Exploring Different Brains
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsEXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can offer insight into the difference in our brains.
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NeuroGuides: Helping People With Autism Succeed, w/ J David Hall | EDB 175
August 01, 2019 14:43 - 28 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode: autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall. (28 mins) David has three children, Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultations and life coaching for autistic people, and educates businesses on inclusion. David discusses how he received his diagno...
Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174
July 17, 2019 20:31 - 15 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward (16 minutes) NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization of individuals with mental illnesses, especially serious mental illnesses, their family members, and friends whose mission is to advocate for effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support, research and recovery that improves the quality of life of persons of all ages who are af...
How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173
July 11, 2019 16:24 - 23 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society. (24 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. She also lives with FSHD - a form of muscular dystrophy, and is the director of the New York City cha...
Parenting & Misophonia, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172
July 03, 2019 14:28 - 15 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D. (15 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. Dr. Brout discusses advances in misophonia studies, and offers tips to parents of children with the cond...
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171
June 13, 2019 17:13 - 14 minutes - 29.1 MBHackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward (15 minutes) Sandra Cumper, M.S. is the executive director of NAMI Broward. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization of individuals with mental illnesses, especially serious mental illnesses, their family members, and friends whose mission is to advocate for effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support, research and recovery that improves the quality of life of persons ...
The Psychology of Acculturation, with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 170
June 06, 2019 14:52 - 27 minutes - 52.3 MBHackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. (27 minutes) Dr. Pei-Fen Li is an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and an Institutional Review Board Representative from Nova Southeastern University, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Pei-Fen Li’s research interests include dyadic analyses of couples’ relational factors, application of MFT models in Eastern cultures, acculturation of immigrant families, reentry experiences of international students and So...
What Parents Should Know About Autism & Sexuality, with Amy Gravino | EDB 169
May 23, 2019 14:56 - 27 minutes - 52.2 MBDr. Hackie Reitman talks with “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”, Amy Gravino (27 minutes) Amy is a certified autism specialist, autism consultant, and columnist. She is the founder of A.S.C.O.T Consulting, LLC, and is also a seasoned public speaker, having spoken at conferences, professional development workshops, support group meetings, and more since the age of 14. She is currently working on her first book, titled The Naughty Autie. Amy discusses her diagnosis, the deficit in sex education for peo...
Understanding REBT, with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 168
May 16, 2019 16:05 - 26 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis. (25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Join Hackie and Debbie as they discuss how mindfulness and self-reflection play a role in our hea...
What is REBT? with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167
May 08, 2019 18:54 - 25 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis. (25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Join Hackie and Debbie as they discuss the basics of REBT, how REBT got started with her husband Albert Ellis, aspects...
My Bout With Brain Injury, featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166
April 24, 2019 19:36 - 26 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle. (18 minutes) In addition to his day job as the Director of Continuous Process Improvement for Carlile Transportation, Clay is a boxing biographer. His books include Sam Langford: Boxing's Greatest Uncrowned Champion, Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt, and Tony Zale: The Man of Steel. He discusses his battle with a brain injury, how his own research helped his recovery, and what he thinks other people with si...
Neurodiversity & The Law, w/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, and more | EDB 165
April 10, 2019 19:41 - 25 minutes - 48.3 MB(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. Featured are Haley Moss (healthcare attorney, artist, author of “Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About” and “A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders”, & autism self-advocate), Justice Ginger Lerner-Wren (judge & legal rights advocate), Carol Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. (legal consultant, aut...
The Professional Advantage of Neurodiversity, with Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed. | EDB 164
April 03, 2019 18:48 - 19 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author, educator, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. (18 minutes) Marcie works at ULTRA Testing, a software testing company that places special emphasis on hiring individuals on the autism spectrum who are exceptionally suited for finding flaws in websites, mobile apps, and more. In addition to her work at ULTRA Testing, Marcie is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, speaker, a...
Everyday Asperger’s: Crafting a Life on the Autism Spectrum, with Samantha Craft | EDB 163
March 27, 2019 19:20 - 24 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise known as Samantha Craft - autism self-advocate, author, and educator. (24 minutes) Under the pen name "Samantha Craft", Marcie is the author of the book "Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum", as well as a contributing author to the book "Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism". She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULT...
Neurotoxicants & Neurodiversity, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 162
March 20, 2019 18:36 - 24 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine. (24 minutes) Marcia's research focus is neurotoxicants, chemicals that can cause brain damage. Marcia is also a project manager for the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University, and she also provides neurotoxicology-related consulting services resulting in major court decisions and policy chan...
Different Brains’ Tools For Success, with Mark Davis | EDB 161
March 14, 2019 05:27 - 25 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 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. (25 minutes) Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/
Florida’s First Openly Autistic Lawyer, with Haley Moss | EDB 160
February 28, 2019 05:19 - 18 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Haley Moss, the first openly-autistic lawyer in Florida. Haley is an artist, author and autism self-advocate. She is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, and was just admitted to the Florida Bar in early 2019. She is also a renowned visual pop artist, and the author of "Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About" and "A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders". Haley discusses how she foun...
The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159
February 21, 2019 05:39 - 15 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first lobbyist in Washington, DC with Down syndrome. (16 minutes) Kayla is the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society, a human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. Join Hackie and Kayla as they talk about Kayla's life growing up, her experiences as a Washington lobbyist, and what she feels the public doesn't understand about people with Down syndrome. For more information ...
Employment for the Uniquely Abled, with Ivan Rosenberg | EDB 158
February 14, 2019 05:10 - 26 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project. (27 minutes) Ivan has extensive experience in the business world as well as working with the field of engineering and advocating for individuals with autism. He is the father of two sons with autism who are currently working in the field of engineering themselves. Ivan's organization, The Uniquely Abled Project, seeks to shift perceptions in the business world from seeing peop...
The Fusion of Neuroscience and Self-Cultivation, with Gabriel Axel Montes | EDB 157
January 31, 2019 16:29 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gabriel Axel Montes, educator, scientist, and founder of Neural Axis. Gabriel currently completing a PhD at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (University of Newcastle, Australia), in collaboration with the Interacting Minds Centre (Aarhus University, Denmark). He works in cognitive neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, and centres around body ownership, agency, predictive processing, and mind-body interventions in stroke rehabilitation. He ...
The Spectrum Works, with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee | EDB 156
January 23, 2019 20:52 - 22 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee of The Spectrum Works. Herag and Jessica are both business consultants in Southern California who are active in the autism community. Together, they leverage their contacts in the business world to operate The Spectrum Works, a nonprofit organization that works with corporations to place individuals on the autism spectrum in white-collar, corporate jobs. In this episode, Herag and Jessica describe the business mo...
The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155
January 10, 2019 16:22 - 22 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin, president of the College Living Experience (CLE). Stephanie has spent her career working with students with varying disabilities of all ages. Being an Educator first and foremost, Stephanie brings her unique perspective and unwavering passion of supporting the special education community through the innovative services of CLE. She focuses on co-creating an environment where students have a maximized opportunity to be their own...
2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains | EDB 154
January 03, 2019 17:19 - 17 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this first 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. Featured are: For more about the guests featured and their full interviews: Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. (author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and CEO & Founder Age Wave), Joseph S. Lento (musician and educator), Seth Keller, M.D. (co-chair of the AADMD’s National Task Group ...
2018 in Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153
December 27, 2018 19:44 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this special two-part episode covering just some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2018. In this first part, we are going to hear from a handful of the inspiring self-advocates we have featured. Featured are: Becca Lory (autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, writer, Different Brains board member, and co-host of our podcast Spectrumly Speaking), Casey Seidman (ADHD self-advocate, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayn...
Preventing Suicide, with Jackie Rosen of FISP | EDB 152
December 13, 2018 16:44 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jackie Rosen, CEO and Executive Director of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP). In 1986, Jackie’s 24-year- old son Mitchell Allen Rosen died by suicide. Since then she has become a tireless advocate for suicide prevention, and for supporting those left in its wake. She is also the author of "The Butterfly on my Shoulder.” Jackie discusses her story of dealing with the grief of losing her son, the warning signs people should w...
Support for Women with Autism with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS | EDB 151
December 06, 2018 03:22 - 20 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS. Becca you may know as the co-host of our audio podcast by and for women on the autism spectrum, Spectrumly Speaking. She is an autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, and writer. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism consulting, public speaking engagements, writing a monthly blog, Live Positively Autistic. Currently she is the Director of Communications at the Center ...
What Are Emotional Support Animals? with Becca Lory & Friends | EDB 150
November 28, 2018 21:03 - 13 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, Antonio Hector, and Walter the Emotional Support Animal! Becca you may know as the co-host of our audio podcast by and for women on the autism spectrum, Spectrumly Speaking. She is an autism self-advocate, consultant, speaker, and writer. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism consulting, public speaking engagements, writing a monthly blog, Live Positively Autistic. Currently she is the ...
Identifying the Abilities of Every Brain, with Cuong Do | EDB 149
November 15, 2018 19:28 - 26 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Cuong Do. Cuong Do serves as the head of the global strategy group for Samsung Group, where he helps leads the group’s strategy and growth efforts. He is also a board member of Autism Speaks, the founder of the Profectum Foundation (which creates a home for talented clinicians working with the DIR model to continue their work), the co-creator of Identifor (a free tool to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests), and the father to a...
How Parents & Teachers Can Help Students Succeed, with John Mavros | EDB 148
November 07, 2018 18:38 - 21 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author John Mavros. John is an educator and the author of two acclaimed research studies, “The Educational Needs of Black Youth in Princeton” and “Sorting, Territoriality, and Rule-Making Outside the Walls of Seward Park High School”. He cofounded two innovative nonprofit programs in New Jersey that still serve youth and their families. A graduate of Princeton, John’s first book, Enough Iz Enough: a guide for teachers and parents t...
The Importance of Volunteering, with Casey Seidman | EDB 147
October 31, 2018 19:24 - 12 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Casey Seidman. Casey is the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business. He previously served as a Campaign Associate with the United Way of Broward County, and before that as a policy analyst on the state relations team at Arizona State University. He is active in the South Florida non-profit community as a member of the Florida Association of Non-Profits and Leadership Bro...
What is Cognitive Neuroeducation? with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD | EDB 146
October 25, 2018 16:33 - 23 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD. Dr. Robinson is the Executive Director and Chief of Research and Development for Center for Applied Social Neuroscience, and the founder of the field of applied social neuroscience and the originator of Cognitive Neuroeducation. He discusses the differences between the brain and the mind, defines cognitive neuroeducation, and explains the importance in understanding the connection between the body and the brain. For mo...
Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145
October 18, 2018 16:24 - 25 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling author of 16 books on aging-related issues, including Bodymind; Age Wave: The Cha...
Optimizing the Aging Brain, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144
October 11, 2018 16:23 - 26 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling author of 16 books on aging-related issues, including Bodymind; Age Wave: The Challenges and Opportun...
Supporting Different Learners, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 143
September 27, 2018 16:06 - 21 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. Inspired by her experience as a parent and by her fascination with language, Ms. Kahn spent over forty years changing and improving lives. She taught for twenty-five years in Arlington, MA as a special needs, public school educator. She has also written a number of books dedicated to teaching learners of all types how to read. Ms. Kahn discusses the need for teaching students as individuals, the importan...
Ending Mental Health Stigma | EDB 142
September 20, 2018 18:13 - 17 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, we hear from 6 neurodiversity leaders as they discuss the challenges of overcoming the stigma related to our brains. We hear from: Jeff Emmerson (self-advocate, co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and international speaker on mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression and ADHD); Pierre Marsh (author and neurodiversity self-advocate); Dr. Chris Stout (clinical psychologist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and a founding member of the Center for G...
Stories from an Autism Mom, with Donna Levin | EDB 141
September 13, 2018 14:44 - 16 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism mom Donna Levin. Donna is the author of Extraordinary Means (William Morrow), California Street (Simon & Schuster) and the recent best-seller, There’s More Than One Way Home (Chickadee Prince Books 2017).Her new novel, He Could Be Another Bill Gates, will be published by Chickadee Prince Books in October 1st, 2018. She discusses her son’s diagnosis, the challenges of writing in the voice of the neurodiverse, and tips for paren...
Technology & Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 140
August 30, 2018 01:47 - 26 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with writer Lisa Wood Shapiro. Lisa is a contributor to Vogue, Wired, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, and The Hiking Project. She is also the author of the humorous memoir Hot Mess Mom and is currently finishing her second book. She discusses how she utilizes technology in writing, the growing support for people with dyslexia, and how she thinks offices of the future will be more neurodiverse. For more about Lisa: http://www.lis...
Becoming a Writer with Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 139
August 22, 2018 22:15 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with writer Lisa Wood Shapiro. Lisa is a contributor to Vogue, Wired, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, and The Hiking Project. She is also the author of the humorous memoir Hot Mess Mom and is currently finishing her second book. She discusses writing with dyslexia, the fears she had about disclosing her challenges, and tips for anyone that wants to become a writer. For more about Lisa: http://www.lisawoodshapiro.com/ To read her Wired article on d...
The Trauma Informed Approach to Education, with Jim Sporleder | EDB 138
August 15, 2018 21:22 - 20 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest and trauma informed consultant Jim Sporleder. Jim retired in 2014 as Principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA. Under Jim’s leadership, Lincoln High School became a “Trauma Informed” school, gaining national attention due to a dramatic drop in out of school suspensions, increased graduation rates and the number of students going on to post-secondary education. These dramatic changes at Lincoln caught the attention of Ja...
The Next Generation of Concussion Research, with SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137
August 01, 2018 21:41 - 18 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO and Chairman of SIVOTEC Analytics. SIVOTEC uses the most advanced technologies and analytics to reveal, define, and illustrate the individual human attributes (signatures) that shape health, athletic development, and human performance. Before his current position, Pete had a 32 year tenure with IBM, where he was Vice President of Global Business Services and the Senior Location Executive for IBM South Florida. There he led...
Neurodiverse Empowerment Through Music, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 136
July 25, 2018 22:12 - 11 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Joseph S. Lento. Joseph is a Conservatory trained professional Musician. He is licensed by NYS as a Teacher of Orchestral Music and School District Administration and began his career in 1984. In 1999 he was named NYC Bronx County High School Teacher of the Year. In 2014 President Barack Obama named him a National Teacher of Arts and Humanities. Joseph is called on frequently by local Radio Hosts, NY Cable TV and local T.V. N...
How Music Can Help Different Brains, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 135
July 19, 2018 14:38 - 18 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Joseph S. Lento. Joseph is a Conservatory trained professional Musician. He is licensed by NYS as a Teacher of Orchestral Music and School District Administration and began his career in 1984. In 1999 he was named NYC Bronx County High School Teacher of the Year. In 2014 President Barack Obama named him a National Teacher of Arts and Humanities. Joseph is called on frequently by local Radio Hosts, NY Cable TV and local T.V. News stations as an e...
Anxiety and Existentialism, with Gordon Marino, Ph.D. | EDB 134
July 11, 2018 22:12 - 19 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gordon Marino, Ph.D.. Dr. Marino is a philosophy professor at St. Olaf College with a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Chicago. He is also a former boxer, a boxing instructor, and the boxing correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. He is a prolific author and most recently published The Existentialist's Survival Guide. He discusses what existentialism is, how it intersects with neurodiverse conditions, and offers insight on perspecti...
Giving Positive Exposure to People with Special Needs, with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc | EDB 133
June 27, 2018 22:03 - 16 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Bieke Kreps, DDS, MSc, director for Positive Exposure Europe/ Belgium. Dr. Kreps is a pediatric dentist, a scientific researcher, and a teacher and adjunct associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. The two discuss how Positive Exposure is trying touching the way the world thinks of people with special needs, and how dentists can better care for patients with intellectual and developmental differenc...
What Everyone Should Know About Autism & the Legal System, w/ Carol Weinman Esq | EDB 132
June 20, 2018 19:58 - 14 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. Carol is a former Prosecutor and has been a criminal defense attorney and family lawyer for over 25 years. She focuses her law practice on special education and specializes in advocating for the interests of those with autism. Ms. Weinman is recognized as an autism expert and legal consultant, author, mediator, trainer and nationwide speaker on autism...
Autism in the Criminal Justice System, with Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 131
June 13, 2018 19:03 - 15 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. Carol is a former Prosecutor and has been a criminal defense attorney and family lawyer for over 25 years. She focuses her law practice on special education and specializes in advocating for the interests of those with autism. Ms. Weinman is recognized as an autism expert and legal consultant, author, mediator, trainer and nationwide speaker on autism. She is passionatel...
Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 130
June 06, 2018 20:11 - 17 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh. Pierre is also a Senior Mediator specialist in Employment and Discrimination at Marsh Mediation Practice. Pierre discusses his thoughts about the ties and similarities of neurodiversity and racial diversity, and highlights the importance of ending stigma. Pierre’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-marsh-10118b19/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twi...
Harnessing the Potential of the Neurodivergent, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 129
May 31, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh. Pierre is also a Senior Mediator specialist in Employment and Discrimination at Marsh Mediation Practice. Pierre shares his story of growing up in London with misdiagnosed dyslexia, discusses the importance of encouraging and recognizing the potential of the neurodivergent, and why he decided to tell his story in his soon-to-be-published first book. Pierre’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, & more | EDB 128
May 23, 2018 21:18 - 21 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests. Featured are: Lynn Miner-Rosen, M.Ed., BCC, CDCS (Board Certified ADHD Coach and Career Coach for College Students and Young Adults. She also has personal experience with learning disabilities as a person with ADHD, and a parent), Michael McManmon, Ed.D. (speaker, writer, artist psychologist, and founder of the College Internship Program...
Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127
May 17, 2018 15:02 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson. Jeff is co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and speaks around the world advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression and ADHD. Jeff discusses his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, the overlap of mental health and ADHD, and the importance of accepting help. For more about Jeff Emmerson, visit: https://jeffemmerson.com/ and on his social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmJeffEmmerson...
Epilepsy & Pregnancy, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126
May 09, 2018 19:25 - 13 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is a private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law, and is a special education advocate, and is also a mother with epilepsy. In addition to serving on the board her at Different Brains Inc., Kimberley currently serves as co-president of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Florida, co-chair of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County’s Education Committee, co-chair of...