Follow Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist Emily Roper as she discusses common problems she encounters working with children with developmental delays. She takes a deep dive into things like primitive reflexes, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, brain development, pregnancy, birth and more. This podcast provides information to parents and providers alike to bring understanding and help to children with developmental delays.
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A podcast for the touch football community. Bit of touch chat, banter, fun and games, all served with a side of rice.
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Short podcasts from inside the classroom and longer sit-down conversations with celebrities and creative Inspirers. Anthony is an award-winning writer-director-producer, creativity expert, inspirational speaker, and artistic director of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) with studios in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Sydney, Toronto, and Vancouver. His unique approach to acting (and creativity) is no-nonsense and based on the assumption that we can all do it. Because we ...
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Ep 6 The Great Firewall of China - Mengsrun Chea
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It's already 3 weeks post World Cup and those post tournament blues have well and truly kicked in. We had this chat with China Mixed Opens representative Meng prior to the World Cup and discussed all things China touch including training and selections, challenges for Chinese players, and some sneaky predictions. The Great Firewall of China played …
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Welcome to the duet of In the Moment with Anthony Meindl and F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie Haber. In today’s episode, Anthony interviews the iconic Margie Haber. For more than 40 years, Margie has been known as Hollywood’s top audition coach. The pair chat about accepting and surrendering to the circumstances you’re stepping into whether it be…
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Ep 5 Pineapple doesn't belong in savoury food for FIT Member for Asia - Bianca Arco
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Current FIT Member Relations Commission for Asia and Former President for Touch Football Pilipinas joins us to discuss her previous playing achievements, current role with FIT, and her busy schedule for the upcoming Touch World Cup. During our conversation Bianca controversially explains her dislike for pineapple and any sweet foods in savoury dish…
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Anthony Interviews Brit MacRae And Daril Fannin
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actress Brit MacRae and writer/ producer Daril Fannin. They speak about inequity in the industry and the importance of creating your own audience. This inspired the pair to create KINO, an interactive streaming service where fans can discover new films, interact with their favorite artists, and artists get to …
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Ep 4 We've arrived at the Touch World Cup!
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We have a quick chat about our individual trips to Nottingham, reflect on some past World Cup campaigns, play a quick game for funsies, and make our TWC predictions. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.comBy Cess
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl
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Todays episode is all about attachment and its profound impact on human development. We are looking at how early relationships shape our understanding of the world and future relationships. We are covering some of the work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth specifically their contributions to attachment theory. This theory posits that secure bonds f…
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Ep 3 It's all in the family - Jacob Richter and Amielia Chadburn
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Cousins Jacob and Amielia join us to discuss what it's like playing with siblings and cousins in the same team, what it means playing for their families, and representing the Philippines in the Mixed Open division at this year's World Cup. We also have a sneaky announcement of the Philippines Mixed Open's Captain. And Jacob and Amielia of course pa…
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Today episode is all about hyperactivity. This is a common complaint from the parents that walk through my doors. The term hyperactivity encompasses a variety of different symptoms and behaviors. This episode dives into some of those things and takes a look at the most common underlying physical and neurological systems that impact hyperactivity. I…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Emily Bader. Emily is currently starring in Amazon Prime’s newest show My Lady Jane and the crime/drama film Fresh Kills in theaters now. The pair chat about how Emily found her accent and her acting on set, the importance of continued learning in class, and the beauty of telling the untold stories.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl
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Ep 2 England WO Captain doesn't like fruit - Emily Rona-Roper
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Emily better known in the touch community as Clewsy joins us as our very first guest. Not only is she our first guest, but also our first international guest and England's Women's Open Captain. We chat about her touch career and what to expect from her home nation and what it means to be hosting the upcoming World Cup. @touchnricepodcast on Faceboo…
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Ep 1 Touch n Rice - they just go together
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Introducing the Touch n Rice Podcast with Cess and Kimmy, along with Schenks. A podcast for the touch football community. Bit of touch chat, banter, fun and games, all with a side of rice. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.comBy Mark
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Veronika Dash. The two chat all about Veronica’s new short film, Before I Go, which just premiered at Mammoth Film Festival. She shares how she tackled simultaneously producing and starring, dealing with day of issues, and speaking up for yourself in your work.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with casting director, Paul Ruddy. With 20 years in the business Paul has cast live theater, TV, and over 130 Lifetime movies. The two talk about the world of casting relating to LGBTQ+ characters vs. actors, how actors should approach social media, self taping and in person auditions, and moving through the world …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor David Mazouz. David is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman-prequel TV drama Gotham. Now working on his own projects, the two chat about finding inspiration at the movie theater, the hero’s journey, and the importance of being yourself while acting.…
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Today's episode is all about adoption. I work with a lot of adopted kids and they each come with their own considerations. Many social, emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties have their roots in early neurological development; the development that happens from conception through infancy. Neglect, trauma, and other adverse childhood experie…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Nina Kiri. Nina is known for her role as Alma in the first five seasons of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Nina shares her audition process, how she went from having two lines in the first episode to a recurring role, and the importance of making things your own- finding those moments of creativity …
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Anthony Interviews Frances Brennand Roper
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented actor and teacher - AMAW’s own Frances Brennand Roper. The two cover important bases about self work in order to achieve your best acting work, Frances’s Buddhist practice, and finding inspiration in the face of lots of rejection.By Anthony Meindl
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Today's episode is all about my journey through NDD therapy as a teen. I'm not sure if I have mentioned it in previous episodes but before I became a therapist I went through this process myself. It is one of the things that solidified my desire to pursue this as a profession. If you are concerned about your child or teen visit my website: earlyroo…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Rahul Rai. Rahul is an actor and creator with over 5 million followers across his platforms. The two have passionate conversations about the nuance of using TikTok as an avenue for acting. Touching on how to be marketable as an actor on social media, burn out, and the relationship between artists and money.…
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Today's episode is all about dyslexia! This episode covers a 2001 study that evaluated the physical development of children with dyslexia and found a significant problem with their physical maturity. This study indicates that dyslexia is less of a problem with the brain and more of a problem with the connection between the brain and the body. This …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Spencer Neville. Spencer is known for his roles in Ozark, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devotion. The two talk about how to move through comparison to peers in the industry, how heartbreak affects our work, and moving through the expectation of getting your “big break.”…
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Today's episode takes a look at some of the most common retained primitive reflexes that I see. I discuss the Moro, ATNR, STNR, Spinal Galant and Palmer reflexes. Specifically what they are, what purpose they serve in infancy and how their improper development and inhibition impacts children as they age. If you have a child who struggles with emoti…
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard is known for casting projects such as Hannah Montana, Raven’s Home, The Virgin Suicides, and Bunk’d to name a few. The two talk about Howard’s career in casting kids and teens, his process in identifying talent, the dos and don’ts of auditioning, and the importance of pr…
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Today’s episode is all about ADHD. Specifically the question of whether or not ADHD is being over diagnosed. This episode covers a brief history of the diagnosis, the different theories around the increase in ADHD diagnoses over the last few decades and a critique of our current system for helping children and adults with ADHD. In this episode I re…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented teen actor Dallas Dupree Young. The pair chat about Dallas’s acting career starting at age 9 all the way to now starring in the final seasons of Cobra Kai. Dallas also shares his journey handling rejection and how social change affects acting.By Anthony Meindl
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress Jill Wagner of Paramount+’s Special Ops: Lioness. The two talk about the inception of Jill’s star studded show, the importance of creating and advocating for the things you want to be in, and getting out of your own head as an actor.By Anthony Meindl
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Today’s episode is all about genetics. When I talk about the connection between primitive reflexes, poor brain development and diagnoses like ADHD and Autism I often get the response: But I thought it was genetic? The quick answer is yes, there is a genetic connection between ADHD and Autism, but saying this can be very misleading. This episode exp…
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Welcome back to part two of Ask Anthony where Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two finish their conversation with Anthony’s thoughts on the trap of character analysis, how ageism, AI, and filters are affecting Hollywood, and the truth behind making your own work.…
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#018 The History and Research on Primitive Reflexes
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Today’s episode is all about the history and current research on primitive reflexes. I also cover the three main organizations that offer training on primitive reflex integration and discuss specific research findings. My goal for this episode is to help parents understand what we know, suspect, and need more information on when it comes to primiti…
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In today’s part one episode of a two part series, Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two talk about how Tony’s spirituality influenced his work in the face of a commodified entertainment industry, embracing change in dreams, what separates a good actor from a great actor, and taking genuine risks.…
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress and AMAW Atlanta Studio Head- Katelin Chesna. The two talk about navigating and exploring creative expression during the strike, Katelin’s personal journey from pre-med to the theater, and how practicing mindfulness creates growth in life and acting.By Anthony Meindl
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Today’s episode is going to cover one of my most frequently asked question which is: Can you help my child? This episode is going to go over the history of neuro-developmental delay more recently called neuro-motor immaturity and the research on primitive reflexes and the connection between physical and mental development. I’m also going to talk ab…
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#016 Early Development Special Series: Immediate Postpartum Period
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Today’s episode is the final part of our mini series on early development. This episode looks at the immediate postpartum period, the few hours after birth, and how this time period impacts our long-term neurological development. We are talking about things like delayed cord clamping, primitive reflex function and development, attachment, resuscita…
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Welcome to In the Moment’s SAG Strike Episode where Anthony chats with actor and SAG AFTRA Negotiating Committee Member Kevin E. West. From explanations on how negotiations work, to why the strike is happening, and how AI is involved, this episode has everything you need to know about the strike and how you can support.…
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#015 Early Development Special Series: Labor and Birth
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This is the second episode in our special series on early brain development. Today we are looking at labor and birth and how this process affects our brain long-term. Many people understand the importance of pregnancy on brain development but often skip over labor and birth and jump right into infancy. Even though labor and birth are relatively sho…
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#014 Early Development Special Series: Conception and Pregnancy
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This is the first episode in a special series on early development. This series is looking at the neurological development that is happening during pregnancy, birth and the early infancy period and how things that happen during these stages can impact the brain years down the road. This first episode is looking at conception and pregnancy. We are g…
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This episode is a crash course in brain development. We dive into how the brain develops and how early experiences change the trajectory of brain function. This is important to know if you are working with children with developmental delays like ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing problems and Autism. Understanding brain development enables us to ad…
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In this episode, Anthony interviews talented actor and teacher Clyde Voce. Clyde made history as the first black actor to play the role of Willy Wonka on the Broadway tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The two talk about that experience, about the importance of bringing yourself into your work especially in the age of commerce, and the tric…
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Today's episode is all about sensory processing problems! We are diving into the normal 5 senses: light, sound, touch, taste and smell. We are also looking at other lesser known senses such as the vestibular, propriocetive and interoceptive systems. Many children with developmental dealys struggle with one or more of these sensory systems. This epi…
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This week Anthony chats with accomplished actress Wendy Braun. Wendy has enjoyed a dynamic career with over 80 TV + Film credits, over 100 commercials, thousands of voiceovers, and recently appearing on four seasons of Netflix’s, Atypical. The two share a beautiful conversation about overcoming the toxicity of Hollywood, the importance of internal …
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Aubri Ibrag. After agreeing that acting is like dating, the two have a beautiful conversation about the complexities and difficulties of life and how that translates to acting. They speak on commitment, taking risks, and not being scared to make mistakes. You can see Aubri in Apple TV+’s upcoming series …
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#011 Treating Retained Primitive Reflexes
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This episode is all about treating primitive reflexes. I am very excited that awareness about primitive reflexes has exploded over the last few years. More and more parents and professionals are becoming aware of how they impact development and they are starting look at diagnoses like ADHD and dyslexia through this developmental lens. While this aw…
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In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actor Xavier Clyde. Xavier stars as Mercer in Apple TV’s latest crime drama series- City on Fire. Based on the novel, the show follows the investigation of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the many secrets they keep. The two chat about r…
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#010 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the Anxiety Umbrella
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This episode is all about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the umbrella of anxiety related disorders. I work with a lot of kids who have OCD type symptoms. This episode talks about the underlying neurological systems at play and why these symptoms exist. Visit my website here to learn more.By Emily Roper
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This episode is all about preventing retained reflexes and developmental dealys. It builds on a previous episode about complications and risk factors and gives practical steps parents can take to prevent developmental delays in their future children. Resources for treating parental anxiety and other mental health problems: Follow Dr. Psych Mom's bl…
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In today’s episode, Tony chats with actor Jimel Atkins. Jimel stars in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. While talking about how Jimel’s athletic career inspires his creative passions, the two touch on giving yourself time in the industry, mindsets in the auditioning process, and the importance of vulnerability in work and life.…
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This episode is all about the relationship between tough dads and sensitive kids. I work with a lot of highly sensitive and emotionally immature children. Parenting these kids can be particularly difficult for dads with more traditional, masculine personalities. This relationship can also be tough for moms who feel caught in the middle of the dad/c…
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In today’s episode, Tony interviews the talented Jason Buyer. Jason is AMAW NYC’s studio manager. He is an acting coach and former casting director. The two chat about Jason’s app Need A Reader. Need A Reader is the first app to connect actors with readers and coaches for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals, and practice. Actors get the help…
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