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

This episode, we speak with the incredible Grant Harris! He is the founder and president of GTH Consulting -- a minority and disability-owned management consulting firm. At the same time, Grant is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), a keynote speaker, corporate board member, and three-times published autistic author, amongst others. Foundational to Grant's work and ethos is helping people and institutions move into fostering community -- especially for neurodiverse folx! 🎉 As an active advocate for neurodiversity, Grant works diligently to shift the entire narrative around neurodiverse learners and changing the US government. He's impacted the entire country more than you may realize! Thank you for being with us and sharing about your experiences. It was such a joy and we can't wait for part two!😊 -- Remember to keep asking questions -- Grant Harris, and all of his information, can be found on his 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 the magnificent Bree Yeager! As an active and passionate school counselor, Bree works diligently to shift the entire narrative around neurodiverse learners. Not only does she support her students become the best versions of themselves, she also supports her broader community to understand these learners. Sometimes, this looks like Bree sitting on the floor helping to color-code folders with a dysregulated student! Throughout our conversation, Bree Yeager openly discusses her experience within the school environment. An ongoing theme centered on meeting kids where they are at and accepting individuals without any judgment. Speaking with Bree was such a pleasure -- as we knew it would be! 😊 While Bree isn't active on social media, she can be found on World of Warcraft with Jake! 🥳 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 dive deep into neurodiversity with Dr. Megan Helmen! An incredible pediatric neuropsychologist of over two decades, Dr. Megan recognized a need for a stronger support system for the often misunderstood people in the world. Along the way, we also reflect on what neurodiversity is and how it is understood. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Megan openly discusses her experience with neurodiversity and how her work centers on the shifts within the psychology field. Her career has led to how the use of assessments to authentically inform and support -- not to strictly label someone. Speaking with Dr. Megan was such a joy and we absolutely treasure the time we spent with her! 😊 Be sure to keep up with Dr. Megan and her upcoming presentations/speaking events! Dr. Megan Helmen can be ⁠⁠⁠found on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or through her website here! 🥳🥳🥳 Additionally, Dr. Megan can be contacted via email at drmeganpresents@gmail.com. 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 the magnificent Alison Cloud! A lover of all things horror and spooky, Alison leads us down her path from 'Corporate-Barbie' to becoming 'Dental-Barbie'. Along the way, we also reflect and share stories of her time as a lead singer in a band with Jake. Throughout our conversation, Alison Cloud openly discusses her experience with neurodiversity and how it impacts her daily life. We deeply appreciate Alison's vulnerability, honesty, and intentionality in how she explores and changes the world -- one tooth-at-a-time. We absolutely loved our time with Alison Cloud and know you will too! 😊 Alison Cloud can be ⁠⁠found 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 talk with the incredible Jere Chang! A gifted-teacher turned Tiktok star, Jere Chang has revolutionized the way that educators, parents, and all types of people think about and reflect on what giftedness actually is. Throughout our conversation, Jere Change openly discusses her experience with a neurodiversity in her family -- with an amazing story about the Titanic! Aside from being a crucial advocate in the world, Ms. Chang is authentic and genuine in how she approaches everyone. Us included! What a great honor and privilege to share her story with you all 😊 Jere Chang can be ⁠found on Instagram⁠! 🥳🥳🥳 Also, at ⁠her fancy new 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 talk with Dr. Kelly Cohen! An optometrist with a specialty in pediatric care and binocular vision, Dr. Cohen works closely with neurodiverse children. In her role, she focuses on how the child's minds connect to their eyes -- how fascinating! Throughout our conversation, Dr. Cohen openly discusses her experience with a late ADHD diagnosis. Specifically, she talks about how this helps her flourish as a care giver. What a phenomenal joy it is to know that there are eye-care professionals out there who understand and relate to the neurodiverse experience! (Come learn about Jake's phobia of going to the eye doctor as well.) Dr. Kelly Cohen can be found on Instagram! 🥳🥳🥳 Also, at Park Ridge Vision Care! 🥳🥳🥳 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 Fabian Grolimund, our incredible new friend in Zürich -- he is an absolute joy! Together with his partner, Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian operates the Academy for Learning Coaching in Zürich. There, they aim to 'help as many children as possible experience a relaxed, enjoyable, and educational time at school -- together with their parents and teachers'. Throughout our conversation, Fabian openly discusses his experience growing up neurodiverse. As a constant daydreamer, Fabian paired his academic and creative sides together. Together, he and Stefanie worked to bring Charlie to the world. What a gift Charlie is -- especially for young girls (and their parents!) struggling to understand what ADHD feels like. This is such a refreshing and important book, and it even comes with bonus skills/takeaways. We will be sure to use our 'wolf's eye' regularly! To order Fabian's book, Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again? follow this link!🥳🥳🥳 Fabian (and all of Charlie's world!) can be also found on Instagram, here! Also, at Fabian's professional website and coaching 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