Exploring Different Brains

Love Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese on how tennis can help the neurodivergent (VIDEO - 24 minutes) Lisa Pugliese is a speech and language pathologist who is also the founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism. Their mission: “Love Serving Autism expands life skills, especially communication, through specialized therapeutic tennis instruction in order to increase community inclusion and independe...

Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health. (20 minutes) Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Florida Licensed Psychologist with specializations in forensic and clinical psychology. She has extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings. Forensically, sh...

Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students. (32 mins) Dr. George Hagerty if the president of Beacon College, and Dr. Oksana Hagerty is a learning specialist and academic advisor there. Beacon College, a private nonprofit college founded in 1989 in Leesburg, Florida, is the first accredited institution of higher learning designed with curriculum...

Suicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston gives tips for overcoming adversity. (30 minutes) Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique backg...

Dr. Marsha Brown covers basic stress management. (14 minutes) Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Florida Licensed Psychologist with specializations in forensic and clinical psychology. She has extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings. Forensically, she conducts psychological evaluations in family,...

Dr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology (28 minutes) Harold E. Shinitzky Psy. D. in a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been helping to make a difference in the lives of others for nearly 25 years. He specializes in Sport Psychology and is a highly acclaimed and sought after Motivational Speaker. Dr. Shinitzky works with nationa...

(14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this second part, we are going to hear from of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of us with Different Brains: Sandra Cumper (executive director of NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illn...

(14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this first part, we are going to hear from inspiring self-advocates we have featured: J. David Hall (autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder), Clay Moyle (author and brain injury survivor), William Manzanares IV (entrepreneur, author, and dyslexia self-advo...

An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano is specialist in serving children with regulation and communication disorders and their families. She has worked in the field of autism since 2005, and is a DIRFloortime® provider. Dr. Moyano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and received a Doctoral Degree in Special Education with...

Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins) Dr. Parker is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University where she directs the Social Neurosciences Research Program as its principal investigator. Her research expertise is the biology of social functioning, with a particular interest in oxytocin and va...

Psychologist and author Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains group therapy (18 mins) Scott is a Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, and an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). There he is part-time core faculty in the Departments of Counseling and Clinical & School Psychology. Scott’s expertise is in group and individual psychotherapy; marriage counseling, corporate con...

A Talk With Breathing Expert Ed Harrold (23 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle...

Speech and language pathologist and InferCabulary co-founder Beth Lawrence (24 minutes) Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist who received her Master of Arts from Northwestern University in 1994. Since 2000, she has run a private pediatric practice, Lawrence Speech Pathology Services, in Baltimore. Beth is th co-founder of InferCabulary, InferCabulary a web-based vo...

(17 minutes) Flip is an NSCA, Precision Nutrition & University Of Miami certified Coach. He is the founder of Sweat Nation, whose mission is: “…to guide Busy Professionals who understand that maximizing return on investment through the effective & efficient use of Their Mind/Body, Finance/Career & relationships is the key to having a wealthy life.” Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach...

Autism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on giving parents support (21 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 bo...

Autism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on parenting kids on the spectrum (19 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author...

Irish autism self-advocate & author Jude Morrow discusses parenthood on the spectrum (24 minutes) Jude is the author of the Amazon best-seller “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?”. He discusses growing up non-verbal, how his interest in reading has helped him develop and succeed, and his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum. For more about Jude: https://judemorrow.com/ https://www.facebo...

Entrepreneur & author William Manzanares IV discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia (25 minutes) William is a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, investor, career developer and martial artist who holds a black belt in kwon moo hapkido. He was recently featured as one of South Sound Magazine’s “40 under 40”, and has recently published his first book “I Can’t R...

Occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle returns to continue discussing employment for the neurodiverse. (25 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s...

Occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle discusses employment for the neurodiverse. (23 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s “The Employables”, a...

Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and physician Cholet Josué, M.D. gives tips for a healthy brain. (23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Dr. Cholet Josue, a psychiatrist, a neuroscientist, a physician, and author of the book “12 Unending Summers: Memoir of an Immigrant Child”. Join Hackie and Cholet as they talk about Cholet's unique journey to the States, the three things we all...

In this episode: “The Autism Doctor” Brian Udell, M.D. (23 mins) Dr. Udell is a leader in the healthcare industry with forty years of experience. Presently, Dr. Udell is practicing behavioral pediatrics in Davie, FL where he has focused on children with developmental disabilities including ADHD and Autism. Dr. Udell discusses his history with treating at-risk newborns, the gut-brain connection wit...

In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall. (28 mins) David has three children: Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultatio...

In this episode: autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall. (28 mins) David has three children, Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultations and life coaching for a...

In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward (16 minutes) NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization of individuals with mental illnesses, especially serious mental illnesses, their family members, and friends whose mission is to advocate for effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, su...