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 - 2024 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 333

2024 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 333

VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the neurodivergent self-advocates that
The words "Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer" superimposed over a photo of a winding road cutting through a forest, with a picture of Sam in a white button up shirt smiling

Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327

Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance.
Golden dog with open mouth looks just past camera next to text reading “How Therapy Animals Help”

How Therapy Animals Help, with Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers & Gracie | EDB 320

VIDEO - The team from Canine Assisted Therapy shares what therapy animals do, and how they positively impact those with
A woman with long brown hair leans down with her head in her hands. Behind her is the phrase "Neurodivergent Burnout"

Neurodivergent Burnout, with Shawn Smith | EDB 332

VIDEO - Canadian ADHD & autism self-advocate and therapist Shawn Smith shares his experiences battling burnout, and offers tips on