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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/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds. Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone. Ready to Ignite Your Child’s Confidence and Curiosity? Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. https://play.sparkade.app/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free: https://web.withwarmer.com/customer/browse-experts/593 ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.org/Copyright 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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  • One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different

    One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different
    2025/10/10
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Derek Crager to discuss his journey of being late-diagnosed AuDHDer, how embracing his neurodivergence led him from the manufacturing floor to building transformative accessible AI tools for the neurodivergent community, and what it truly means to create human-centered technology that actually fits. We Also Cover:How receiving his autism and ADHD diagnosis brought self-acceptance and reshaped Derek's careerWhy "prompt engineering" might actually be a neurodivergence superpowerThe story behind PracticalAI and creating voice-first solutions that are judgment-freeMaking information accessible without internet or appsBuilding workplace inclusion into tech from the ground upThe "one size fits one" philosophy versus one-size-fits-all systemsAdvice for neurodivergent entrepreneurs on building teams and leveraging communityWhy certification and trust matter in assistive technologyDerek's advice for his younger self and anyone feeling out of placeQuotes:"I wore my diagnosis like a badge of honor. Embracing who I am allowed me to communicate authentically—something I never had before.""Knowledge is key to the universe. When we put it in the right hands, at the right time, it's a platform for belonging and growth.""The best tech doesn't replace humans; it empowers us to be irreplaceable. If we thrive, so does everyone around us."About Derek Crager:Derek Crager is a neurodivergent entrepreneur, voice-first AI strategist, and the founder of Practical AI and the community hub AIforAutistics.com. With a background in industrial reliability and training, Derek spent decades feeling misunderstood in professional environments. At age 50, a late diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and dyslexia provided a new lens through which to view his life and career, explaining his innate ability for pattern recognition and systems thinking.This personal journey became the catalyst for his professional mission. His flagship product, Pocket Mentor, is the world's first voice-based AI mentor designed for hands-free, real-time industrial support. It addresses the critical problem of "tribal knowledge" loss—where valuable expertise disappears when a key employee leaves—by transforming that knowledge into an on-demand, scalable resource accessible through a simple phone call, with no app or login required.Through AIforAutistics.com, Derek creates a space where neurodivergent individuals can harness AI to create, earn, and build sustainable, independent lives. He is a passionate advocate for inclusion through innovation, blending emotional vulnerability with deep technological insight to empower a community where difference is a strategic advantage.Connect with Derek:Practical AI Website: https://www.practicalai.appPocket Mentor: https://www.pocketmentor.usAI for Autistics Community: https://www.aiforautistics.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD 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/593As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    48 分
  • How Generational Trauma Shapes Your Life w/ Anu Dayal-Gulati

    How Generational Trauma Shapes Your Life w/ Anu Dayal-Gulati
    2025/10/03
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Anu Dayal-Gulati, a certified ancestral healing practitioner, to explore how inherited emotional patterns can create subconscious blocks in our lives. Anu explains how everything from our relationships to our finances can be impacted by these generational traumas, including how they can uniquely affect neurodivergent minds, and provides practical tools to begin the healing process.We Also Cover:Identifying recurring emotional and situational patterns.The intersection of generational trauma and neurodiversity.The impact of childhood, parenting, and societal pressure.Reclaiming personal power through healthy boundaries.The true meaning of forgiveness for personal closure.Healing practices like creating an ancestral altar and journaling.Finding support and nurturance outside of family dynamics.Anu’s journey from economist to ancestral healing.Quotes:"One of the ways in which the universe speaks to us is through patterns.""Forgiveness is actually just letting go of the expectation that someone... is going to say sorry, going to make amends, going to recognize what you've gone through.""When you cut your chains, you free yourself. When you cut your roots, you die."About Anuradha Dayal-Gulati:Anu Dayal-Gulati, Ph.D is an ancestral healing practitioner, certified flower essence therapist, and author of the book Heal Your Ancestral Roots: Release the Family Patterns That Hold You Back. She specializes in helping clients recognize and break deep-seated ancestral patterns to foster healing and reconnection with their personal energy. Combining her 15 years in finance and academia with a holistic, spiritual approach, Dr. Anu bridges analytical perspectives with intuitive emotional healing practices.Dr. Anu has guided clients for over a decade, offering private sessions with customized flower essence blends, workshops, online courses, and speaking engagements that empower individuals to set boundaries, release limiting beliefs, and discover self-growth. Her compassionate and accessible approach has earned her international recognition.Connect with Anu:Anu's Website: https://www.anudayalgulati.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anudayalgulati/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anudayalgulati/Anu's Book, "Healing Your Ancestral Roots": https://www.innertraditions.com/books/heal-your-ancestral-roots Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD 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/593As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    45 分
  • The Art of Being Kind to Yourself w/ Diana Stelin

    The Art of Being Kind to Yourself w/ Diana Stelin
    2025/09/26
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Diana Stelin, an award-winning artist, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Plein-Air Art Academy. Diana shares her journey and expertise on the connection between art and emotional healing, explaining how anyone can use creativity to manage burnout, connect with their intuition, and foster better confidence.We Also Cover:Art therapy as an accessible tool for emotional expression.The creativity inherent in neurodivergent individualsThe impact of childhood criticism on creativity and how to reclaim your inner artist.The SPARK Method: Stay present, Pay attention, Allow play, Release the outcome, and be Kind to yourself.Using creative outlets to navigate burnout, overwhelm, and life transitions.Shifting from seeking external validation to cultivating internal worth.Embracing accidents and imperfections.How artistic expression connects us to our inner child.Quotes:"There's no such thing as mistakes in art. It's all a matter of what you turn it into... You can just switch and say there's no such thing as mistakes in life. It's all a matter of what you turn this into.""The main modality of humankind is artistic expression in some way... forming your personality, all that is actually a form of artistic expression because you are taking experiences, things that happened, beliefs you've built, values you hold dear, and using it to build yourself, using it to transform yourself over time.""The very first thing that they say to me is, 'I don't have a creative bone in my body.' ... And that phrase is almost like permission for them to be little kids again."About Diana Stelin:Diana Stelin is an award-winning educator, artist, and founder of The Plein-Air Art Academy, with degrees from Cornell and Boston University and a signature free-flowing painting style rooted in mindfulness and emotional expression. Her recent focus is on delivering transformative workshops for corporate teams, teens, and children, using her proprietary SPARK method to address burnout, support emotional growth, and guide participants through periods of transition. A former TEDx speaker, Diana shared her talk Creativity as Antidote to Burnout, highlighting the power of art to build resilience and help individuals reconnect with their inner clarity and sense of purpose. Her Coolidge Corner gallery serves as both a showcase for sustainability-driven art and a dynamic venue for youth programming, team-building events, and leadership retreats—helping kids, teens, and adults tap into creativity as a powerful tool for healing, connection, and personal transformation.Connect with Diana:https://www.dianastelin.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-stelin/https://www.instagram.com/dianastelingallery/https://www.instagram.com/diana_stelin/https://www.facebook.com/diana.stelinhttps://www.dianastelin.com/plein-air-art-academyDiana's TEDx Talk, "Creativity as an Antidote to Burnout": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCnQqpZlCS4 Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD 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/593As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    47 分
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