Diverge & Disrupt

In this heartfelt episode, Liz sits down with longtime autism advocate, parent, and nurse Melissa Brooks to talk about Our Autism Journey , the second annual autism community event happening on Saturday, April 12th at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Eastern Washington. This event isn’t just a walk or resource fair—it’s a community experience designed by and for autistic individuals, their familie...

Ep 5 -Part 2 In this honest and relatable conversation, Liz and Maggie continue their discussion about parenting neurodivergent kids with ADHD and anxiety. From navigating the ups and downs of medication to advocating in school systems that aren’t built for kids who show up differently, this episode dives into what it really looks like to parent with curiosity, imperfection, and a whole lot of lov...

One Parent’s Journey with their child's ADHD In this episode of Diverge & Disrupt , Liz Vossenkemper sits down with her best friend of 13 years, Maggie McCain, a board-certified family nurse practitioner from St. Louis, Missouri. Maggie shares her family’s journey navigating her son Ellis’s ADHD diagnosis — from early behavioral concerns to the long road of seeking answers, understanding inter...

Taking Resistance to the Next Level Guest: Heather Buzbee – Nurse practitioner, autism and youth mental health specialist, PhD candidate, and parent of three neurodivergent kids. In Part 2 of our conversation, we break down Steps 6-9 in resisting systemic oppression and protecting marginalized communities. If you have the energy to do more, these steps focus on direct advocacy, informed resistance...

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of Diverge & Disrupt , Liz sits down with friend and NP colleague, Heather Buzbee , a dedicated advocate for the marginalized and a passionate protector of vulnerable communities. Heather, a nurse practitioner dual-certified in pediatric primary care and psychiatric mental health, brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a parent to...

Show Notes Episode Title: Behavior Support, But Make It Human: Expanding the possibilities of ABA Guests: Hannah Flaherty , Founder, Co-Owner & Therapist Serina Fleming , Co-Owner & Therapist Synopsis: In this episode, we dive into an honest and necessary conversation about the realities of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how KC Behavioral Consulting is doing things differently . Found...

Episode Summary: In part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with Nikki Zimmerman, a passionate advocate and mother to Erik, a child with high support needs due to profound autism. Nikki opens up about her relentless efforts to challenge systems that often exclude and underestimate children like Erik. From addressing her local school board to organizing the 1st Annual Autism Event in h...

Summary: In this powerful episode of Diverge & Disrupt , host Liz Vossenkemper sits down with Nikki Zimmerman, a parent and fierce advocate, to discuss the relentless pursuit of systemic change for children with higher support needs. Nikki shares her journey of navigating the world of special education, community inclusion, and systemic barriers, all while ensuring her child’s voice is honored...

In the inaugural episode of 'Diverge & Disrupt', Liz Vossenkemper, a neurodivergent nurse practitioner, shares the journey and the motivations behind this podcast. This episode discusses the importance of understanding and embracing neurodivergence, the need for systemic change, and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and their families. Liz emphasizes the necessity of disruptin...

90 second introduction to Diverge & Disrupt

Enjoy a teaser clip from some practice conversations in the studio! FIRST episode dropping 12/17/24

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🎙️ Welcome to Diverge & Disrupt! 🎙️ I’m Liz Vossenkemper—a neurodivergent nurse practitioner, autism advocate, and fierce believer in the power of honest conversations. This podcast is a space for families, professionals, and anyone passionate about creating a world where neurodivergent individuals thrive. We’re diving deep into the complexities of autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities,...