This episode, we speak with Dr. Colleen Plein -- an otolaryngologist as well as an active coach for gifted and neurodiverse adults! As a doctor, Dr. Plein is an ENT surgeon where she specializes in nasal and sinus problems. In her professional role, Dr. Plein recognizes and understands the various needs and support systems surrounding neurodiverse patients. The result? A wonderful, capable, knowledgeable, and patient medical provider who genuinely cares for any and all neurodiverse patients. Alongside her medical and coaching career, Dr. Colleen Plein discusses her experiences grappling with her own neurodiversity as well as her spouse. We loved Dr. Plein's openness and vulnerability in exploring how her relationship and daily life are impacted by her career and her neurodiversity. Thank you for sharing your perspective, experience, and wisdom, Dr. Plein! We adored our time with Dr. Plein -- we know you will too!🦄🥳🦄 -- Humaning. Is. Important. -- Dr. Colleen Plein can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her ⁠company's website⁠! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with Dr. Katie Hurley -- a multifaceted, passionate leader in the world of neurodiversity! Professionally, Dr. Hurley is a child and adolescent psychotherapist, parenting educator, public speaker, and writer. Dr. Hurley has authored five books, focusing on the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health. At the same time, Dr. Hurley is the Senior Clinical Advisor of The Jed Foundation. Dr. Hurley dives into what the JED Foundation is and does, highlighting that it is a nonprofit dedicated to youth and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. She is a strong advocate for breaking down the barriers in discussing suicide as a topic -- and, for encouraging everyone to find comfort and confidence in approaching conversations and discussions around suicide. We loved our time with Dr. Hurley -- especially diving deep into how to build a community of care and passion in schools. Most times, this stems from conflict resolution and clear, healthy communication. What does conflict resolution look like? How can we teach people how to solve conflicts? We hope that teachers feel comfortable and confident approaching difficult topics, like suicide awareness, education, and prevention. Thank you for addressing the importance of community building as something that goes beyond the school, making sure to include parents and the broader community surrounding the school(s). Let's all remember to pause and talk with others, strangers included! We wholeheartedly appreciated our time with Dr. Katie Hurley -- and we know you will too!🦄🥳🦄 -- Nothing can be done in Isolation -- Dr. Katie Hurley can be found at her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Her books can be found online and in various bookstores, too! The JED Foundation can be found at their website. Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with Mr. Sam Young -- the phenomenal mind and leader behind Young Scholar's Academy! Mr. Sam guides us through the beginning of YSA, while also highlighting how the school operates. As a specialized school meant -- and made -- for neurodiverse, twice-exceptional students, YSA shines as an exceptional and intentional enrichment program. Mr. Sam aims to make sure that all of the teachers at YSA are "better teachers" than he is (which we highly doubt!). Alongside the history and idea for YSA, Mr. Sam gets open and vulnerable with us. He addresses his personal struggles with his ADHD diagnosis, recognizing this within various avenues in his past, and how important a program like YSA is for these types of students. We wholeheartedly valued our time with Mr. Sam -- and YSA sounds like such a magical place! 🦄🥳🦄 Thank you for all you do, and are, for these students. We loved our ADHD-trio! -- Oh, this is education...! -- Mr. Sam and Young Scholars Academy can be found at the YSA website and his LinkedIn! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we have the great privilege to speak with Gordon Smith! A multidimensional person, Gordon is a counselor, coach, and creative who specifically works with gifted adolescents and adults. Based in North Carolina, Gordon began Gifted and Growing as a multifaceted approach to supporting and caring for all gifted and neurodiverse individuals. His core expertise lies in helping gifted people become more fully themselves. Through this, Gordon's passion, dedication, and career blend together to seamlessly aid the entire neurodiverse world! 🥳 At the same time, Gordon has been an active and foundational member of the North Carolina community -- something that's been empowering and inspirational in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While a complex topic, we loved being able to dive deep into the post-hurricane world and what that looks and feels like. We are confident that North Carolina is in wonderful hands with Gordon Smith's expertise, compassion, and knowledge. Thank you for your time and enthusiasm, Gordon! 🥳🦄 -- Do. The. Scary. Thing. -- You can find Gordon Smith at: Gifted and Growing   Gifted Trauma Alchemy Group Experience Gifted Adult Group Experience   For Post-Helene Charitable Organizations: Beloved Asheville Manna Food Bank  River Arts District Foundation For Mutual Aid Info: Mutual Aid Hub Mutual Aid 101 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we have the great privilege to speak with Claire Sabatine, the visionary founder and CEO of Powerplay! Claire's journey has been nothing but inspirational -- especially in how she can seamlessly blend her experiences as an actor, educator, and producer. Through Powerplay, Claire uses performance-centered techniques and approaches to genuinely help anyone recognize that their voice has power. From boardrooms, classrooms, and theatres, Claire's work helps remind all of us about the importance of play! 🥳 We loved our time with Claire and know you will, too! It was incredible getting to hear about her motivations to blend play, performance, and humanity in such a meaningful manner. Claire's compassion, creativity, and insight make her a wonderful and authentic bridge between the multiple masks we all wear and how we can play and perform in the world. Her ability to show that play doesn't go away after you're 'done being a kid', it transcends into being a sincere avenue for growth, introspection, and curiosity. Thank you for your time and wisdom, Claire! We are so appreciative of you, Powerplay, all you bring the world! 🥳🎉 -- What if we didn't stop playing? -- Claire Sabatine can be found at her website as well as on ⁠her Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn ⁠as well as Powerplay's ⁠Instagram!⁠ Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we have the immense pleasure and privilege to speak to Kathryn Morris, the CEO and founder of The Savants! Kathryn's inspirational journey shifted her out of the professional acting scene into that of a mother to two twins with an autism diagnosis. Through her experience raising her kids, Kathryn started The Savants as a place to help support any and all parents on the neurodiverse journey -- and we know that Kathryn does absolutely incredible work! We love that Kathryn's journey has allowed us to meet, share stories, and genuinely connect 🥳 We loved our time with Kathryn and know you will, too! It was incredible getting to talk with Kathryn and hear about her experience as a mother and as a well known actress -- Cold Case, anyone? It's amazing to hear how Kathryn took a fear of hers and changed her perspective to see it instead as a joyful adventure. Kathryn's expertise and curiosity lead her to truly be at the forefront of neurodiversity advocacy and awareness. Thank you for your time, wisdom, and joys, Kathryn! We are so appreciative of you, The Savants, our ongoing partnership, and all you offer the world! 🥳🎉 -- What if we all pushed things forward? -- Kathryn Morris can be found at The Savants as well as on her Instagram and LinkedIn as well as The Savants' Instagram! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Jen Rafferty! The founder of Empowered Educator -- something positive from the COVID pandemic! -- Jen is committed to transforming how educators show up for themselves and for their students and school communities. Her work focuses on genuinely supporting educators with the aim of prioritizing social-emotional learning and deep self-reflection. We also love how invested Dr. Jen Rafferty is in the world of research and implementation! We loved our time with Jen and know you will, too! Being able to explore all of the complications surrounding education was so refreshing. Jen's expertise and understanding of the broad 'brokenness' within the education system set the foundation for much of our conversation. Asking questions and being curious are so critical. Thank you for your time, curiosity, and passions, Jen -- we are so appreciative of you, your work, and the positivity you bring to the world! 🥳🎉 -- Remember: Drop. Your. Ego. -- Dr. Jen Rafferty can be found at the Empowered Educator Website as well as on Instagram and on LinkedIn! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we had the incredible privilege to speak with Sarah Hahn and Ellie Foster, two passionate and driven people co-directing the education aspects of the Kevin Love Foundation! Founded in 2018, the Kevin Love Foundation aims to provide tools and supports to all individuals and communities to help everyone learn to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and live more positive lives. Sarah and Ellie propel this vision ten-fold as they diligently design curriculum that works for all people. Together, they epitomize what it is to be empathetic, understanding, and patient. We loved our time together with Sarah and Ellie and we know you will as well! It's no wonder they are such successful partners and educators -- their combined energy is electric and inspiring. Hearing their stories, as well as Kevin Love's, was meaningful and moving. Thank you, Sarah and Ellie, for your time, care, and excitement! 🥳🎉 Also, that Spiderman lesson plan? I mean... c'mon, how amazing is that? Sarah Hahn and Ellie Foster can both be found at the Kevin Love Fund's Website. Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special episode for us -- it's our one year anniversary! And, this episode, we have the great pleasure of answering questions sent in from our guests! We loved being able to get a bit personal today, and we hope you'll enjoy it as well🥳🥳 Thank you for trusting us with your time for an entire year 🎉 We can't wait to show you all of the magnificent guests and conversations we've had ☺️ Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Sheldon Gay, an all around multidimensional powerhouse! The founder of "Sheldon Gay is BUG'N", he aims to help any and all neurodiverse individuals identify with that label and learn how to embrace it. Whether through speaking engagements, individualized coaching, or through his podcast ("I Must Be BUG'N"), Sheldon emphasizes the need to make sense of a world where 'normal' isn't really that 'normal' . It's incredible knowing that Sheldon is not only a part of the world of neurodiversity, but also an outspoken advocate and positive representative. 🥳🥳 As a late-identified gifted, and therefore neurodivergent, Black man, Sheldon sees the world in ways that can be very different from what society has told us is reasonable. In essence, he knows what it’s like to feel misunderstood and isolated -- and he understands the importance of being seen and valued within society. We loved being able to explore Sheldon's experience growing up, especially as a melanated person, and what led him to his passions and unique perspectives on the world around him. Thank you for your time, expertise, and joy, Sheldon! Also, what a great throwback to Doug! 🥳🎉 (Also, Sheldon's use of BUG'N itself? Phenomenal! It stands for -- Black Underrepresented/Unidentified Gifted and otherwise Neurodivergent.) -- Why not start a school? -- Sheldon Gay can be found through his website or through Instagram. His podcast, "I Must Be BUG'N", can be found on YouTube or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we talk with Dr. Mandi Skerbetz, co-founder of The Sage School in Dallas! Mandi intentionally prioritizes neurodiverse students and their experiences, which led to the creation of The Sage School. With over twenty years in the field of special education, Dr. Skerbetz understands the struggles that these students experience. Even better, she understands how to motivate them! Mandi's hard work and dedication led to the development of The Sage School. When she saw the struggles of the education system, Mandi didn't just complain -- she took meaningful action. We loved being able to hear what her experience was like opening a school, and about her deep passions involved in what she is doing! 🥳🎉 -- Why not start a school? -- Dr. Mandi Skerbetz can be reached via email at mskerbetz@sageschooldallas.org. She can also be contacted via the Sage School's website! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Sydney Pruett, an author and a specialist in EMDR and trauma therapy! She is a much needed voice and advocate in the realm of trauma therapy, especially with the broader experiences that students have nowadays. It's wonderful to know that Sydney approaches her work through a compassionate, empathetic approach first -- which makes her phenomenal with supporting any and all marginalized groups. What deeply important work Sydney is doing -- especially through EMDR and her specialization with it. We appreciate hearing her expertise on it and the nuance surrounding EMDR in general! We loved reflecting with her on high school experiences via Mean Girls, especially the seemingly universal experiences for neurodiverse learners. It was such a joy hearing your story, Sydney! 🥳🎉 (Be sure to check our Instagram for that Sally costume -- and we promise to get back together to talk all about Wicked!) -- Celebrate. Delegate. Reciprocate. Always. -- Sydney Pruett can be found on Instagram and on Linktree! (Clarification -- when Sydney says you can see EMDR results in 3 sessions, that is more so for single incident trauma) Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have the great joy of sharing great wisdom and perspective from Jackie Silver! A registered dietitian nutritionist, Jackie approaches nutrition counseling through the specific lens of neuro-affirmative care first. If you are someone, or know someone, or know someone who knows someone, struggling with eating and/or nutrition in general, Jackie is the best person to know! We loved hearing her accessible advice that can genuinely change how someone can experience food, especially as something other than 'just eating the thing'. We also talk about consistency as a critical avenue for shifting perspectives and understanding around food and mealtimes. (How amazing, right?) Jackie began Accessible Wellness, a team of dietitians specializing in supporting neurodivergent kids. In her work there, Jackie approaches all neurodiversities as unique to the individual -- notably by recognizing and understanding their specific needs. Her skills and compassion help her work with all types of kids who are autistic, have ADHD, ARFID, and many other specific needs. We loved being able to spend time with Jackie and learn all about the work that she does and her passions, curiosities, and joys. Thank you for everything, Jackie! 🥳🎉 -- It's better to eat something than nothing -- Jackie Silver can be found at any of the following locations: Website Instagram Discovery Calls Free "Neurodivergent Grab and Go Food Lists"\ Blog Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with Rachel Klechevsky, a licensed sex and relationship therapist! In her role, Rachel supports everyone in understanding the nuances within the topics of sex and relationships. With science and human knowledge approaching these realms through newfound respect, Rachel not only embodies this, but amplifies it. We deeply valued our time with Rachel -- and learned so, so much! Keep up with Rachel and The Audacity to Heal -- their work is phenomenal and deeply needed nowadays. Through all of their work, Rachel emphasizes self-empowerment and finding one's voice. Rachel also brings a care towards accessibility and equity within education and self-expression. We love the work that Rachel is doing, and all the inspiration and positivity that is interwoven throughout every conversation. Thank you for today, Rachel! 🥳🎉 -- Your inner self is always looking out for you -- Rachel Klechevsky can be found on LinkedIn as well as Instagram. Additionally, you can reach out through Rachel's ⁠website⁠!The Audacity to Heal can be found on LinkedIn as well as Instagram. Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic! A four-time best selling author and CEO of Storytelling with Data, Cole helps people and organizations all across the world work within the world of graphing. Specifically, Cole helps everyone she works with understand that graphs can be data that tell compelling stories and end up influencing massive change. We absolutely loved having the chance to speak with Cole and hear about her unique perspective on graphs, data, and numbers! Cole's experience and passion shine through in everything she does -- and this is clear throughout this conversation! Even more phenomenal, Cole has brought this passion and joy for graphing to kids through her Daphne Draws Data book. In it, kids learn the joys of data, recognizing that the world of graphing can be inspirational and lifechanging. In the end, Cole aims to 'rid the world of ineffective graphs' and we know that she is already well on her way! 🥳🎉 -- You've gotta have enough love to carry you through -- Cole's newest book, Storytelling With Data: Before and After⁠ is out now! Additionally, Cole, and all of her work, can be found at: Daphne Draws Data Website Daphne Draws Data Book Storytelling with Data website Daphne YouTube channel (with learning videos) Daphne Instagram Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a special one for us! What makes today's episode especially special is our guest, Devin Kennedy. An old student of ours, we had the great privilege of cheering Devin on each year as he grew, flourishing into who he is today. (Yes, he was always a joy to teach!) A licensed pilot, Devin -- literally -- soars. He guides us through his academic journey, highlighting what drew him to flight, how he connects with joy, and past struggles being understood in schools. Our conversation leans into complexities of change and how hard that can be. In the end, change is something that Devin embraces, even when it's difficult. We know that everyone would benefit from hearing Devin's perspective(s)!🥳🎉 Devin, we are so, so incredibly proud of who you are and the inspirational person you continue to become. -- Never. Stop. Learning. -- Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with the phenomenal Ina Jeffrey! She started BeelieVA, where she aims to support neurodivergent business owners in a myriad of ways. As the "Bee-E-O", Ina acts as a virtual assistant who prioritizes empathy, understanding, and patience as she helps others become better versions of themselves -- both within and beyond the workplace. Ina does not follow the norm (which we adore!) and, as a result, she is able to navigate the nuance within the neurodiverse mind. A mixture of motivated and organized, Ina is a perfect fit for any and all 'out-of-the-ordinary' business owners. We loved talking with Ina about her spreadsheet-superpower and the creativity that she brings out in everyone around her. Thank you for inspiring us all to go through our... thousands of emails... for organization... 🙃🥳 -- Clear out your inboxes, friends! -- Ina Jeffrey, and all of her links, can be found on her LinkTree! 🥳🎉 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with Diane Devenyi, founder of The Learning Force. Additionally, Diane is the creator of the 'Alphabetter' method of assessment -- a concept we dive deep into! In her role, Diane aims to 'rethink what learning can feel like -- and [to] make it brilliant', something we know she excels at! Diane focuses on tracing individual struggles back to the alphabet. For her, she blends neuroscience with coaching to reconnect with one's 'genius' -- whatever that may be. In the end, this leads to resilience and a return to the foundational connections between the brain, the body, and the alphabet. Our conversation had us rethinking how we learned the alphabet and how that's impacted our lives! Language, and the learning of language, can be so empowering🥳🎉 -- Also, what a poem! -- Diane Devenyi can be found on LinkedIn and on Instagram! 🥳🎉 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with the incredible duo at 'The Boston Group' -- Brandon Boston and Tanya Lynch! Together, they work as educational consultants with a drive to truly impact and inspire everyone within the educational landscape. When we heard about some of their workshops, we just knew we had to hear their stories. Brandon and Tanya focus on a relationship-centered approach to learning. This allows them to discover authentic supports that each individual may need. In the end, they help students, parents, teachers, administrators, and broad organizations become stronger than before. We are thrilled to be friends and colleagues to Brandon and Tanya!🥳🎉 -- One. Kid. At. A. Time. That's it. -- Brandon and Tanya can be found at The Boston Group's website!🥳🎉 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we speak with the incredible Dan Graham! Our friend in Sydney, Australia, Dan is a Theatre Director and Arts Access Consultant for Disability Advocacy. He is passionate about supporting neurodiverse artists, making sure to elevate neurodiverse voices to the forefront of any -- and all -- avenues. In his theatre career, Dan directs with a keen eye for neurodiversity. He presents unique opportunities for the audience to truly empathize with 'the other', encouraging them to face any biases and preconceived judgments. As such, Dan's broader theatre community has been thriving -- with Dan consistently leading the discourse around understanding and representation. This, alongside his skill, led him to find residency in various venues, multiple grant awards, and the coveted Churchill Fellowship. An authentic advocate for the neurodiverse community, Dan speaks up as a representative of the community. Hearing Dan's story, it's impossible to ignore the endless trials and hardships faced by the neurodiverse community. But, at the same time, Dan's immense strength and spirit cannot be overlooked; he is an absolute inspiration and we loved our time together! 🥳🎉 Thank you for your vulnerability, joy, and compassion Dan! -- Only you can choose who you are -- Dan Graham, and all of his information, can be found at his website! 🥳🎉 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices