In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Chris Siders, an LA-based poet, music producer, and activist. Chris shares his experience about dealing with loss, grief, struggles with his health, and how these experiences have been the fuel to produce multiple albums in such a short amount of time. From his near-death experience and battles with menta…

Welcome to Neurodiversity Support Podcast! In this episode, your host Anika takes you on a deep dive into the world of neurodiversity, focusing on a profile within the autism spectrum known as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). 🤔 Ever wondered what PDA is and how it presents in both children and adults? Join us for a monologue that unpacks the in…

Join us as we explore the intricacies of facilitating neurodivergent children within South Africa's educational system. In Episode 11 of the Neurodiversity Support Podcast, our host Anika dives into an insightful interview with a renowned neurodiversity specialist, Tracey-Lee. Discover how facilitation manifests in everyday scenarios across differe…

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Neurodiversity Support Podcast! In Episode 10, we're diving deep into the completely UNEXPECTED things that happen after being diagnosed with neurodiversity .🧠💥 Be our next guest or suggest our next topic on: www.neurodiversitysupport.co.za © Neurodiversity Support…

How to parent an ADHD teenager? We find out from a teenager's perspective! Welcome to Episode 9 of the Neurodiversity Support Podcast! In this insightful installment, we sit down with an exceptional teenager in matric (senior year) who bravely shares her experiences as a neurodivergent student embracing her ADHD and dyslexia. Through her candid and…

In this podcast, we unpack the differences between neurodiverse and neurotypical anxiety, and share practical tips for managing anxiety uniquely, within a neurodivergent, Subscribe, hit the like button, and join us in promoting a more inclusive and supportive world. Share this video on Youtube with those who need this vital information. Together, w…

In this episode, we speak with Carol, a remarkable woman who shares her personal journey of living with ADHD and raising two sons who also have ADHD. Carol's story highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis and the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system. She offers valuable insights into understanding the unique needs of her sons, from…

Do you struggle with ADHD motivation and constant undefeated procrastination? If you've ever struggled to stay focused, complete tasks, or find the energy to start working on your goals, this video is a game-changer for you. In this insightful and practical guide, we dive deep into the world of ADHD and provide actionable strategies to help you boo…

What is it like to be a woman with ADHD married to a man with ASD? Join us as we delve into Jacci's fascinating neurodiverse journey. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD and shares her unique perspective on how neurodiversity shapes her life, including her experiences with remote work, relaxation strategies, and her insights into managing it all. …

🌟 Are you a neurodivergent individual who sometimes finds it challenging to express your needs and assertively ask for what you deserve? You're not alone! Many neurodivergent people struggle with self-advocacy, but it's a crucial skill to cultivate. 🌟 In this enlightening video, we delve into the world of self-advocacy and how it plays a pivotal ro…

What is life like in South Africa for a neurodivergent single mom and entrepreneur? Chantal shares her unique story of having ADHD as a 39 year old talented web developer, owner of WordPress Web Services, mom of both neurotypical and neurodivergent and how she balances it all. She also shares with us some unique quirks that her ADHD presents and th…

How can I study effectively? How can I maximise my work? How can I be more present with my children? All of these can be addressed when we understand how our brain takes in information through our sense and how it responds to that information. This podcast focuses on Information Processing Theory to answer these questions. © Neurodiversity Support…

Have you ever felt like you were an only in the room? Like no matter how many people you’re surrounded by, you feel like you can’t quite relate to anyone? It’s hard to put a specific word to what this feels like. Our guest today, Anika Aftab, has searched far and wide in many languages and cultures for the perfect word. She ultimately describes it …

How does 3 ADHD women present so differently? Nicola, and her two daughter, Emily and Rebecca share their fascinating stories of accommodating and embracing their ADHD as a mother, Foundation Phase teacher and university student in South Africa. © Neurodiversity SupportDi Anika Adams

Anika Adams, a neurodivergent herself and the founder of Neurodiversity Support, introduces this podcast, Neurodiversity Support Podcast, to create a space for neurodivergents of South Africa to come together, and share their unique neurodiversity stories and journeys. All this while learning about the phenomenal complexities of our brains and all …

Rachel Livinal is a recent graduate at Cal State Long Beach with a BA in Journalism. She just started her position as a higher education radio reporter for KVPR (Valley Public Radio) at the end of this month. Rachel has also been a poet since she was 16, and she is 21 now. It started with sonnets, but quickly developed into this odd freeverse that …

Welcome to the Art 2 Heart podcast. My name is David Morin. I'm a former corporate sales guy turned poet. And this is where we explore how finding your voice can help your path and your purpose find you. Whether you're currently in a career transition or can't wait to be in one, we learn how leaning into creative expression can be the missing key t…

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? A book that ties together all of the threads that you’ve been chasing, and suddenly your life feels like there’s some hope? What if you had a chance to meet the author of that book? And what if that author hosted a meeting so that like minded people can get together and begin to create community? An…

Has there ever been a time in your life where you got so tired of ruminating on the same thing? Maybe there was a nagging idea or thought in the back of your mind that just never quite allowed you to experience more gratidude instead of criticism. To feel more acknowledgement towards yourself instead of blame, or more love instead of distrust. Have…

Accomplishment and emptiness. Gratitude and sadness. Love and grief. Filipino and White. Two things can be true at the same time. Today’s guest is an insanely talented poet and educator who is an expert at holding two things in tension together. Christian Hanz Lozada (he/him/they) is the son of an immigrant Filipino and a descendant of the Confeder…

Have you ever been afraid of going out and traveling around the world? Does leaving the comfort, safety, and the familiarity of home cause you anxiety to travel? Do you believe widespread media when it tells you that traveling anywhere outside of North America is automatically dangerous? Tanin Kayvan is someone who used to have major anxiety about …

Imagine you’re a 12 year old living your best life. You’re in cheerleading, you’re super social and you love making friends, but suddenly something feels off. You begin feeling weaker and you literally lose the ability to smile. You can’t open your eyes. You have trouble chewing, swallowing, and out of nowhere, you helplessly fall to the floor when…

Today’s guest is a freaking rockstar. Eliszabeth Van was born in Vietnam and moved to America at the age of 3, where she would grow up to survive an abusive childhood, be unhoused twice, and witness her father be incarcerated. During middle school, she walked in the Texas summer heat going door-to-door with her mom, filling out job applications bec…

Peace Corps. SCUBA Diving. Long distance relationship during COVID. What do these three things have in common? They’re all really damn hard. But doing hard things is nothing new to today’s guest, Kayla Noble, who has always had a natural inclination go outside of her comfort zone. It hasn’t always been easy, but damn it if it hasn’t been rewarding …

You know that feeling when you have a job that you’re great at? One where you’ve been training and failing and investing years of time and energy and lessons into building a career for the rest of your life? But then one day you realize that this job and life you’ve earned doesn’t actually fulfill you like you thought it would. But you’ve worked so…

Have you ever heard of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? There are many of us out there, but often we don’t know the term exists, or how to conceptualize our day-to-day experiences. HSP’s are often deemed as “too sensitive.” While it is true that we are more sensitive than most, that is because our brains process life differently. We notice more tha…

Imagine you find the perfect partner. You fall in love, build a life together, get married and then make plans to start a family. Sounds pretty ideal, right? Except for the part where covid shuts down the world 48 hours after your wedding. Oh and the part where life decides to wreck havoc on your hormones, causing you to have 2 miscarriages in the …

Have you ever had a relationship where part of the time, everything was perfect and it was everything you ever wanted? But then there are other times when that same person completely disregards you, pretends you don’t have a connection, speaks as if you’re not in the room, and actively tries to remove any trace of you from their life? This wouldn’t…

Have you ever had too many expectations for a trip or an event? Were those expectations realistic? Did you realize it in the moment that you set yourself up for failure? In today's episode, I talk about a recent traveling experience that I expected to give me all of the clarity I'd ever need, only to fall flat and have a breakdown instead. Enjoy th…

Grieving is something we’re all familiar with, whether it’s a premature death or losing someone we love from natural causes. But how does the grieving process change when the death could have been avoidable, or comes at the hands of those who have sworn to protect? In this episode of Art 2 Heart, Ghada Morad shares her story of how life and grief w…

When most people think about the word trauma, it is usually heavy. Trauma is often viewed as the clouds that follow us and the storms that we assume must become a part of our life forever. In this debut episode of Art 2 Heart, Soul on Fire shares a powerful poem, Something Borrowed, that fundamentally changed the way I view trauma and the relations…

Are there parts of yourself that you dislike so much that it prevents you from having a positive relationship with yourself? Is self-care something that you have distanced yourself from because you thought it wasn’t for you? In this episode of Art 2 Heart, Nobody Flowers shares a poem called Nappy, which highlights his animosity towards his hair, a…

Teaser episode for the Art 2 Heart Podcast. Questions or comments? -> art2heart.lifeDi David Morin