Best Dyspraxic Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting stigma about schizophrenia - with Michelle Hammer 30:06

13h ago30:06

30:06

Content warning: This episode discusses suicidality, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions, and mentions drug use and homelessness. Michelle Hammer is a schizophrenia activist who spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is a New York City native who is featured in the WebMD documentary “Voices,” which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award …

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Inclusive education – with LeDerick Horne, dyslexic poet and advocate 36:38

17d ago36:38

36:38

CW: Mentions of suicidality. In the third grade, LeDerick Horne was labeled as “neurologically impaired” – a label that followed him through his schooling until he was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia. Today, LeDerick is a dynamic spoken-word poet, a respected author, and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. He has performed at pre…

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Work experience in an autism employment program -- with Jack Pabich 37:08

1M ago37:08

37:08

Jack Pabich is a Quality Assurance Support Analyst who found his current job through an autism employment program run by CAI Neurodiverse Solutions. He is responsible for processing requests of potential conflicts of interest, ensuring parties are correctly assigned to the location within the database, and rearranging information to improve databas…

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Epilepsy advocacy 21:14

2M ago21:14

21:14

Amee is a dedicated health care provider known for her expertise and compassionate care. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a passionate mental health advocate and openly shares her personal journey living with epilepsy on her Instagram @behindthebindis. She is a powerful voice for those who feel they cannot speak up for themselves, worki…

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Autistic-led autism research - with Dr. Kana Grace 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

Dr. Kana Grace is a research psychologist, advocate, Specialist Mentor, and educator, specializing in the mental and physical health of neurodivergent people. Currently, Kana is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL), where she completed he…

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - with Patti Kasper 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

CW: Mentions of suicide and experiences with the criminal justice system as it relates to FASD. Patti Kasper is a Neurobehavioral Coach and Trainer who provides staff development training and coaching services to support people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). With over thirty years of experience in the fields of addiction, ment…

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Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging - Art Heals All Wounds podcast 23:17

3M ago23:17

23:17

In this episode, I'm sharing an interview from the podcast Art Heals All Wounds, where host Pam Uzzell talks with her daughter Allegra about Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging. I also added a short intro to this episode where I share some thoughts on belonging and how I've been looking for and finding community. Check out the Art Hea…

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Working in the creative industry with Tourette’s – with Ian Otto 36:53

4M ago36:53

36:53

Ian Otto is a Senior Producer with experience in animation, motion design, immersive, visual effects (VFX) and post production. After working in Berlin for many years, Ian now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he is Senior Producer with WOODBLOCK, an animation studio for Design, Film and Immersive content. Recently, Ian began writing and speaking…

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South Asian Mental Health Stories – with Mrinal Gokhale 18:51

4M ago18:51

18:51

Mrinal Gokhale is an author, speaker and creative consultant based in Wisconsin. She has collaborated with organizations and media outlets such as Brown Girl Magazine, ADDitude Magazine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and more. Her most recent book is titled “Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories.” During this episode, Mrinal talks about: What in…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder – with Crystals Multifaceted 47:21

4M ago47:21

47:21

CW: Mentions of suicidality Crystals Multifaceted is the founder of Multifaceted Journeys, where they use their lived experience of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) / plurality and healing with complex trauma and dissociation, to bring education to providers and facilitate groups for plurals. Crystals has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychol…

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Autistic and Black – with Kala Allen Omeiza 15:33

5M ago15:33

15:33

Kala Allen Omeiza is a prolific author at the intersection of race, culture, and autism. Her latest book, "Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment," has received widespread acclaim for its in-depth exploration of the unique challenges and triumphs faced by autistic individuals of minority backgrounds. She has also w…

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Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities – with Aashna Parikh 27:44

5M ago27:44

27:44

Aashna Parikh is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and inclusive marketing specialist based in India. Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities, she has consulted and collaborated with Forbes-listed and Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors such as Fintech, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Technology. A strong ad…

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Working in tech as a Black autistic woman – with Martina Kuzenski 44:00

6M ago44:00

44:00

Martina Kuzenski is a late-diagnosed autistic woman who received her autism diagnosis at age 28 near the end of her Master’s degree program. She is an IT Specialist for the U.S. federal government. She shares her experiences as a Black autistic woman in tech as a mentor for the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and a…

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Hiring people with Down syndrome - with Joshua Hoskins 16:03

6M ago16:03

16:03

Joshua Hoskins is a 25 year old man with Down syndrome who lives in Tamworth, England with his parents. He loves his family and friends, and his hobbies are horse riding, boxing, musicals, supporting Newcastle United Football team, going out on trips and going on holiday. Josh has two jobs: he loves them both and has great buddies at each place. Jo…

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Finding acceptance as an autistic biracial gay woman – with Grace Liu 29:37

7M ago29:37

29:37

Grace Liu is an autistic author, blogger, speaker and pet portrait artist based in the Midlands of England. Grace's book, “Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled,” was published in October 2021. She blogs about autism, neurodiversity, diversity and inclusion, as well as her life as a biracial (British/Taiwanese) autistic gay woman,…

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Autistic burnout and career change – with Shayonee Dasgupta 50:40

7M ago50:40

50:40

Content note: This episode mentions thoughts about suicide and self harm. Shayonee Dasgupta is a Mumbai-based freelance writer and editor who initially pursued a career in law, working with corporate law firms in India. She found out she's autistic and has ADHD in her 30s, prompting a transformative journey of self-discovery and learning to navigat…

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Art, neurodivergence and self-discovery – with Nick Heaney 22:42

8M ago22:42

22:42

Nick Heaney is a resident artist and co-founder of Artnova Gallery in Chatham, Massachusetts. Nick has always found art to be his most authentic way of connecting with the world around him. He was diagnosed with dyslexia during elementary school. He struggled with written language, but found a connection through art. Nick went on to study graphic d…

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Down syndrome, leadership & advocacy – with David Egan 15:00

8M ago15:00

15:00

David Egan is a leader and advocate who promotes the causes of people with disabilities. He is the first person with Down Syndrome to serve as a Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Public Policy fellow on Capitol Hill and with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). As a Special Olympics athlete and International Global Messenger, David has traveled extensive…

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John Hastings | Dyspraxic Comedian | America's Got Talent 58:06

8M ago58:06

58:06

This podcast aims to raise awareness for Dyspraxia/DCD and giving an insight into the life and career of a notable personality living with the disability. Twitter - @thejohnhastings Instagram - @thejohnhastings Facebook - thejohnhastings Website - www.thejohnhastings.com *Contains strong language in parts. Credits: Mike Nelson (Music & Editing)…

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Neurodiversity affirming community – with Katie York 35:49

9M ago35:49

35:49

Katie York (aka The Distracted Autistic) is a late-diagnosed Autistic who also has ADHD. They are currently program coordinator at the Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, Maryland. Katie is also an advocate and community organizer. In 2022, they founded Harford County Neurodivergents to build a network for neurodivergent adults & pr…

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Supporting the Hispanic Tourette's community - with Claudia Scott 31:36

9M ago31:36

31:36

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Claudia Scott was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in her early teens. Now she lives in the U.S., where she is the Capital Access Manager for Kiva Northwest Arkansas (NWA) at Startup Junkie and an advocate for Tourette's education and support. Claudia uses her experiences to support people with Tourette's, especially …

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How to support employees with invisible disabilities - with Jenn Grindeland 26:08

10M ago26:08

26:08

Jenn Grindeland has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. She is also a multiple brain injury survivor. With this background, she teaches leadership skills designed to support equity and inclusion for employees with non-apparent, invisible disabilities. During this episode, Jenn talks about: How her l…

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Ending epilepsy stigma through filmmaking – with Under the Lights director Miles Levin 25:57

10M ago25:57

25:57

Miles Levin is a filmmaker and public speaker living with epilepsy. His short film “Under the Lights” starring Pearce Joza and Alyssa Jirrels has become a beacon for epilepsy representation in movies. The film has inspired people to create daily fan art, learn more about epilepsy and open up about their disabilities. He is now making the full lengt…

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Swarit Gopalan – Nonspeaking autistic writer and poet 12:57

11M ago12:57

12:57

Swarit Gopalan is a 12-year old autistic nonspeaker who uses a letterboard to spell and a keyboard to type to communicate. He lives with his family in Florida and goes to Invictus Academy for school. Swarit is a talented writer and poet who shares his writing on Facebook and Instagram. He is also a passionate advocate for other nonspeaking people. …

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Celebrating 200 episodes and looking ahead to 2024 15:20

11M ago15:20

15:20

In this year-end episode for 2023, host Carolyn Kiel reflects on the big milestones that Beyond 6 Seconds achieved in 2023 and some of her goals for the show in 2024. Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. How you can support Beyond 6 Seconds! Follow and share the podcast Visit my website at beyond6seconds.net Play episodes in …

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Neurodivergent stories from India - with Aditi Gangrade 36:11

12M ago36:11

36:11

Aditi Gangrade is a film director and writer based in India. She is autistic and has ADHD and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). She is the co-founder of Much Much Spectrum, an inclusive storytelling content and insights wing of Much Much Media, a Mumbai-based boutique studio that has worked with brands like Netflix, Instagram, Google and Coca…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dyspraxic Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people

Carolyn Kiel

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The Two Dyspraxics

Barbara Neill

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The Dyspraxic Help 4U Podcast

Dyspraxic Help 4U

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Chrislexia

Chrislexia

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Fighting stigma about schizophrenia - with Michelle Hammer 30:06

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Inclusive education – with LeDerick Horne, dyslexic poet and advocate 36:38

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Work experience in an autism employment program -- with Jack Pabich 37:08

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Epilepsy advocacy 21:14

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Autistic-led autism research - with Dr. Kana Grace 29:17

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - with Patti Kasper 39:26

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Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging - Art Heals All Wounds podcast 23:17

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Working in the creative industry with Tourette’s – with Ian Otto 36:53

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South Asian Mental Health Stories – with Mrinal Gokhale 18:51

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Dissociative Identity Disorder – with Crystals Multifaceted 47:21

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Autistic and Black – with Kala Allen Omeiza 15:33

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Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities – with Aashna Parikh 27:44

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Working in tech as a Black autistic woman – with Martina Kuzenski 44:00

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Hiring people with Down syndrome - with Joshua Hoskins 16:03

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Finding acceptance as an autistic biracial gay woman – with Grace Liu 29:37

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Autistic burnout and career change – with Shayonee Dasgupta 50:40

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Art, neurodivergence and self-discovery – with Nick Heaney 22:42

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Down syndrome, leadership & advocacy – with David Egan 15:00

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John Hastings | Dyspraxic Comedian | America's Got Talent 58:06

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Neurodiversity affirming community – with Katie York 35:49

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Supporting the Hispanic Tourette's community - with Claudia Scott 31:36

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How to support employees with invisible disabilities - with Jenn Grindeland 26:08

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Ending epilepsy stigma through filmmaking – with Under the Lights director Miles Levin 25:57

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Swarit Gopalan – Nonspeaking autistic writer and poet 12:57

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Celebrating 200 episodes and looking ahead to 2024 15:20

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Neurodivergent stories from India - with Aditi Gangrade 36:11

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