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WATCH FULL VIDEO: & more of why I won't shut up about nervous system grounding & somatic therapies... Abbie J is back on The Neurodivergent Report to talk all things mind-body connection and the somatic experience of neurodivergence. Curious what's inside? - What heart rate variability and pupil size can tell us about neurodivergence - Emotional regulation & the autonomic nervous system - Personal reflections on how our collaboration is growing & how we’re learning to hold space for uncertainty YOU WILL FIND VALUE HERE! Whether you’re new to polyvagal theory or just beginning to explore ADHD, executive functioning, and mental health… this episode is here for you. However you’re able to engage—thanks for being here. Love, Sarah 💜 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉⁠⁠ ⁠@NDreportpod⁠ Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NDreportpod.com⁠ 🌟 Looking for Abbie? 🖥️ Website:⁠ ⁠superconnected.space⁠ 📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@super_connected⁠ 📚 References ⁠ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890856723000758⁠ ⁠ https://lifenscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/21.-Iram-Mansoor-1.pdf⁠ ⁠ https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44411-025-00185-7.pdf⁠ https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/27-executive-function-and-polyvagal?utm_source=youtube

WATCH FULL VIDEO: I love Abbie & you will too! Abbie Jedwab joins The Neurodivergent Report to teach us about polyvagal theory and its implications for managing life with ADHD, ASD, C-PTSD, and more! Whether you're familiar with the term or not, you can expect to learn practical steps to feeling better in your body. Curious about what's inside? Neuro-affirming coaching framework EMDR & bilateral stimulation exercises Personal connections & origin stories However you are able to engage, thanks for being here! Love, Sarah 💜 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉⁠ @NDreportpod⁠ Apply to be our guest 🎤⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NDreportpod.com⁠ 🌟 Looking for Abbie? 🖥️ Website: ⁠ https://superconnected.space/⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠@super_connected⁠ https://www.instagram.com/super_connected/ https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/26-polyvagal-theory-and-c-ptsd-interview?utm_source=youtube

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/cnilWuGXEyc In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, hosts Sarah Russell and JQ Walker sit down with ADHD coach and occupational therapist Jamie Cutino to unpack the complex intersections of neurodivergence, socioeconomic background, identity, and emotional regulation. 🎙️ Curious what’s inside: – Why hustle culture is toxic for neurodivergent people – Imposter syndrome in marginalized communities – Navigating college, class disparities, and capitalism – Why nervous system regulation is more than just “self-care” If you’ve ever felt like your self-worth was tied to productivity or struggled to find community as a neurodivergent adult... we are here for you. However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here! With love, Sarah 💜 🎧 Listen now + don’t forget to check out Jamie’s podcast: Outsmart ADHD⁠⁠ https://outsmartadhd.transistor.fm/⁠⁠ 📌 Find Jamie here:⁠⁠ LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-cutino-014213256/) ⁠Facebook⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/jamie.keller.165) 📢 Connect with Us: Follow 👉 ⁠@ndreportpod⁠ Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ndreportpod.com https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/16-redefining-success-w-adhd-and?utm_source=youtube

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/p5qYDIoBYcg Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation and descriptions of mental health episodes. Curious about the intersection of poetry, psychiatry, and neurodivergence? This week on The Neurodivergent Report, award-winning poet and mental health technician Seif-Eldeine Och shares his deeply personal story. From the early days of an ADD diagnosis to navigating bipolar disorder and substance use, Seif explores how culture, community, and creativity have shaped his healing. 💡 Curious what's inside: The potential evolutionary benefits of neurodiversity A raw and vulnerable look at mental health struggles—even with class privilege How community, co-regulation, and meaning-making support recovery Exploring TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a new treatment Reflections on psychiatry, social justice, and the collapse of communal meaning From evolutionary psychology to social justice and the collapse of communal meaning, this episode connects the deeply personal with the widely political. Whether you’re looking for insight, solidarity, or inspiration, you’ll find it here. However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here! With love, Sarah 💜 📚 Resources Mentioned: ⁠Seif’s LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Seif on Facebook⁠ 📧 Contact: seifeldeine@gmail.com 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ndreportpod.com⁠ https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/neurodivergence-culture-and-healing?utm_source=youtube

Understanding Neurodivergence, Diagnosis & Identity WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mX7LV-O3BdM What even is a diagnosis, and who gets to decide? In this Research Segment of The Neurodivergent Report, we unpack the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), explore how symptoms show up differently for different people, and highlight why identity, culture, and community matter so deeply in this conversation. Curious what's inside? 📚 Brief history and evolution of the DSM 💥 Outline of the categories and symptoms it includes 🤓 Dive into the intersection of mental health and identity politics (literally my favorite part!) Whether you're a clinician, a neurodivergent adult, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this episode offers perspective, compassion, and context. However you're able to engage, thank you for being here! With love, Sarah 💜 📚 Resources Mentioned: ⁠APA: DSM-5 Table of Contents (PDF)⁠: https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/DSM/APA_DSM-5-Contents.pdf ⁠Open Access Research Article on DSM⁠: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10777894/ ⁠CHADD⁠, ⁠NAMI⁠, ⁠Embrace-Autism⁠, (some of my fav orgs) 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ndreportpod.com https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/mental-health-symptoms-explained

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/c2DqgrgzFMY Feeling off but not sure why? It might be time to talk about perimenopause—and the total body impact it has on mood, energy, cognition, and more. 🎙️ In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, I sit down with Dr. Daemon Dae, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, to talk through: ✨ Basic hormone literacy 🧠 What perimenopause actually is 💜 How to support ourselves—and each other—through these huge life transitions If you’ve ever felt buried under a pile of confusing symptoms and medical gaslighting, this one’s for you. You're not alone. Thank you for being here 💜 With love, Sarah — 📢 CONNECT WITH US: Follow the show 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠ → https://ndreportpod.com #perimenopause #womenshealth #neurodivergent #adhd #naturopathicmedicine #chronicillness #hormonehealth #ndreportpod #autism #ndwomen #mentalhealth https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/the-full-body-impact-of-perimenopause

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8A5yRJgn0Hw Need real strategies for writing with ADHD? This week’s episode of The Neurodivergent Report is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, and permission to do things differently! All thanks to a gentle conversation with ADHD writing coach Susanne Schotanus. Listen to this episode NOW to help you redefine what productivity and consistency can look like with a neurodivergent brain. 🔍Curious what’s inside: - How perfectionism and RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) hold writers back - The power of scatterbrain focus (yes, it’s real!) - The “Four A’s” to cyclical motivation: Action, Achievement, Attitude, and Atmosphere 💡 Big takeaway: You don’t need to be consistent. You need to experiment!!! However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here. With love, Sarah 💜 🎁 LISTENER BONUS Don’t miss this companion article from Susanne: 👉⁠⁠ ADHD Writing Experiments⁠⁠: https://passionatewritercoaching.com/adhd-writing-experiments/ 🔗 Resources ⁠@passionatewritercoaching - IG⁠ susanne@passionatewritercoaching.com ⁠Come check out the ADHD Writer's Room!⁠ (https://passionatewritercoaching.com/writing-coach/writers-room/) 📢 Connect with Us Follow 👉 @ndreportpod Apply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠ ndreportpod.com⁠ ⁠Connect with Sarah 1:1⁠ (https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi) https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/adhd-writing-experiments

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GfmdeQwT--M What happens when you're performing well at work—but still don't quite belong? In our first listener spotlight, Jad shares their story of diagnosis, challenges in the workplace, and moving forward. 🚨 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! 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: - The difference between being diagnosed and receiving treatment - The harm of corporate “neurodiversity inclusion” without actionable steps - What it’s like to be high-performing but still perceived as a “problem” - The double-edged sword of masking less at work 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 https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/listener-interview-workplace-discrimination

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1eT_MEnaI8I 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: - Why so many kids (and adults!) are missed by the current diagnostic systems - How to spot red flags during the evaluation process & what questions parents can ask instead - The confusing mish-mash of ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and anxiety—and why it matters to get to the heart of a problem + Secret plans to meet up in NYC! 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 https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/elements-psych-evaluations-done-right

WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JkTqD60Fa6M 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: - Why ADHD strategies “expire” (and how to build a rotating toolbox) - The truth about object permanence vs. prospective memory - How to hijack emotional connection to make routines stick 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 https://ndreportpod.substack.com/p/adhd-support-beyond-smart-goals

WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/ke1i_g_KDJE ✨ 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? the real impact of chronic/inflammatory stress why belly breathing might be your nervous system’s new best friend the nervous systems, explained & abridged However you're able to engage, thank you for being here. With love, Sarah 💜 📢 Follow us The Neurodivergent Report 🎙️ Want to be a guest? ⁠⁠⁠Apply on our website!⁠ 🌍 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ndreportpod.com⁠⁠ Looking for Lindsey? Personal Website: lindseykee.com Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylindseykee/

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? Let’s talk about what’s going wrong—and what we can do about it. However you're able to engage, thank you for being here. With love, Sarah 💚 📢 Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Sarah⁠⁠ ⁠| ⁠⁠⁠J.Q.⁠⁠ 🎙️ Want to be a guest? ⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠ 🌍 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠ndreportpod.com⁠ 📚 References Barkley, R. A. – @russellbarkleyphd2023 ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8GlhCmdkOw ADDitude Magazine @additudemag – ⁠ https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-article-new-york-times/ The NYT Magazine – ⁠ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/magazine/adhd-medication-treatment-research.html RFK Jr. – Public statements on autism