Neurodivergent Report

Come meet Brett, the AuDHD Boss! We’re talking about workplace accommodations; both how to ask for them and what to even try!!! Curious about what's inside: The realities of neurodivergence in professional spaces , namely the impacts to the way we show up at work. Unpacking the importance of accommodations and how/what to ask for Why open communication and psychological safety are essential fo...

Dr. Kristen Eccleston is known online as The Neurodiverse Teacher , and we are digging back in to accommodations at school for our neurodivergent kids! Curious what's inside: Schools over-discipline instead of supporting the mental health of EVERY child What undiagnosed mental health issues (ADHD, autism, OCD, and anxiety) look in the classroom What parents and students can ask for (but don’t...

Supporting young adults on the spectrum often means looking beyond traditional therapy. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, I sit down with Patty McCallister, a counselor and autism coach who went back to school to better support her son and the neurodivergent young people in her life. Patty shares how her work blends mental health counseling, LifeMap coaching through AANE (Asperger/Auti...

Dr. Nechama Sorscher is back to help us better advocate for our kids at school Life as the parent of a neurodivergent child is already overwhelming… but now we’re back at school! Are you ready for the IEP/504 meetings where we’ll make decisions that impact your child’s entire school year?! In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , we’re talking candidly about the challenges and opportunities...

A Canadian walked into the Pentagon and gave a talk on workplace accessibility & inclusion... Being diagnosed as autistic at just six years old shaped Sydney Elaine Butler’s path in ways she’s still unpacking today. From navigating education and career barriers to advocating for accessibility in HR, Sydney shares how lived experience fuels her work. Public speaking, social media, and authentic...

What is it like living life as a highly sensitive person ? In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , we sit down with Karolina, a wordsmith and translator from Poland. We dig into the science & lived experience, and how cultural perceptions of sensitivity can overlap with the neurodivergent experience. ✨ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, fatigue, and suicid...

Neurodivergent life often means navigating a world that wasn’t built with us in mind. But what if the key to better mental health isn’t just about thinking differently but functioning differently? How does occupational therapy fit into this? In this episode, OT and ADHD coach Jamie Cutino joins us to unpack sensory needs, executive functioning, and a real simple guide to accommodations. Curious ab...

Ready to Liquidate The Billionaires?! WE ARE!!! This week, The Propaganda Factory joins The Neurodivergent Report to teach us about propaganda and why it matters so much for neurodivergent folks. We also dug into how repetition, storytelling, and vulnerability are used in propaganda (both to manipulate and to mobilize) & why neurodivergents can be especially impacted. Curious about what’s insi...

The workplace should enable ALL people to thrive, not just neurotypicals. Join us for this conversation with Susan Fitzell , author of Neurodiversity in the Workplace and long-time educator, coach, and international speaker. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , Susan shares her journey from the classroom to corporate consulting, why workplace design needs to move beyond “accommodations”...

Liam Saranich joins The Neurodivergent Report to lounge around & have a funny conversation about growing up with a learning disability, finding a voice through podcasting, and turning fear into fuel. Curious about what’s inside? living with auditory perception disorder sensory processing quirks (spoiler: soda is a no-go) learning to feel it to heal it However you are able to engage, thanks for...

In this follow-up conversation, Abbie J returns to The Neurodivergent Report to go deeper into the science of executive functioning ! This time we’re zooming in on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Curious what's inside? What the Default Mode Network is & why you should care (THINK: focus, memory & emotional regulation) How emotional salience and wo...

Abbie J is back on The Neurodivergent Report to talk all things mind-body connection and the somatic experience of neurodivergence. Curious what's inside? What heart rate variability and pupil size can tell us about neurodivergence Emotional regulation & the autonomic nervous system Personal reflections on how our collaboration is growing & how we’re learning to hold space for uncertai...

Abbie Jedwab joins The Neurodivergent Report to teach us about polyvagal theory and its implications for managing life with ADHD, ASD, C-PTSD, and more! Whether you're familiar with the term or not, you can expect to learn practical steps to feeling better in your body. Curious about what's inside? Neuro-affirming coaching framework EMDR & bilateral stimulation exercises Personal conne...

What started as a simple podcast swap turned into a beautiful new friendship! This interview episode of The Neurodivergent Report is basically just three creatives hanging out! Featuring Gen X artist and peer burnout coach Leigh Ann Marlar , aka Gal, with hosts Sarah Russell (Millennial, aka Say-Rah!) and JQ Walker (Gen Z, aka QG Patooj 💜). Curious what’s inside: A breakdown of the difference bet...

Are you bendy, itchy, or dizzy all the time? You might be struggling to balance the trifecta of symptoms syndromes… This research episode of The Neurodivergent Report features orthotics researcher Sam Silverman, along with the full @ndreportpod team! Together, we explore the interconnectedness of these often-overlooked chronic conditions and how they disproportionately affect neurodivergent people...

What’s the connection between chronic pain, misdiagnosis, and neurodivergent health? This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and what it reveals about our healthcare system. On this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , we explore the complex genetic overlap between the neurodivergence spectrum and chronic health conditions, particularly hypermobile Eh...

This week on The Neurodivergent Report , Sarah sits down with Dr. Nechama Sorscher - clinician, parent, and author of Your Neurodiverse Child - to talk about what it really means to raise and support neurodivergent kids in a world that often misunderstands them. Curious what’s inside: 🧠 Why girls are so often overlooked in ADHD/autism screenings 💬 The difference between masking and code-switchin...

This week on The Neurodivergent Report , Sarah sits down with Gregg Pauletti from NeuroSynchrony Health , a clinic using EEG brain scans and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to support neurodivergent individuals... especially those navigating ADHD, autism, and related cognitive challenges . Together, they explore the future of mental health care— one grounded in neuroscience, compassion, an...

Why is ADHD is so hard to define & diagnose? This episode breaks down the science, the bias, and the media noise surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence. This week on The Neurodivergent Report , we brought an Epidemiologist to teach us how to measure stuff like ADHD/ASD, what current research narratives gets wrong (and right), and why neurodivergent communities need better representation.  Curiou...

This week on The Neurodivergent Report , I’m joined by Dave Delaney - keynote speaker and host of ADHD Wise Squirrels . We talk about his ADHD diagnosis at 50, mindfulness as a tool for survival, and what it means to build connection and community in the age of social media. Curious what's inside: Dave’s framework : Know, Respect, Connect ADHD impacts - impulse control, identity, and longevity Fin...

This week on The Neurodivergent Report , Shaun Arora shares his story of late-diagnosis and what it means to grow up neurodivergent without the language or support to name it. Together, Sarah and Shaun unpack how cultural identity and family dynamics shaped his journey… like relying on his sister as a translator in childhood, or repeating grades in a school system that didn’t understand his learni...

In Episode 17 of The Neurodivergent Report , we unpack why so many neurodivergent individuals go undiagnosed… or misdiagnosed… for years.  From internalized ADHD symptoms to the overlooked role of hormones in women, this episode explores how diagnosis and treatment are shaped by race, gender, parenting styles, and systemic bias. Curious what’s inside: Parents perception and ADHD diagnosis Why wome...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , hosts Sarah Russell and JQ Walker sit down with ADHD coach and occupational therapist Jamie Cutino to unpack the complex intersections of neurodivergence, socioeconomic background, identity, and emotional regulation. 🎙️ Curious what’s inside : – Why hustle culture is toxic for neurodivergent people – Imposter syndrome in marginalized communities – Nav...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation and descriptions of mental health episodes. Curious about the intersection of poetry, psychiatry, and neurodivergence? This week on The Neurodivergent Report , award-winning poet and mental health technician Seif-Eldeine Och shares his deeply personal story. From the early days of an ADD diagnosis to navigating bipolar disorder a...

Understanding Neurodivergence, Diagnosis & Identity What even is a diagnosis, and who gets to decide? In this Research Segment of The Neurodivergent Report , we unpack the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), explore how symptoms show up differently for different people, and highlight why identity, culture, and community matter so deeply in this conversation. Curious wh...