The Power Within You: Getting Unstuck

"...it gave me kind of a logical way of, kind of intervening and approaching individuals, but without taking away from the emotional side of it as well"

In the Season's final The Flow episode, we are joined by Jaya Misra, a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst, supporting children who have been diagnosed with autism.

We take a different approach for this episode, as Mamta delves into a discovery conversation on how ABA - Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy. Over the past couple of seasons, we have discovered multiple therapies, from CBT to EDMR, and today we learn something relatively new in the UK.

With a passion for psychology, Jaya's route to supporting others was a "clear" path, which led her to America to get certified and discovering ABA. As she supports children in the UK, she continues to advocate for ABA as a route to a meaningful, independent and happy lives. 
 
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"And really what it was, my parents were just desperate to reach their child."

In the season's last Focus episode, I'm joined by Stephen Shore, Professor at Adelphi University teaching autistic students for the past 14 years. With a personal childhood, and adult diagnosis (you'll find out how this happened), Stephen's love for Music led him into teaching and supporting autistic individuals with music too.

In this episode, we learn about the power of family support (again), the role of familial versus institutional support and finding ways to reach out to, and connect with someone who has an autism diagnosis.

What you will learn: 

• A Regressive Autism Bomb: The 30%
• The New Form of Education
• Autism Between the Genders

The Focus: The Focus episodes welcome experts from the Neurodiversity space to share the latest facts, findings and research. It's time to cut through the noise and know what's what.

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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“My neurodivergence has absolutely nothing to do with my intelligence”

In this week's Flow episode, I’m joined by Onyinye Udokporo, a mind-blowing impactful woman who hasn’t even hit her 30’s yet. We delve into her personal highlights and lowlights throughout the years, starting with her diagnosis of dyslexia at 11. 

We see the impact of family and institutional support of an early/childhood diagnosis. The idea that you can do it all, was instilled from childhood which meant her diagnosis didn't hold her back but just had to find new paths in life. She goes on to give back to her community through tutoring, supporting fellow young people and now navigating the working world to help THEM understand neurodiversity. 

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The Flow: The Flow episodes welcome guests who experience things a bit differently with their neurodivergent brains. You will hear first-hand experiences, the ups, the downs and most importantly, the lessons learnt.  

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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"And I thought, wow, this kid's really smart. Like, but I didn't, I didn't know about the fixation pieces and I didn't know about it"

In this week's "The Focus", we're joined by Stacy Berg Jackson as we delve into the sometimes overwhelming but rewarding journey of parenthood. After taking her son to get tested for gifted IQ, they received their son's diagnosis of being on the Autism Spectrum, with Aspergers.

This not only created more context to his behaviours but a greater understanding of how he can happily and successfully navigate life with his interests. If you are a parent, take note of your observations and you might just be looking at their superpower.

What you will learn: 

• The Journey of Acceptance, and knowledge, patience, love 
• Unlocking the social cues of life
• To share or not to share the diagnosis 

The Focus: The Focus episodes welcome experts from the Neurodiversity space to share the latest facts, findings and research. It's time to cut through the noise and know what's what.

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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"This is quite a hallmark, you know, someone speaks, tells you, do it like this, do it like this. And I was just lost. It was like being back at school. I had no idea what they're talking about" 

In this week's Flow episode, I'm joined by Andy Lemay and Lottie Moore as we delve into the different realities of living and navigating life with Dyslexia. A common experience, is "not being able" to grasp certain things, and this is not just limited to words! 

We learn how different coping mechanisms can aid in our self-esteem and confidence. It's all about finding your superpower while recognising dyslexia can provide opportunities and not just "lived experiences" 

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The Flow: The Flow episodes welcome guests who experience things a bit differently with their neurodivergent brain. You will hear first hand experiences, the ups, the downs and most importantly, the lessons learnt.  

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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"I've always called myself a bit of a magpie when it comes to things like that, and I will sit and I will watch someone do something, and then I'll repeat it, and then I'll take that and make it up my own"

In this week's Focus episode, we're doing something slightly differently by connecting with George Hoorn, Head of People & Culture at AEI Group. As someone who received a "late" ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, George has been able to understand not only himself but help those around him.

Through connecting the dots of his childhood ever-changing interest, parenthood and navigating neurodiversity in the workplace, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the varied experiences of ADHD in adulthood. 

What you will learn: 

• Finding "Yourself" Through Multiple Interests
• Impact of Having People "Back Your Corner"
• Knowing Your Strengths, and Areas to Work On 

The Focus: The Focus episodes welcome experts from the Neurodiversity space to share the latest facts, findings and research. It's time to cut through the noise and know what's what.

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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You receive a verbal diagnosis at 17, after built-up “moments, where you weren’t “acting” like your normal self. Now you have an insight, a slight understanding of the challenges you’re facing, but then, you don’t have people who can or should be able to help.

This is what happened to our next guest, Tyla Grant. And don’t get it twisted, Tyla has been navigating her autism with patience, love and most importantly, self awareness - that is always growing. 

In this episode, we delve into the crazy life of navigating adulthood and autism. Tyla not only shares her first-hand experiences, but the lessons, tips and tricks she’s learned on the way to handle it all. While illuminating how you can find your super power.

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The Flow: The Flow episodes welcomes guests who experience things a bit differently with their neurodivergent brain. You will hear first hand experiences, the ups, the downs and most importantly, the lessons learnt.  

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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"The idea of curing, the horrible idea, like, the world wouldn't be what it was without autistic people"

In this The Focus episode, we delve into the basic but often overlooked steps leaders can take in the workplace not just for the neurodivergent mind but for neurodiversity. Daniel Aherne, Founder of Adjust, shares a unique understanding of neurodiversity that enables all of us have empathy and responsibility for the spaces around us. 

What you will learn:

• The overlap in neurodiversity 
• Understanding the power of nature & ecosystems 
• How to focus on neuroinclusivity in the workplace

The Focus: The Focus episodes welcome experts from the Neurodiversity space to share the latest facts, findings and research. It's time to cut through the noise and know what's what.

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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"This idea had been sparked to me that there's something not right. Something is off and I don't know what it is"

This is a common feeling for adults who have a late neurodivergent diagnosis, as shared by our first The Flow guest, Kirsty Cook. Kirsty is the Global Director Neuroinclusion Services at Auticon, a company focused on supporting individuals and companies with autism neuroinclusion.  

Even though Kirsty worked in the space of neurodiversity, it was when she faced life changes including motherhood, did something go off nudging her something was different.

In this episode, Kirsty shares her personal journey of adult diagnosis, support and tactics she found to support her diagnosis while continuing to elevate organisations on their neuro inclusion.

This is a packed episode, for your own reflection as well as your business.

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The Flow: The Flow episodes welcomes guests who experience things a bit differently with their neurodivergent brain. You will hear first hand experiences, the ups, the downs and most importantly, the lessons learnt.  

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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Hellooo…Welcome back to the Power Within You!

As you may know, we spent last season connecting and learning from amazing people who are not only managing their mental health but finding the strength and power within them. As I continue my own MsC at Kings and my own understanding of mental health, there is something we’re still not getting right it seems…Neurodiversity. 

In Season 3, we’re bringing in a new format to share the latest facts, figures and research from the Neurodiversity and mental health space - The Focus. Living in a content world is exciting and exhausting at the same time, not knowing what is “fact”, a credible source or something you should even say “I saw this on tiktok”. And don't panic, you'll still get our conversations in The Flow. 

We’re here to bust the myths, share the stories and understand the lived experience of neurodiversity - the human edition. 

#PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.

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