Educator Emily Gironda on Neurodiversity, Curriculum Development and Teaching to Gifted Teens
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Release Date: 01/22/2025
Matt Canning Creator of Your Chaos Management App: NoPlex
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Today we welcome Matt Canning! A Philadelphia-based technologist, entrepreneur, ex-Fortune 50 executive, and author who founded NoPlex, which empowers individuals struggling with ADHD and anxiety to thrive in a neurotypical world. Matt has a 12-year-old daughter who struggles with ADHD, and her challenges (and the clear gaps in everyday tools for people with ADHD) are what drove him to develop NoPlex. turned out to be huge for individuals who struggle with anxiety as well as neurotypical folks, leading to the conclusion that the pace and complexity of life in general have made it such...
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Running Through Ultra-Endurance Challenges: CEO | Entrepreneur | ADHD Advocate Simon Blair of ‘Beyond Limits’
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Our guest today, Simon Blair, is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur; who is also the founder of the successful London-based property company He is a husband, and father of three. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon has turned his diagnosis into a source of strength, using ultra-endurance sport as a tool for personal growth and mental maintenance. Today we discuss the intersection of ADHD, mental health, and extreme sports. Simon shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD later in life to using ultra-endurance sports as a tool for personal growth, brain management...
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Unlocking Cosmic Confidence: Divergent By Design’s Praxie Osong on ADHD and Astrology
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Our guest today, Praxie Osong is the founder of Divergent by Design Co, where she offers neurodivergent-affirming natal chart readings for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults. With astrology as her lifelong passion and a lived experience of neurodivergence, Praxie’s approach centers on self-acceptance, strengths, and “cosmic confidence,” helping clients reframe their stories and embrace their authentic selves. Her sessions are collaborative, empowering, and rooted in the belief that being “” is something to celebrate, not fix. Praxie’s mission: to create an affirming space...
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Why Food Won’t Hurt You with Dietitian Nicole Groman
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today, Nicole Groman is a registered dietitian who helps people heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She empowers her clients to let go of dieting and find peace enjoying all foods without...
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Comedy as a Coping Mechanism for Life With Comedian Clifford Myers
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Our guest today, Clifford Myers is a 16-year stand-up comedy veteran, Founder of The Other Comedy Company, and President of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC).Clifford uses his unique position at the intersection of comedy, education and advocacy to speak on ADHD, humor and creativity as complex human traits, the importance of communal learning, emotional-drivers, adversity, authenticity and self-acceptance. Today we learn about how he harneses his ADHD to propel his comedic career- Enjoy! Introducing and welcome Clifford Myers So, were you diagnosed at...
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ADHD, Autism, Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Author & Artist Rachel Watts
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Join host Peter Shankman as he kicks off the ninth season of the Faster Than Normal podcast with Rachel Watts, the owner of Doodles and Sketches. Rachel shares her journey of managing mental health, entrepreneurship, and raising a neurodiverse child. Discover how she built a powerful online community and the challenges she faced along the way. Our guest today, Rachel Watts, founder of *Doodles and Sketches*, is a neurodiverse entrepreneur who creates fandom-inspired merchandise. Living with autism, ADHD, and chronic illness, she candidly shares her journey of balancing mental...
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Rosie Elvin: Embracing Neurodiversity and Inclusive Design
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Our Guest today is Rosie Elvin, an ADHD coach, trainer, and educator who champions neurodiversity and inclusive design. Rosie, diagnosed with ADHD later in life, as she teaches architecture. Our discussion centers on the importance of Inclusive design, and naturally working with, rather than against neurodivergent brains. A little more about Rosie: Rosie Elvin is an ADHD coach, trainer, and educator passionate about helping individuals and workplaces embrace neurodiversity. Following her own late ADHD diagnosis at 43, Rosie founded ADHD Focus, where she provides coaching for adults with ADHD...
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Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja Founder of Integrative Psychiatric Services
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with clinical expertise in treating anxiety, mood disorders and ADHD. She is the founder of Integrative Psychiatric Services,...
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Cynthia Murray / Founder + Recipe Developer of 4Legz All Natural Dog Treats!
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Today we are so happy to have Cynthia Murray join us! She’s the Founder + Recipe Developer of 4Legz Dog Treats! So, she was born deaf. From an early age she found deep connection and comfort with animals,...
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Creativity + Inattentive ADHD: Comedian and Author Steph Sprenger on Navigating Life Career Parenthood
Faster Than Normal - The ADHD Podcast
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Today we are lucky to share a few minutes with Steph Sprenger. She is a writer, producer, stand-up comic, and single Mom to two teenage girls. She produces , a live storytelling show, and facilitates creative...
info_outlineHaving ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.
Our guest today is Emily Gironda. Emily has 20 years of teaching and instructional design experience. She began her education career in high school English classrooms, specializing in teaching writing and metacognition (that is thinking about one’s own thinking.) Emily’s expertise extends to curriculum development, including programs for gifted and neurodivergent learners at the University of Virginia.
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00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!!
01:54 - Introducing and welcome Emily Gironda
02:34 - Why does Emily post on Threads?
04:05 - 2E schools and Emily’s experience writing curriculum
06:19 - What are the first things you notice when evaluating for neurodivergent thinkers?
09:14 - Student attention factors
10:12 - What do gifted students really need?
12:02 - Wrestling with the exclusive class aspect of giftedness
12:42 - What would you say to a parent who is looking at their child in a regular school and saying, “something isn’t clicking”?
14:04 - Connecting with Emily on Threads
19:35 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Connecting with Emily:
Threads: @emily.anne.g
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!
My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman