Archived Episodes

Interview with Kelly Hall

Kelly discusses her experiences as an educator and a parent of a neurodiverse child. 

June 22, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Encore: What is neurodivergent?

What is considered neurodivergent? The concept of neurodiversity and the variations of neurodiversity will be defined.   Watch: https://youtu.be/pkz_tR-MELc 

June 8, 2026

Hosts: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Interview with Dr. Stephen Perle

Dr. Perle shares how his educational and life experiences have been enhanced and impacted by his learning differences.

May 25, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Stephen Perle

Interview with Dr. Ethan Margolis

Dr. Margolis discusses his journey with ADHD and how it impacted his professional contributions as well as his personal relationships.

May 11, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Interview with Ecem

Ecem discusses her journey of self discovery that concluded that she has autism. Her informal diagnosis has provided her with the…

April 27, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Ecem Gumustas

Interview with Kara Satalino

Kara and I discuss her journey as the mother of a daughter with Cystic Fibrosis. The challenges and joys of their…

April 13, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Kara Satalino

Interview with Bill Roland

Bill shared his experiences as a special educator for almost 30 years. We discuss how he started in the field and…

March 23, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: BIll Roland

Interview with Brandon Sanderson

March 9, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

170: Orientation Over Optimism

We’ve been taught that the answer to despair is optimism. That if things feel heavy, we should think more positively, reframe…

February 27, 2026

Host: Leah Roling

Optimism for a New World

Over the past several months we have had numerous conversations with clients, friends and family that have had a common theme;…

February 23, 2026

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Interview with Erin McManus

Erin is the mother of two neurodivergent children. Her children both have NF1. NF1 is a common genetic disorder that causes…

February 23, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Erin McManus

Interview with Brittney Etters

Interview with Brittney Etters about her later in life ADHD diagnosis.

February 9, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Brittney Etters

167: The Real Source of Our Exhaustion

Most of our stress, frustration, and emotional exhaustion isn’t coming from what’s happening in our lives. It’s coming from our fight…

February 6, 2026

Host: Leah Roling

Interview with Amanda Sherman

The episode focuses on Amanda\'s journey with TBI. How she coped with her injury and the changes she made after the…

January 26, 2026

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Amanda Sherman

ADHD and Black Males

Robert Marshall and I discuss the additional challenges experienced by black males who have ADHD.

December 22, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Robert Marshall

Interview with Robert Marshall

Robert shares his experience with a diagnosis of ADHD in midlife. 

December 8, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Robert Marshall

Encore: Everyone Belongs

Dr. Pat and Dr. Lori will discuss a current topic in the news regarding belonging. A middle school teacher in Idaho…

November 24, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Interview with Daniel Lenois

Dr. Lori interviews Daniel about living as an autistic individual in a world not structured for neurodiversity. 

November 10, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Daniel Lenois

Interview with Andrew Arboe

Andrew discusses his life as an neurodiverse individual living in a neurotypical world. 

October 27, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Authenticity: The Art of Being You

Everyone is unique. No one else has your story, your lessons, or your heart. The Art of Being You is remembering…

October 23, 2025

Host: Lisa Eve

Interview with Susan Petrok

An interview with Susan Petrok the mother of William Petrok who was a guest for a previous episode. A discussion of…

June 23, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: Susan Petrok

An interview with William Petrok

We will discuss Bill’s life as a neurodivergent individual. Bill works in food services at a private school in Connecticut. He…

June 9, 2025

Host: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D.

Guest: WIlliam Petrok

Interview with Chyenne Giarnese

We will discuss Chyenne’s journey of discovery as a neurodivergent individual. Chyenne is an APRN with a clinical focus on chronic…

May 26, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Chyenne Giarnese

Interview with Dr. Pat Baccili

We will discuss Dr. Pat’s journey of discovery as a neurodivergent individual .       Watch https://youtu.be/lD9blDtrwqQ 

May 12, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Lori Noto Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili