Dr. Gwen Empowered

In this episode, I interview Andrew Brucker, a neurodivergent therapist, about his process of self-diagnosis and the power of self-acceptance.

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WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Gary Etting, a Developmental Optometrist (and yes, they are different than regular Optometrists!). Gary helps us understand what vision is, how it's different from seeing clearly, and the significant role the visual system plays in our everyday life.

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WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Bea Braun who is an educational audiologist. She comes onto the show to help us understand the difference between hearing and auditory processing, the symptoms of auditory processing disorder, and the treatments she’s found to be really helpful.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Deborah Winking, author of Capable, educator, and parent of a child with a genetic disorder. Deborah shares 3 habits that she promotes with parents to see their neurodiverse child as capable.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Deborah Winking, author of Capable, educator, and parent of a child with a genetic disorder. Deborah shares why she wrote Capable and how to see children, especially ones with disabilities and neurodiversities, as capable. We explore how seeing children through a capable lens is a powerful tool and one that can positively and meaningfully transform everyday moments.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Debbie Reber, Writer of Differently Wired and Founder of TiLT Parenting, a robust online resource that supports parents in raising differently wired, or neurodiverse children. We get into Debbie’s mission to shift the current paradigm from fixing to embracing, from deficits to strengths, and from isolation to connection. She shares why she started TiLT parenting and who can benefit. If you’re interested in finding and belonging to an awesome community that celebrates neurodivergence, keep listening to discover if TiLT parenting is for you.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Eryn Yolac, Founder and Owner of Advocate to Educate. Eryn shares her personal journey with Dyslexia, her experience as a mother of a son with Dyslexia, and how she helps her clients get the right education and support they need. Eryn also shares signs and symptoms of Dyslexia and she emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention. 

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Deborah Budding and Dr. Laura Flores Shaw to talk about the executive functioning chapter that they just published. They shed light on how to properly think about executive functioning, explain what top down/bottom up processes are, and explore the potentially oppressive nature of contexts, expectations, and environments on people's performance and functioning.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.  

You can find general information about me on my website. 

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos. 

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Clarence Perkins, ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach. He helps us understand what ADHD and Executive Functioning problems look like functionally and how he helps his clients achieve their optimal performance. One of my favorite parts of this interview is the idea that people can be successful AND still need help. Brilliant.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.

In this episode, I interview Portia James, Founder of Behavior Genius. She helps us understand what social skills groups are and we talk about the necessity of creating social spaces where neurodivergent individuals are accepted and comfortable. We also chat about how she’s disrupting the behavior scene with thoughtfulness, creativity, relationship, and by being unconventional. We end our interview with the need to allow our clients to be who they are and not who they should or could be, that our clients don’t need to be fixed, but seen and heard. If you’re wondering what a social skills group is and what a good one looks like, keep listening to find out.

WHO I AM:  I'm Dr. Gwen, a neurotypical psychologist who's been supporting the neurodiverse community for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering this community through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.

You can find general information about me on my website.

You can also find the video of this episode on my YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has lots of other goodies, including Disneyland POVs, relaxation videos, and explainer videos.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and should solely be used as a self-help tool for your own use. This audio/video is not intended to provide mental health treatment or consultation and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship. The information provided in this video is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own medical/mental health provider regarding any questions you may have about your specific situation or condition. The decisions you make, even if influenced by this audio/video, are freely yours.