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Nerding out on Neurodiversity

Nerding out on Neurodiversity

By: Dr. Matt Zakreski
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 This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we can’t do that on our own, we’ve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodivergent community. When we know more, we do better, and the goal of the #NooN podcast is to provide our listeners with as much information as possible to make your lives better. Because, as Dr. Matt always says, we can’t always make your lives EASY, but we can make them EASIER – and that is just as important! If you’re neurodivergent, someone who loves a neurodivergent person, or works with neurodivergent people, then Nerding out on Neurodiversity is the show for you. Come on this journey with us! We’ll laugh, cry, learn, and make obscure nerdy pop culture references, we’ll have fun – we promise!Copyright 2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 19 -- A Cacophony of Compassion, with Dr. Megan Helmen

    Ep 19 -- A Cacophony of Compassion, with Dr. Megan Helmen
    Jun 24 2025
    This episode, we dive deep into neurodiversity with Dr. Megan Helmen! An incredible pediatric neuropsychologist of over two decades, Dr. Megan recognized a need for a stronger support system for the often misunderstood people in the world. Along the way, we also reflect on what neurodiversity is and how it is understood. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Megan openly discusses her experience with neurodiversity and how her work centers on the shifts within the psychology field. Her career has led to how the use of assessments to authentically inform and support -- not to strictly label someone. Speaking with Dr. Megan was such a joy and we absolutely treasure the time we spent with her! 😊 Be sure to keep up with Dr. Megan and her upcoming presentations/speaking events! Dr. Megan Helmen can be ⁠⁠⁠found on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or through her website here! 🥳🥳🥳 Additionally, Dr. Megan can be contacted via email at drmeganpresents@gmail.com. Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Ep 18 -- The Whole Tooth, with Alison Cloud

    Ep 18 -- The Whole Tooth, with Alison Cloud
    Jun 10 2025
    This episode we talk with the magnificent Alison Cloud! A lover of all things horror and spooky, Alison leads us down her path from 'Corporate-Barbie' to becoming 'Dental-Barbie'. Along the way, we also reflect and share stories of her time as a lead singer in a band with Jake. Throughout our conversation, Alison Cloud openly discusses her experience with neurodiversity and how it impacts her daily life. We deeply appreciate Alison's vulnerability, honesty, and intentionality in how she explores and changes the world -- one tooth-at-a-time. We absolutely loved our time with Alison Cloud and know you will too! 😊 Alison Cloud can be ⁠⁠found on Instagram⁠⁠! 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Ep 17 -- Out Here Learning with Gifted-Legend, Jere Chang!

    Ep 17 -- Out Here Learning with Gifted-Legend, Jere Chang!
    May 27 2025
    This episode we talk with the incredible Jere Chang! A gifted-teacher turned Tiktok star, Jere Chang has revolutionized the way that educators, parents, and all types of people think about and reflect on what giftedness actually is. Throughout our conversation, Jere Change openly discusses her experience with a neurodiversity in her family -- with an amazing story about the Titanic! Aside from being a crucial advocate in the world, Ms. Chang is authentic and genuine in how she approaches everyone. Us included! What a great honor and privilege to share her story with you all 😊 Jere Chang can be ⁠found on Instagram⁠! 🥳🥳🥳 Also, at ⁠her fancy new website!⁠ 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
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