Empowering Exceptional Minds

What happens when a life-altering diagnosis arrives at 48 — not in childhood, but in the middle of adulthood, after decades of unexplained struggle? In this episode, we sit down with Robert Caldwell, journalist, science...

Words get stuck. Letters flip. The hand can't keep pace with the mind. For millions of people, dysgraphia turns something as simple as writing into a daily battle — one that's often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or...

IEPs can feel overwhelming—especially when you're hearing terms like IDEA, FAPE, LRE, push-in, pull-out, and service minutes. In Part 3 of our IEP & 504 series, I’m joined by Kara Orlando , founder of Kind Mind...

In the newest episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds , we’re talking about parental burnout —especially the kind that can happen when you’re constantly advocating, coordinating, worrying, problem-solving, and...

Is gaming really the problem—or is it telling us something important about what a child needs? In this episode, we move beyond the “screens are good vs. bad” debate and look at gaming through a developmental and...

The night-before-school-starts anxiety is real — and if you're raising a neurodivergent kid, so is the pressure to get it "right." In this episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, we sit down with a mom and educational...

Traveling by airplane can be exciting, but for many neurodivergent children and teens, it can also feel overwhelming. New environments, crowds, changes in routine, loud noises, unfamiliar smells, and sensory input can...

What happens when our children push every button we have—and still need us to show up with love, connection, and compassion? In this powerful episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds , host Maayan Glaser-Koren sits down...

In this episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds , I’m joined by Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD , to explore Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) —an eating disorder that goes far beyond typical picky eating. Lisa...

Dyslexia isn't just a reading challenge — it touches every part of a child's emotional world. In this episode, we sit down with Sara Cuen, founder of Journey 2 Learning, a special education professional and mom of two...

Father's Day may have been a couple of weeks ago, but celebrating the role of fathers shouldn't be limited to just one day. As summer gives families more time together, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on what it...

What happens when the symptoms of perimenopause collide with neurodivergence? Many women find themselves struggling with brain fog, overwhelm, forgetfulness, emotional sensitivity, anxiety, sensory challenges, and...

<p>What happens when the symptoms of perimenopause collide with neurodivergence? Many women find themselves struggling with brain fog, overwhelm, forgetfulness, emotional sensitivity, anxiety, sensory challenges, and...

<p>What if overeating wasn't about laziness or a lack of self-control?</p><p>In this episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, host, Maayan Glaser-Koren, sits down with Kamy Mousavi, founder of Step Together. Kamy shares...

<p>What does it take to turn a big idea into a finished book — especially when your brain won't cooperate? This week we're joined by Rochelle Melander Row-SHELL MUH-lander, an ADHD-trained certified professional coach...