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Nerding out on Neurodiversity

Nerding out on Neurodiversity

Written by: Dr. Matt Zakreski
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 This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we can’t do that on our own, we’ve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodivergent community. When we know more, we do better, and the goal of the #NooN podcast is to provide our listeners with as much information as possible to make your lives better. Because, as Dr. Matt always says, we can’t always make your lives EASY, but we can make them EASIER – and that is just as important! If you’re neurodivergent, someone who loves a neurodivergent person, or works with neurodivergent people, then Nerding out on Neurodiversity is the show for you. Come on this journey with us! We’ll laugh, cry, learn, and make obscure nerdy pop culture references, we’ll have fun – we promise!Copyright 2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 59 -- In Which, we Explore Educating Quirky Kids with Jacqui Byrne of FlexSchool!

    Ep 59 -- In Which, we Explore Educating Quirky Kids with Jacqui Byrne of FlexSchool!
    May 12 2026
    This episode, we have the immense privilege to speak with Jacqui Byrne, the founder and CEO of FlexSchool! As the visionary behind FlexSchool, Jacqui designed a place where gifted and twice-exceptional students can thrive. Recognizing that far too many neurodiverse students were being overlooked, misunderstood, or even just ignored, Jacqui took on the challenge of creating a space that not only understands these students, but honors them. The end result? FlexSchool -- a pioneering educational model focused on student ownership of learning while welcoming and embracing neurodiverse students and families. Alongside FlexSchool Jacqui is a clear leader in the educational landscape. She is a speaker and advocate, often presenting to various conferences, school districts, and associations, while emphasizing individual student needs and how one can approach and reframe ineffective thought patterns to the benefit of all neurodiverse learners. Together, we dive deep into what brought Jacqui to this type of work and how parenting neurodiverse children was foundational to FlexSchool's mission. We know that Jacqui's story, wisdom, and experiences will be inspiring and motivational to all who listen! Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us -- and our listeners! -- Jacqui. It was such a joy and pleasure speaking with you🦄🥳🦄! -- Your. Kids. Are. Hilarious. -- Jacqui Byrne can be found on LinkedIn while FlexSchool can be found on their website, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Ep 58 -- In Which, we Post Up with Dr. Gail Post!

    Ep 58 -- In Which, we Post Up with Dr. Gail Post!
    May 5 2026
    This episode, we have the great joy of speaking with Dr. Gail Post! A clinical psychologist for over 40 years, Dr. Post has a broad and multifaceted professional background. She operates through psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches, while also understanding the flexibility of supporting the needs of various clients. In this work, Dr. Post became specialized in working with the gifted population -- to the point where she wrote a foundational book on it, The Gifted Parenting Journey! At the same time, Dr. Post is a clinical associate professor at UPenn where she advocates for gifted awareness, understanding, and education. Together, we dive deep into Dr. Gail Post's experiences and wisdom surrounding the gifted and neurodivergent world. At the same time, it's refreshing to hear Dr. Post discuss the real implications of giftedness -- and the act of raising gifted kids. We loved hearing about the nuances of both teaching and raising gifted individuals. We know that Dr. Post's wisdom, experiences, and perspectives will be inspirational and motivational to all who listen! Thank you for sharing your time and journey with us -- and our listeners!🦄🥳🦄! -- Trust Yourself. -- Dr. Gail Post can be found at her website, blog, Substack, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Her book can be found here! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Ep 57 -- In Which, we Learn about Archie Vs. Predator, with Fernando Ruiz!

    Ep 57 -- In Which, we Learn about Archie Vs. Predator, with Fernando Ruiz!
    Apr 28 2026
    This episode, we have the immense privilege to speak with Fernando Ruiz! A legendary comic book artist, Fernando also teaches at the Kubert School -- a specialized school focusing on comic book artistry, among other creative arts. Notably, Fernando has been a prominent artist for the Archie comic series. We loved hearing his story on making Archie Vs. Predator come to life! With how Fernando approaches learning, it is clear that he understands how learning differently can be a positive, even when it may feel like it isn't. Together, we dive into the uniquities of a school like the Kubert School -- especially for neurodiverse learners and artists. At the core of the conversation, Fernando makes it clear that the connections we all make with fictional characters can lead us to our own greatness. What an inspirational person, artist, mentor, and friend -- and what a lasting impact on culture! We also loved hearing about Fernando's perspective on AI, a refreshing one from a respected figure in the industry. We know that Fernando's wisdom and experiences will help any and all aspiring artists -- and all who may struggle with imposter syndrome. Fernando, thank you for sharing your time with us, you are such a joy and pleasure to know and talk with🦄🥳🦄! -- Keep Drawing. -- Fernando Ruiz can be found on his website, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! The Kubert School can be found here! Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neurodiversity Collective's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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