エピソード

  • Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale)

    Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale)
    2025/10/24
    In the season finale of season 2, Mike and Chaya sit down with Candice Christiansen, a leading voice at the intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and intimacy, for a conversation that gets existential—and a little bit weird. The three explore the sacred energy of creation, the challenge of healing in a world that isn't always helpful, and what it means to harness your own power when you’ve been taught to ignore it.We Also Cover:Candice's journey as a late-diagnosed autistic personThe intricate connection between sensory experiences and sexualityDefining and embracing the concept of "neuroculture"Why autistic individuals are so vulnerable to trauma and abuseChallenging stereotypes that infantilize and desexualize autistic adultsThe idea of sex as a sacred energy exchangeUsing intuition as a tool for protection and setting boundariesWhat forgiveness really meansNavigating a world that often tries to stifle authentic expressionQuotes:"The way I see, perceive, behave, understand, and live in this world is based on what I view as my brain's culture and way of being, and that doesn't mean I'm deficient. It just means it's different and different really is beautiful.""If we looked at sex truly as a sacred energy exchange, I do have to wonder if... people would just be mindlessly swiping left and right and allowing people's energy into their being, because it does impact who we are.""You are a bright light and to not let anyone dim your light... people will try to, and just to shine love and shine light. And because that wins always, it always wins.""The efforts to remain what you are is actually what limits us. But if you give into constant evolution... there's no expiration date to that. We can continue evolving until the end.""We don't have to hold on to the pain. And we can learn to love ourselves constantly by even doing little things. It doesn't have to be a big, huge purpose."About Candice Christiansen:Candice Christiansen, LCMHC, CSAT-S, CMAT, Neuro-Inclusive IFS, Certified EMDR, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapist (PAT), is the Founder and Clinical Director of Namasté Center For Healing. A trauma-informed care and neurodiversity expert, she supports individuals and couples facing complex mental health challenges from intimate partner violence and betrayal. With over 25 years of experience working with neurologically different children, teens, and adults, Candice offers neuro-affirmative screenings, consultations, and training to professionals at institutions like Yale, Harvard, Seeking Integrity Los Angeles, and IITAP Arizona. She has served as an expert witness in state and federal courts advocating for neuro-affirmative legal care for autistic individuals. Her publications include Mastering the Trauma Wound (2016), Compassionate KAP (2024), and a co-authored chapter in Altogether Us (2023). In 2023, she and Aly Dearborn, LMFT, developed a gender-inclusive autism screening tool identifying traits common in autistic females and non-binary adults. Her relationship insights have appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune, Talkspace.com, and on Fox 13’s The Place. She served five years on the Division of Professional Licensing Substance Use Disorder Board and on the UMHCA Board, and her work emphasizes resilience and healing through integration of lived experience, empowering individuals and professionals with tools to navigate mental health challenges.Connect with Candice:Consulting Website: https://candicechristiansen.comNamaste Center for Healing: https://namasteadvice.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAutismSexpert 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    47 分
  • Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma

    Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma
    2025/10/17
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Rupali Sharma, founder and director of The T.E.C. Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, who shares her journey from architecture to Montessori education, revealing how autonomy, observation, and child-centered learning create environments where neurodivergent children thrive without labels or limitations.We Also Cover:The philosophy behind Think, Explore, Create and its connection to child developmentFreedom within boundaries as the foundation of Montessori learning for neurodivergent kidsWhy sensory-based, hands-on materials unlock potential in ADHD and autistic learnersThe critical triangle: teacher, student, and prepared environment working in partnershipHow neurodivergent children flourish when given time, space, and respectObservation as the teacher's most powerful tool for individualized learning plansSupporting hyperfocus in ADHD children and channeling special interests into learningThe spiritual preparation of the Montessori teacher and why mindset matters for inclusive classroomsTransitioning Montessori students to traditional school settings while preserving self-advocacyWhy creativity needs freedom from adult judgment to blossom in neurodiverse learnersMontessori as an alternative to traditional IEP-focused educationHow parents can support Montessori principles at home with neurodivergent childrenQuotes:"Children are very different from adults. They like to be engaged in activity that is driven by their interest, not driven by the teacher's interest, but by their own interest.""I don't really think being neurodivergent is something new. It's always existed throughout history. It's just that what environment are we forcing people into nowadays?""When they are an adult, all of this is going to be behind them. They're going to be successful no matter what. It's while they are under our care, it's our job to give them the environment where they can thrive and not be felt that, oh, I'm not right or I'm not fitting in somehow.""Often people say to me, what if they leave Montessori and go to the real world? Montessori is the real world. We teach them to advocate for themselves. We teach them to be confident. We actually show them what they're capable of in their highest potential."About Rupali Sharma:Rupali Sharma is the Founder and Director of The T.E.C. Schools, established in Worcester, MA in 2016. With a background in architecture and training as a Montessori educator, she is passionate about blending authentic Montessori principles with a modern STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) integrated curriculum. Her vision centers on nurturing creativity, problem-solving, and lifelong learning, preparing children to think independently, explore ideas, and build the skills their future will demand. She launched her education career with Imagination Unbound, an initiative designed to lay early foundations for creative thinking and to empower both children and educators to become bold explorers in the learning process.Connect with Rupali:Website for The T.E.C. Schools - Montessori Education in Worcester, MA - https://www.thetecschools.com/Rupali Sharma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupali-sharma-04b6336The T.E.C. Schools on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-tec-schools.-think.-explore.-create./Instagram: @thetecschools - https://www.instagram.com/thetecschools/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTECschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thet.e.c.schoolsthink.expl5950/featuredEmail: rsharma@thetecschools.comRelated Reading:"More Than Textbooks: A Holistic Approach to Education" by Rupali Sharma: https://www.thetecschools.com/more-than-textbooks-a-holistic-approach-to-educationThe T.E.C. School is located at:15 Jamesbury Dr.Worcester, MA 01609 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    47 分
  • 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    47 分
  • Accommodation vs. Integration: Why Your Neuro-inclusive Program Isn't Working w/ Gabriela Tardea

    Accommodation vs. Integration: Why Your Neuro-inclusive Program Isn't Working w/ Gabriela Tardea
    2025/09/19
    Mike and Chaya sit down with neuro-inclusion consultant Gabriela Tardea to get practical about building workplaces where neurodivergent talent can thrive. From auditing culture and rewriting job descriptions to unlearning bias on teams, Gabriela breaks down how to bridge the gap between good intentions and real, embedded change.We Also Cover:Bridging intentions and actions with culture-first auditsRewriting job descriptions with clear, skill-based languagePractical recruitment fixesCommunication clarityFlexible policies that adapt to context vs. blanket mandatesUS innovation vs. Nordic structurePreventing burnout and supporting recovery with autonomy, fit, and energy-aligned rolesUnlearning neurotypical bias, integrating strengths, and raising manager readinessAligning roles to cognitive styles, tracking innovation metrics, and making small, sticky changesQuotes:“Workplaces are not just boxes filled with checklists… they need to be adapted depending on the people that you have.”“We do not need extraordinary action to make some changes. We just need a shift in mindset.”"It's not all about learning new things. Often it's about unlearning the biases that we have."About Gabriela Tardea: Gabriela Tardea is a Senior Business Consultant and Neuroinclusion Advocate specializing in AI-driven HR strategies, knowledge management, and workplace equity. With certifications in HR Organizational Development and Neurodiversity Support, she pioneers frameworks for neuroinclusive leadership through her book Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity with AiLA (2023). Her "Pendulum Lifestyle" model combats neurodivergent burnout by aligning work rhythms with cognitive needs. Gabriela advises Fortune 500 companies on psychological safety and mentors neurodivergent professionals through her Adaptive Career Labs. Key affiliations include the Neurodiversity Workplace Alliance and Global DEIB Council.Connect with Gabriela:Amazon Bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gabriela-Tardea/author/B07MP374L8https://www.facebook.com/gabrielatardea.careerstrategist/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielatardea/https://www.facebook.com/gabrielatardea.careerstrategist/ 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 3 分
  • Self-Preservation Isn’t Selfish: ADHD and SUD w/ Lisa Modur

    Self-Preservation Isn’t Selfish: ADHD and SUD w/ Lisa Modur
    2025/09/12
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Austin psychotherapist Lisa Modur to talk about misunderstood childhood ADHD, self‑stigma, perfectionism, and how “mom‑wine culture” became a coping tool before treatment and long‑term recovery reshaped her life, relationships, and parenting.We Also Cover:ADHD and specialized schoolingFeeling “less than,” comparison, and confidence erosionPerfectionism, over‑planning, and early motherhoodCoping, trauma, and seeking helpIntegrated treatment for ADHD, women’s trauma, and SUDScripts and self‑preservationParenting without stigmaSocial media pressure vs. executive dysfunction skillsWomen‑specific gaps like postpartum, menopause, sober livingNeuroplasticity timelines, relapse risk, and daily recovery practicesQuotes:"Emotionally, you're constantly thinking that you're behind, that you are less than. That you're not good enough to be able to keep up with what society tells you is the norm."“This is something that really began in my 40s. Immediate stress, immediate glass of wine, because that would rein in any sense of panic that I had over any situation. And so it was my go-to. It seemed perfectly fine because all of my friends were having wine at lunch."“With ADHD, we're thinking about how to respond and whether or not we're going to be shamed for the response, whether it's worthy of our voice, because we've always been told to be quiet.”About Lisa Modur:Lisa specializes in the treatment of women, complex trauma, substance use disorder, and process addictions. Her approach is client-centered for providers and patients to help individuals and their families find solutions during moments of need. Lisa has over two decades of experience working with hospitals, physicians, mental health professionals, veteran organizations, and EAPs.Lisa attended Colorado Christian University for her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a graduate psychotherapy intern with Austin Oaks Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Program as well. She is certified in behavioral health crisis intervention, a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, and a certified Clinical Mental Health Coach.Lisa is a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, American Group Psychotherapy Association, the American Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Omega, and the American Association of Christian Counselors. Outside of work, Lisa volunteers in the Austin women’s recovery community obsesses over her dogs and is a staunch UT Longhorns fan with two Longhorns of her own out of her three teenagers, Hook'Em!Connect with Lisa:https://austinoakshospital.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-m-5a519059/ 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    46 分
  • Beyond Borders: A Cross-Cultural Look at Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves

    Beyond Borders: A Cross-Cultural Look at Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves
    2025/09/05
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves, a child psychologist and EAP specialist, to discuss the nuances of neurodiversity and mental health from a cross-cultural perspective between India and the United States. Dr. Gonsalves shares her experiences with the state of ADHD awareness in India, how patriarchal norms affect diagnosis in boys and girls, and why she believes parental counseling is more critical now than ever.We Also Cover:Why using simple, accessible language is key to destigmatizing neurodiversity.The societal pressures that discourage men from expressing vulnerability and seeking mental health support.The importance of integrating mental health education and self-love practices into school curriculums.The conflict many adults face between a high-paying job and their true passions.Actionable strategies for making mental health services more accessible, especially in rural communities.The concept of "brain diversity" as a tool for reframing the conversation around neurodivergence.Quotes:"The world is designed for average people. Anything above or below it is... you don't fit. So if you don't fit, then make your own world.""People only talk about the problem. But to understand the problem, you need basic common-man language.""Parents need more of counseling today compared to children. Children are ready to change."About Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves:Dr. Gonsalves has dedicated her career to understanding and facilitating child development through innovative therapeutic practices. Currently, she serves as the Director of Child Psychology Services at The Institute for Child Development and Play Therapy and as a Senior Play Therapist at the Child Mind Institute. She also consults for UNICEF, assisting in the development of child welfare programs. Her research focuses on the impact of play therapy on childhood trauma and emotional expression, with numerous publications in prestigious journals. Dr. Gonsalves is actively involved in public speaking, conducting workshops, and mentoring aspiring psychologists. She's a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association for Play Therapy (NAPT), and an advisor for the Child Psychology and Play Therapy Network. Away from work, Dr. Gonsalves enjoys writing, traveling, and exploring different cultures, which enriches her professional insights.Connect with Pritika:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pritika-bernice-gonsalves-30250451/https://www.instagram.com/dr.pritikabernice/https://www.youtube.com/@mindbasket_indiahttps://www.facebook.com/drpritikabernice/ 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://followyourghostcoach.com/As 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    38 分