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

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? - Empathy across neurotypes - Why stigma leads to worse mental health outcomes - The power of inclusive research -Respectful communication and community engagement 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 🎙️ Want to be a guest? ⁠⁠Fill out the form⁠⁠ on our website and we’ll get back to you! 🌍 Learn more at ⁠⁠ ndreportpod.com

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? • How to write a book in 4 days • Lateral thinking & AuDHD • Self-maintenance vs. self-care? 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? 📖 Check out his book (https://a.co/d/dO0dUh6) here! TikTok (http://www.tiktok.com/@bettersol⁠) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theprofessorsol) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/solsmith⁠) YouTube (https://youtube.com/@Professor_Sol) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-smith-mfa-eds-ms-cas-7955364) 📢 Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah (https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi) J.Q. (https://juliaschildwachter.wixsite.co...) 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website and we’ll get back to you! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com (https://ndreportpod.com/)

Exploring the theoretical showdown 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? • Defining terms like neurodivergent, neurodiversity, and epistemic injustice • Unpacking the 4E theory of cognition • Differentiating between charity work and justice work 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 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-021-03356-5) 📢 Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah (https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi) J.Q. (https://juliaschildwachter.wixsite.com/freelancer) 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website and we’ll get back to you! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com (https://ndreportpod.com/)

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 (https://ronniecane.com) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronniecane/) The Neurodiversity Directory (https://neurodiversity.directory/) 📢Follow us @ndreportpod 🔗 Connect with us: Sarah (https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi) J.Q. (https://juliaschildwachter.wixsite.com/freelancer) 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website and we’ll get back to you! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com

Research Review & Analysis 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!!! 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Fill out the form on our website! 🌍 Learn more at ndreportpod.com References: 📄 2021 review on exposure to nature: http://dx.doi.org/10.13135/2384-8677/4883 📄 2024 Systematic Review: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21060736

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: Photography as a form of communication.. Self-employment success with ADHD! Post-diagnosis healing of negative self-talk & other identity reconstruction However you're able to engage, thank you for being here! Don wrote an e-book! Check it out here! Connect with Don: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/photographerdonorkoskey/ IG https://www.instagram.com/orkoskey Personal Website | Linktree If you want to be a guest on the show, please visit ndreportpod.com Connect with @NDreportpod on all the socials!