Ep. 16 Embracing Neurodiversity: Honoring Unique Talents

S2 Ep 2: Where We've Been, Part 2: Yolandi

After a long season of healing, unlearning, and deep transformation, we’re back - and starting with a little honesty about where we’ve been. In this episode, Yolandi shares her personal journey over the past year: the shifts, the letting go, the reconnection with what really matters - and how it’s shaped the podcast moving forward.

S2 Ep1: Where We’ve Been, Part 1: Debbie

After a long season of healing, unlearning, and deep transformation, we’re back - and starting with a little honesty about where we’ve been. In this episode, Debbie shares her personal journey over the past year: the shifts, the letting go, the reconnection with what really matters - and how it’s shaped the podcast moving forward. Yolandi will be sharing her own story in the next episode.

Season 2 Trailer

After a long break filled with healing and unlearning, Differences NOT Deficits is back — with deeper conversations, broader perspectives, and way more realness. This season, we’re expanding beyond neurodivergence to explore all the ways people feel “different” — and the harm in trying to make everyone “normal.” Join Debbie and Yolandi as they unmask old labels, share personal truths, and invite you into messy, meaningful conversations about what it really means to be seen, supported, and fully yourself. Interested in learning more about Debbie and her work...go to https://www.thetruthofyou.net/ [https://www.thetruthofyou.net/]. Connect with Debbie or Yolandi at https://www.thetruthofyou.net/contact [https://www.thetruthofyou.net/contact].

Ep. 16 Embracing Neurodiversity: Honoring Unique Talents

In this episode we give a little update on what is happening with our podcast since it's been a while since we have published an episode.  We also have a discussion about the gifts, talents, contributions we see in neurodivergent people. The world is missing so much when the focus is on trying to "fix" people instead of looking at he unique gifts they have to offer.

EP. 15 Caroline Gaddy, SLP Interview Part 2

In this episode (part 2 of 2) I continue with an interview with Caroline Gaddy. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, please start there. Caroline is an Autistic SLP and AAC Solutions Consultant based in Virginia. She is also a disability advocate and neurodiversity educator who has presented at state and national conferences. She has worked in clinical and school-based settings as an SLP and teacher, and is passionate about communication access, disability justice, and inclusion. Caroline is also a mom to two spectacular neurodivergent kids. Listen on Podbean [https://differencesnotdeficits.podbean.com/] Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/differences-not-deficits/id1708984715] Facebook: Mindsight Therapies [https://www.facebook.com/MindsightTherapies] Instagram: Mindsight Therapies [https://www.instagram.com/mindsighttherapies/?fbclid=IwAR0MO-3qXxrpTYWtKBl68mrJyzbscUezDmS-k_9Sa03I6Cmx2LFvCROy6TM]