Explore every episode of the podcast The Neurodivergent Report
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| Nature & ADHD: The research says to look outside! | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:43:09 | |
Can I interest you in some nature to improve your mood? I know what you're thinking... but hear me out! Research suggests you don’t actually have to go outside to experience nature’s mood-boosting benefits. Curious? Here’s what’s inside: 🌿 More greenery = more chill 🌎 What makes nature awe-inspiring? 🛏️ How to connect with nature when you can’t leave your bed However you are able to engage, thank you for being here! 📢Follow us @ndreportpod & send us pics, audio, or video of you being in nature!!! 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you within the week! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com References: | |||
| Pro-Photographer Don Orkoskey on Confidence, Storytelling, & ADHD | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:50:23 | |
Do neurodivergent brains do art differently?! That's why I sat down with Don Orkoskey, professional nature photographer and instructor, to find out what he's observed from his students over time. Curious about our chat? We dive into things like:
However you're able to engage, thank you for being here! Don wrote an e-book! Check it out here! Connect with Don: If you want to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form and we will get back to you within the week! | |||
| Coming Soon | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:01:06 | |
Accessible scientific knowledge, by and for exuberant neurodivergent personalities. Wanna contribute? https://forms.gle/uZsUavRVDtW8BtPSA Thanks for being here! | |||
| Neurodivergence 101: The Theoretical Showdown | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:42:11 | |
How do kindness, cognition, and community intersect in the neurodiversity conversation? In this episode, I’m joined by J.Q. Walker as we dive deep into the language, theory, and lived experiences that shape our understanding of neurodivergence. We talk about how something as simple as a fidget toy can reflect a growing awareness of sensory needs... & how the way we talk about what's “normal” plays a powerful role in how neurodivergent individuals are broadly perceived and treated in society. Curious about what else is inside?
This episode is for anyone interested in how ideas like mental health, identity, and societal norms shape our everyday experience—and what it might look like to reimagine those systems with compassion and curiosity. However you are able to engage, thank you for being here! Source: (2021) From neurodiversity to neurodivergence: the role of epistemic and cognitive marginalization 📢Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you within the week! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com | |||
| Building The Neurodiversity Directory with Ronnie Cane | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:43:30 | |
Looking for a simple directory of Neurodiversity supports? I had the chance to chat about the power of connection, accessibility, and self-discovery with Ronnie Cane, the creator of The Neurodiversity Directory! Curious? Here’s a bit of what’s inside: 🫶 Accessibility, connection, and community are essential for thriving ☯ Emotional regulation is a privilege, but should remain a goal 💪 Learning how to ask for help is a strength However you are able to engage, thank you for being here! 🔎Looking for Ronnie? Website | LinkedIn | The Neurodiversity Directory 📢Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you within the week! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com | |||
| Psych Evaluations done right! Interview w/ Dr. Jessica McCarthy | 16 May 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
This week on The Neurodivergent Report, we’re joined by licensed clinical psychologist, school psych, and ADHD mom Dr. Jessica McCarthy. As someone in the midst of autism evaluations for my toddler, I really valued this conversation.Curious what else is inside:
However you are able to engage, thank you for being here!With love, Sarah 💜 Looking for Dr. Jessica? https://elementspsych.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.jessica.mccarthy/ 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤 ndreportpod.com | |||
| ADHD Support Beyond SMART Goals: Interview w/ Eliza Barach, PhD | 14 May 2025 | 00:56:01 | |
This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah is joined by cognitive psychologist and ADHD coach Dr. Eliza Barach, PhD. Eliza blends rigorous research with lived experience to help high-performers with ADHD—no silver bullets required. Curious about what's inside:
Whether you’re an ADHD executive-functioning coach, a neurodivergent parent, or simply curious, you’ll walk away with science-backed, heart-centered tools for managing executive dysfunction with compassion. However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here! With love, Sarah 💜 🔗 Resources & Links Find Eliza: neural-revolution.com 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤 ndreportpod.com | |||
| Nervous System Regulation: Interview with Lindsey Kee | 07 May 2025 | 00:52:27 | |
✨ This week we're talking to Lindsey Kee about how to shift from survival mode to whole body regulation Welcome to another episode of The Neurodivergent Report — where we break down current events, research, and lived experiences, neurodivergent style! This week, I’m joined by executive coach Lindsey Kee for a balanced conversation about burnout, nervous system literacy, and reclaiming well-being as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman! Curious about what's inside?
However you're able to engage, thank you for being here. With love, Sarah 💜 📢 Follow us @ndreportpod 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Apply on our website! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com Looking for Lindsey?
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| Neurodivergent and Misunderstood: Fixing the Media Narrative | 02 May 2025 | 00:45:31 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Current Neuro-divergEVENTS — where we break down current events, neurodivergent style! We’re your hosts, Sarah and J.Q., and today we’re diving into the recent media frenzy around ADHD and autism. From the controversial NYT Magazine article to RFK Jr.’s comments and expert clapbacks from Dr. Russell Barkley and ADDitude Magazine — we’re covering it all. 👉 Curious about RFK Jr.’s Aunt Rosemary? 🤔 Wondering why the media has a moral responsibility to get this right? However you're able to engage, thank you for being here. 📢 Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Apply here 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com 📚 References
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| Neurodivergence 101: Acceptance vs. Stigma | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:43:38 | |
Ready for part 2?! This week on The Neurodivergent Report, JQ and I dig into the complex nature of neurodivergence— Together, we’re exploring the neurodiversity paradigm and the very real importance of supporting neurodivergent folks in inclusive, nuanced, and individualized ways. 💡 Curious about what’s inside?
However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here! With love, Sarah 📖 Source: (2022) “The Neurodiversity Approaches” https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723 📢Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website and we’ll get back to you! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com | |||
| The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery: Author Sol Smith on stimming, parenting, and identity | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:58:45 | |
Sol Smith—author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery—visits The Neurodivergent Report for a rich and authentic conversation about identity, parenting, and what it means to recognize your neurodivergence later in life. Curious for more?
Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode is a gentle and affirming must-listen. However you are able to engage, thank you for being here! Looking for Sol? TikTok ( better_sol ) Instagram ( theprofessorsol ) Facebook ( solsmith ) YouTube ( Professor_Sol ) LinkedIn ( sol-smith-mfa-eds-ms-cas-7955364 )
📖 Check out his book here! (https://a.co/d/dO0dUh6) 📢Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah | J.Q. 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website and we’ll get back to you within the week! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com | |||
| Listener Interview: The Cost of Being Misunderstood at Work w/ Jad | 21 May 2025 | 00:48:02 | |
🚨 Trigger Warnings Layoffs and workplace discrimination Burnout and stress-related mental health impacts Gaslighting and invalidation of neurodivergent needs Welcome to the first official Listener Interview segment on The Neurodivergent Report! What happens when you're performing well at work—but still don't belong? In our first listener spotlight, Jad shares their story of diagnosis, challenges in the workplace, and hopes for moving forward. In this episode, we sit down with Jad, a software engineer, world traveler, and proud member of the NeuroSpicy community. Curious about what’s inside:
This is a raw conversation about empty DEI efforts and being made to feel “too much” at work—and learning to live a life where your full self is accepted. However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here. With love, Sarah 💜 🔗 Resources & Links @whereisjad https://www.instagram.com/whereisjad 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤 ndreportpod.com | |||