Dr. Frank L. Douglas Episode 2 – Until You Walk in My Shoes
Release Date: 12/24/2024
Dr. Matthew Zakreski Episode 1 – Neurodiversity and Career Coaching
Overcomers Overcoming
Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD, is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken over 400 times worldwide about supporting neurodivergent people. Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He co-founded The Neurodiversity Collective, which provides therapy, IQ testing, coaching, and...
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 3 – Understanding Impulsivity and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders with Neurodiverse People
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed...
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Micah Marshall Episode 1 – Let's Change Autism Together!
Overcomers Overcoming
Nothing made sense in Micah Marshall’s life until he discovered he was on the spectrum when he was 22 years old. You might relate to that if you have been diagnosed late as well. Several tests were done when he was three due to some behavioral symptoms without explanation. Micah’s mission is to help everyone know they are deeply valued and discover their potential through personal growth and success! For Micah, autism isn't a different way of seeing the world: it's a marring of the human brain and psyche that produces a traumatized life experience. There are many good things we,...
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 2 - Adapting to Talented Neurodiverse People
Overcomers Overcoming
Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed...
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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 1 – Understanding Autism
Overcomers Overcoming
Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed...
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Brandon and Michelle Barber - From Rock Bottom to Resilient Leaders: Helping Others Build What Lasts
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Brandon and Michelle Barber faced cancer diagnoses, anxiety, business failures, burnout, and overwhelming moments. Instead of giving up, they chose to rebuild—not just their business but also their identity, purpose, and lifestyle. Their story is one of resilience, reinvention, and creating a company that doesn’t drain you—it liberates you. Their Turning Point: “There was a moment where we were done. Emotionally, physically, spiritually. The constant grind, the pressure to perform, the fear of what was next—it almost took them out. Healing saved them. They started building systems....
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Logan Hufford - My Victory Over Sexual Addiction
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Logan Hufford was born and raised in Alaska. He married Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan. Together, they are raising four amazing but crazy little monkeys. Their life is simple - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. And yet, none of this would have been possible today if he had continued with his past. For years, Logan did just about everything in his power to destroy his marriage and his life. He was a raging sex addict who engaged in pornography, affairs, and hiring prostitutes. More had become a way of life for Logan. He...
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Rob René – Journey from Athlete to Innovator
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Rob René describes his journey from gifted athlete to health innovator. Rob encapsulates the essence of resilience, faith, and the quest for natural healing. After a life-altering accident ended his dream of becoming a professional runner, Rob faced years of struggle with addiction and a lack of direction. Guided by divine intervention, he delved into the realms of quantum energy, discovering revolutionary solutions that challenge the conventional medical system and offer natural alternatives to pharmaceutical dependencies. Through founding QE Strong and hosting the I Am Pain Free podcast,...
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Sharyn Abbott's story – Homeless Children
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Sharyn was thrust into early “motherhood” when she moved out of and away from her abusive parents, along with her 15-year-old brother. That was the start of her outreach to homeless children. Sharyn appeared on the Oprah Show, where she was featured for her innovative concepts on positive communication techniques, and many television and radio programs focused on entrepreneurship. She has published 10 books and has helped more than 200 others get their books published. She believes it is a fantastic privilege to be able to positively impact people through public speaking. Sharyn has over...
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Michelle Choairy Episode 2 - THRIVE
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Michelle Choairy is the mother to her “complex kid.” Since his birth, she navigated her way around developmental delays such as autism, ADHD, and special education services, along with other life happenings. Michelle devoted nearly 10 years to searching for a way to help her son through his developmental issues. He is now diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called TBR1, which only 170 kids worldwide are known to have. TBR1, or T-box brain transcription factor 1, is a crucial protein in brain development, particularly in the cortex and olfactory bulb. It acts as a transcription...
info_outlineDr. Frank L. Douglas grew up in British Guiana. Despite being exiled from his home country and experiencing discrimination, his critical thinking and problem-solving skills have earned him international acclaim. His love of education earned him a Fulbright Scholarship. He worked at Ciba Giegy and Aventis and was involved in the pharmaceutical industry, where he spearheaded the research and development of drugs that treat tuberculosis, arthritis, diabetes, seizures, cancer, and pulmonary embolism, among others. He received the Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development Director of the Year Award in 2001 and 2004; the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers in 2002; the Black History Maker Award in 2007; the Geoffrey Beene Foundation and GQ Rockstar of Science, and the Odyssey Award from the Center of Medicine in the Public Interest in 2010; and the Caribbean Heritage Award for Entrepreneurship in 2011. He authored the book, "Defining Moments Of A Free Man From a Black Stream," to honor those who have helped him along his journey. He shares insights from his latest book originally entitled, "Addressing Systemic Discrimination By Reframing the Problem." He retitled the book, “Until You Walk in My Shoes: A Reframing Methodology to Overcome Systemic Discrimination. In this thought-provoking book, Dr. Douglas introduces three concepts crucial to addressing systemic discrimination - Focus on the Individual, Equity, Inclusion, and Individual Engagement (EIIE), and Safe Haven Dialogues (SHD) Reframing Process. Dr. Douglas also highlights the importance of Equity and Inclusion in creating a psychologically safe environment within organizations and presents the Equity-Inclusion Culture Matrix as a tool to assess these cultures. The book's second section features real-life case studies of individuals from diverse professions who have experienced systemic discrimination. Dr. Douglas uses the SHD Reframing Process to objectively determine the aspects of systemic discrimination depicted in these cases. The VIP panel, comprising Victors over Injustice in their Professions, reviews issues of Equity and Inclusion and seeks to find a Better Problem to Solve by Reframing the Problem. You can learn more about and follow Dr. Douglas at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-frank-l-douglas/ and https://www.facebook.com/BooksbyDr.FrankDouglas/.