Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 197
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health.
Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB 196
(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he uses for his own struggle with depression, and offers tips on how to take advantage of “wake up calls”.
Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.
An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194
(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with Dr. Hackie Reitman.
What is Sports Psychology? with Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Licensed Psychologist, motivational speaker, and author Dr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology.
Excelling With Autism, featuring J David Hall of NeuroGuides | EDB 176
(VIDEO - 25 mins) In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.
2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192
2019 in Review: Clinicians, Advocates & Change-Makers (13 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode…
2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191
2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover…
Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano…
The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins)…
An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
Psychologist Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains the basics of group therapy (18 minutes) Scott is…
Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing expert Ed Harrold discusses the role breathing has in brain function and overall health.
InferCabulary: Improving Literacy with Semantic Reasoning, with Beth Lawrence | EDB 186
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP, speech and language pathologist and literacy tool InferCabulary.
The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Holistic wellness coach Flip Aguilera. Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person, and why basic purposeful movement is essential to our health.
Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to discuss supporting parents raising children on the spectrum.
The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
(19 minutes) Autism coach & strategist, school psychologist, author, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon discusses parenting kids on the spectrum.
Neurodiversity & The Law, w/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, and more | EDB 165
(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, with Judge Ginger Lerner Wren, lawyer & autism self-advocate Haley Moss, and more!
What is REBT? with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis to learn about REBT's role in modern psychology.
Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Entrepreneur, author, and advocate William Manzanares IV of the Puyallup Tribe discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia.
Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to find out tips for successful neurodivergent job searches.
Finding the Genius Within, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to explore employment for the neurodiverse.
Keeping Your Brain Healthy, with Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178
(VIDEO - 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”.
Early Autism Diagnoses, with Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177
(VIDEO - 23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with “The Autism Doctor”, behavioral pediatrician Brian Udell, M.D.
NeuroGuides: Helping People With Autism Succeed, with J. David Hall | EDB 175
(VIDEO - 28 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall
The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome.
Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward.
How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173
(VIDEO - 24 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society.
Parenting & Misophonia, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172
(15 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D.
The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin, president of the College Living Experience (CLE).
Technology & Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 140
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Wired and Vogue writer Lisa Wood Shapiro, discussing the growing technology supporting people with dyslexia.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171
(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward
The Psychology of Acculturation, with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 170
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei Fen Li, Ph.D. Dr. Li defines acculturation from a psychological perspective, discusses autism support in Taiwan, and explores cultural differences.
Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., and discusses how the greatest minds today are uniting to end Alzheimer's and dementia.
What Parents Should Know About Autism & Sexuality, with Amy Gravino | EDB 169
(VIDEO - 27 mins) Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with autism and sexuality expert Amy Gravino. Amy discusses her diagnosis, the deficit in sex education for people on the spectrum, and some of the challenges women with autism face in the community.
Understanding REBT, with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 168
(26 min) Psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis continues discussing REBT, while looking at how how mindfulness and self-reflection play a role in our health.
The Fusion of Neuroscience and Self-Cultivation, with Gabriel Axel Montes | EDB 157
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gabriel Axel Montes, educator, scientist, and founder of Neural Axis.
My Bout With A Brain Injury, featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle.
Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 130
(18 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh.
The Professional Advantage of Neurodiversity, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. | EDB 164
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author, educator, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing.
Everyday Asperger’s: Crafting a Life on the Autism Spectrum, with Samantha Craft | EDB 163
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise known as Samantha Craft - autism self-advocate, author, and educator.
Neurotoxicants & Neurodiversity, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 162
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Different Brains’ Tools For Success, with Mark Davis | EDB 161
(25 minutes) 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.
Florida’s First Openly Autistic Lawyer, with Haley Moss | EDB 160
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Haley Moss, the first openly-autistic lawyer in Florida.
Employment for the Uniquely Abled, with Ivan Rosenberg | EDB 158
(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project.
Optimizing the Aging Brain, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144
(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. about maintaining brain health while aging.
The Spectrum Works, with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee | EDB 156
(22 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee, co-founders of The Spectrum Works - and organization dedicated to helping people with autism find employment.
The Importance of Volunteering, with Casey Seidman | EDB 147
(13 minutes) Casey Seidman discusses the importance of volunteering, the need nonprofits serve communities, and how his ADHD actually helps him excel.
2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains, w/ Dr. Seth Keller, Dr. Ken Dychtwald & more | EDB 154
(17 minutes) In this second 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.
2018 in Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153
Words of wisdom from neurodiverse self-advocates In this first of two "2018 in Review" episodes,…
BEST OF 2018 – Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko
(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and acclaimed autism advocate Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA.
Preventing Suicide, with Jackie Rosen of FISP | EDB 152
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jackie Rosen, CEO and Executive Director of…
Support for Women with Autism with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS | EDB 151
(21 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS about the progress women with autism have made and the challenges they still face.
What Are Emotional Support Animals? with Becca Lory & Friends | EDB 150
(14 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, Antonio Hector, and Walter the Emotional Support Animal!
Becoming a Writer with Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 139
(22 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Lisa Wood Shapiro, who discusses writing for publications like Wired and Vogue while battling the challenges related to dyslexia.
Identifying the Abilities of Every Brain, with Cuong Do | EDB 149
(26 minutes) Cuong Do (founder of the Profectum Foundation, co-creator of Identifor, Autism Speaks board member, and the father to a child with autism) discusses the importance of discovering the abilities of people with different brains.
How Parents & Teachers Can Help Students Succeed, with John Mavros | EDB 148
(22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator John Mavros, author of "Enough iz Enough", about how parents and teachers need to team up to help students succeed.
What is Cognitive Neuroeducation? with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD | EDB 146
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Spencer M. Robinson, Ph.D., Executive Director and Chief of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Social Neuroscience, and the founder of the field of applied social neuroscience and the originator of Cognitive Neuroeducation.
What Everyone Should Know About Autism and the Legal System, with Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 132
(16 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S..
Supporting Different Learners, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 143
(21 min) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. to discuss why the education system needs to give support for children that learn differently.
Ending Mental Health Stigma | EDB 142
In this episode, we hear from 6 neurodiversity leaders as they discuss the challenges of overcoming the stigma related to our brains, including Jeff Emmerson, Dr. Chris Stour, Prof. Bankole Johnson, and more!
Stories from an Autism Mom, with Donna Levin | EDB 141
(17 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism mom Donna Levin about parenting children on the spectrum and her new book He Could Be Another Bill Gates.
Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127
(24 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson, co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and advocate for mental health awareness.
The Trauma Informed Approach to Education, with Jim Sporleder | EDB 138
(20 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest and trauma informed consultant Jim Sporleder.
Epilepsy & Pregnancy, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126
(12 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law Kimberley Spire-Oh. She discusses the challenges of pregnancy with a seizure disorder, and gives advice for women with epilepsy that want to become mothers.
The Next Generation of Concussion Research, with SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO and Chairman of SIVOTEC Analytics about their research into concussions and CTEs.
Neurodiverse Empowerment Through Music, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 136
(12 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with musician and educator Joseph S. Lento, and discusses how music can empower those of us with different brains.
How Music Can Help Different Brains, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 135
(19 minutes) Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento speaks with Hackie Reitman M.D. about how music and learning a musical instrument can help the brain.
Anxiety and Existentialism, with Gordon Marino, Ph.D. | EDB 134
(19 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gordon Marino, Ph.D.. about the intersections of philosophy, existentialism, and neurodiversity.
Giving Positive Exposure to People with Special Needs, with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc | EDB 133
(14 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc, director for Positive Exposure Europe/Belgium.
Autism in the Criminal Justice System, with Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 131
(16 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S..
Harnessing the Potential of the Neurodivergent, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 129
(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh.
Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128
(21 mins) 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, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and Lynn Miner Rosen.
Protecting The Legal Rights of Different Brains, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 125
(12 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kimberley Spire-Oh. She is a private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law, and is a special education advocate.
The First All-Autistic Wedding, with Anita Lesko | EDB 124
(18 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and autism self-advocate Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA.
Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko | EDB 123
(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and acclaimed autism advocate Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA.
Championing Down Syndrome for the Special Olympics, with Patrick & Paul Sallarulo | EDB 122
(14 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Special Olympics athlete Patrick Sallarulo, and his father Paul.
Finding Happiness in Neurodiversity, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 121
(13 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with Canadian advocate Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC.
ADHD & Entrepreneurs, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 120
(16 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes back regular guest Shawn Smith, successful Canadian entrepreneur, a neurodiversity advocate and consultant, and founder of Don’t Dis-my-Ability.
Helping Different Brains Around the World, with Dr. Chris Stout | EDB 106
(25 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Chris Stout, PsyD., a clinical psychologist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and a founding member of the Center for Global Initiatives.