Podcast Trailer: Our Stories, Our Voices: The Launch of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
Release Date: 04/02/2025
Between Places: ADHD, Identity, and the Beauty of Being a Generalist with Nathan Stafford-King
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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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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners with Dr. Emily Levy – Time Management, Organization, Reading, Writing & Math Strategies
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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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Learning to See: Why Understanding Neurodivergent Brains Changes Everything with Jeff Brown
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Understanding Childhood Dyslexia: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Support with Author Lynn Greenberg
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Building Belonging with NeuroMatch (ft. Kiran Rodriguez)
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Disability Justice, Lived Experience & Media: A Conversation with Andrew Letchuk
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Turning Dyslexia into Storytelling Power with Nellie Nakhel of Lovely Life Library
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Breaking Barriers in Adult Autism Diagnosis with Dr. Gregory Skinner, M.D.
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Building Sensory-Safe Spaces with Cynthia Miller-Lautman
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“Share Your Voice” Segment: Late diagnoses, Lifelong clarity: Stories from Gabe & Stacey
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info_outlineIn this special launch episode, we welcome you to The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast — a space dedicated to celebrating neurodivergent stories, amplifying underrepresented voices, and fostering a community grounded in understanding, compassion, and empowerment.
Join host Paul Cruz and the four volunteer co-hosts — Livia Ward, Letara Couto, Karen Habashi, and Gino Akbari— as they share their personal journeys, passions, and experiences that led them to create this podcast. Together, they open up about their backgrounds in psychology, education, parenthood, technology, writing, behaviour support, and lived neurodivergent experience.
This episode lays the foundation for what’s to come: meaningful conversations, practical insights, heartfelt storytelling, and a shared mission to uplift every voice in the neurodiversity community.
Meet the Hosts
Each host introduces themselves and shares why this podcast matters to them:
- Paul reflects on the purpose of launching the podcast and the importance of celebrating World Autism Awareness Day.
- Livia talks about her passion for psychology, storytelling, and supporting neurodivergent communities.
- Letara shares her work as a learning strategist, her ADHD journey, and her desire to support neurodivergent learners and parents.
- Karen opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD at 40, motherhood, cultural perspectives, and her love of storytelling.
- Gino discusses his background in coaching, CBT, and supporting both neurodivergent individuals and those who care for them.
What You’ll Learn
- Why we created The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
- The importance of amplifying neurodivergent perspectives
- The value of storytelling in fostering understanding
- How neurodiversity shapes identity, community, and resilience
- What future episodes will explore: lived experiences, expert insights, parenting, advocacy, tools, and real conversations
Why This Episode Matters
This launch episode sets the tone for a podcast built on authenticity, empathy, and community.
Whether you're neurodivergent, a parent, a friend, an educator, a support worker, or simply someone who wants to learn — this space is for you.
Because every story matters.
And every voice deserves to be heard.
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Join Us on This Journey
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We’re just getting started — and we’re so grateful you’re here.
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