Neurodivergent Spot

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 [https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentspot/]or my professional page @sammarioncounseling [https://www.instagram.com/sammarioncounseling/]. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

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 [https://sonyajanisse.com] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyajanisse/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentspot/]or my professional page @sammarioncounseling [https://www.instagram.com/sammarioncounseling/]. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

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 [http://eblcoaching.com] * Instagram: @ebl_coaching [https://www.instagram.com/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 [https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentspot/]or my professional page @sammarioncounseling [https://www.instagram.com/sammarioncounseling/]. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

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: 1. “Eco-parenting is the idea that our children’s behaviors reflect back what we most need to heal within ourselves.” 2. “You can’t have empathy and be angry at the same time.” 3. “Repair is such an important piece—naming what happened, apologizing, and reconnecting with your child.” Contact Information: * Website: saralewishartley.com [https://saralewishartley.com/] * Instagram: @saralewishartley [https://instagram.com/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 [https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentspot/]or my professional page @sammarioncounseling [https://www.instagram.com/sammarioncounseling/]. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

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: 1. “Survival is the first important thing. You don’t have to get to the top—you have to regroup and stay committed.” 2. “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.” 3. “Everybody should be unsatisfied with what they’re given and consider their lives an obligation to move things forward.” Contact Information: * Website: mindstrengthbalance.com [http://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 [https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentspot/]or my professional page @sammarioncounseling [https://www.instagram.com/sammarioncounseling/]. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.