Neuro Nurture Podcast

Understanding Autistic Meltdowns: Prevention and Support Strategies with Dr. Michael L. Best

Join us in first ever neuro nurture podcast. In our conversation, we'll explore how Dr Michael L. Best's insights into technology, connectivity, and global development intersect with brain science, caregiving technologies, and inclusive design for individuals with neurological divergence. About the Guest Dr. Michael L. Best is the Executive Director of the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and a Professor in both the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and has held leadership roles as Director of Media Lab Asia in India and Head of the eDevelopment group at the MIT Media Lab. His research centres on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) — especially mobile phones, the internet, and online services — can transform social, economic, and political development, with a deep focus on low-income and low-infrastructure regions across Africa and Asia. About the Guest

Inclusion, Disability Justice & Education

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552661/fan_mail/new] Join us for this episode of the Neuro Nurture Podcast as we sit down with Kate Blanchard — education leader, executive coach, and advocate for inclusive, liberatory learning systems. Kate shares her journey from the classroom to systems-level leadership, and how those experiences shaped her perspective on disability justice and educational equity. We explore what it really means to design for learner variability, how Universal Design for Learning can move from theory into practice, and why rethinking special education is critical to building more inclusive systems. Kate also reflects on the shifts needed for educators and leaders to move beyond compliance-driven models toward approaches that center dignity, access, and true belonging for every learner. About the Guest Kate Blanchard is Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Inclusion Initiative, where she works with educators and organizations to create more inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environments. She is also an executive coach and consultant, supporting leaders and systems in driving meaningful, sustainable change. With a background spanning law, education, and literacy, Kate brings a systems-level perspective to advancing disability justice and reimagining special education as a pathway to empowerment and equity.

Empowering Neurodivergent Voices

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552661/fan_mail/new] Join us for the second edition of the Neuro Nurture Podcast. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Mr. Fredrick Bishop — an autistic self-advocate, public speaker, and nonprofit leader to explore his personal journey on the spectrum and the advocacy work he does to uplift neurodivergent individuals. Together, we discuss inclusion beyond awareness, the power of self-advocacy, and how families, educators, and communities can better support neurodivergent individuals in reaching their fullest potential. This heartfelt episode is a reminder that understanding leads to empowerment and that every neurodivergent voice deserves to be heard.

Trauma, Resilience & Neurodiversity

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552661/fan_mail/new] Join us for the third episode of the Neuro Nurture Podcast. We sit down with Cory George — trauma and mental health consultant, interventionist, public speaker, and media personality. Cory shares how he channels his own lived experience of adversity into purpose-driven advocacy, and explores the intersections of trauma, resilience, and neurodiversity. As a parent to a son on the autism spectrum, Cory brings a deeply personal and professional lens to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families.