Episodios

  • Ep 14 -- Mitch Grace's Trial by Continuous Fire

    Ep 14 -- Mitch Grace's Trial by Continuous Fire
    Apr 15 2025
    This episode we talk with Mitch Grace! He was diagnosed with autism and learned how to advocate for himself. As a result, Mitch is doing incredible things in his life (both personally and professionally)! In his career, Mitch is a published author and a Chief of Staff. Mitch is keenly aware of his neurodiversity and how to address this in a professional, insightful, and educational manner. The entire business world at large would deeply benefit if there were more 'Mitches' to go around. We absolutely loved our time with Mitch and we know you will too! 😊 To order Mitch's book, Growing up with Asperger's, follow this link. 🥳🥳🥳 Mitch Grace can be also found on LinkedIn here! 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
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  • Ep 13 -- Allow Us to Interrupt, with Dr. Gilly Kahn

    Ep 13 -- Allow Us to Interrupt, with Dr. Gilly Kahn
    Apr 1 2025
    This episode we talk with Dr. Gilly Kahn, an incredible advocate for all neurodiverse individuals. She is a licensed psychologist and an ADHD specialist! Dr. Gilly Kahn has spent much of her professional life speaking on neurodiversity and its various forms. She is outspoken -- in the best way! -- about the impact of ADHD on women. She also dives deep into the impact of ADHD on young girls and how critical it is to understand this topic to truly support these students. Together, we go into a plethora of topics surrounding ADHD and Dr. Kahn's experience and expertise. We absolutely loved our time with Dr. Kahn and know you will too! 😊 To preorder Dr. Gilly Kahn's book, Allow me to Interrupt, follow this link for a Barnes and Noble preorder 🥳🥳🥳 Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Dr. Gilly Kahn and her work at her website, here! Dr. Gilly Kahn can be also found on Social Media here! 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
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  • Ep 12 -- Let's Learn with Dr. Emily King!

    Ep 12 -- Let's Learn with Dr. Emily King!
    Mar 18 2025
    This episode we talk with Dr. Emily King, an incredible advocate for all neurodiverse individuals to help them thrive in school and in life! Dr. Emily has worked with families, students, and schools for 20+ years, always making sure to approach with empathy and authenticity. As such, Dr. Emily hopes to share her story with the world to help everyone understand and embrace neurodiversity -- in any form. Together, we dive into the minutia of neurodiversity as well as school and parent responses and responsibilities. We absolutely loved our time with Dr. Emily and know you will too! Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Dr. Emily King and her work at Learn with Dr. Emily Dr. Emily can be also found on Social Media here! 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
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  • Ep 11 -- What Whales and People have in Common with Jesse Schewchuk

    Ep 11 -- What Whales and People have in Common with Jesse Schewchuk
    Mar 4 2025
    This episode we talk with Jesse Schewchuk, the CEO and founder of Modern Muse Media. As someone with over twenty years of experience in television, Jesse empowers professionals to leverage video and media as a source for impactful branding. Together, we dive into her early-onset menopause -- which led to a late ADHD diagnosis -- and her hospitalization. Throughout the entire conversation, Jesse's vulnerability, honesty, and intentionality radiated in every word! Jesse's passion lies in educating, empowering, and elevating others through authenticity and connection. At #NooN, we think she flourishes! We deeply appreciated learning about the intricacies of menopause and the subtleties that many people aren't aware of. Thank you for teaching us! Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Jesse Schewchuk and her work at Modern Muse Media! Jesse can be found on Social Media here! 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
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  • Ep 10 -- In a New York Gifted-State of Mind with Athena Stagias

    Ep 10 -- In a New York Gifted-State of Mind with Athena Stagias
    Feb 18 2025
    This episode, we talk with Athena Stagias and dive deep into her work at the Quad Preparatory School in New York! Athena is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, bringing her expertise and wisdom as a speech-language pathologist and social-cognitive therapist to all conversations. She brings an influential and inspirational energy to Quad Prep -- and the world of education. Athena aims to make all feel welcome, and we think she flourishes in this! Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Athena and her work at Quad Prep 🥳 Athena can be found on Instagram, here! 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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ 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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 9 -- Yards Gained with Andi McNair

    Ep 9 -- Yards Gained with Andi McNair
    Feb 4 2025
    This episode, we talk with Andi McNair and dive deep into her experience in the neurodiverse world. She is a passionate educator and advocate, focused on designing meaningful learning experiences that serve gifted learners well. Come learn with a blend of humor, relatability, and genuine enthusiasm, and learn about Andi and her passion for creating educational environments where every learner can flourish. At the same time, she offers insights that stem from authentic experiences and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by gifted learners. Andi strives to create an environment where educators and families feel not only supported but also inspired -- and we think she absolutely succeeds in that! Andi can be found at her website, https://www.andimcnair.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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ 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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 8 -- Re-Humanizing 'Human Services' with Anita Roach

    Ep 8 -- Re-Humanizing 'Human Services' with Anita Roach
    Jan 21 2025
    This episode, we interview Anita Roach and discuss her experience with trauma and how to authentically understand one's trauma -- while bringing it to the workplace. Anita addresses the impact that trauma-informed leadership can have on a work environment. She dives deep into her life's journey into her work. Anita aims to break the silence on trauma -- to bring one's entire self to the world. Her work, passion, and expertise is building a village of wisdom and growth towards a better world for everyone! Hearing her story was -- and is -- such a privilege. Anita Roach can be found at her website here! 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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ 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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 7 -- Your Gifted GPS with Deb Gennarelli

    Ep 7 -- Your Gifted GPS with Deb Gennarelli
    Jan 7 2025
    This episode, we interview Deb Gennarelli and discuss her experience with gifted education across the board. She addresses her career as an educator as well as what led her to specialize in gifted education. At the same time, Deb uses her story and works to help teachers, parents, and school administrators properly identify gifted and twice-exceptional children and learn the best ways to meet their academic, social and emotional needs. Come learn about the nuances of gifted education with Deb! Deb Gennarelli can be found at https://www.deborahgennarelli.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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ 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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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