Exploring Different Brains

A video interview series featuring in-depth conversations with advocates, experts, and individuals from all walks of neurodiversity—highlighting stories, research, and lived experiences across the spectrum.

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Exploring Different Brains is a weekly video and audio podcast series featuring extended interviews with neurodivergent self-advocates, scientists, doctors, educators, therapists, and others making a difference for the community
Each episode provides valuable perspectives from diverse voices in the neurodiversity community, creating a platform for understanding, acceptance, and advocacy. Our mission is to bridge gaps in understanding and promote a more inclusive society through meaningful conversation
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Cover image - What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts shares what makes something a “disorder”.
Cover image - Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively teaching neurodiverse students.
Cover image - Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
Cover image - Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss the importance of mental health care