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Rewiring Minds: Inside Coast Mental Health’s Brain Training Program
Hosts Paul Cruz and Gino Akbari sit down with Janelle Peters (Mental Health Counsellor) and Amy Bujak (Social Worker) from Coast Mental Health’s Brain Training Team. T...
Poetry, Neurodivergence, and Resilience with Samantha Merz
Host Paul Cruz sits down with poet and mental health advocate Samantha Merz. Samantha shares her journey of discovering poetry at 19, how her neurodivergence influence...
Exploring Synesthesia Through Film with Nicola Rose
Hosts Paul Cruz and Gino Akbari sit down with filmmaker Nicola Rose—an accomplished director, producer, and writer—to discuss her new feature film Magnetosphere.The fi...
Equity, Not Equality: What Neurodivergent Students Really Need
Student leaders from the Neurodiversity Students Association (NDSA) at Toronto Metropolitan University — Jenna Ignaczak, Malka Finkelstein, and Maddie Sardone — discus...
Designing for Every Mind: Angus Chan on Education Reform
Angus Chan turned his early academic struggles into a mission to redesign education for everyone.Angus Chan shares his deeply personal journey through higher education...
From Insight to Action: A Trailer on Neurodivergent Leadership
We explore the intersection of leadership, inclusion, and informed decision-making within higher education. Building on our previous conversation with Dr. Craig Wells ...
Unmasking to Heal: Dr. Craig Wells on Neurodivergent Living
Healing begins with self-discovery, and unmasking may be the most powerful step of all.Dr. Craig Wells, D.O., explores the complex realities of neurodivergent living, ...
Living with ADHD: Emily Fitzpatrick on Grace, Not Guilt
Can we live with ADHD and still choose self-compassion over shame? Emily says yes.Emily Fitzpatrick, a CBC video journalist candidly shares her personal journey with A...
Living Authentically: Becca Lory Hector Redefines Autism and Success
Becca’s late diagnosis sparked a powerful journey of advocacy, identity, and authentic living.Becca Lory Hector reflects on how her late autism diagnosis at 36 transfo...
Diagnosed Late, Advocating Loud: Becky Bishop on Education Reform
Becky Bishop’s late diagnosis fuels powerful advocacy for neurodiversity and inclusive education.Becky Bishop shares her inspiring journey from studying human geograph...
Different by Design: A Journey of Neurodivergent Self-Discovery
How does embracing being “different by design” transform neurodivergent self-discovery and belonging?Tamsyn Hawken, a mental health mentor supporting university studen...
Challenging Social Norms: Neurodivergence and the Power of Self-Love
How does self-advocacy and compassion reshape life for neurodivergent individuals and families?Sarah Russell shares her journey with ADHD, parenting a neurodivergent c...
Nothing About Us Without Us: Podcast Trailer for Real Talk
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast is launching today. It aims to celebrate and amplify the unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. Hosted by Paul Cruz and co-...
