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The Flexible Mind Podcast is dedicated to being a space to provide information and ideas around neurodivergence. As a neurodivergent individual, Joe has spent much of his life trying to understand his strengths and needs, and ways to support himself. As a neurodivergent speech-language pathologist, Joe works with neurodivergent individuals, their families, and those systems and institutions with whom they come into contact. The episodes in this podcast will review topics related to neurodivergence, including: Pathological Demand Avoidance, Neurodivergent Girls and Women, Parenting Neurodivergent Individuals, Regulation, Identity, etc.
The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, I cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented. Listeners should not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something heard on this podcast.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
This episode focuses on five things that I wish every parent of a neurodivergent kid knew. Points of interest include understanding that different neurotypes experience the world fundamentally differently, that advice to "fake it til you make it" can be harmful, and that stressed and overwhelmed nervous systems function in service of survival
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
This podcast focuses on 5 things I wish every parent knew. Here I discuss concepts related to brain development, regulation, and repair of ruptures.
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
We are in a time of unprecedented disruption in our lives. It can feel at times, like danger lurks everywhere. Because of this, we are experiencing anxiety, stress, and disconnection. This podcast will discuss how at a deep level, we need to feel connected to others, we need a sense of safety, to help us to feel like we are thriving, resilient and can deal with the stressors of these times. We need connection and safety to help activate our immune system; and when we don't have them, our sense of danger will actually work against our immune system.