Exploring Different Brains

EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can offer insight into the difference in our brains.

Exploring Different Brains is a health podcast hosted by www.DifferentBrains.com, with 346 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Transforming Workplaces with Neurodiverse Talent, with Charles Kransberger | EDB 351

  Sep 8, 202644 min

  Vocational rehabilitation counselor and neuroinclusion consultant Charles Kransberger discusses the rise of neuroinclusive workplaces, the business value of neurodistinct talent, and practical steps to build meaningful careers. Charles Kransberger is a credentialed vocational rehabilitation counselor and talent acquisition consultant dedicated to advancing neuroinclusion in the workplace. He has worked across trade schools, tech startups, government agencies, higher education, and nonprofits, with expertise in workplace accommodations and neurodiversity program implementation. He helps organizations understand the business value of recruiting and supporting neurodistinct professionals while empowering individuals in their careers. Connected to a global network of advocates, he champions a future where authentic, scalable neuroinclusion shapes workplace culture and strategy. For more about Charles’ work: https://www.nitw.org/ For more about host Bea Moise: https://beatricemoise.com/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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  Unlocking 2e Potential: Helping Twice-Exceptional learners Thrive, with Dr. Matt Zakreski | EDB 350

  Aug 24, 202651 min

  Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD shares his experience and advice for helping twice-exceptional children excel. 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 nearly a thousand times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent clients, organizational wellness, and mental health. Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective, LLC, co-host of the podcast “Nerding out on Neurodiversity,” and the author of the Neurodiversity Playbook: How Neurodivergent People Can Crack the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World. For more about Dr. Matt’s work: https://linktr.ee/drmattzakreski https://www.drmattzakreski.com/ https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ For more about host Dr. Jennie Trocchio: https://www.drjennie.co/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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  First Place: Independent Living for the Neurodivergent, with Denise D. Resnik | EDB 349

  Aug 15, 202640 min

  Denise D. Resnik shares how First Place AZ has created a new paradigm for IDD independent living. Denise is the founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ (established in 2012), co-founder of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC, established in 1997), and founder and CEO of DRA Collective, a marketing/communications firm (established in 1986) that serves clients in a variety of fields, including real estate, economic development, healthcare, education and hospitality. Denise serves as a member of Arizona State University Foundation Board and Watts College Dean’s Council, the Creighton University Presidential Health Sciences Phoenix Advisory Board and The Precisionists, Inc. Advisory Board. Former leadership positions include the Autism Society Marketing Task Force, Autism Speaks Housing Committee, Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism Leadership Council, National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism and the National Autism Transition Research Network Advisory Panel. She has also served as a federally appointed member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee of the National Institutes of Health. Denise has received numerous local and national honors for her civic contributions and business accomplishments. She graduated cum laude from ASU, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Her adult son Matt, who has autism, and others with disabilities inspire her work. For more about Denise’s work: https://firstplaceaz.org/ https://firstplaceglobal.org/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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  Thriving as a Neurodivergent Comedian: a conversation with Darcy Michael | EDB 348

  Jan 17, 202653 min

  Comedian Darcy Michael discusses his diagnoses for ADHD and autism. For 20 years, Darcy Michael has been a powerhouse in comedy, with a voice unlike any other. Lauded by the Montreal Gazette as one of their favorites at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival, Darcy has graced its stages over ten times. His meteoric rise continued in 2021 when he launched a TikTok account, quickly garnering 4 million followers and over 150 million likes, proving his humor resonates across generations and platforms.In 2018, Darcy made history with Darcy Michael Goes to Church, Just for Laughs’ first-ever one-hour stand-up special, now streaming on Crave and available globally via YouTube and Facebook Watch. This partnership cemented Darcy's status as a leading voice in comedy. His latest stand-up album, Family Highs, debuted at #1, further showcasing his comedic brilliance. On screen, Darcy’s charisma has shone in roles opposite Dave Foley in CTV's Spun Out, as well as in hit shows like Legends of Tomorrow, Lucifer, The Twilight Zone, and the film Rapture-Palooza. A finalist in the national XM Top Comic Competition, Darcy toured with Russell Peters and was handpicked by NBC as a finalist for the Stand Up for Diversity showcase. In 2023/24, Darcy and his husband Jeremy took their hilarious and relatable banter on the road with their co-headlined tour NO REFUNDS. Their dynamic chemistry, candid humor, and infectious energy made the tour a smash hit. Adding to his achievements, their acclaimed comedy special, NO REFUNDS, and a behind-the-scenes documentary, HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER, are now available on Crave and World of Wonder. Darcy recently announced his debut book, ATTENTION SEEKER: A Neurodivergent Comedian’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD, and has already hit the best seller list on Amazon for pre-orders. Up next, Darcy and Jer will be seen on their upcoming 2026 stand up tour, AVERAGE AT BEST, at theatres across North America. For more about Darcy’s work: https://www.darcyandjer.com/ For more about host Shawn Smith: https://ddmacs.ca/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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  The Neuroinclusive Workplace, with Gillian Forth | EDB 347

  Jan 10, 202644 min

  ICF certified coach Gillian Forth discusses how to make a workplace neuroinclusive. Gill is a 35 year old white settler, cisgender, neuro queer woman who is married, childfree, and living in the suburbs of Ontario, Canada. Their coaching practice is neuro affirming and inclusive of LGBTQQIP2SA plus communities and people of all gender identities. Gill has spent a decade in the nonprofit sector with a focus on client experience and engagement, group facilitation, DEI, and operations. They hold a certificate in Adult Education and are an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and have coached hundreds of neurodivergent people as they move into new roles and workplaces, and supported both employees and managers through a wide range of workplace challenges. Gill also has extensive experience advising teams and organizations on creating more inclusive and accessible environments, particularly for neurodivergent and disabled professionals. For more about Gill’s’ work: https://www.thelowachiever.com/ For more about host Bea Moise: https://beatricemoise.com/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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