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Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people

Carolyn Kiel
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia
Tourette Syndrome
Advocacy
Education
Disability Advocacy
Neurodivergence
Diversity and Inclusion
LGBTQ+
Cultural Identity
Down Syndrome
Writing
Schizoaffective Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Inclusion
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Self-Advocacy

First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you're neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading. That's where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in! Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodi... more

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Latest Episodes

Collette Divitto is an entrepreneur, disability rights activist, author, global speaker, and thought leader to anyone who's ever been told they are not good enough or intelligent enough to pursue their dreams.

After being rejected from many job opp... more

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Lillian Carrier is an autistic actress and advocate from Los Angeles, best known for her breakout role as Drea in the television series "Everything's Gonna Be Okay." In 2025, Lillian starred in her first leading film role in Horsegirls, an acclaimed ... more

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Owen Williamson is an emerging filmmaker from England and an advocate for dyspraxia awareness. He is developing a new short film called DYSPRAXIA, which is inspired by his own lived experience. Through his filmmaking and advocacy, Owen aims to challe... more

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Kantu (they/he) is the founder and co-owner of the social media presence known as the Angry Autist. Indigenous to the Andes in Abya Yala, Kantu is Quechua and is racialized as a visibly Native person. Kantu is autistic, has dissociative identity diso... more

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Recent Guests

Lillian Carrier
Autistic actress and advocate from Los Angeles, known for Everything's Gonna Be Okay
Horsegirls cast
Episode: Autistic representation in film – with Lillian Carrier from Horsegirls
Owen Williamson
Emerging filmmaker from England and advocate for Dyspraxia awareness
Episode: Dyspraxia awareness through filmmaking – with Owen Williamson
Torina Gedler
Musician known as Deā Ex Machinā
RAMPT (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) and Allies in Advocacy of Des Moines
Episode: Disability representation in music
Eugene Manley
Cancer scientist, health equity leader, founder of Scheq
Scheq (Stem and Cancer Health Equity)
Episode: How ADHD Shaped a Career in Cancer Research and Health Equity – with Eugene Manley
Jasmine Williams-Jacobs
Cultural worker, radical communicator, founder of Black Remote She
Black Remote She
Episode: Job searching for Black, Disabled, LGBTQ+ folks – with Jasmine Williams-Jacobs, Black Remote She
Maura Horton
CEO and founder of MagnaReady
MagnaReady
Episode: Changing the narrative around accessible fashion with Maura Horton - Crossover episode with Made For Us
Oliver James
California-based personal trainer, motivational speaker, literacy activist, and influencer
Author of Unread
Episode: Learning to read at age 32 – with Oliver James, author of Unread
Justin Valenti
29-year-old artist, author, and advocate; artist at VisAbility Art Lab, VisArts Rockville
VisArts (VisAbility Art Lab); Arc Maryland; Montgomery Parks; Maryland Governor's Award recipient
Episode: Art and Disability Advocacy – with Justin Valenti
Amy Richards
Queer autistic podcaster and business owner from Cardiff, UK
Squarepeg (Squarepeg podcast)
Episode: Sharing autistic people's stories – with Amy Richards of the Squarepeg podcast

Host

Carolyn Kiel
Host of the show, focused on neurodiversity stories and advocacy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Carolyn is a wonderful host and a fantastic interviewer. I was delighted to be a guest on her show, and have loved seeing how the show has evolved since then. These are conversations to make our world a better and more interesting place to be!

    Podchaser
    5
    Laura Joyce Davis
    4 years ago
  • This is one of my favorite podcasts! Carolyn always has such interesting guests. She's a great interviewer and really helps her guests tell their amazing stories. I've learned a lot listening to this show and I am always looking forward to the next episode!

    Podchaser
    5
    Pam Uzzell
    5 years ago
  • Powerful

    This show is so impactful, inspirational, and informative! I’ve learned so much that I can actually use in my career and daily life. Carolyn is tackling difficult and important subjects - doing the work of spreading education about neurodiversity and fighting against stigma. The episodes are a short listen, making it easy to binge and easy to check it out…so DO it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drphil8mybaby
    United States5 years ago
  • Great rapport between host and guests

    Nice, on-point, insightful, fun where needed, and inspiring podcast. The host is very relaxed and does a great job of building a rapport with guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    savvy_entrepreneur
    United States5 years ago
  • I love this show. Caroline Kiel always gets me thinking and reflecting on my life through the stories she tells. This is truly an inspiring show!

    Podchaser
    5
    Corinna Bellizzi
    5 years ago

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Guests are described as insightful, inspiring, and diverse, with a strong focus on real-world impact.

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Autistic representation in film – with Lillian Carrier from Horsegirls
Q: How did the production ensure authentic representation and accommodate autistic needs on set?
We had autistic producers and a dedicated autism sensitivity coordinator on set who managed communication, sensory needs, and accommodations like costume comfort and dietary restrictions. Their involvement helped ensure the portrayal felt accurate and respectful without requiring me to shoulder all the advocacy myself.
Autistic representation in film – with Lillian Carrier from Horsegirls
Q: What drew you to Horsegirls and how did you approach playing Margarita?
I auditioned for everything that comes my way and felt this project was special because the representation was good. I was drawn to the layers of Margarita and how the character could tell a broader story about growing up and finding a place in the world, not just a standard autism narrative.
Dyspraxia awareness through filmmaking – with Owen Williamson
Q: How did you transition from boxing to filmmaking and why a film about dyspraxia now?
Boxing exposed limits in reaction time and coordination, which he learned to accept; filmmaking became a way to process those experiences and to raise awareness by depicting real school and home life moments connected to dyspraxia.
Dyspraxia awareness through filmmaking – with Owen Williamson
Q: What was life like growing up with Dyspraxia?
He describes bullying, confusion about his condition, and the emotional toll of not being understood, which helped shape his resolve to share his story through film.
Disability representation in music
Q: Do you work with a band or perform solo on the EP, and how did production come together?
I'm an amateur producer who collaborates with another RAMPT member, Medusa, for production; the process helped shape a finished, radio-ready sound while preserving my artistic vision.

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The show centers on authentic, in-depth conversations with neurodivergent people across entrepreneurship, advocacy, art, science, and everyday life. Episodes often explore identity, inclusion, and practical steps to advance disability rights, with a focus on resilience, creativity, and community. A standout trait is the host's ability to surface nuanced lived experiences—from education and literacy to music, fashion, and health equity—making complex topics accessible and motivating for listeners who want to learn how neurodivergent perspectives translate into real-world impact. The format tends to be concise interviews that spotlight personal journeys, actionable insights, and calls to action for advocacy, collaboration, or inclusive design... more

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