Ever wonder how to navigate a pathway to college and beyond into career and happiness? Want to understand how understanding one’s challenges can play a role in the strength-based model? Want to understand how self-advocacy can contribute to your success?Our guest, Dr. Marci Schwartz, an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and founder of Thrive College Counseling, shares her valuable insight!Check out Dr. Schwartz's Thrive College Counseling website here: https://www.thrivecollegecounseling.com/

Ever wonder how our daily choices of activities impact our brains’ happy hormone – dopamine? Eager to learn tips to balance dopamine levels in the age of indulgence? Curious about how radical honesty may actually boost self-identity and a sense of connectedness?Our guest Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University, shares her passion and invaluable insight and tips about Dopamine.   Link to Dr. Lembke’s latest New York Times best-selling book: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Ever dreamed of a magical playground where all people, regardless of age and ability, embrace each other and enjoy cheerful play? Our guest Olenka Villarreal, the founder of Magical Bridge Foundation, which designs and builds innovative and inclusive playgrounds, shares her personal story and the ultimate kindness initiative behind the  Magical Bridge. There are now 6 playgrounds open in the Bay Area with 11 more in development around the world. Truly a magical playground! Be part of the magic here.

Want to explore how the Nest Coffee House can create such an amazing place to connect people of all abilities? Curious about how heart-warming stories keep brewing up at this special Nest? Neurodivergent herself, Ms. Jillian Noyes, a volunteer at a Little Compassion, an amazing filmmaker and writer, as well as an autism advocate, shares her tips and stories that have inspired many people in her community. Our guest, Mrs. Jane Moen, the founder of The Little Compassion Inc., also returned to share what’s new brewing up in the Nest Coffee House!Support the Nest Coffee House and their special event: “The Compassion Walk” coming up on Oct 1, 2022. Sign up on the virtual team by visiting their website: https://thenestcoffeehouse.org

Ever wondered how you could start your own advocacy efforts? Ever wonder how you could expand your advocacy efforts to others near and far?  Our guest Meghana Gunturi is a fellow team member of the Stand4Neurodiversity team. Meghana shares her insight on how she helped start and expand Stand4Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity Horizons. 

Ever wanted to start up your own social enterprise? Wonder what the key ingredients are to power an effective advocacy effort? Our guest Isabella He, a passionate neurodiversity advocate, shares her personal experiences and tips behind her social enterprises SN Inclusion and AUesome.

Ever wonder what the fascinating research perspective is behind Neurodiversity? Want to learn what the Strengths-Based Model is all about? Curious about how Neurodiversity at Work could be a win-win? Dr. Lawrence Fung, Stanford Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, shares his insights and tips on how amazing things can happen!Link to Dr. Fung’s new book: Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies

“Nothing about us without us!” Want to hear how IBM amplified the voice of its neurodiverse team to make a powerful impact? Our guest,  Natalia Lyckowski, an IBM Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader, discusses the unique IBM model. Neurodivergent herself, Ms. Lyckowski also shares how she empowers her autistic child to self advocate and turn neurodiversity into a superpower. See her  fun ice bucket video on IBM’s neurodiversity celebration. Link here.

Want to learn more about “atypical_ladies”? Ever wonder how to maneuver through the journey of raising an autistic child to see joy through each other and build a unique connection? Mrs. Lorren Rodriguez, a passionate parent coach, shares her story and insight on how all brains are beautiful.Link to Mrs. Rodriguez's powerful instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/atypical_ladies/

A little compassion goes a long way! Want to find out what's brewing up in the Nest Coffee House? Mrs. Jane Moen, the founder of The Little Compassion inc., shares her story behind this heart-warming and special place!Support the Nest Coffee House. Visit their website: https://thenestcoffeehouse.org