World-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy

(24 minutes) Marcia's research focus is neurotoxicants, chemicals that can cause brain damage. Marcia is also a project manager for the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University, and she also provides neurotoxicology-related consulting services resulting in major court decisions and policy change involving neurotoxicants. Join Hackie and Marcia as they look at a lesser known form of CTE: Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy.


For more information about Marcia, visit: www.neurotoxicants.com

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Ed Harrold returns to discuss breathing health during COVID-19

(21 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle coaching for individuals. He is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness Association, and is a contributing editor for many publications including Thrive Global, HuffingtonPost, and MindBodyGreen. Ed discusses maintaining breathing health during the coronavirus, utilizing breath for mindfulness, and my we should always breathe through our nose.

For more about Ed: https://www.edharrold.com/

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Autism Job Club author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses autism employment

(28 mins) Michael S. Bernick is an attorney practicing in the area of employment and labor law. In recent years, he has worked with some of the nation’s major employers, staffing companies and industry associations. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, the author of “The Autism Job Club” and a board member of AASCEND - the Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education, Networking and Development. Mr. Bernick previously served for nearly five years as director of the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the 10,000-person state department of labor.

For more about AASCEND: http://www.aascend.org/

Michael’s bio at Duane Morris: https://www.duanemorris.com/attorneys/michaelsbernick.html

Michael’s articles on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbernick/#38e29b06187c

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David Hirsch founder of 21st Century Dads, discusses fatherhood

(22 minutes) David A. Hirsch is the founder and president of 21st Century Dads. He is the host of the Special Fathers Network podcast Dad to Dad, and the author of the book 21st Century Dads: A Father's Journey to Break the Cycle of Father Absence.

For more about David’s work, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/

For the Dad to Dad podcast, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/special-fathers-series/

For the episode of Dad to Dad where David interview Dr. Hackie Reitman, visit: https://www.spreaker.com/user/specialfathers/dad-to-dad-90-author-filmaker-and-boxer-_1

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Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome.

(30 minutes) Brian Schulman is Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe™, a Forbes Featured Entrepreneur, a Linkedin Top Voice of 2018, an advisor, board member, speaker, a LinkedIn Top Video Creator, and the CoHost of #LinkedInLocal & #VoiceYourVibe on #LinkedInLIVE. He also just happens to have Tourette Syndrome. Brian discusses growing up with the condition, how he achieves success, and offers 5 tips for creating video content that connects with readers and customers.

For more about Brian:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianschulman/

https://www.facebook.com/voiceyourvibe/

Brian also is offering some of his video and LinkedIn consulting free to interested Different Brains viewers:

FREE GIVEAWAY #1: Linkedin Jump Start Course! 15 FREE lessons FILLED with nuggets to get you newbies to LinkedIn started!

https://linkedinmasterclass.thinkific.com/

FREE GIVEAWAY #2: Have questions about ‘how to’ LinkedIn Video for you or your business? Want to talk video strategy? Schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation call with me @

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Karen Prescod on battling her chronic pain with mindfulness

(26 minutes) Karen Prescod is a sought after empowerment speaker and moderator, who believes in our ability to harness and utilize the power of our minds and knowledge, to create a life of truth and authentic expression. A #1 International Best selling author, she is the Founder and Chief Statement Maker of The Bowtie Gurl ™ and the Visionary and Founder of Bowtie Kids™. Both her business and non-profit are built on the foundation of 5 Empowerment Principles. Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, Self-Worth, Self-Expression, Social Engagement & Advocacy.

For more on Karen’s work:

http://karenprescod.com/

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ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how to harness abilities.

(22 minutes) Brooke is a certified coach who works with children, students, teens, adults, and parents with or without ADHD. She has been nominated for multiple awards including "Best In Show Community" and"Advocating For Another." She is the creator of What's Next and ADHDEdCamp. Brooke discusses her own diagnosis with ADHD, how she helps her clients, and the role parents can play in setting up a neurodivergent child for success.

For more about Brooke: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/

Brooke has also been offering regular free Facebook live events during the coronavirus pandemic. For more info visit her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithbrooke/ or email her at: [email protected]

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Suicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston returns to discuss his initiative to improve human connections.

(27 minutes) Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs and educators across the nation. Dr. Goulston sits down with Dr. Hackie Reitman to his #WMYST campaign, and how improving connections between people can positively impact mental health.

For more about the What Made You Smile Today, visit: http://wmyst.org/

For more about Dr. Goulston: http://markgoulston.com/

And check out the recent episode of his podcast featuring Dr. Hackie Reitman: http://mywakeupcall.libsyn.com/ep-56-hackie-reitman-md

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Dr. Lawrence Fung discusses how Stanford is helping maximize neurodiverse talents and opportunities.

(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, which strives to uncover the strengths of neurodiverse individuals and utilize their talents to increase innovation and productivity of the society as a whole. He is also a scientist and psychiatrist specialized in autism, and the father of a son on the spectrum.

For more about The Stanford Neurodiversity Project and Summit: https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html

For more about Dr. Fung’s lab: http://med.stanford.edu/funglab.html

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Love Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese on how tennis can help the neurodivergent

(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Lisa Pugliese is a speech and language pathologist who is also the founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism. Their mission:

“Love Serving Autism expands life skills, especially communication, through specialized therapeutic tennis instruction in order to increase community inclusion and independence of individuals with developmental challenges. The goal is for participants to apply their newly learned skills throughout the community, including school, workplace, social/recreational gatherings, and home settings.”

For more information: https://loveservingautism.org/

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