Nerding out on Neurodiversity

By: Dr. Matt Zakreski
  • Summary

  • 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!
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Episodes
  • Ep 7 -- Your Gifted GPS with Deb Gennarelli
    Jan 7 2025

    This episode, we interview Deb Gennarelli and discuss her experience with gifted education across the board. She addresses her career as an educator as well as what led her to specialize in gifted education. At the same time, Deb uses her story and works to help teachers, parents, and school administrators properly identify gifted and twice-exceptional children and learn the best ways to meet their academic, social and emotional needs. Come learn about the nuances of gifted education with Deb!

    Deb Gennarelli can be found at https://www.deborahgennarelli.com/

    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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

    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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

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    57 mins
  • Ep 6 -- The Power of Love (and a Late Diagnosis) with Rachael Santapau
    Dec 23 2024

    This episode, we interview Rachael Santapau and discuss her experience with her late-diagnosis. She reflects deeply on having grown up with no idea of her ASD reality. Rachael is a successful professional and she is a constant advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. She's open about the realities of working in a corporate setting as a neurodiverse adult. At the same time, Rachael doesn't hesitate sharing the impact her neurodiversity has on her relationship with her fiancée -- and what they've learned together! Come learn about the realities of understanding oneself -- and the world -- with Rachael!

    Rachael Santapau can be found at https://www.instagram.com/raelesliereads

    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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

    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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

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    56 mins
  • Ep 5 -- Charles (Kransberger) in Charge!
    Dec 10 2024

    This episode, we interview Charles Kransberger and discuss his work as a neurodiversity consultant and coach. As a professional, Charles spent his career advocating for the neurodiverse population and, in his work, he prioritizes educating various companies and employers so they genuinely understand their neurodiverse employees. At the same time, Charles emphasizes the importance of empathy and perspective in all facets, knowing that the world is still catching up to recognizing and valuing neurodiverse workers.

    Charles Kransberger can be found at The Neurodiversity Collective

    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: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

    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: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

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    48 mins

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