Exploring Different Brains

Entrepreneur & author William Manzanares IV discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia

(25 minutes) William is a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, investor, career developer and martial artist who holds a black belt in kwon moo hapkido. He was recently featured as one of South Sound Magazine’s “40 under 40”, and has recently published his first book “I Can’t Read”. William discusses the advantages dyslexia has given him, the importance reading has in his life, and talks about neurodiverse support in the Native American community.

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Occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle returns to continue discussing employment for the neurodiverse.

(25 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s “The Employables”, a show which she helped developed when it began on the BBC. Dr. Doyle discusses her diagnosis with ADHD, her definition of neurodiverse, and gives tips on how she thinks the neurodivergent can have successful job searches.

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And to learn about her work and Genius Within, visit: https://GeniusWithin.org

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Occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle discusses employment for the neurodiverse.

(23 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s “The Employables”, a show which she helped developed when it began on the BBC. Dr. Doyle discusses how Genius Within began, the importance positive assessments, and some of her favorite experiences on “The Employables”.

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And to learn about her work and Genius Within, visit: https://GeniusWithin.org

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Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and physician Cholet Josué, M.D. gives tips for a healthy brain.

(23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Dr. Cholet Josue, a psychiatrist, a neuroscientist, a physician, and author of the book “12 Unending Summers: Memoir of an Immigrant Child”. Join Hackie and Cholet as they talk about Cholet's unique journey to the States, the three things we all need to live a good life, and how we can maintain proper brain health and sharpness by forming new connections throughout the course of your life.

For more about Dr. Josué and his book visit: https://drjosue.com/

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In this episode: “The Autism Doctor” Brian Udell, M.D.

(23 mins) Dr. Udell is a leader in the healthcare industry with forty years of experience. Presently, Dr. Udell is practicing behavioral pediatrics in Davie, FL where he has focused on children with developmental disabilities including ADHD and Autism. Dr. Udell discusses his history with treating at-risk newborns, the gut-brain connection with kids on the spectrum, and why he thinks the current concept of autism comorbidities is incorrect.

For more about Brian visit: https://theautismdoctor.com/ or http://www.childdev.org/

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In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.

(28 mins) David has three children: Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultations and life coaching for autistic people, and educates businesses on inclusion. David discusses the common myths society has about people with autism, the importance of harnessing interests, and how individuals on the spectrum can excel at what they love doing.

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In this episode: autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.

(28 mins) David has three children, Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultations and life coaching for autistic people, and educates businesses on inclusion. David discusses how he received his diagnosis, the importance of maximizing the potential of people with autism, the importance of advocacy by people that are actually on the spectrum, and how a third party can sometimes help discover interests when parents have been unable to.

For more about David and NeuroGuides, visit: https://neuroguides.org/

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In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward

(16 minutes) NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization of individuals with mental illnesses, especially serious mental illnesses, their family members, and friends whose mission is to advocate for effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support, research and recovery that improves the quality of life of persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. Jo Ann shares her struggles with mental illness, gives advice to anyone dealing with a psychiatric diagnosis, and discusses the challenge of dealing with stigma in the corporate world.

For more about NAMI Broward: namibroward.org

For the national NAMI office: nami.org

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In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society.

(24 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. She also lives with FSHD - a form of muscular dystrophy, and is the director of the New York City chapter of the FHS Society. Dr. Brout discusses the challenges related to having muscular dystrophy, and looks at what the psychological effects and comorbidities of the condition are.

For more about the FHS Society: https://www.fshsociety.org/

For more about Misophonia and Dr. Brout, visit:

https://www.misophoniainternational.com/

http://misophoniakids.com/

JJB Counseling and Consultation: https://www.sensationandemotionnetwork.com/

For information about the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, visit: http://dukescience.org/content/misophonia

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In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D.

(15 mins) Dr. Brout is one of the world’s authorities on the condition known as Misophonia, and has the condition herself. She established the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, and is the founder of the International Misophonia Research Network. Dr. Brout discusses advances in misophonia studies, and offers tips to parents of children with the condition.

For more about Misophonia and Dr. Brout, visit:

https://www.misophoniainternational.com/

http://misophoniakids.com/

JJB Counseling and Consultation: https://www.sensationandemotionnetwork.com/

For information about the Duke University Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program, visit: http://dukescience.org/content/misophonia

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