Neurodivergent Spot

Sam Marion

Do you like knowing how people think and do things differently? Get ready for Neurodivergent Spot, the podcast that shines a spotlight on behind-the-scenes elements of the neurodiversity world. You’ll hear from guests who share their personal experiences—stories that I hope will inspire you as much as they inspire me. Some of my guests are neurodivergent themselves. Some work with neurodivergent people. And some are neurodivergent folks working with others in the community. Each guest is asked 4 questions, and they have 60 seconds to answer each one. After they’ve answered all 4, they’ll choose 1 question to dive deeper into. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Neurodivergence, Speaking, and Writing a New Book

    Summary In this solo episode, Sam shares what has kept him busy over the past year, including coaching an Odyssey of the Mind World Finals team, presenting at national conferences, and publishing his new book, Neurodivergent Patterns of Care. He reflects on burnout, neurodiversity-affirming spaces, and the projects that have shaped this season of life. Quotes “All humans have support needs.” “What’s fun for a lot of people is not always fun for all neurodivergent students.” “I wanted it to sound like me speaking to you here, not just as a really sterile clinician.” “The quality of a relationship improves as two people understand each other’s support needs better.” Check out the book here: https://amzn.to/4odznaK Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! Connect with me on Instagram @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    15 min

  2. 11/11/2025

    Neurodivergence and New Beginnings with Sam Marion

    Summary: In this heartfelt solo episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion reflects on the journey of creating the podcast and the community that has grown around it. Sam opens up about what inspired the show, what he’s learned from guests and listeners, and why this moment feels like the right time to pause. He shares honest reflections on overwhelm, creativity, gratitude, and what’s next — including writing, speaking, and new projects that align with his energy and values. Quotes: “I had to go Marie Kondo on my work life and start looking at what’s sparking joy — and what’s become more of a stress.” “I didn’t start Neurodivergent Spot with goals other than to share meaningful stories, and that goal, I do believe I met.” “I’m not done creating. I’m just finding new ways to do it that keep me aligned and whole.” You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    12 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    Neurodivergence and Hidden Survival Mode with Sonya Janisse

    Summary In this episode, Sonya Janisse shares her powerful late-in-life realization that she is neurodivergent and had been living in survival mode for most of her life. She opens up about growing up without emotional safety, masking for decades, and ultimately finding healing through nervous system work, movement, mindset, and community. Sonya now helps others break free from burnout and build aligned lives rooted in self-trust. Quotes “A regulated nervous system is not a luxury — it’s a human right.” “I wasn’t broken. I was surviving the only way I knew how.” “Alignment doesn’t come from forcing yourself to fit — it comes from honoring who you’ve always been.” Contact Information Website: https://sonyajanisse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyajanisse/ Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    35 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    Neurodivergence and Educational Empowerment with Dr. Emily Levy

    Summary: In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, Sam talks with Dr. Emily Levy, founder and director of EBL Coaching—a specialized tutoring program using multisensory, research-based techniques to support neurodivergent learners. Emily shares her journey from finance to education, the evolution of her workbook series, and her insights on collaboration between families, tutors, and schools to best support students’ growth and confidence. Quotes: “Families should never work alone. Collaboration is what’s best for the child.” “I didn’t find what I liked out there, so I created what I needed.” “We all have strengths and weaknesses, but learning to feel good about yourself can be the foundation for success.” Contact Information: Website: eblcoaching.com Instagram: @ebl_coaching Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    26 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    Neurodivergence and Parenting Growth with Sara Hartley

    Summary:In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion sits down with Sara Hartley—healthcare executive, ADHD & neurodiversity coach, and children’s book author—to explore her late-diagnosis journey, her experience raising two neurodivergent sons, and her creative work supporting families. Sara introduces her concept of eco-parenting, where children’s behaviors mirror back opportunities for parents’ own growth, and shares her trademarked Align Parenting Method, a five-step tool to help parents regulate, repair, and reconnect in challenging moments. She also talks about her upcoming Purposefully Me children’s book series designed to help neurodivergent kids feel seen, empowered, and understood. Quotes: “Eco-parenting is the idea that our children’s behaviors reflect back what we most need to heal within ourselves.” “You can’t have empathy and be angry at the same time.” “Repair is such an important piece—naming what happened, apologizing, and reconnecting with your child.” Contact Information: Website: saralewishartley.com Instagram: @saralewishartley Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    25 min

  6. 09/16/2025

    Neurodivergence and Radical Independence with Lincoln Stoller

    Summary:In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion talks with therapist, adventurer, and writer Lincoln Stoller about resilience, risk, and radical independence. Lincoln shares stories from his life as a mountaineer, plane crash survivor, scientist, and psychotherapist, weaving them into reflections on what it means to live with purpose and commitment. He challenges conventional approaches to therapy, emphasizing altered states, dreams, and emotional truth over purely intellectual reasoning. This conversation dives into survival, commitment, and the importance of pushing beyond the familiar in order to create meaning and light in the world. Quotes: “Survival is the first important thing. You don’t have to get to the top—you have to regroup and stay committed.” “It’s the emotions that drive what your priorities are. If you don’t have the right problems, you won’t get to the important answers.” “Everybody should be unsatisfied with what they’re given and consider their lives an obligation to move things forward.” Contact Information: Website: mindstrengthbalance.com Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    24 min

  7. 09/02/2025

    Neurodivergence and Parenting with Sunita Theiss

    Summary:In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion speaks with writer, speaker, and advocate Sunita Theiss about her journey as an autistic, ADHD, and PDA mom raising two neurodivergent children. Sunita shares how discovering her own and her children’s diagnoses reshaped her family’s rhythms, shifting from control to collaboration and redefining what success, grace, and achievement mean. She opens up about balancing cultural expectations, faith-based community dynamics, and the realities of neurodivergent parenting with honesty and vulnerability. Quotes: “Our life was like a snow globe and we just kind of shook it up. As things settled back into place, everything just looked a little bit different.” “The biggest shift was moving from control to collaboration—valuing trust and belonging in our home above what normal needs to look like from the outside.” “Grace has more to do with spaciousness in our life—making room for ourselves and others to exist as we are without constant pressure to perform or conform.” Contact Information: Website: https://sunitatheiss.com/ Instagram: @sunitatheiss Substack: https://sunitatheiss.substack.com/ You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min

  8. 08/19/2025

    Neurodivergence and Faith-Inclusive Community with Lyndal Bedford

    Summary: In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion speaks with Lyndal Bedford—a clinical social worker and community development advocate—about the powerful intersection of faith, spiritual trauma, and neurodivergent inclusion. Lyndal discusses how people who remain within faith communities can heal from spiritual harm, the importance of building compassionate, accepting spaces, and how bridging faith-based and secular supports can foster belonging and holistic well-being. Follow the show to make sure you don't miss any episodes! Quotes: “A lot of times people will say: if you’re experiencing mental health struggles, you must have a lack of faith. But that is definitely not the case.” “When I work with faith communities, I encourage them to ask: who are you as an individual, and not just how should you fit into the group’s expectations?” “First, addressing that people are people—‘love your neighbor’ means anyone—and then asking: how can I support them without positioning myself as the expert?” Contact Information: Website: communitybridgeoutreach.com — Learn about Lyndall’s private practice, Community Bridge Counseling and Outreach Services. Instagram: @CommunityBridgeCounseling — Lyndall shares resources on faith trauma, community inclusion, and mental health support. You can also connect with me on Instagram on my show page @NeurodivergentSpot or my professional page @sammarioncounseling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    25 min
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Do you like knowing how people think and do things differently? Get ready for Neurodivergent Spot, the podcast that shines a spotlight on behind-the-scenes elements of the neurodiversity world. You’ll hear from guests who share their personal experiences—stories that I hope will inspire you as much as they inspire me. Some of my guests are neurodivergent themselves. Some work with neurodivergent people. And some are neurodivergent folks working with others in the community. Each guest is asked 4 questions, and they have 60 seconds to answer each one. After they’ve answered all 4, they’ll choose 1 question to dive deeper into. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Sam Marion
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sam Marion
  • Show Website
    Neurodivergent Spot