Best Carolyn Kiel Podcasts (2024)

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

4h 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

10d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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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Neurodiversity affirming community – with Katie York 35:49

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M ago36:11

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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…

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Neurodivergent personal trainer & weightlifting champion Bayley Garnham 31:47

9M ago31:47

31:47

Bayley Garnham is a personal trainer from Auckland, New Zealand. As a teenager, Bayley spent 7 years competing in Olympic Weightlifting at a national level. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation, with a major in Sport and Exercise Science. Bayley was diagnosed with dyspraxia and dysgraphia at the age of 12, and he’s passionate about pr…

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Neurodivergence and gender identity – with Charlie Ocean 52:02

9M ago52:02

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Charlie Ocean is an award-winning LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, and consultant who is neuroqueer and nonbinary. They have a background in social work and over 15 years of experience with LGBTQ+ community organizing. To date, they've trained thousands of youth and adults on various LGBTQ+ topics in various settings. Charlie is also the host of Allyship i…

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Creating an inclusive world through dance – with Marisa Hamamoto 58:24

10M ago58:24

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Content note: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault, describes a stroke and recovery, and has occasional swearing. Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer to be named as one of People Magazine’s "Women Changing the World." Her award-winning nonprofit and professional dance company, Infinite Flow, employs disabled and nondisabled…

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Tourette Syndrome advocacy – with Jhonelle Bean 29:01

10M ago29:01

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Jhonelle Bean is a 28-year-old disability advocate living with Tourette Syndrome and PTSD. Jhonelle shares her experience with Tourette Syndrome through social media to educate others and help destigmatize the condition, especially within communities of color. She has also created a community called "For The Advocates," where other disability advoc…

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Autistic and dyspraxic actor Ross K. Foad 19:12

11M ago19:12

19:12

Ross K. Foad is a professional actor and voice artist in the United Kingdom. A second generation actor, he was just 18 months old when he made his acting debut, but would get his proper start in acting on the London comedy circuit as a stand up comic and sketch comic actor. He is autistic and dyspraxic, and in 2017 was one of only 30 disabled actor…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder - Amber Louise Ainsworth 42:37

11M ago42:37

42:37

CW: Mentions of drinking, drug use, suicidal thoughts, depression, trauma, and occasional swearing Amber Louise Ainsworth is a dissociative identity disorder (DID) system from the UK. Since realizing they are a DID system at age 38, they’ve been working through their healing: processing and sharing all their collective trauma. They have written sev…

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Trans and autistic inclusion at work – with Nate Shalev 23:12

12M ago23:12

23:12

Nate Shalev is a leading expert and advisor on inclusivity helping to create workplace cultures where both businesses and people thrive. They were named a LinkedIn Top Voice and have been highlighted in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Nate earned a BA from Barnard College of Columbia University an…

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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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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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Neurodivergent personal trainer & weightlifting champion Bayley Garnham 31:47

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Neurodivergence and gender identity – with Charlie Ocean 52:02

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Creating an inclusive world through dance – with Marisa Hamamoto 58:24

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Tourette Syndrome advocacy – with Jhonelle Bean 29:01

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Autistic and dyspraxic actor Ross K. Foad 19:12

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Dissociative Identity Disorder - Amber Louise Ainsworth 42:37

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Trans and autistic inclusion at work – with Nate Shalev 23:12

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