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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"Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC" is written over a dark abstract background of black and grey waves.

Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328

VIDEO - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald shares why trauma should be
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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for the IDD and neurodivergent communities.
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Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319

VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program.
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ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316

VIDEO - Self-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him navigate his work in emergency rooms,