How Mess Equates to Stress
Amelia Zannoni discusses studies showing the connection between messy environments and feelings of stress, and explores tools for cleaning during busy times.
Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Attachments Transform Us
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores attachment styles in relationships, and how they can transform us over time.
Self-Love and Healing
By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT Finding True Healing Self-love and healing are challenging, because we’re…
Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day
Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable, and good for your mental health.
What Is Generational Trauma?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the causes and effects of generational trauma.
2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334
VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the people making a difference for the neurodiversity community including Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Cheryl Checkers, Aisha McDonald & more!
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 social and health challenges.
Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges
Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and gives tips to feel thankful despite challenges.
On Considering the Lily: A Tool for Coping in Uncertain Times
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores a quote by Emily Dickinson that offers a tool for navigating uncertain or painful times.
Embracing Uncertainty: Insights From a Case Manager at Epilepsy Alliance Florida
Epilepsy Alliance Florida case manager Beatriz O offers tips for thriving while navigating uncertainty.
Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325
VIDEO - Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges.
Coping with Depression and Despair
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the common causes of depression and despair, and shares ways to overcome them.
Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health
Sarah L. Chellappa, MD., MPH., PhD., highlights the role sleep can play in maintaining our mental health.
The Coping Tools
Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares tools for dealing with stress and other mental health challenges.
The Truth About Codependent Relationships
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores some of the hidden aspects of codependent relationships, and how to overcome the problems they create.
9Muses: Supporting Mental Health Through Art & Peer Support, with Nicole Storrs | EDB 323
VIDEO - 9Muses Art Center’s Nicole Storrs shares how their drop-in center is helping people with mental health challenges.
Suicide Prevention & Mental Health, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 329
VIDEO - Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC returned to discuss her work as a Suicidologist, and the importance of inclusive mental health.
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 looked at through an intersectional lens.
Are You Kind or Codependent?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT offers tools for differentiating between being a kind caregiver and a codependent caretaker.
The Signs and Effects of Emotional Incest
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the phenomena of emotional incest, and it's mental health repercussions.
Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent "masking".
How to Recover from Trauma
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses multiple tools for those working to overcome trauma.
Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health
Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on our mental well-being.
Are Narcissists Born or Made?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the origins of narcissism. Is it nature or nurture?
Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 158
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC.
Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses pursuer-distancer relationships, and its relationship with attachment styles.
How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the impact that parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Addiction issues have on their children.
What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome.
The Narcissist’s False Self
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the traits of people with narcissistic personality disorder, and how they may present a false version of themselves.
The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, and How to Recover
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of child "parentification", and shares how to recognize and recover from it.
How Therapy Helps Us in Learning to Let Go
Darlene Lancer shares how therapy can be beneficial when it comes to letting go of negative relationships.
Three Hidden Behaviors of Narcissists
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT shares three common traits of narcissists that are often hidden and hard to detect.
Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston
Dr. Hackie Reitman shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend, psychiatrist, author, and mental health self-advocate Dr. Mark Goulston.
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.
5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
The Wounded Healer’s Journey
Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares the concept of the "wounded healer", and how her own struggles with bipolar led her to help others.
Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310
VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar disorder.
Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the importance of boundaries and ways to enforce them.
“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer.
Mental Health & Relationships: Navigating Manipulation in Dating
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses her experience recognizing signs of manipulation while dating.
Understanding Ego
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the difference between "strong", "weak", and "big" egos, and how they develop.
Lack of Empathy and What You Can Do
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores signs and impacts of a lack of empathy, and offers steps to help.
Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301
VIDEO - Dr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and the importance of inclusive mental health care.
Myths About Narcissism
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores and debunks common myths about Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295
VIDEO - Psychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges while pursuing her education.
Mental Health & Relationships: What Are Interdependent Relationships?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains what an interdependent relationship is, and the roles autonomy, self-esteem, and boundaries play in them.
Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294
VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia to a long and successful career in marketing.
10 Reasons Emotional Abuse is Traumatizing
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT highlights the dangers and repercussions of suffering emotional abuse.
Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey to being a mental health professional.
Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for parents with teens having a mental health crisis.
Covert vs. Grandiose Narcissists
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the differences between grandiose and covert narcissists.
Learning About Service Dogs
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton explores different kinds of service dogs, and how they are trained to help people with various challenges.
Mental Health & Relationships: Dealing with an Abuser or Narcissist
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses steps to healthily navigate abusive or narcissistic people when avoiding them isn't possible.
A Neurodivergent’s Journey into J.O.Y.
ADHD self-advocate and Neurodiversity Life Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. discusses how an acronym helped keep joy in her life at a trying time.
The Promises of Recovery
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the rewards we get through our journeys of recovery.
Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
COVID’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle
Angelina Vinci shares how the COVID lockdown impacted her mental health and her development in high school.
Healing Trauma and Your Inner Child
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of the "inner-child" and how it can be healed after trauma.
Living with a Narcissist
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the realities of life with a narcissistic partner.
A Season for Tea: Contemplation and Closure
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how contemplative moments drinking tea helped him reach closure and solace.
How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how trauma can change the way we react to possible threats and dangers.
Mental Health & Relationships: Is Someone “Playing the Victim”?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses what it means for someone to "play the victim" in a relationship, and how a partner can tell if they are being manipulated.
2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285
VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.
Is Your Relationship Toxic?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses toxic relationships, and what to do if you find yourself in one.
Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262
(VIDEO - 28 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen discusses his work training medical professionals in neurodiversity.
“I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” by Laura Hamilton | DB Speakers Bureau
VIDEO - Different Brain intern and mental health self-advocate Laura Hamilton shares some of her tools for dealing with an anxiety disorder.
Signs of Healthy Boundaries
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the value of healthy boundaries, and gives 10 signs that you have them.
Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon to Selfhood
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how one's concept of self can be obscured by codependency, and shares ways to move towards "individuation".
Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum
Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the role it plays in our development.
Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the phenomena of the "trauma bond", and the role it can play in relationships.
Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims.
Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that are good for maintaining mental health.
“Combat Brain Training” by Julia Futo | DB Speakers Bureau
VIDEO - Different Brains intern and Developmental Coordination Disorder self-advocate Julia Futo shares her experiences with Combat Brain Training.
Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha Brown, Katie Oswald, Brooke Schnittman, and Sean Inderbitzen.
Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT returns to discuss codependency.
The Codependent False Self
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects on mental health.
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”.
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 for kids.
Dealing with Aggressive People
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people.
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