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Nerding out on Neurodiversity

Dr. Matt Zakreski
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Education
Gifted Education
Autism
Theatre
Aviation
Daphne Draws Data
Mental Health In Schools
Vision Therapy
Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again?
Pediatric Optometry
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Anxiety
Sydney, Australia
The Boston Group
The Learning Force
Beelieva
Neurodivergence
Storytelling With Data

This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we can’t do that on our own, we’ve collected an incredible group ... more

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This episode, we have the immense joy of speaking with Bethany Crystal! Also known as 'Bethany the Builder', she discusses her personal and professional experience working with, and around, AI -- as well as all of the complexities surrounding the top... more

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Today's episode, we have the great joy of speaking with Amber Marshall! She is a school psychologist in Denver -- doing, quite literally, all of the things. Amber works with students, teachers, staff, and parents, knowing how important support, advoc... more

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This episode, we have the immense privilege to speak with Haley Moss! An attorney, an author, and a neurodiversity advocate, Haley truly is a leader in the field. Diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, Haley has been working diligently and passionate... more

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This is another special episode for us! What makes today's episode another especially special one is our guest, Evan McComb. Another old student of ours, and another absolute pleasure and joy to know today. It was inspiring and a great privilege bein... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Marshall
School psychologist
Denver, Colorado
Episode: Ep 51 -- In Which, we Reinforce Amber Marshall's Giftedness!
Haley Moss
Attorney, author, and autistic advocate
Attorney and author; Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (ex-board member)
Episode: Ep 50 -- Podcast is Now in Session, All Rise for the Honorable Haley Moss!
Cynthia Miller-Lautman
Occupational Therapist with 25 years of experience; specializes in sensory regulation and decolonization in OT
Independent OT practice; work with Indigenous communities in Northern Quebec
Episode: Ep 48 -- OT The Places You'll Go! with Cynthia Miller-Lautman
Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge
Clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD, autism, neurodiversity
Private practice, New York City; NYU Child Study Center involvement
Episode: Ep 47 -- A Movement of Hope, with Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge
Dr. Naz
Doctor of Social Work, clinical therapist, advocate for neurodivergent communities
Independent practice
Episode: Ep 46 -- Loud? Brash? And Badass? It's Dr. Naz!
Stephanie Higgs
Gifted educator and differentiation coach, founder of Little Miss Gifted
Little Miss Gifted
Episode: Ep 44 -- Missives from Little Miss Gifted
Elaine Taylor-Klaus
Master Certified Coach, CEO and co-founder of Impact ADHD/Impact Parents, author
Impact ADHD/Impact Parents
Episode: Ep 43 -- Parenting in the Fast 'Laine, with Elaine Taylor-Klaus
Scott Barry Kaufman
Cognitive scientist and author focused on human potential and positive psychology
Author and researcher
Episode: Ep 42 -- Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Meeting our Hierarchy of Needs!
Colleen Plein
Ear, Nose and Throat physician and gifted coach
ENT physician and coach
Episode: Ep 41 -- The Plein Truth, with Dr. Colleen Plein!

Hosts

Dr. Matt Zakreski
Host of the show, clinical psychologist; neurodiversity-focused clinician and speaker
Jake Noonan
Co-host and producer; educational coach and humanities teacher

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fun and Informative

    Dr. Matt and Jake are so much fun on this podcast, while they ask their guests about personal experiences and share their own, in the quest to offer practical tips, insights, and information us about how best to appreciate and communicate with both children and adults who have neuro-spicy brains. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Author to parents-healthy kids
    United States7 months ago
  • Loved the episode with Charles Kransberger

    I really enjoyed Episode 5 with Charles Kransberger and how you explored the importance of empathy and inclusion in supporting neurodivergent professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Burden 76
    Canadaa year ago
  • 5 stars when you replace the potato that you're using as a microphone... Love Dr Matt and his podcast! I have been nerdivergent my whole life, I have a neurodivergent family, and only within the past year did I even learn the term neurodiversity. So much to learn!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    OhBuddy
    a year ago

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Positive feedback highlights the hosts' engaging dynamic, practical takeaways, and approachable discussions of difficult topics like neurodiversity and ADHD.
Listeners appreciate when guests share personal experiences alongside professional expertise, and when episodes emphasize actionable tips for families and educators.

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Ep 50 -- Podcast is Now in Session, All Rise for the Honorable Haley Moss!
Q: What gives her energy or joy, and how does this relate to authenticity in public life?
She highlights joy from personal passions like gaming and card collecting, arguing that embracing what makes you happy helps sustain authentic advocacy and resilience in public roles.
Ep 50 -- Podcast is Now in Session, All Rise for the Honorable Haley Moss!
Q: What's Haley Moss's background and how did she come to advocate for neurodiversity?
Haley Moss describes her journey from a late speaker diagnosed with autism to becoming a lawyer, author, and advocate, emphasizing the importance of education, openness about autism, and using her platform to uplift others rather than letting stereotypes define her.
Ep 49 -- From Student to Sous-dent, with 'Chef' Evan McComb
Q: What would Evan tell his eighth-grade self about the road ahead?
Eighth-grade Evan would be told that it will be stressful, but staying the course and trusting the journey will pay off, and that the path may wander but can still lead to a fulfilling career.
Ep 28 -- Rachel Sex-plains it All
Q: Do you think ethical non-monogamy is better or worse than monogamy, and why?
She argues that neither is inherently superior; the value comes from authenticity, honesty, and intentionality in relationships, regardless of structure, and cautions against virtue signaling.
Ep 28 -- Rachel Sex-plains it All
Q: What is your parenting approach to conversations about sex with your daughter?
She treats sex as a reality and age-appropriately provides information, starting early with topics like periods, and emphasizes honesty, learning from mistakes, and giving herself grace as a parent.

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What is Nerding out on Neurodiversity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, practical exploration of neurodiversity across work, learning, and daily life. Conversations weave personal journeys with professional expertise, covering ADHD, anxiety, education, vision and learning, workplace strategies, and inclusive practices. Guests range from clinical psychologists and learning coaches to optometrists and authors, all sharing real-world tips, caregiving insights, and strategies to reduce stigma while boosting understanding and performance in homes, schools, and workplaces. Notable threads include actionable approaches for parenting neurodivergent children, classroom inclusion, and leveraging strengths in professional settings, often underpinned by humor and authentic personal storytelling. The format tends ... more

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Recent guests on Nerding out on Neurodiversity include:

1. Amber Marshall
2. Haley Moss
3. Cynthia Miller-Lautman
4. Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge
5. Dr. Naz
6. Stephanie Higgs
7. Elaine Taylor-Klaus
8. Scott Barry Kaufman

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