Exploring Different Brains

In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy. D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society. (24 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. She...

In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy. D. (15 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. Dr. Bro...

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward (15 minutes) Sandra Cumper, M.S. is the executive director of NAMI Broward. 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, di...

Hackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei-Fen Li, Ph. D. (27 minutes) Dr. Pei-Fen Li is an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and an Institutional Review Board Representative from Nova Southeastern University, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Pei-Fen Li’s research interests include dyadic analyses of couples’ relational factors, application of MFT models in Eastern cu...

Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”, Amy Gravino (27 minutes) Amy is a certified autism specialist, autism consultant, and columnist. She is the founder of A.S.C.O.T Consulting, LLC, and is also a seasoned public speaker, having spoken at conferences, professional development workshops, support group meetings, and more since the age of 14. She is currently working on her first b...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis. (25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). J...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis. (25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Join Hackie and Debbie...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle. (18 minutes) In addition to his day job as the Director of Continuous Process Improvement for Carlile Transportation, Clay is a boxing biographer. His books include Sam Langford: Boxing's Greatest Uncrowned Champion, Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt, and Tony Zale: The Man of Steel. He discusses his battle with a...

(25 minutes) In this special episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes various legal experts and advocates to get their advice on how to best interact with the law. Featured are Haley Moss (healthcare attorney, artist, author of “Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About” and “A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders”, & autism self-advocate), Justice Ginger...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author, educator, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. (18 minutes) Marcie works at ULTRA Testing, a software testing company that places special emphasis on hiring individuals on the autism spectrum who are exceptionally suited for finding flaws in websites, mobile apps, and more. In addition to her work at...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise known as Samantha Craft - autism self-advocate, author, and educator. (24 minutes) Under the pen name "Samantha Craft", Marcie is the author of the book "Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum", as well as a contributing author to the book "Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism". She is also a vocat...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine. (24 minutes) Marcia's research focus is neurotoxicants, chemicals that can cause brain damage. Marcia is also a project manager for the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University, and she also provide...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with entrepreneur Mark Davis. The two discuss Mark’s keys to success, and cover tools for accomplishing tasks and maximizing potential. (25 minutes) Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains!...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Haley Moss, the first openly-autistic lawyer in Florida. Haley is an artist, author and autism self-advocate. She is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, and was just admitted to the Florida Bar in early 2019. She is also a renowned visual pop artist, and the author of "Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About" and "A Freshman...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first lobbyist in Washington, DC with Down syndrome. (16 minutes) Kayla is the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society, a human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. Join Hackie and Kayla as they talk about Kayla's life growing up, her experiences as a Washington lobbyist, and what...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project. (27 minutes) Ivan has extensive experience in the business world as well as working with the field of engineering and advocating for individuals with autism. He is the father of two sons with autism who are currently working in the field of engineering themselves. Ivan's organizatio...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gabriel Axel Montes, educator, scientist, and founder of Neural Axis. Gabriel currently completing a PhD at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (University of Newcastle, Australia), in collaboration with the Interacting Minds Centre (Aarhus University, Denmark). He works in cognitive neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, and centres around body own...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee of The Spectrum Works. Herag and Jessica are both business consultants in Southern California who are active in the autism community. Together, they leverage their contacts in the business world to operate The Spectrum Works, a nonprofit organization that works with corporations to place individuals on the autism spect...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin, president of the College Living Experience (CLE). Stephanie has spent her career working with students with varying disabilities of all ages. Being an Educator first and foremost, Stephanie brings her unique perspective and unwavering passion of supporting the special education community through the innovative services of CLE. She f...

In this first of two “2018 in Review” episodes, we are going to hear from some of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of us with Different Brains. Featured are: For more about the guests featured and their full interviews: Ken Dychtwald, Ph. D. (author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and CEO & Founder Age Wave), Joseph...

In this special two-part episode covering just some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2018. In this first part, we are going to hear from a handful of the inspiring self-advocates we have featured. Featured are: Becca Lory (autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, writer, Different Brains board member, and co-host of our podcast Spectrumly Speaking), Casey Seidman (ADHD sel...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jackie Rosen, CEO and Executive Director of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP). In 1986, Jackie’s 24-year- old son Mitchell Allen Rosen died by suicide. Since then she has become a tireless advocate for suicide prevention, and for supporting those left in its wake. She is also the author of "The Butterfly on my Shoulder.” Jackie dis...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS. Becca you may know as the co-host of our audio podcast by and for women on the autism spectrum, Spectrumly Speaking. She is an autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, and writer. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism consulting, public speaking engagements, writing a monthl...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, Antonio Hector, and Walter the Emotional Support Animal! Becca you may know as the co-host of our audio podcast by and for women on the autism spectrum, Spectrumly Speaking. She is an autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, and writer. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism consulting, publ...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Cuong Do. Cuong Do serves as the head of the global strategy group for Samsung Group, where he helps leads the group’s strategy and growth efforts. He is also a board member of Autism Speaks, the founder of the Profectum Foundation (which creates a home for talented clinicians working with the DIR model to continue their work), the co-creator of Iden...