Dr. Matthew Zakreski Episode 4 – Neurodivergent People and Divorce/Separation
Release Date: 01/28/2025
Sarah Rose – Overcoming Burnout
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Sarah describes having reached her “quarter-life” crisis. She began to see how strategic anyone can be with your career path. It was a revelation that she could design her path to meet an ideal employer’s needs and job requirements. Fast forward a few years, and she was filling the role she had previously scouted and loved! Soon enough, she made six figures and kept looking for growth opportunities within her organization despite having two young children. However, several years later, she felt like she was stuck. She then noticed how many mid-career women felt the same without the...
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Dr. Matthew Zakreski Episode 4 – Neurodivergent People and Divorce/Separation
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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Bambi needed thirty-two years to accept her given name. She can now say it with pride. She is a mother of six adult children and thirteen and counting grandchildren. Bambi has never stopped since her 7th-grade teacher told her she had a gift to write. She has published two books, with a third projected for 2025. Her passion is for people, sitting around a table and listening to their stories, and hoping hers gives others hope that storms don't last and we will always get to the other side. She worked in industries that allowed her to speak to many people and hear many stories. She hopes to...
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Andrew Matthews – Follow Your Heart
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Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker born in Victor Harbor, South Australia. His books, including BEING HAPPY!, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, and BOUNCING BACK!, sold over eight million copies in 48 languages. Andrew has presented to over 1,000 corporations on five continents on the topics of attitude, enjoying work, and resilience. He also speaks in universities and prisons. He is known for his numerous books. He became a full-time writer in 1988, and since then, he has written and illustrated 11 books. His book, Being Happy!, was written and published...
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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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Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 1 – Understanding Autism
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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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Dr. Frank L. Douglas Episode 2 – Until You Walk in My Shoes
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Philip Blackett – Resolve Without Being Dogmatic
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Philip Blackett is an author, consultant, and entrepreneur with a rich background spanning prestigious roles at FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Chick-fil-A. He earned a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His career has been marked by sharing insights on esteemed platforms like Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and LinkedIn. In the books Disagree Without Disrespect: How to...
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Marissa Levin Episode 2 Story – My Generational Legacy
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Marissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the...
info_outlineMatthew “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 consulting. You bring your brain with you wherever you go, whether you're a student in school, a professional adult, or someone trying to determine your way in the world. But rarely do we get enough information to understand and process what our brains do for us and how they manifest in the world. Dr. Matt is one of the world's foremost experts in neurodivergence for people with different brains (think ADHD, Giftedness, Dyslexia, Autism, etc.) and how to meet their needs socially, professionally, and emotionally. He combines neuropsychology, clinical practice, and meaningful exercises to make educational, inspirational, and entertaining content. The Neurodiversity Collective (NDC) has been a long-time dream of this "grown-up gifted kid." Under Dr. Matt's leadership, NDC stands out as a group of informed, compassionate, and skilled specialists prepared to serve unique needs. There is a neurodiversity employment network headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach them at https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/. Auticon is an IT consulting business and social enterprise that exclusively employs adults on the autism spectrum in permanent roles as IT consultants. They are at https://auticon.com/. Aspiritech focuses on neurodiverse teamwork. Aspiritech’s donors allow that nonprofit to provide the essential support and programs that make us a leading provider of meaningful employment for autistic adults. If you can, please support our mission today. You can learn more about Dr. Matt at https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ and https://ghfdialogue.org/author/drmatt/.