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Something Shiny: ADHD!

David Kessler & Isabelle Richards

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How many times have you tried to understand ADHD...and were left feeling more misunderstood? We get it and we're here to help you build a shiny new relationship with ADHD. We are two therapists (David Kessler & Isabelle Richards) who not only work with people with ADHD, but we also have ADHD ourselves and have been where you are. Every other week on Something Shiny, you'll hear (real) vulnerable conversations, truth bombs from the world of psychology, and have WHOA moments that leave you fee ...
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Neuroversity

Jessica Kidwell

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Neuroversity provides a space to educate ourselves and others about neurodiversity, to elevate the experiences of the neurodivergent, to be a source of support for members and allies of this community, and to help move the culture towards valuing and including diverse neurological conditions. This is a space where questions are welcomed and encouraged and honoring individual experiences is the number one rule.
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Neurodivergent Moments

Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun

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Ever walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there? Or get confused when someone is surprised you’ve taken what they said literally? Comedians, Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells do, and so do their guests, and these Neurodivergent Moments shine a light into the world of our diverse minds. Each episode, ADHD Abigoliah and Autistic Joe, speak to a guest with a neurodivergence about their divergence, life, career and how they navigate the neurotypical society we live in. Lighthearted, ...
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This podcast explores and offers help for the challenges ADHDers have in higher education. The host has been in school at the university level on and off for the last 16 years, attended 6 universities, completed a STEM Master's program, and is working on completing a PhD. During this long process, they were diagnosed with ADHD and have learned to navigate a system made for neurotypical people with this executive-function disorder. Every week they will discuss new ways to thrive with ADHD in ...
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Jane Savage

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Neurotypical Disorder is a disability that many people struggle with every day. In fact, up to 98% of the people are neutotypical (NT). Sadly, the general population still has a poor understanding of what NT disorder is. Many people only know about NT disorder from characters in movies such as Dude Where’s My Car or from TV shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond. These dangerous stereotypes exclude much of the NT experience and contribute to NT disorder still being a “hidden disability”. Join ...
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Dr. Bruce Bassi, an addiction physician and biomedical engineer, interviews pioneers and thought leaders in the world of digital mental health. We explore innovative ideas, motivations for key features, technical challenges and future directions in psychiatry technology. We look behind the curtain and see how these creations were made and how they expect them to evolve in the future. Join our podcast discussion here: www.facebook.com/groups/futurepsychiatrypodcast/
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This week we talk about autistic imagination with comedian, writer and actor Ashley Storrie. You probably already know Ashley from BBC sitcom Dinosaur but if you don't then make sure you check it out on BBC Iplayer (in the UK) or Hulu (in North America) Ashley is on Instagram as @ashleystorrie make sure that you give her a follow Rate, Review and S…
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Does feedback sting extra hard? David introduces the concept of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), where you interpret feedback or questions or redirections as being very harsh and personal, and then really take it to heart—even if that’s not really what is being communicated to you--and how this plays into relationships. This episode, David and …
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This week we spoke to wonderful film-maker Sarah Leigh. We talked about how to make the world a more inclusive place, to find out more about how Sarah is doing this check out her production company here: https://www.inclusivityfilms.co.uk/ Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't…
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Ever wonder if it’d be easier to be partnered with someone who also has ADHD (or, someone who is neurotypical)? How can you coexist no matter what the combo platter of neurodivergence? Robin, David’s neurotypical partner, and Bobby, Isabelle’s neurodivergent partner, join a relationship round table filled with practical tips on how neurotypical and…
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This week we make big talk about small talk with Elsa Williams. Elsa is one half of the autistic-themed satirical website, The Daily Tism. Check it out here: https://thedailytism.com/ Elsa is also on instagram as @pidgewilliams and Xwitter as @williamspidge Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special gue…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about ADHD...continues! WOOHOO! Go back and check out Parts I & III, or start here to learn more about dopamine, how to differentiate someone with ADHD v. someone who is neurotypical, why folx with ADHD run late, and what the impacts are on school (sadly, so far, not great) when someone is labeled with ADHD and re…
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Season three has come to a close for Neuroversity. What were some of the highlights from this season and what is coming up in season four? Let's find out.... Do you have some ideas about what comes next? Email me at neuroversitypod@gmail.com Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms: Neuroversity Website IG Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Patreon…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Sunjai Arif Check out Sunjai's comedy by following his social media @sanjsmash Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're h…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about ADHD...continues! WOOHOO! Go back and check out Part I, or start here to learn more about what's happening in the brain, how to use environments to cue ourselves, how debate and manufactured fights can be ways to help you focus, and more! The things that are easy, hard, and all the myths and misperceptions t…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to writer Emily Katy. This was a fantastic chat and if you want more from Emily then she has a book out called Girl Unmasked which not only would we recommend but has been endorsed by several of our favourite people including Pete Wharmby and Sara Gibbs. It's available from wherever you get your books from. She also…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about ADHD. Seriously. From what's happening in the brain, to how it's experienced day to day--the things that are easy, hard, and all the myths and misperceptions that exist about what is really not a deficit, but rather an abundance and variety of, attention. The first part in a series from David, who has lectur…
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After first learning about non verbal learning disorder (NVLD) during my episode on specific learning disorders (SLDs) I wanted to know more. I kept finding myself having a hard time distinguishing between autism and NVLD. So I knew I needed to bring on some experts. The same names kept coming up over and over on NVLD resources: Dr. Jessica Broitma…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to brilliant comedian and serial hobbyist Thomas Green. Thomas is back on tour soon, sign up to his mailing list to get the latest news: https://linktr.ee/thomasgreencomedy Neurodivergent Moments is coming live to Oxford on the 26th of May: get your tickets here: https://www.datathistle.com/event/2372934-neurodiverg…
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David and Isabelle welcome Ren, a fellow therapist with ADHD, who digs into what was rough and unique about being homeschooled as a neurodivergent person. From the spaghettification-like transition to college, to the stereotypes of homeschooling as being for white Jesus-Jumper-wearing Christians (Duggar style), what it means to face things like fru…
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Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Some examples include tasting words or linking colors to numbers and letters. It’s not a medical condition, and not something to be cured, therefore it falls right under the neurodivergent umbrel…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to the incredible Jess Thom. Jess is an artist, writer, and activist, who co-founded Touretteshero in 2010. Check out her work at https://www.touretteshero.com/ Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on…
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David and Isabelle are delighted to be joined by their colleague, Ren, a fellow therapist who describes their journey to understanding their neurodivergence. From to what it was like growing up the eldest of six kids and being homeschooled until college, to how different it is to cope with our neurodivergence when we recognize that it's "for keeps,…
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In this new episode Peter Kramer delved into the future of mental health treatment, exploring advancements in pharmaceuticals, holistic approaches, and ethical considerations. Key themes included the evolving landscape of psychiatric medication, the importance of personalized and holistic care, navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and …
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WE'RE BACK! For the first episode of this series we have juggler/filmmaker/writer/comedian/probably lots of other things we've forgotten Mat Ricardo! We talked about retrospection, although we're not sure if that's a real word. Check out Mat's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GozvAsW0KPlSEh6SCouQQ To support the podcast and …
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In this hodgepodge of truth bombs, David and Isabelle cover a bit about how menopause and hormonal changes make it less rewarding to help others, how to assume your partner is doing more than you and turn tedious tasks into bigger wins, and how much we still need positive reinforcement as adults. That David and Isabelle explore the truth that in ev…
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This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Auditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language. It is a central nervous …
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Exploring personalized treatment through predictive diagnostics and genetics, precision psychiatry aims to optimize outcomes. Innovative antidepressants and AI-driven diagnostics offer promise in revolutionizing mental health care despite challenges. Host: Bruce Bassi MD More resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast websi…
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How do you teach yourself (and/or children) how to stop, especially when you want to keep going/overcommitting/hyperfocusing? Like videogames, sugar, saying yes to everyone and being—anything addictive—how do you actually stop? David and Isabelle explore the difference between maximizing your time and actually setting reality checks for time blindn…
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In the new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast technology, including artificial intelligence and health information exchanges are reshaping the landscape of mental wellness. HIEs, designed to collect and share health data, aim to enhance care continuity despite facing challenges such as underutilization and interoperability issues. AI offer…
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In this new episode, experts explore the burgeoning field of psychedelic psychiatry, highlighting the transformative potential of guided psychedelic experiences, personal narratives of dedication and curiosity among pioneers, the challenges of integrating psychedelics into clinical practice responsibly, and the broader ethical considerations. It al…
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Why is it that I have 1000 planners/calendars/whiteboards and still forget stuff all the time? It’s not you, it’s them: they don’t ask you to attend to them, they are passive things that don’t ask you to attend to them. David and Isabelle dig into why voice assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri) are a potentially useful ne…
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This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impacts writing abilities. And we’re not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that. Dysgraphia can a…
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AI-based Smart Documenting: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation. This new episode delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare, tracing its evolution from a novel concept to a fundamental force reshaping the industry. It highlights how AI-powered technologies streamline medical documentation, enhance…
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Isabelle struggles with the idea of doing 'little yucks' because her to-do list is endless, she never stops, and the demands on her feel endless--how can you even think about what you need or stop to rest without feeling guilty/lost/overwhelmed with unstructured time? David counters with a behavioral truth bomb: the power of knowing your establishi…
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Creativity and psychiatry: Explore this dynamic relationship. Delve into the therapeutic power of creative expression, redefining traditional psychiatric approaches for mental well-being. Embrace creativity to navigate emotional landscapes with resilience and insight, offering transformative possibilities within the field of psychiatry. Host: Bruce…
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Gut Brain: Exploring Neuromodulation's Role in Pain Management and Beyond Discover how neuromodulation is reshaping pain management, particularly for abdominal disorders. By directly influencing neurological pathways, this innovative approach offers personalized relief that goes beyond traditional medication. Real-life experiences underscore its tr…
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Isabelle and David catch up and grapple with those moments when you have a ton of energy or anxiety or excitement, and you tackle way more and up the difficulty on your video game of life, instead of going for an easy win. The way we tend to think more is better when it comes to interventions or accommodations when actually it’s the little stuff. T…
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Psychedelic Health leads the discussion in this episode of the "Future of Psychiatry" podcast, where host Bruce Bassi and guest Sherry Rais delve into innovative insurance benefits. Discover how Anthea, under CEO Sherry Rais's guidance, pioneers accessible psychedelic-assisted therapies, beginning with ketamine treatment. Explore the transformative…
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Virtual Reality takes center stage in mental health advancements in this engaging and informative dialogue between host Bruce Bassi and Dr. Kim Bullock. Discover innovative uses of VR in treating various psychiatric conditions such as phobias, addiction, eating disorders, functional disorders and more. Dig deeper into discussions about VR's potenti…
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"We don't need a handful of people doing inclusive education perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Tim Villegas According to the Oxford Dictionary, inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have p…
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In a panel recorded live in front of an audience at the 2023 Eye to Eye National Friends and Allies conference, David and Isabelle sit down with Eye to Eye co-founders David Flink and Marcus Soutra, Eye to Eye student leader Kayla and an Eye to Eye student leader’s parent Claudia to discuss what it is like to be neurodivergent—or a parent to a neur…
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Virtual Reality takes center stage in this episode of 'The Future of Psychiatry' podcast. Bruce Bassi, delves into a conversation with Dr. Howard Gurr, a trailblazer in utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) for improved mental health outcomes. Exploring the advantages of VR in expediting therapy, surpassing conventional limitations, and bolstering patient…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk about navigating a neurotypical world with cinematographer Tom Watts Make sure you follow Tom on all the socials @tomwattsdop Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. See Abigoli…
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In this new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast, hosted by Dr. Bassi, and featuring special guest Dr. Alex Korb, a seasoned neuroscientist, author, and coach with more than 15 years of dedicated research in the field. They delve into the fascinating world of mental health neuroscience, particularly focusing on depression and anxiety. This e…
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In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell chats with Jessica McCabe, the brains behind the "How to ADHD" YouTube channel and author of "How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain, Not Against It." Jessica started her channel as a way to understand her own diagnosis and it quickly became apparent that the information she …
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In a panel recorded live in front of an audience at the 2023 Eye to Eye National Friends and Allies conference, David and Isabelle sit down with Eye to Eye co-founders David Flink and Marcus Soutra, Eye to Eye student leader Kayla and an Eye to Eye student leader’s parent Claudia to discuss what it is like to be neurodivergent—or a parent to a neur…
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Aaron Williams, a chief behavioral health officer, talks about his use of VR-based psychotherapy. We discuss the effectiveness of VR in treating mental health conditions, the challenges of introducing VR to patients, and the potential applications of VR in various areas of mental health therapy. Host: Bruce Bassi MD More resources, including a full…
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This week Abigoliah and Joe talk about panic attacks and CPTSD with comedian and writer Alison Spittle. Make sure you check out Alison on tour: https://alisonspittle.seetickets.com/tour/alison-spittle Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus epi…
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In this new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast, host Bruce Bassi discusses ketamine therapy with medical director, Steve of Kure Clinic. They delve into its application for treating severe and treatment-resistant depression, discussing the evidence-based positive effects and potential risks. Steve underscores patient safety, proper screeni…
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From glitter bottles to yoga cards: here are some tips to stimulate all EIGHT senses. Yes, I said eight. Join me as I explore the world of sensory processing and share tips on creating a sensory-friendly classroom for preschool-aged children. Understanding the eight senses is crucial for enhancing the educational experience and well being for all c…
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David Gull discuss AI technology's role in helping people manage their mental health, specifically with Vital, an AI-guided meditation app. David Gull, co-founder and CEO of Vital, discusses the personal background that led him to develop the app, which aims to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. We delve into conside…
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In a panel recorded live in front of an audience at the 2023 Eye to Eye National Friends and Allies conference, David and Isabelle sit down with Eye to Eye co-founders David Flink and Marcus Soutra, Eye to Eye student leader Kayla and an Eye to Eye student leader’s parent Claudia to discuss what it is like to be neurodivergent—or a parent to a neur…
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Since many of you will be doing christmas and new years things we're going back in time to one of our favourite episodes from season 2. It's John Hastings! Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week. https://www.pa…
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Jeff Stevens, the CEO and co-founder of Psyched Wellness, a company that researches and produces products from the medicinal properties of Amanita Muscaria. We discuss the company's efforts to provide safe, high-quality products to their consumers, the mushroom's use and impact, the challenges and opportunities surrounding it, as well as the compan…
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Dr. Arnie Mech, psychiatrist, talks about the importance of individualized patient diagnosis, the role of diet and genetic testing in mental health, the potential of novel treatments such as Transcranial Mandibular Stimulation (TMS), and the impact of sleep and nutrition on mental well-being. Recognizing the crucial interplay between the mind and b…
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