Neurodiversity Episodes

March 31, 2025

Trans and ADHD inclusion – with Trystan Reese

Trystan Reese is an award-winning author and facilitator dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. He also has ADHD and identifies as neurodivergent...

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March 17, 2025

Neurodiversity-affirming support for autism and ADHD – with Samar Waq…

This episode is part of the 3rd edition of Podcasthon: a global effort among 1000+ podcast hosts to raise awareness and support for important causes by highlighting a charity of their choice during the same week (March 15-21, 2025).  Today’s episode features Samar Waqar, the Founder and Executive D…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – with Jessica Birch

Jessica Birch is a national advocate and speaker living on the South East Coast of Australia. Since her late diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at the age of 33, she has turned her attention to awareness building and education to...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Chinese New Year, filmmaking and autism acceptance with Beatrice Leong

Beatrice Leong is a Malaysian entrepreneur and documentary filmmaker. After a lifetime of mental health challenges and misdiagnoses, she was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 35, bringing clarity to her lifelong struggles...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Adin Boyer - American Idol, autism and anti-bullying advocacy

You may recognize Adin Boyer from American Idol season 21, where he advanced to the top 55. As a lifelong musician who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, American Idol was a significant turning point in his life as a performing artist and autism advocate...

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Dec. 16, 2024

2024 year-end episode

In this year-end solo episode, I celebrate some big milestones that Beyond 6 Seconds achieved in 2024. I also share my views on how major politicized social issues impact the disability community...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Inclusive education and Down syndrome advocacy – with Sheri Brynard

Content warning: This episode discusses forced sterilization / removal of reproductive rights. Shéri Brynard is the only person with Down syndrome in South Africa with a tertiary education diploma in Educare. She achieved this without any special...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Fighting stigma about schizophrenia - with Michelle Hammer

Content warning: This episode discusses suicidality, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions, and mentions drug use and homelessness. Michelle Hammer is a schizophrenia activist who spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is a New York City...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Inclusive education – with LeDerick Horne, dyslexic poet and advocate

In the third grade, LeDerick Horne was labeled as “neurologically impaired” – a label that followed him through his schooling until he was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia. Today, LeDerick is a dynamic spoken-word poet...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Work experience in an autism employment program -- with Jack Pabich

Jack Pabich is a Quality Assurance Support Analyst who found his current job through a neurodiversity employment program run by CAI Neurodiverse Solutions...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Epilepsy advocacy

Amee is a dedicated health care provider known for her expertise and compassionate care. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a passionate mental health advocate and openly shares her personal journey living with epilepsy on her Instagram...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Autistic-led autism research - with Dr. Kana Grace

Dr. Kana Grace is a research psychologist, advocate, Specialist Mentor, and educator, specializing in the mental and physical health of neurodivergent people. Currently, Kana is an Honorary Research Fellow...

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Sept. 2, 2024

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - with Patti Kasper

CW: Mentions of suicide and experiences with the criminal justice system as it relates to FASD. Patti Kasper is a Neurobehavioral Coach and Trainer who provides staff development training and coaching services to support people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging - Art Heals All Wou…

In this episode, I'm sharing an interview from the podcast Art Heals All Wounds, where host Pam Uzzell talks with her daughter Allegra about Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging. I also added a short intro to this episode where I share...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Working in the creative industry with Tourette’s – with Ian Otto

What's it like having a high-pressure client-facing job when you have Tourette syndrome? Ian Otto shares his experience on my latest episode.

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