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Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

著者： SparkLaunch.org Mike Cornell Chaya Mallavaram
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 You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental health, parenting strategies, emotional regulation, workplace dynamics, executive function hacks, and neurodiversity advocacy. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, or other neurodevelopmental conditions — or supporting someone who is — this is a space where neurodivergent voices can unmask, embrace their weirdness, and celebrate human diversity. Subscribe now to ignite your mind, elevate your essence, and spark something extraordinary. https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.org/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunchCopyright 2025 SparkLaunch.org 個人的成功 心理学 心理学・心の健康 社会科学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Late-Realized, Loud and Leading w/ LaToya Hinton, PhD.

    Late-Realized, Loud and Leading w/ LaToya Hinton, PhD.
    2025/08/01
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. LaToya Hinton, an autistic, ADHDer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent women in leadership. With her experiences as a late-diagnosed adult, LaToya dives into the mental toll of masking, perfectionism, and how accessible environments can unlock untapped potential. She shares strategies for fostering authenticity, creating safe spaces, and leading without apology—all while building community and systems that help neurodivergent leaders thrive.We Also Cover:The mental toll of masking, hypervigilance, and perfectionism in late-diagnosed womenWhy creating safe spaces helps neurodivergent leaders flourish both personally and professionallyHow LaToya’s self-discovery journey led her to advocating for community-building and systemic changeSpecific strategies for delegation to preserve energy and create consistency in leadershipThe power of identifying trauma caused by inaccessible environments—and working to heal from itHow neurodivergent women can embrace self-accommodation to navigate traditional work settingsThe role of mentorship and peer support networks in empowering women to embrace their authenticityAdvocacy for health equity, access, and truly inclusive spaces for neurodivergent adultsWhy leadership needs a human-first approach—and how rejecting "numbers-first" cultures prevents burnoutQuotes:"A lot of women my age are just now realizing that they are neurodivergent, and they need these safe spaces to talk about the discovery journey.""Storytelling is huge because if you're able to create a narrative that explains your decision making in your career, that really helps people to relate to why it seems like all these disparate connections are being made.""I turned out to be a perfectionist, honestly, from that environment. And then as an adult, speaking to therapists, they've talked to me about the downsides of being a perfectionist and being hypervigilant about your behaviors."About LaToya Hinton:Dr. LaToya Hinton is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging Thought Leader and a champion for Neurodivergent Women Leaders. She is a late-realized and diagnosed Dyspraxic Dyscalculic AuDHDer who is Gifted. In May 2024, she created a LinkedIn Group called “Neurodivergent Women Leaders: Creative Mentorship & Support.” She creates a weekly poll for ND women leaders, coaches and mentors focusing on anything from mental health to people-centered leadership styles and best practices. She holds a PhD in Education and has held roles as instructional designer, educator, facilitator, director of communications and research. She currently serves as a freelance grant writer and data analytics consultant. Connect with LaToya:https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-hinton/Neurodivergent Women Leaders Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14449310/https://toybirdfunds.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567173632040https://www.instagram.com/toybirdfundshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/toy-bird-positive-impact-funding/ As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://web.withwarmer.com/customer/browse-experts/593
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    51 分
  • Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time w/ Christian Vinceneux

    Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time w/ Christian Vinceneux
    2025/07/25
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Christian Vinceneux, ADHD advocate, coach (Life Guide Coaching), and former occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working with neurodivergent families. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Christian reflects on growing up as a neurodivergent child in France, navigating challenges without the tools or words to define them, and how his father’s own quirks helped him learn the art of self-regulation. An art he now passes onto families--transforming the lives of neurodivergent children.We Also Cover:Growing up with ADHD before the term was widely knownThe imperative need for societal acknowledgementsKey lessons Christian learned from his neurodivergent father about regulationWhy it’s essential to understand “your child’s not giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time”Common household struggles like transitions and hyperactivity, and how to guide kids through themWhy punitive approaches don’t work and how to build empowering, relationship-based solutionsHow self-regulation in parents cascades into growth for their childrenPractical tools for helping kids advocate for their needs (even before they fully understand them)How social media has broadened the conversation around neurodivergenceQuotes:"If you if you believe your child is giving you a hard time, then, of course, you're gonna be more likely to look at things from a compliance standpoint and from a punitive standpoint. You need to stop doing this, period.""A very common response is to tell the child, 'you just need to calm down.' Well, the problem with that is that the child has no idea why they're doing the things that they're doing. They have no idea why their body is hyper. Nobody's explained it to them. Teachers won't explain it to them, pediatricians won't explain it to them, and the kid has no idea how to calm their body.""Often when I work with parents, they realize that they're not self-regulating the best they can. They have an opportunity to learn about their own self-regulation and how the nervous system is operating under challenging conditions. So, often, it's that symbiotic exchange with helping your child learn how to self-regulate gives you the opportunity to learn as a parent."About Christian VinceneuxChristian Vinceneux's childhood was marked by a blend of shyness, distractibility, profound imagination, and deep empathy, often leading to conflicting feedback from teachers who recognized his giftedness yet noted his unfulfilled potential. Growing up in a neurodiverse family, he developed a keen awareness of sensory influences and adaptive behaviors. This personal history, combined with his later realization of his own neurodivergence, profoundly shaped his path toward working with neurodivergent individuals. He understands the challenges of navigating a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity and is committed to fostering acceptance and growth. Vinceneux's personal development and professional journey are deeply intertwined, fueling his passionate and empathetic approach to his work.Connect with Christianhttps://www.lifeguidecoaching.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-vinceneux/https://www.tiktok.com/@christian.vinceneux As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://web.withwarmer.com/customer/browse-experts/593
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    52 分
  • Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging /w Michelle Markman

    Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging /w Michelle Markman
    2025/07/18
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Michelle Markman, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and founder of ND Coach Inc., where she supports high-achieving neurodivergent women in unmasking and thriving on their own terms. Michelle reflects on how her diagnosis transformed her perspective on masking, burnout, and social challenges, and she shares practical tools for building authentic connections, reclaiming energy, and living intentionally as a neurodivergent individual.We Also CoverThe common journey of “feeling different” before a neurodivergent diagnosisWhy late-diagnosed autistic individuals often overcompensate as “people pleasers”The cultural stigma of masking and how it’s shaped by societal expectationsStrategies for recreating hidden joys from childhood as a neurodivergent adultThe unique challenges of highly masked neurodivergent womenPractical tools for reducing burnout, finding joy, and reclaiming energyThe importance of stimming, sensory support, and other self-accommodationsBuilding belonging within neurodivergent communities for late-diagnosed and self-identified adultsHow grounding techniques and joyful movement can reduce overstimulationWhy coaching and advocacy are essential for late-diagnosed individualsQuotes:"My brother was actually diagnosed with autism and ADHD when he was four. So I grew up thinking I was an neurotypical sibling, but still didn't fit into society the way that other people did. I didn't make friends the same way, didn't connect with other people. I always felt like there was something different about myself. I almost felt an alien.""I’ve always loved people. I’m such a people person, always have been. People have not always reciprocated that to me.""Realizing how much masking I was doing, and then starting to come back from that and realize I don’t have to constantly be masking—I don't have to always show up in a way that makes other people comfortable, I can show up in a way that works for me—that was like, wow."About Michelle Markman:Initially feeling like an outsider, Michelle Markman discovered in her early 30s that she had been autistic all along. Accepting this diagnosis five years after receiving it, she began to understand the lifelong struggle of maintaining a "perfect child" facade, often leading to meltdowns and cycles of rebuilding. This revelation finally explained her persistent feeling of being an "alien" throughout her life.Embracing her authentic self, Michelle now thrives on connecting with others, especially other late-diagnosed autistic adults. Having navigated the profound experience of receiving an autism diagnosis—a mix of heartbreak and relief—she has grieved the loss of an imagined neurotypical identity and instead harnessed her unique qualities. Her mission is to empower others to create a life they love, building supportive communities and celebrating their individuality.Connect with Michelle:https://www.ndcoachinc.com/https://ndcoachinc.coachcrunch.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/ndcoachinc/https://www.tiktok.com/@NDCoachInchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michellenmarkman/https://www.facebook.com/MichelleNMarkman As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://web.withwarmer.com/customer/browse-experts/593
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    50 分
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