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The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

Paul Cruz

Society & Culture

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 34

The name “Neurodiversity Voices” suggests a platform or initiative dedicated to amplifying the perspectives and experiences of neurodiverse individuals. It implies a focus on inclusivity and representation, where the unique voices of people with different neurological conditions, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, are highlighted and celebrated. The name conveys a sense of community and advocacy, aiming to foster understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity by sharing personal stories and lived experiences. Podcast Website: https://www.neurodiversityvoices.com Instagram, Facebook Page, Youtube, Substack: @neurodiversityvoicespodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodiversityvoicespodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tnvp.bsky.social

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🇫🇷 France - personalJournals
19/04/2026
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
16/04/2026
#96
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
01/04/2026
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
30/03/2026
#77
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
29/10/2025
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
22/09/2025
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
14/09/2025
#95

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http://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/
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https://theneurodiversityvoicespodcast.transistor.fm/
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https://www.coastmentalhealth.com/brain-training-changes-lives/
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7-Day Early Release Episodes: Neurodiversity Insider

Episode 12

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 00:31

Support The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and become a valued supporter of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast!
As a Neurodiversity Insider subscriber, you’ll enjoy exclusive 7-day early access, with a 1-month free trial to every new episode before it goes public.

Your support gives you a first listen to powerful conversations and personal stories from the neurodivergent community — and helps us keep creating meaningful, empowering content that amplifies neurodiverse voices. Join our growing community of supporters and be part of the movement to celebrate and uplift neurodiversity.

Subscribe today and never miss an episode!

Visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast/id1806028241

Share Your Voice

Your story matters — and it could help someone else feel seen.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.
You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Rewiring Minds: Inside Coast Mental Health’s Brain Training Program

Episode 11

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 46:14

Hosts Paul Cruz and Gino Akbari sit down with Janelle Peters (Mental Health Counsellor) and Amy Bujak (Social Worker) from Coast Mental Health’s Brain Training Team. Together, they explore how cognitive remediation and neuroplasticity empower individuals to overcome challenges with attention, memory, and executive functioning. From practical compensatory strategies like mental retracing and task linking, to stigma-smashing art pop-ups and the power of group connection, this conversation shines a light on how hope-based recovery transforms lives.

Whether you’re neurodivergent, a caregiver, an educator, or simply curious, this episode offers tools, stories, and perspectives that remind us: growth is always possible, and healing doesn’t have to be a solo journey.

Coast Mental Health Brain Training Program Website: https://www.coastmentalhealth.com/brain-training-changes-lives/

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

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Diagnosed Late, Advocating Loud: Education Reform with Becky Bishop

Episode 2

Monday, June 9, 2025 • Duration 30:33

Becky Bishop’s late diagnosis fuels powerful advocacy for neurodiversity and inclusive education.

Becky Bishop shares her inspiring journey from studying human geography to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusive education and neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Becky reflects on the validation and clarity this brought, alongside the grief of missed opportunities.

Our conversation highlights the importance of community support for neurodivergent individuals, featuring success stories from organizations like LDS that affirm identity and reduce isolation. Becky discusses the systemic barriers neurodivergent learners face, especially the unique challenges women with ADHD encounter due to underdiagnosis and gender bias.

She stresses that education is an equity issue, and personalized, neurodiversity-affirming approaches can lead to breakthroughs. The episode explores the intersection of neurodiversity and mental health, emphasizing the need to shift perspectives away from deficit-based views toward celebrating cognitive differences.

Becky closes with a call to action for greater inclusivity, early skill development, accommodations, and systemic change in both educational and professional settings to dismantle stigma and empower neurodivergent individuals.

Connect With Becky Bishop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-bishop-31858a283/

Learn, Develop, Succeed (LDS)
Website: https://ldsociety.ca/

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

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Different by Design: A Journey of Neurodivergent Self-Discovery with Tamsyn Hawken

Episode 1

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Duration 37:49

How does embracing being “different by design” transform neurodivergent self-discovery and belonging?

Tamsyn Hawken, a mental health mentor supporting university students across the UK, shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, autism, and ADHD diagnoses, and how being a queer neurodivergent woman shapes her unique mentoring approach.

Growing up in a rural village, Tamsyn found a supportive environment but struggled with a lack of representation and understanding, which delayed her awareness of neurodivergence. She emphasizes the critical need for safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can explore their identities, unmask, and embrace their differences, symbolized by her metaphor of a zebra among horses.

Tamsyn highlights systemic barriers in academia, advocating for genuine inclusivity and cultural change. Through mentoring and developing online courses on self-advocacy, she empowers neurodivergent students to find their voice, navigate challenges with kindness, and celebrate their authentic selves.

This episode offers vital insights into neurodivergent identity, community support, unmasking, and empowerment, encouraging listeners to practice self-kindness on their unique journeys.

Connect With Tamsyn Hawken

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsyn-hawken-014267191/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynhawkenphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571495859953

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

Challenging Social Norms: Neurodivergence and the Power of Self-Love with Sarah Russell

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 16:15

How does self-advocacy and compassion reshape life for neurodivergent individuals and families?

Sarah Russell shares her journey with ADHD, parenting a neurodivergent child, and founding the NeuroDivergent Report. Sarah explores how sociology illuminates the impact of societal norms on neurodivergent identities, while emphasizing the power of self-advocacy and self-compassion in personal growth.

The conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based coaching, the therapeutic benefits of art therapy for managing stress and anxiety, and the value of community support in fostering belonging. Sarah’s candid reflections offer encouragement for embracing and celebrating neurodivergence, reducing stigma, and helping others feel less alone through shared stories.

Whether you’re navigating diagnosis, parenting, or advocacy, this episode provides insightful strategies and heartfelt wisdom.

Connect with Sarah’s coaching services, website, and podcast platforms:

https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neurodivergent-report/id1807532078
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QQdXXVSFG4MMsqyR3L9wd?si=194b47baa8ee4af2
Website: https://www.ndreportpod.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ndreportpod/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Ndreportpod
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ndreportpod
Substack: https://ndreportpod.substack.com/

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

Share Your Voice

Your story matters — and it could help someone else feel seen.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.

Nothing About Us, Without Us: Podcast Trailer for Real Talk

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 04:34

The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is launching today. It aims to celebrate and amplify the unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. Hosted by Paul Cruz and co-hosted by Livia Ward, Letara Couto, Karen Habashi, and Gino Akbari, the podcast explores the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs of neurodiverse individuals and their families. The hosts share their experiences and insights, fostering understanding and acceptance within the neurodivergent community.

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

Share Your Voice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
03:47 Personal Stories and Experiences with Neurodiversity

Disclaimer:

The content provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Poetry, Neurodivergence, and Resilience with Samantha Merz

Episode 10

Monday, August 25, 2025 • Duration 13:48

Host Paul Cruz sits down with poet and mental health advocate Samantha Merz. Samantha shares her journey of discovering poetry at 19, how her neurodivergence influences her creative process, and how writing became a powerful outlet for expressing emotions like loneliness and resilience. From her published collections, Kazoo and Meadowlite, to her newest book, Only You Will Do, Samantha opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a neurodivergent creative.

She also discusses the importance of mental health advocacy, the role of community programs like Thrive Open Door and Coast Mental Health, and how activities such as singing in a choir and playing badminton enrich her well-being. This inspiring conversation highlights the power of creativity, community, and perseverance in building a more inclusive world.

Connect with Samantha:

Website: SamanthaMers.wordpress.com
Instagram: @SamanthaMers
Facebook: Samantha Mers
Books available at: Blurb Bookstore

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

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Exploring Synesthesia Through Film with Nicola Rose

Episode 9

Monday, August 18, 2025 • Duration 45:47

Hosts Paul Cruz and Gino Akbari sit down with filmmaker Nicola Rose—an accomplished director, producer, and writer—to discuss her new feature film Magnetosphere.

The film follows 13-year-old Maggie as she navigates her first crush, a big family move, and her unique way of experiencing the world through synesthesia, all set against the backdrop of the magical Hale-Bopp comet in 1997. With a cast including Colin Mochrie, Patrick McKenna, Debra McGrath, Tara Strong, Steven He, and breakout star Shayelin Martin, Magnetosphere brings neurodivergence to life in a visually stunning, heartfelt way.

Nicola shares her inspiration for the story, her process of authentically representing synesthesia on screen by interviewing over 70 synesthetes, and the challenges of making an independent film that is both magical and deeply human.

Memorable Quotes

“The way to be authentic is ask people—‘what did you experience?’—and then bring that truth to screen.” – Nicola Rose
“Synesthesia became a metaphor for feeling out of sync, which so many of us experience.” – Nicola Rose
“Being kind is the most important lesson filmmaking has taught me.” – Nicola Rose

Resources & Links

Watch the Magnetosphere trailer: http://freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/magnetosphere
Stream Magnetosphere now on Amazon Prime & Apple TV
Nicola’s Substack: nicolarosedirects.substack.com
Nicola on Instagram: @nicolarosedirects
Magnetosphere on Instagram: @magnetospheremovie on Facebook:

Equity, Not Equality: What Neurodivergent Students Really Need

Episode 8

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 52:44

Student leaders from the Neurodiversity Students Association (NDSA) at Toronto Metropolitan University — Jenna Ignaczak, Malka Finkelstein, and Maddie Sardone — discuss what it truly means to be a neurodivergent student in post-secondary education today.

Together, they share stories of inclusion, moments of isolation, experiences with ableism, and insights into how universities can better support neurodivergent students. The conversation dives into policy challenges, mental health, masking, equity vs. equality, and the importance of community.

Whether you’re a student, educator, ally, or policymaker, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and motivated to advocate for a more inclusive future in higher education.

Quotes to Remember:

“It’s not about equality, it’s about equity.” – Malka
“We don’t know what we don’t know. Ask students what they need.” – Jenna
“It’s easier to get rid of us than support us. That’s the problem.” – Maddie

Neurodiversity Students Association, Toronto Metropolitan University
Instagram: @tmu_ndsa

Telos: A Neurodiversity Conversation Podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/fc565318/podcast/rss

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

Share Your Voice

Your story matters — and it could help someone else feel seen.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.

Designing for Every Mind: Education Reform with Angus Chan

Episode 7

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 52:38

Angus Chan turned his early academic struggles into a mission to redesign education for everyone.

Angus Chan shares his deeply personal journey through higher education as a neurodivergent student and how those early struggles shaped his commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational reform.

We explore the evolving nature of autism understanding and why honouring cultural identity, holistic wellness, and student voice is essential in today’s classrooms. Angus reflects on the power of reciprocal teaching, how AI can enhance learning when used thoughtfully, and the role of collaboration among educators in fostering inclusive environments.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone working toward a future where neurodiverse learners are not just supported, but celebrated.

Connect with Angus:

https://www.activating-intelligence.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angusc1983/
Blog - https://mrangusbeefblog.wordpress.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/angusc83
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angusc83
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@angusc1983

Connect With Us

Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com

Share Your Voice

Your story matters — and it could help someone else feel seen.
If you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD or autistic professional navigating work, creativity, or burnout, we’d love to hear from you.
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is collecting real experiences, insights, and stories from neurodivergent adults who are ready to speak honestly about what it’s really like to thrive (and sometimes struggle) in a world not built for our brains.You don’t have to be a speaker or expert — just someone with a story that deserves to be heard. For more information, please visit our website.

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