What started as a simple podcast swap turned into a beautiful new friendship!

This interview episode of The Neurodivergent Report is basically just three creatives hanging out! Featuring Gen X artist and peer burnout coach Leigh Ann Marlar, aka Gal, with hosts Sarah Russell (Millennial, aka Say-Rah!) and JQ Walker (Gen Z, aka QG Patooj 💜).

Curious what’s inside:

• A breakdown of the difference between empathy and compassion

• Discussion on how ADHD meds might hit different for autistic women

• The vision for a neurodivergent union (we’re manifesting it ✨)
  

If you’ve ever apologized for being “too expressive”… this episode is for you!

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Are you bendy, itchy, or dizzy all the time? You might be struggling to balance the trifecta of symptoms syndromes…

This research episode of The Neurodivergent Report features orthotics researcher Sam Silverman, along with the full @ndreportpod team! Together, we explore the interconnectedness of these often-overlooked chronic conditions and how they disproportionately affect neurodivergent people.

Curious what’s inside:

• Defining MCAS, POTS, and EDS in plain terms

• What the research says about comorbidity and prevalence (who even gets this?)

• The importance of coordinated and compassionate medical care teams

If it feels like your body just called it quits one day… YOU’RE NOT ALONE. This episode is for anyone who’s been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or just trying to get through the day in a body that won’t cooperate.

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📚 Resources for more on this topic:

1. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

2. https://www.edsrf.org/

3. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/

4. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/assessing-joint-hypermobility/

📚 Sam’s Research References:

1. Brittain et al. (2023). PT Interventions in G-HSD & hEDS. Disability & Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2216028

2. Buckner (2014). EDS in acute rehab. J. Prosthetics & Orthotics.

3. Castori (2012). EDS-HT overview. ISRN Dermatology. https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/751768

4. Csecs et al. (2021). Hypermobility & dysautonomia comorbidity. Am J Med Genet C. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.c.31957

5. Csecs & Iodice (2022). Neurodivergence & joint hypermobility. Front Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916

6. Dupuy et al. (2017). Somatosensory orthoses & balance. Front Hum Neurosci. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00283

7. Halverson et al. (2023). Misdiagnosis & diagnostic delay in hEDS. Genet Med Open. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gimo.2023.100812

8. Higo et al. (2023). Fabric orthoses case report. Clin Case Rep. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6821

9. Hsieh et al. (2019). Arch support for kids w/ flatfoot. LWW Journals. Link

10. Jensen et al. (2020). Finger orthoses & function. Sage Journals. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364620956866

11. Lusardi et al. (2012). Orthotics & Prosthetics in Rehab (3rd ed). Saunders.

12. Pandey et al. (2021). Movement disorders & MSK overlap. Mov Disord Clin Pract. https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.13390

13. Russek (2022). Cervical instability in hEDS. JOSPT. https://www.jospt.org/do/10.2519/jospt.blog.20230917

14. Snowdon & Dadla (2023). Allied health views on fabric orthoses. Int J Ther Rehabil. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2022.0148

🔑 Keywords:#Neurodivergent #HypermobileEDS #POTS #MCAS #ChronicIllness #Neurodivergence #InvisibleDisabilities #ADHD #Autism #MentalHealth #MedicalGaslighting #SupportSystems #Neurospicy #SelfAdvocacy #IntersectionalHealth #HormonalHealth #WomenInMedicine #NDreportpod #ResearchPodcast

What’s the connection between chronic pain, misdiagnosis, and neurodivergent health?

This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and what it reveals about our healthcare system.

On this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we explore the complex genetic overlap between the neurodivergence spectrum and chronic health conditions, particularly hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).

From diagnosis delays to hormonal impacts and gender bias, we unpack what it's like to live in a body that’s often misunderstood.

Curious what’s inside:

• What hypermobility actually is and why it takes so long to diagnose

• The strong genetic link between hEDS, ADHD, and autism

• How gender hormones affect symptoms and care

Listen now for coping strategies, community support, and a vision for better systems of identification and care!

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Love, Sarah 💜

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📚 Resources for more on this topic:

1. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

2. https://www.edsrf.org/

3. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/

4. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/assessing-joint-hypermobility/

5. 2021 Prevalence study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/NDT.S290494#d1e171

   6. Sam's Research References:

   1 Brittain, Mackenzie, et al. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2216028.

   2 Buckner, Martin. 2014. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: the role of acute inpatient rehabilitation.

   3 Castori, Marco. 2012. https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/751768.

   4 Csecs, J., Dowell, N., et al. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/ ajmg.c.31957

   5 Csecs, Jenny, and Iodice, Valeria. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916.

   6 Dupuy, Emma G., et al. 2017. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00283.

   7 Halverson, Colin M.E., et al. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gimo.2023.100812.

   8 Higo A, et al. 2023. doi:10.1002/ccr3.6821

   9 Hsieh, Ru-Lan, et al. 2019. LWW Journals. journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2018/05180/Short_term_effects_of_customized_arch_support.12.aspx.

   10 Jensen, Anne, et al. 2020. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0309364620956866.

   11 Lusardi, Michelle, et al. (2012). Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition. Saunders Publishing.

   12 Pandey, Sanjay, et al. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.13390

   13 Russek, Leslie. (2022) https://www.jospt.org/do/10.2519/jospt.blog.20230917

   14 Snowdon, Nicky, and Dadla, Sakina. (2023). https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2022.0148

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah sits down with Dr. Nechama Sorscher - clinician, parent, and author of Your Neurodiverse Child - to talk about what it really means to raise and support neurodivergent kids in a world that often misunderstands them.

Curious what’s inside:

🧠 Why girls are so often overlooked in ADHD/autism screenings

💬 The difference between masking and code-switching

🪞 The impact of confidence and community for neurodivergent families

Let us know what stood out @ndreportpod on the socials.

However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here.

With love,

Sarah 💜

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🧠 Keywords
neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, self-disclosure, diagnosis, education, parental involvement, confidence, resilience, support, masking, code-switching, parenting, community, self-esteem, mental health, gender differences, neurodiversity myths

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah sits down with Gregg Pauletti from NeuroSynchrony Health, a clinic using EEG brain scans and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to support neurodivergent individuals... especially those navigating ADHD, autism, and related cognitive challenges.

Together, they explore the future of mental health care— one grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and individualized treatment.

Curious what’s inside:

• How TMS works and what it actually feels like

• What EEG brain maps reveal about executive function, attention, and impulsivity

• Why treatment for neurodivergent folks must be personalized— not standardized

If you’ve been wondering whether TMS might be a good fit, or are just curious about how brain-based therapies are evolving, this episode is for you. 🧠💡

Let us know your thoughts @ndreportpod on the socials.

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With love, Sarah 💜

📚 Resources Mentioned

Gregg Pauletti – NeuroSynchrony Health → https://www.neurosynchronyhealth.com/

TMS Systematic Review (2024): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818884

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Why is ADHD is so hard to define & diagnose? This episode breaks down the science, the bias, and the media noise surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence.

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, we brought an Epidemiologist to teach us how to measure stuff like ADHD/ASD, what current research narratives gets wrong (and right), and why neurodivergent communities need better representation.

Curious what’s inside:

• Epidemiology 101 (abridged)

• Social Research 101 (abridged)

• Media as a socialization tool

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• Let us know your thoughts @ndreportpod on the socials.

  However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here!

  With love, Sarah 💜

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  📚 Suggested Reading for more on topic:

  Aftab, A. (2025, April 28). People are still stumbling from one misguided narrative… (ADHD Edition). Psychiatry at the Margins. https://www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/people-are-still-stumbling-from-one

  Barkley, R. A. (2025, April). Response to NYT Magazine’s “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” [Multimedia commentary]. In Dr. Barkley Debunks Myths About ADHD. https://thembatutors.com/russell-barkley-adhd-response-controversy/

  Danielson, M. L., Claussen, A. H., Bitsko, R. H., et al. (2024). ADHD prevalence among U.S. children and adolescents in 2022. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2335625

  CDC. (2024, November 19). Data and statistics on ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html

  Chronis‑Tuscano, A., & Bounoua, N. (2024). ADHD prevalence rose, yet disparities remain: Commentary on the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2359075

  McLamb, F., Bozinovic, K., Olander, N., et al. (2021). U.S. national, regional, and state‑specific socioeconomic factors correlate with child and adolescent ADHD diagnoses pre‑COVID‑19 pandemic. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-01233-2

  
  

  
  

  Keywords:#ADHD, #neurodivergence, #epidemiology, #qualitativeresearch, #quantitativeresearch, #resourceallocation, #mediainfluence, #mentalhealth, #neurodivergent #ndreportpod, #parenting, #authenticity, #copingstrategies, #anxiety, #diagnosis, #DSM-5, #community, #contentcreation #podcast #researchpodcast

  
  

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, I’m joined by Dave Delaney - keynote speaker and host of ADHD Wise Squirrels. We talk about his ADHD diagnosis at 50, mindfulness as a tool for survival, and what it means to build connection and community in the age of social media.

Curious what's inside:

• Dave’s framework : Know, Respect, Connect

• ADHD impacts - impulse control, identity, and longevity

• Finding third spaces & meditation practices…

Let us know your thoughts @ndreportpod on the socials.

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With love, Sarah 💜

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This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Shaun Arora shares his story of late-diagnosis and what it means to grow up neurodivergent without the language or support to name it.

Together, Sarah and Shaun unpack how cultural identity and family dynamics shaped his journey… like relying on his sister as a translator in childhood, or repeating grades in a school system that didn’t understand his learning style.

Curious what’s inside:

• How our workplaces and schools can do better at making room for all brains

• Quoting sociological theory on why “neurotypical” might be a myth

• Why transdiagnostic approach is the future of diagnosis

If you want an inside look into neurodivergent brains and thought processes, this episode is for you! We're👏modeling 👏TODAY 👏

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📚 Resources Mentioned:

Shaun's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunarora/

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