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
  • Ep 16 -- Our Vision Quest with Dr. Kelly Cohen

    Ep 16 -- Our Vision Quest with Dr. Kelly Cohen
    May 13 2025
    This episode we talk with Dr. Kelly Cohen! An optometrist with a specialty in pediatric care and binocular vision, Dr. Cohen works closely with neurodiverse children. In her role, she focuses on how the child's minds connect to their eyes -- how fascinating! Throughout our conversation, Dr. Cohen openly discusses her experience with a late ADHD diagnosis. Specifically, she talks about how this helps her flourish as a care giver. What a phenomenal joy it is to know that there are eye-care professionals out there who understand and relate to the neurodiverse experience! (Come learn about Jake's phobia of going to the eye doctor as well.) Dr. Kelly Cohen can be found on Instagram! 🥳🥳🥳 Also, at Park Ridge Vision Care! 🥳🥳🥳 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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    43 mins
  • Ep 15 -- Fabian, Are You Daydreaming Again?

    Ep 15 -- Fabian, Are You Daydreaming Again?
    Apr 29 2025
    This episode we talk with Fabian Grolimund, our incredible new friend in Zürich -- he is an absolute joy! Together with his partner, Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian operates the Academy for Learning Coaching in Zürich. There, they aim to 'help as many children as possible experience a relaxed, enjoyable, and educational time at school -- together with their parents and teachers'. Throughout our conversation, Fabian openly discusses his experience growing up neurodiverse. As a constant daydreamer, Fabian paired his academic and creative sides together. Together, he and Stefanie worked to bring Charlie to the world. What a gift Charlie is -- especially for young girls (and their parents!) struggling to understand what ADHD feels like. This is such a refreshing and important book, and it even comes with bonus skills/takeaways. We will be sure to use our 'wolf's eye' regularly! To order Fabian's book, Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again? follow this link!🥳🥳🥳 Fabian (and all of Charlie's world!) can be also found on Instagram, here! Also, at Fabian's professional website and coaching 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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    48 mins
  • Ep 14 -- Mitch Grace's Trial by Continuous Fire

    Ep 14 -- Mitch Grace's Trial by Continuous Fire
    Apr 15 2025
    This episode we talk with Mitch Grace! He was diagnosed with autism and learned how to advocate for himself. As a result, Mitch is doing incredible things in his life (both personally and professionally)! In his career, Mitch is a published author and a Chief of Staff. Mitch is keenly aware of his neurodiversity and how to address this in a professional, insightful, and educational manner. The entire business world at large would deeply benefit if there were more 'Mitches' to go around. We absolutely loved our time with Mitch and we know you will too! 😊 To order Mitch's book, Growing up with Asperger's, follow this link. 🥳🥳🥳 Mitch Grace can be also found on LinkedIn here! 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 13 -- Allow Us to Interrupt, with Dr. Gilly Kahn

    Ep 13 -- Allow Us to Interrupt, with Dr. Gilly Kahn
    Apr 1 2025
    This episode we talk with Dr. Gilly Kahn, an incredible advocate for all neurodiverse individuals. She is a licensed psychologist and an ADHD specialist! Dr. Gilly Kahn has spent much of her professional life speaking on neurodiversity and its various forms. She is outspoken -- in the best way! -- about the impact of ADHD on women. She also dives deep into the impact of ADHD on young girls and how critical it is to understand this topic to truly support these students. Together, we go into a plethora of topics surrounding ADHD and Dr. Kahn's experience and expertise. We absolutely loved our time with Dr. Kahn and know you will too! 😊 To preorder Dr. Gilly Kahn's book, Allow me to Interrupt, follow this link for a Barnes and Noble preorder 🥳🥳🥳 Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Dr. Gilly Kahn and her work at her website, here! Dr. Gilly Kahn can be also found on Social Media here! 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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    53 mins
  • Ep 12 -- Let's Learn with Dr. Emily King!

    Ep 12 -- Let's Learn with Dr. Emily King!
    Mar 18 2025
    This episode we talk with Dr. Emily King, an incredible advocate for all neurodiverse individuals to help them thrive in school and in life! Dr. Emily has worked with families, students, and schools for 20+ years, always making sure to approach with empathy and authenticity. As such, Dr. Emily hopes to share her story with the world to help everyone understand and embrace neurodiversity -- in any form. Together, we dive into the minutia of neurodiversity as well as school and parent responses and responsibilities. We absolutely loved our time with Dr. Emily and know you will too! Come learn alongside us as we explore the nuances of neurodiversity with Dr. Emily King and her work at Learn with Dr. Emily Dr. Emily can be also found on Social Media here! 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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    45 mins