Podcast

Struan's Story of Diagnosis & Identity Reformation Featuring:  Struan Mackenzie, former UK civil servant & creator of the YouTube channel Am I Neurodivergent? This is a conversation about burnout, identity collapse, and reformation. In this episode, we explore: The Late Diagnosis: From a stress breakdown to a deep dive into autism research. Struan suddenly realized that his entire life made sense. The Identity Reformation: Another non-linear journey of diagnosis. Struan tra

Featuring: Jonathan Katz-Ouziel, autistic accessibility consultant and founder of Opossum House Accessibility What happens when autism is diagnosed early, supported well, and allowed to stay joyful — and how OCD complicates (and sometimes sharpens) everything that comes after In this episode, we explore: - Early Diagnosis Moment: what it was like being diagnosed autistic at age three in the 1990s, and how access, parental belief, and early support shape sense of self - The Id

Ft: Karen Kossow, disability advocate, neurodivergent parent, and co-founder of Faircare Idaho What happens when parenting, disability, hormones, and burnout collide — and the systems meant to support you quietly disappear? In this episode, we explore: Brain Fog + Burnout = Breaking Point Sarah gets vulnerable about worsening brain fog and fatigue, opening a larger conversation about perimenopause, disability, and survival under constant strain. Late Recognition & Reframing

Featuring: Lucy — Art therapist based in Melbourne, Australia, working at the intersection of creativity, neurodivergence, sensory regulation, and relational healing. People rarely heal by talking alone; this week, Lucy joins me to explain that slow and soft sensory practices can be the most powerful tools for nervous system repair, especially for neurodivergent people who’ve built up trauma just trying to survive without proper self-understanding. Curious What’s Inside? 1.

Featuring: Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA — ADHD clinician, parent of neurodivergent kids, and adult diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I keep hearing stories of adults who don’t receive diagnosis until after their relationships fall apart. In this episode, Ryan Baker-Barrett shares his experience with inattentive ADHD, barriers to medication access, and what it’s like to parent neurodivergent kids while managing his own late diagnosis & private practice. Curious What’s Inside? - L

Neurodivergent Rebel, Lyric Rivera, joins me to discuss the rite-of-passage crises that compel us to confront burnout, identity, capitalism, and the quiet self-abandonment we learned to survive with. Curious What’s Inside? The “Rite of Passage” Crisis: Why do so many neurodivergent individuals hit collapse? “Queer-Adjacent Without The Language”: Growing up in the Texas Bible Belt, feeling out of place without the words to articulate a non-binary identity. Capitalism's Lie

How does it feel to spend 20 years masking in the corporate world, only to have the rug pulled out the moment you finally ask for help? Romina Massa joins us to discuss her resilience story, which is still being written as we speak. Curious What's Inside? The "Reasonable" Request: Romina reveals the shockingly simple workplace accommodation she requested that led to her corporate exit. She shares why it was seen as "audacity" rather than a tool for success. The Post-Diagnosi

This is the most emotionally honest episode I’ve ever recorded. In today’s conversation, Shaun Arora returns to The Neurodivergent Report to talk about work–life balance, but what really happened is way more useful. Listen now to co-regulate with me from all things overwhelm, chronic illness, and executive dysfunction. If you feel dizzy surviving a world that won’t slow down for you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. *TRIGGER WARNING; crying* Curious what’s in

Jonathan Bernstein [investigative journalist, crisis-management expert, and founder of The Snark Knight] joins us to talk late-life autism diagnosis, justice-driven activism, intuition as a superpower, and why everyone is “big enough to do something.” Jonathan shares his unconventional path—from military intelligence to investigative journalism to 40 years in crisis-management PR—before receiving an autism and bipolar diagnosis in his 70s. He reflects on growing up as a diplo

w/ Ryann Sutera from @support_the_spectrum In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we had an energetic chat with Ryann from Support_The_Spectrum , a speech-language pathologist specializing in neurodivergent communication. Curious what’s inside? What is Gestalt Language Processing? & how is it different from analytic language processing? What does PDA [Persistent Drive for Autonomy | aka Pathological Demand Avoidance] have to do with nervous-system dysregulation? What

Meet Rebecca Irby , Founder of PEAC Institute! What can we learn from her story of cross-cultural connection? Together, we chat about cultural identity, empathy, and the neurodivergent experience through her lens as educator and UN peace advocate. (Peace, Education, Art & Culture). Curious what’s inside? - Empathy must be taught — but how? - Psychological safety is the foundation for growth and collaboration. - Storytelling and community are catalysts for peace and progress.

w/ Annika from Nutrimind Lab Do our brains and guts actually talk to each other??? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Annika from Nutrimind Lab to unpack how nutrition plays a pivotal role in ADHD & behavioral health. We explore everything from omega-3s and inflammation to interoception and hunger signals. 🔍 Curious what’s inside: Managing physical health through nutrition We talk about managing hunger signals & interoception (that internal sense of what your body need

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah and JQ welcome back Sol Smith, certified autism specialist, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, and founder of the NeuroSpicy Community! Curious what’s inside: Autonomy and choice are essential for neurodivergent learners PDA as a drive for autonomy rather than “demand avoidance” “There’s no such thing as an academic emergency…” Supporting kids’ special interests as pathways to motivation and resilience Importa

Come meet Brett, The Audhd Boss! We’re talking about workplace accommodations; both how to ask for them and what to even try!!! Curious what’s inside: The realities of neurodivergence in professional spaces, namely the impacts to the way we show up at work. Unpacking the importance of accommodations and how/what to ask for Why open communication and psychological safety are essential for neurodivergent success. Through personal experiences and practical strategies, we discuss

Dr. Kristen Eccleston is known online as The Neurodiverse Teacher, and we are digging back in to accommodations at school for our neurodivergent kids! Curious what’s inside: Schools over-discipline instead of supporting the mental health of EVERY child What undiagnosed mental health issues (ADHD, autism, OCD, and anxiety) look in the classroom What parents and students can ask for (but don’t know they can!) Kristen is passionate, funny, and radically student-centered. This ep

Supporting young adults on the spectrum often means looking beyond traditional therapy. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, I sit down with Patty McCallister, a counselor and autism coach who went back to school to better support her son and the neurodivergent young people in her life. Patty shares how her work blends mental health counseling, LifeMap coaching through AANE (Asperger/Autism Network), and creative approaches like bilateral stimulation and “calm space”

Dr. Nechama Sorscher is back to help us better advocate for our kids at school Life as the parent of a neurodivergent child is already overwhelming… but now we’re back at school! Are you ready for the IEP/504 meetings where we’ll make decisions that impact your child’s entire school year?! In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we’re talking candidly about the challenges and opportunities that arise when advocating for your child’s education. From identifying early dev

A Canadian walked into the Pentagon and gave a talk on workplace accessibility & inclusion... From navigating education and career barriers to advocating for accessibility in HR, Sydney shares how lived experience fuels her work. Public speaking, social media, and authenticity also come into play — with Sydney reminding us that success looks different for everyone, and that sustainability in advocacy and content creation starts with listening to your body. Curious about what’

Wanna know what it's really like to live as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we sit down with Karolina, a wordsmith and translator from Poland. We dig into the science & lived experience, and how cultural perceptions of sensitivity can overlap with the neurodivergent experience. ✨ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, fatigue, and suicide attempts. Please listen with care. Curious about what's inside: What per

Neurodivergent life often means navigating a world that wasn’t built with us in mind. But what if the key to better mental health isn’t just about thinking differently but functioning differently? How does occupational therapy fit into this? In this episode, OT and ADHD coach Jamie Cutino joins us to unpack sensory needs, executive functioning, and a real simple guide to accommodations. Curious about what's inside: Occupational therapy vs, mental health therapy, vs ADHD coach