Exploring Different Brains

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author John Mavros. John is an educator and the author of two acclaimed research studies, “The Educational Needs of Black Youth in Princeton” and “Sorting, Territoriality, and Rule-Making Outside the Walls of Seward Park High School”. He cofounded two innovative nonprofit programs in New Jersey that still serve youth and their families....

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Casey Seidman. Casey is the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business. He previously served as a Campaign Associate with the United Way of Broward County, and before that as a policy analyst on the state relations team at Arizona State University. He is active in the South Flori...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD. Dr. Robinson is the Executive Director and Chief of Research and Development for Center for Applied Social Neuroscience, and the founder of the field of applied social neuroscience and the originator of Cognitive Neuroeducation. He discusses the differences between the brain and the mind, defines cognitive neuroeducation, an...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph. D. Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, a...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph. D. Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling auth...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. Inspired by her experience as a parent and by her fascination with language, Ms. Kahn spent over forty years changing and improving lives. She taught for twenty-five years in Arlington, MA as a special needs, public school educator. She has also written a number of books dedicated to teaching learners of all t...

In this episode, we hear from 6 neurodiversity leaders as they discuss the challenges of overcoming the stigma related to our brains. We hear from: Jeff Emmerson (self-advocate, co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and international speaker on mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression and ADHD); Pierre Marsh (author and neurodiversity self-advocate); Dr. Chris Stout (clinical psychologi...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism mom Donna Levin. Donna is the author of Extraordinary Means (William Morrow), California Street (Simon & Schuster) and the recent best-seller, There’s More Than One Way Home (Chickadee Prince Books 2017).Her new novel, He Could Be Another Bill Gates, will be published by Chickadee Prince Books in October 1st, 2018. She discusses her...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with writer Lisa Wood Shapiro. Lisa is a contributor to Vogue, Wired, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, and The Hiking Project. She is also the author of the humorous memoir Hot Mess Mom and is currently finishing her second book. She discusses how she utilizes technology in writing, the growing support for people with dyslexia, and how s...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with writer Lisa Wood Shapiro. Lisa is a contributor to Vogue, Wired, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, and The Hiking Project. She is also the author of the humorous memoir Hot Mess Mom and is currently finishing her second book. She discusses writing with dyslexia, the fears she had about disclosing her challenges, and tips for anyone that wants to become...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest and trauma informed consultant Jim Sporleder. Jim retired in 2014 as Principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA. Under Jim’s leadership, Lincoln High School became a “Trauma Informed” school, gaining national attention due to a dramatic drop in out of school suspensions, increased graduation rates and the number of students g...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO and Chairman of SIVOTEC Analytics. SIVOTEC uses the most advanced technologies and analytics to reveal, define, and illustrate the individual human attributes (signatures) that shape health, athletic development, and human performance. Before his current position, Pete had a 32 year tenure with IBM, where he was Vice President...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Joseph S. Lento. Joseph is a Conservatory trained professional Musician. He is licensed by NYS as a Teacher of Orchestral Music and School District Administration and began his career in 1984. In 1999 he was named NYC Bronx County High School Teacher of the Year. In 2014 President Barack Obama named him a National Teacher of Arts...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Joseph S. Lento. Joseph is a Conservatory trained professional Musician. He is licensed by NYS as a Teacher of Orchestral Music and School District Administration and began his career in 1984. In 1999 he was named NYC Bronx County High School Teacher of the Year. In 2014 President Barack Obama named him a National Teacher of Arts and Humanities. Jose...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gordon Marino, Ph. D.. Dr. Marino is a philosophy professor at St. Olaf College with a Ph. D. in philosophy from the University of Chicago. He is also a former boxer, a boxing instructor, and the boxing correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. He is a prolific author and most recently published The Existentialist's Survival Guide. He discusses what...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc, director for Positive Exposure Europe/ Belgium. Dr. Kreps is a pediatric dentist, a scientific researcher, and a teacher and adjunct associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. The two discuss how Positive Exposure is trying touching the way the world thinks of people with special n...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. Carol is a former Prosecutor and has been a criminal defense attorney and family lawyer for over 25 years. She focuses her law practice on special education and specializes in advocating for the interests of those with autism. Ms. Weinman is recognized as...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. Carol is a former Prosecutor and has been a criminal defense attorney and family lawyer for over 25 years. She focuses her law practice on special education and specializes in advocating for the interests of those with autism. Ms. Weinman is recognized as an autism expert and...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh. Pierre is also a Senior Mediator specialist in Employment and Discrimination at Marsh Mediation Practice. Pierre discusses his thoughts about the ties and similarities of neurodiversity and racial diversity, and highlights the importance of ending stigma. Pierre’s LinkedIn: https://...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh. Pierre is also a Senior Mediator specialist in Employment and Discrimination at Marsh Mediation Practice. Pierre shares his story of growing up in London with misdiagnosed dyslexia, discusses the importance of encouraging and recognizing the potential of the neurodivergent, and why he decided to tell h...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests. Featured are: Lynn Miner-Rosen, M.Ed., BCC, CDCS (Board Certified ADHD Coach and Career Coach for College Students and Young Adults. She also has personal experience with learning disabilities as a person with ADHD, and a parent), Michael McM...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson. Jeff is co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and speaks around the world advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression and ADHD. Jeff discusses his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, the overlap of mental health and ADHD, and the importance of accepting help. For more about Jeff Emmerson, visit: https:...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is a private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law, and is a special education advocate, and is also a mother with epilepsy. In addition to serving on the board her at Different Brains Inc., Kimberley currently serves as co-president of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Florid...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is a private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law, and is a special education advocate. In addition to serving on the board her at Different Brains Inc., Kimberley currently serves as co-president of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Florida, co-chair of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach...

recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America’s Panel of Autistic Advisors. She is also an author, with her most recent book being Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends. Anita discusses marrying her husband who is also on the spectrum in an all-autistic ceremony officiated by Dr. Stephen Shore, and shares some of her stories of friendship with Dr. Temple Grandin. For m...