Building Belonging with NeuroMatch (ft. Kiran Rodriguez)
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
Release Date: 12/01/2025
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
Guest: Nathan Stafford-King. Paul sits down with Nathan, a storyteller, photographer, and theatre director whose life has unfolded across the UK, Germany, Denmark, India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, and now Canada. Together, they explore how ADHD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and masked, especially when moving through different systems and cultures. Nathan opens up about early signs in childhood, the impact of a later misdiagnosis, and the moment he finally sought an ADHD assessment after realizing that even “doing everything right” (sleep, routines, food, exercise)...
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Guest: Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, to unpack practical, research-based strategies that help neurodiverse students thrive. From time management and organization to reading, writing, and math, Dr. Levy shares powerful tools rooted in executive functioning and multisensory instruction. You’ll learn how techniques such as ET vs. AT time-tracking, the three-tiered organization system, visual brainstorming webs, and Orton-Gillingham reading instruction transform learning for students with ADHD and dyslexia. Dr. Levy also offers guidance for parents, quick wins students can...
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info_outlineGuest: Kiran Rodriguez joins Paul to share the personal story and mission behind NeuroMatch—a new platform that creates safer, Neurodiversity-Affirming spaces for dating, friendship, and community. We delve into feature choices such as chat prompts, voice notes, dyslexia-friendly colour settings, and verification; why starting local in Hampshire is important; and how the team is addressing safety, moderation, and crisis signposting.
Notable quotes
- “ADHD is very hard to live with… It’s shaped me because I’ve learned how to be strong and resilient.”
- “Prompts are there to help when you can’t think of what to say first.”
- “I’m dyslexic—I want people to choose the colour that helps them read.”
- “Friendship comes first… some people just want someone to talk to when they’re lonely.”
- “You’re never alone… there’s always somebody you can connect with.”
Resources & links
- NeuroMatch (soft-launch; website first, app later): neuromatchapp.co.uk
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuromatchapp/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-rodriguez-1a625276?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neuromatchapp?_t=ZN-90C62rnsqrn&_r=1
- Follow for meetups in Hampshire (UK) and global rollout updates
- Support & safety: in-platform reporting + support hub (as described)
Call to action
- If you’re an ND seeking an authentic connection, join the NeuroMatch soft launch to share feedback and help shape the platform.
- Creators & orgs in neurodiversity: reach out to collaborate on the pilot.
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