the Process of Letting Go and Forgiving Not ForgettingHave you ever tried to let go of something from happened to you in you past? Was it challenging because of you being a neurotypical or neurodivergent? Have you tried to forget what happened in the past? And realized all you can do is move on or let go at your own pace? Iâve been through all these challenges with NLD, my sexual abuse, family drama related to disclosing the abuse, my first romantic relationship ending, homesickness and being bulimic in college and my con artist experience during COVID.
I'll try to do the support group fo...2023-03-1134 min
Neurodivergent MatesSucceeding in neurodiverse families and parentingSend us a textOn this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are excited to bring you episode #6 ~ Succeeding in Neurodiverse Families and Parenting.We are lucky to have special guests Ali & Grant Strachan.Ali Strachan is a freelance arts copywriter and president of Assorted Grains Inc â an artist-run not for profit in Logan. Almost branding herself as the awkward copywriter, it wasnât until years later that she realised thereâs probably an underlying reason for her struggle with people skills and social anxiety. Autism.She and her husband...2023-02-121h 02
Excuse My ADHDLiving with ADHD & CPTSD with Russ GermaineThis is a doozy as in this episode ran close to 2 hours so this is part one. Listen in as we discuss some of the miscommunications that can happen when ADHD brain meets neurotypical brain. Of course we also go off on a few tangents what interview would be complete with out them? Russ is the Author of âLiving With ADHD and CPTSDâ. He was born in Edmonton Alberta Canada, someone who is learning to understand his disabilities âADHD and CPTSDâ and overcome them to live a happier, better life and not excuse his issues b...2023-02-0754 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 297: Jen HopeAbout Jen
Jen Hope is an executive and leadership coach for startup leaders. With a background as the Vice President of Marketing for multiple high-growth startup companies, Jen understands the complexity of startup leadership. She leverages data and evidence-based tools that accelerate growth and scale individual and collective leadership. A self-kindness and mental health advocate, Jen is passionate about creating safe spaces for women and non-neurotypical leaders in startup and corporate leadership. Clients will tell you that Jen provides systems and habits that improve life and leadership. They love the sharp insights, structure, compassion, and accountability that come from Jenâs...2023-02-0336 min
Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners106 Reading Comprehension - Cracking the Code with Dr. Marnie GinsbergâLIfe outcomes are poorer for kids who are not good readersâ - says todayâs featured guest Dr. Marnie Ginsberg. The truth of this statement is profound for neurotypical kids. Unfortunately, most kids with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, or Autism are not even allowed to become good readers or to access material that is age appropriate.  In episode 106 - we go into one specific area of Reading Comprehension - Cracking the Code.  Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, Founder of Reading Simplified, is a reading difficulties detective who streamlines the science and art of reading i...2023-01-2725 min
The Self Love ShowDeconstructing the Mosaic of You with Shayna CassIn this episode Shayna will give a brief introduction of the Internal Family Systems framework, then guide us through a somatic exercise where you will get to witness the process of communicating with parts in the body and through expressive art. To finish up, she will show us how to make a diagram of the parts that were present in the session and map their relationship within the system.Shayna Cass is an artist, designer, educator, and somatic healer focusing on the intersection between relational trauma and neurodivergence. The central theme of her work is connectionâconnection to...2023-01-091h 03
Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 043: Chrimbo My HimboIn Or, Learn Parkour's third (!) annual Christmas special, Lex and Jordan give the audience what they truly want from Hallmark: the first-ever ADHD cheesy Christmas romance movie plot. Meet our neurotypical protagonists, their small-town troubles, and their plot-relevant hyperfixations. Will they be able to sell enough handcrafted artisan snowglobes to save Christmas? Can Lex and Jordan actually invent and develop a feature film plot in less than an hour or will this entirely go off the rails? And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760⏠and leave a message telling us about yo...2022-12-1234 min
The Squarepeg Podcast88. S7, Ep8: Making art out of darkness: self acceptance, resilience and radical unmasking as an autistic counsellorAudrey Mitchell is a counsellor with a private practise in Idaho, USA. She was diagnosed autistic in 2020, around the same time as her teenage daughter, and the last two years have been a time of processing and learning to accept herself as she is, and unmask in both her personal and professional lives. I first interviewed her two years ago, for the very first season of SquarePeg. Since that interview was recorded she has finished writing her first, soon-to-be-published memoir, Polishing Marbles, a book intended, in her words, for âall the generations of women who ever asked, âWhat...2022-11-121h 03
Deep Listening - Impact beyond words - Oscar TrimboliThe Ultimate Guide to Listening in a Video Conference Host Edition Part III of IIIG'day - I'm Oscar Trimboli, and this is the Apple award-winning podcast, Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words. Good listeners focus on what's said and deep listeners notice what's not said. Each episode is designed to help you learn from hundreds of the world's most diverse workplace listening professionals, including anthropologists, air traffic controllers, acoustic engineers and actors, behavioral scientists and business executives, community organizers, conductors, deaf and blind leaders, foreign language interpreters and body language experts, judges, journalists, market researchers, medical professionals, memory champions, military leaders, movie makers and musicians. You'll learn...2022-10-1424 minDeep Listening - Impact beyond words - Oscar TrimboliThe Ultimate Guide to Listening in a Video Conference Host Edition Part II of IIIThe Ultimate Guide for Listening on a Video Conference â Host Edition Part II of III G'day, I'm Oscar Trimboli and this is the Apple award winning podcast, Deep Listening, Impact Beyond Words. Good listeners focus on what's said and deep listeners notice what's not said. Each episode is designed to help you learn from hundreds of the world's most diverse workplace listening professionals, including anthropologists, air traffic controllers, acoustic engineers and actors, behavioral scientists and business executives, community organizers, conductors, deaf and blind leaders, foreign language interpreters and body language experts, judges, journalists, ma...2022-10-1324 min
OTR - Achieving Mental Health for RealThe Smart of Art - Dyslexic and ADHD neurodiverse issues discussed Part 2This is Part 2 of my discussion with guest Michaell Magrutsche on how to navigate in a system designed for neurotypical people. Michaell is dyslexic and had trouble at school. But he finds himself in art. We also talk about how ADHD people and other neurodiverse are able to cope in the current system of learning.For Michaell's PDF on how to handle dyslexia - The human way - please link to https://files.captivate.fm/library/88d2ff7a-5113-49ab-a226-1c9647054367/Dyslexia-20a-20Humane-20Solution-20-20Michaell-20Magrutsche-206.pdfMicheall's Podcast - https...2022-10-0435 min
Versecraft"In A Dark Time" by Theodore RoethkeMea culpa: The first line ("In a dark time, the eye begins to see) actually scans as: pyrrhic, spondee, iamb, iamb, iamb. Topics discussed in this episode include: -How to pronounce (or not) this dude's name-Romanticism-Romanticism's problem child, Confessional poetry-Mysticism via mental illness-Meter and rhyme zaniness-Two new kinds of feet!-Paradoxes thrust one into figurative interpretations-Darkness and Light-Dante cameo! -Biblical allusions-The tasteful use of personification-Imitative instances of awesome alliteration-Neurotypical normativity and Foucault-Ps...2022-09-2229 minOTR - Achieving Mental Health for RealThe Smart of Art - Dyslexic and ADHD neurodiverse issues discussedListen to the wisdom of my latest guest Michaell Magrutsche as we discuss how to navigate in a system designed for neurotypical people. Michaell is dyslexic and had trouble at school. But he finds himself in art. We also talk about how ADHD people and other neurodiverse are able to cope in the current system of learning.For Michaell's PDF on how to handle dyslexia - The human way - please link to https://files.captivate.fm/library/88d2ff7a-5113-49ab-a226-1c9647054367/Dyslexia-20a-20Humane-20Solution-20-20Michaell-20Magrutsche-206.pdfMicheall's Podcast...2022-09-2043 min
Autism StoriesAutism Stories: Amanda Hebert HughesâThe lines are so meaningful. Whenever you're capturing something, the lines alone can trigger the mind to know what you're looking at- just the lines. Using clean lines and just spotlighting certain colors, I'm filtering out all of that extra information that even neurotypical minds have to sort through,â says Amanda Hebert Hughes. Amanda joins this episode of Autism Stories to discuss creating art that caters to neurodivergent minds as well as being an author and illustrator for a children's book. To learn more about Amanda visit https://www.amandaheberthughes-americanartist.com. To be updated on the latest Autism Stories episode by s...2022-07-1822 min
Life ElsewhereA Conversation With Dr. Camilla Pang. Richard Gabriel On Infamous VerdictsCamilla Pang An Outsiderâs Guide To Humans - What Science Taught Me About What We Do And Who We AreÂ
âBlessed with the solid combination of ASD, ADHD, and Ph.D. - I use the powers of neurodiversity to navigate the under-passed connections of how human psychology can meander beyond the norm. The study of humans and analogous evolving systems are my lifelong passion which is fed by books, observation, and intricate sensing which I process through the lenses of science and art in my writing.â These words are on the website of Dr. Camilla Pang, who sha...2022-07-1759 min
The Squarepeg Podcast71. S6, Ep4: Resculpting our lives post-diagnosis: autism, art and connecting with ourselves and each otherHeather Peak is an artist who lives near Hay on Wye in the UK. She came from a working class background, and was discouraged from making a career as an artist, but decided to go to art school in Brighton where she found a place she finally felt she fit. Now 48, she has established an art practice over the past two decades that combines art, architecture, theatre and social practice. She is co-director of Studio Morison along with Ivan Morison, creating work that is focused on human spaces and the communities that occupy them, and t...2022-06-041h 01
Teaching Artist Podcast#93: Suzanne Joyal: Something From NothingSuzanne Joyal had great advice about working with students with disabilities, which really applies to working with all students. I loved hearing about her path to teaching through motherhood and how she advocated for the arts in schools. It was also inspiring to hear about her art practice and how she overcomes artist block.
Suzanne has exhibited her fine art at ArtWorks Downtown, Youth in Arts, OâHanlon Center for the Arts, Albany Center, the Mill Valley Library, and Thornton Thomasetti. A visual artist with extensive teaching experience, Suzanne holds a degree in Art History from Wellesley Co...2022-05-0952 min
Square HoleReflecting on Square Hole: Employer Perspectives and What Neurodiversity Can Offer to a Creative TeamAs an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their own creative processes as well as its impact on the industry at large. Lorna and Jhinuk consider the tension between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse creatives working together in this episode. They respond to creative industry employers and their perspectives on supporting Neurodiverse employees. How can Neurodiversity change mindsets? What are...2022-05-0648 min
Inclusion with MansiEpisode 23: Autism and Me - In Conversation with Akshay ShanbhagAkshay Shanbhag is a 4th year undergraduate student in IISER Pune. Currently his research is on nanomechanics (physics of dealing with very small atoms and molecules). He is an individual on the Autism Spectrum and shares his journey in this episode.
Autism is not a disease, rather it is a disorder. He describes it as a little different wiring of the brain and nervous system. His main challenge is communication skills along with a few more that neurotypical individuals would probably not face challenges in.
Akshay shares his experiences about:
Importance of early intervention...2022-04-1522 min
The Myths That Make UsMelissa Stangl & Sylvia BringasIn this episode, Erick sat down with Melissa Stangl and Sylvia Bringas from Soltara Healing Center to riff about the power of peak experiences, how they demand you to break your old stories, and the process of integration. They also dive into how we can balance our relationship with social media and use it as a tool for expansion. On that note, Melissa and Sylvia have co-founded an incredible online community called The Maloca. You can learn more about The Maloca below.
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Melissa Stangl is the Co-Founder and COO of Soltara Healing Center and the C...2022-04-111h 34
Inclusion with MansiEpisode 20 : Arts Based Therapy - In Conversation with Anjali BapatAnjali is a Special educator, an Art Based Therapist and I am also a trainer for Heartfulness meditation. She also coordinates many programs with schools for teachers and for students.
Art based therapy or ABT as it's commonly known, uses visual art, music and drama to meet therapy goals for the individual or groups who are participating in this therapy. Visual art it can be any kind of media. It can be crayons or paints and sometimes you can just use materials that you find around and use it like craft or clay. So many things that...2022-03-2314 min
The Squarepeg PodcastS5, Ep11: A life-saving autism diagnosis: BPD, eating disorders and an autistic experience of the mental health systemChloe Slater was diagnosed autistic aged 25, and has been in the mental health system since the age of 16, where she says she has experienced âawful treatment, amazing care, and everything in betweenâ. Content warning: Chloe and I cover some challenging topics in this episode, including eating disorders, self harm, medical trauma, suicidal ideation and suicide. So if you would rather not hear about these topics, you might not want to listen to this one. Now 34, Chloe lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the UK, with her two dogs and other pets. After studying art in c...2022-03-1958 min
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On PurposeThe Art of Talking with Children by Rebecca Rolland
In this new episode, Dr. Dan speaks to Rebecca Givens Rolland (Neurology Department of Children's Hospital Boston) about her work as an oral/written language specialist and her new book The Art of Talking with Children. Rebecca Rolland offers life-changing advice for every parent, caregiver, and educator to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness.In addition, Dr. Dan and Rebecca (who teaches on the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Medical School) talk about tips, tricks, and secre...2022-03-1058 min
The Squarepeg Podcast61. S5, Ep6: Empowering labels, navigating relationships and advocating for neurodivergent and disabled peopleMarie Ralph is an autistic, disabled single mum to two neurodivergent sons. She is 48 and was diagnosed five years ago. She lives in Newquay, Cornwall in the UK, where as well as being a full time carer, she is Director of Youth Art Connect and Cornwall Tourettes and Tic Disorder Group. Marie has spent countless hours fighting for equality, promoting anti ableism in education and organisations, and provide training and support in all things neurodivergent. She strives to change perceptions of what neurodiversity is, and to show that hidden disabilities are no less disabling than more obvious physical ones. ...2022-02-121h 01
Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for KidsOnomatopeiaMusic people! You have arrived just in time to make rhymes, sing songs and do some creative movement games all with your host in chief, Dan Saks. Â Today's episode raises a glass to celebrating Autism Awareness month way ahead of schedule. Â We'll also be toasting old school flows and the art of snowman building. Â If none of that makes sense it's because you haven't listened to the show yet. So do that pls.Â
This Rhyme Time is a little different than our usual version. Â In this one, your job is to channel your inner Run DMC to antic...2022-01-2613 min
Relatively Damaged by Damaged ParentsListening to the Unheard- an autism journeyMishka Sibert is an Inner Child Healer, Coach & Channeler for special needs siblings and moms and sheâs also Founder of Happy Autism - a creative online business where her non-verbal autistic brother Samko is playing an important role of Creative Director advocating loud through his art. She hosts their very own Happy Autism Podcast where she shares my deeply personal and transformational stories from childhood and learnings to raise awareness for the mental health of special needs siblings and advocate for autism and showcase what amazing things autistics CAN do.
Through her gifts, vast knowledge, an...2022-01-1039 min
Edge Dwellers CafĂ©Demanding more than âHallmark momentsâ for neurodiverse inclusion with Claire KearnsIn this episode, Ben Habib is joined in conversation by Claire Kearns. Claire is a staunch disability and neurodiversity advocate, writer and social media content creator. in 2021, Claire won the La Trobe University Excellence Academy Inaugural Art Competition for her poem entitled âI Wasâ, about her experiences as a neurodiverse student at university. Â
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00:00:00Â Introduction
00:03:42Â Online teaching during COVID has made learning more inclusive and accessable for Claire.
00:07:25Â Invisible wounds and other peoples assumptions about your 'functionality'.
00:10:41Â Growing up with undiagnosed neurodivergence and internalising low self-esteem.
00:12:11 Bullying, power and the extern...2021-12-161h 02Edge Dwellers CafĂ©Demanding more than âHallmark momentsâ for neurodiverse inclusion with Claire KearnsIn this episode, Ben Habib is joined in conversation by Claire Kearns. Claire is a staunch disability and neurodiversity advocate, writer and social media content creator. in 2021, Claire won the La Trobe University Excellence Academy Inaugural Art Competition for her poem entitled âI Wasâ, about her experiences as a neurodiverse student at university. Â
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00:00:00Â Introduction
00:03:42Â Online teaching during COVID has made learning more inclusive and accessable for Claire.
00:07:25Â Invisible wounds and other peoples assumptions about your 'functionality'.
00:10:41Â Growing up with undiagnosed neurodivergence and internalising low self-esteem.
00:12:11Â Bullying, power and the extern...2021-12-161h 02
Autism StoriesAutism Stories: Dawn-joy Leong"My work is very sensory. I experience and respond to the world very directly through my senses, and as I'm speaking to you or when I write, it is actually a translation. My words are not directly from my immediate experience. I feel that my work and my work with Simon expresses the rich and abundant ecology that is outside neurotypical expression. We want to validate our autistic sensory communication as a real, valuable, and important communication style," says Dawn-joy Leong. Dawn joins this episode of Autism Stories to discuss her art exhibit that engages you in the sensory w...2021-12-0922 min
Fuel Your PurposePushing Forward - The Story of a Mom Who Took Charge of Life for her Son with Cerebral PalsyWith all this guest has going on, I joked that she must be Superwoman. Wife, mom, disabilities advocate, entrepreneur and so much more, Christiana Gondreau and I have an intimate conversation about her son, Dominic, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. If you are a parent to a child with a disability, please donât miss this podcast. From education and health to neurotypical siblings and just pushing forward -- we talk about it all.
Christiana Gondreau has been married for 28 years to her first husband, Paul, has 5 children on earth and 2 in heaven, is a Mama to a...2021-11-1953 min
What If World - Stories for KidsDan asks: What if dragons breathed sprinkles? (w/ Jonathan Cormur)ââAll-star adventurer and wizard, Igneous Draconius (played by Jonathan Cormur) is a guest lecturer at the Observatorium this week, and Abacus starts to feel jealousâŠ
Lessons include: Â Itâs impossible to have everyone like you, but itâs always possible to find people who like you for just who you are; competition can help us challenge ourselves, and itâs important to remember that failing is part of growing.
Our guest, Jonathan Cormur, hosts Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Enjoy his great show for kids! You can also find him on social, @jonincharacter and @dorktalesstorytime on Instagram, and @dorktale...2021-11-1528 min
Blank PerceptionAiden Smith"People are gonna judge what I do and dislike what I do regardless of how I act, so its a lot more fun to act like myself"I had the absolute pleasure this week of talking to up and coming artist Aiden Smith. Aiden shared her inspiration for her art as well as gave me much needed insight on how to use social media to more effectively grow my own brand. In addition to her artistic abilities, Aiden shared her journey of discovering she is autistic and how liberating it was for her to finally have answers...2021-10-252h 11
The Accessible Altar Podcast3. Lindsay and Rhythms of GraceWe talk with the Rev. Lindsay Lunnum. Lindsay is a neurotypical parent raising a child who is deeply impacted by autism. She is also a priest and the rector of Zion Episcopal Church in Douglaston (Queens, NYC). Lindsay is the spokesperson for Rhythms of Grace, a ministry of worship and faith formation for children and families with autism. She has introduced ROG in two parishes that she has served and has consulted and guided several parishes throughout the Church to develop this ministry.Transcript of interview www.rhythms-of-grace.org.Why Johnny Doesn't FlapN...2021-10-221h 11The Accessible Altar Podcast3. Lindsay and Rhythms of GraceWe talk with the Rev. Lindsay Lunnum. Lindsay is a neurotypical parent raising a child who is deeply impacted by autism. She is also a priest and the rector of Zion Episcopal Church in Douglaston (Queens, NYC). Lindsay is the spokesperson for Rhythms of Grace, a ministry of worship and faith formation for children and families with autism. She has introduced ROG in two parishes that she has served and has consulted and guided several parishes throughout the Church to develop this ministry.Transcript of interview www.rhythms-of-grace.org.Why Johnny Doesn't F...2021-10-221h 01
The Squarepeg Podcast46. S4, Ep3: Hormones, reproductive and mental health and stepping into our sensory selvesBecky Beasley is an award winning visual artist, receiving the highest UK award for Visual Arts in the country, a Paul Hamlyn Artists Award, in 2018, and also teaches Fine Art part time at Goldsmiths College. But alongside her career success she has battled with mental health and hormonal problems, prompting her to go on a research journey that ultimately lead to her autism diagnosis in February this year. Becky is in her mid 40s, lives and works in Hastings in the UK and describes herself as a womenâs health gap warrior. In ou...2021-09-1157 min
Leave Me Alonevictim culturetrigger warning. if your'e neurotypical and had loving parents you can still be cool! rate this podcast follow me on socials @alainabamfieldAs Always...âĄÂ Music:  Seth Kerby (IG: @kerboraines) Cover Art: Zachary Lang (IG: @umthisisdumb) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leave-me-alone3/support2021-09-0523 min
Mother's Guide Through AutismWhat My Adult Autism Diagnosis Has Taught Me with Greg BurnsSend us a textIn this week's insightful episode, Brigitte interviews Greg Burns who is a system safety engineer in Australia to talk about his recent autism diagnosis in his late 50âs and his experience of living on the spectrum.Greg shares his story of how he came to be diagnosed on the spectrum in this late 50's back in 2019. Through his online interaction with other autistic adults, he realized he had many characteristics common in autistic individuals. He was soon after diagnosed by a psychologist in his local area. His diagnosis helped him...2021-08-1353 min
Something Shiny: ADHD!Why does feedback hurt so much?Does feedback sting extra hard? David introduces the concept of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), where you interpret feedback or questions or redirections as being very harsh and personal, and then really take it to heartâeven if thatâs not really what is being communicated to you--and how this plays into relationships. This episode, David and Isabelle are joined by fellow ADHD clinician, Noah, and Isabelle's husband, Bobby, who both also have ADHD.-----Isabelle & David welcome Isabelleâs husband, Bobby, and Davidâs friend and fellow clinician, Noah, who both also have ADHD. David introduces the concept...2021-07-0320 min