On my latest episode, psychotherapist Ivy Rizzo describes what it's like for her to have #dyscalculia. www.beyond6seconds.net/living-with-...
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On my latest episode, psychotherapist Ivy Rizzo describes what it's like for her to have #dyscalculia. www.beyond6seconds.net/living-with-...
A quote from the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds from Ivy Rizzo, describing her dyscalculia. "It's like throwing a wadded piece of wet paper at a wall, and it sticks for a second and then it falls down. That's how numbers have always felt for me."
Ivy Rizzo describes her experience of having dyscalculia, on my latest episode: www.beyond6seconds.net/254
A quote from the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds.
“When I explain to people what #dyscalculia is, a lot of times I just say it means that numbers won't stick for me… It also impacts things like units or sequencing, which I think people don't understand as much.” Hear more from Ivy on my latest episode: www.beyond6seconds.net/254
On this week's episode, Ivy Rizzo describes how the severity of her #dyscalculia has impacted her education, work, parenting and friendships -- and how her experience now helps her support her neurodivergent clients in her work as a psychotherapist. Hear Ivy's story at www.beyond6seconds.net/254
I’m nominated for a NYC Podcast Award, in the Best Society & Culture Podcast category! If you’d like to vote for me for an Audience Choice Award, that would be cool & much appreciated 😎 You can vote once a day until March 12th. www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastaw... @silver-nyc.com
A quote from the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds.
“Art is also activism. I think it can change people. I hope that if you know someone who has a certain experience, maybe read a book from someone who has that experience… I try to write my stories [in ways that] will help someone else be seen by their loved ones.” www.beyond6seconds.net/253
Hear Sonido talk about their experience having #schizoaffective disorder, on my latest podcast episode. www.beyond6seconds.net/schizoaffect...
Happy Tuesday Pandalorians hope you are having a terrific day! What will you get up to?
Don't forget to check out our final episode of Quantic Dream Month where we discuss the iconic Detroit: Become Human!
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Quote in image: “I have in recent years been trying really hard to just be super open about [having schizoaffective disorder]. You never know who's struggling unless they feel safe enough to talk about it… If somebody else is already talking, then it's easier.”
A quote from the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds.
Sonido describes breaking their silence about having #schizoaffective disorder on my latest podcast episode: www.beyond6seconds.net/253
My latest podcast episode is sponsored by Tas Kronby, #Accessibility Consultant & Designer! Tas offers Vestibular Accessibility Audits that go beyond compliance to make your business truly inclusive. Visit TasTheArtist.com/design-servi... to schedule your free consultation.
On my podcast this week, award-winning author Sonido Reyes shares their experience having #schizoaffective disorder. www.beyond6seconds.net/253
A quote from Patti, discussing communication differences in neurodivergent people: "I think people take for granted how much energy it consumes who live in a body that has some of these differences."
"I think people take for granted how much energy it consumes who live in a body that has some of these differences." Living with FASD podcast host Patti Kasper and I discuss neurodivergent communication differences, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/252
![A quote from Patti: “As a child, I came up with all kinds of reasons to explain my frequent rejections, why I was bullied, why this, why that... but none of them made sense the way learning I'm neurodivergent [did]. It enabled me to give myself grace, for my life to truly for the first time makes sense, and allow me to embrace myself the way we all need to be able to do.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eqj47q7zuwpn2ljjaaofdreb/bafkreiaduxjrl7r4q34elmscf2dzzyzmusb6xsjzkhdsmvnuc5vuckvy4i)
A quote from Patti: “As a child, I came up with all kinds of reasons to explain my frequent rejections, why I was bullied, why this, why that... but none of them made sense the way learning I'm neurodivergent [did]. It enabled me to give myself grace, for my life to truly for the first time makes sense, and allow me to embrace myself the way we all need to be able to do.”
Living with FASD podcast host Patti Kasper talks about the power of discovering your neurodivergence later in life, on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/252
My latest episode is a collaboration with Patti Kasper, host of the Living with FASD podcast, about what communication differences can feel like for neurodivergent people, why communication challenges can happen, and how friends and loved ones can provide support. https://www.beyond6seconds.net/252
Image text is a quote from Nieta: “I don't care how progressive or how conservative you are, my humanity is not up for debate. The humanity of the disability community is not up for debate.”
A quote from Nieta: “I don't care how progressive or how conservative you are, my humanity is not up for debate. The humanity of the disability community is not up for debate.”
I talk with Nieta Greene, CEO and Founder of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social about disability advocacy and political representation on my latest podcast episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/251
Image text is a quote from Nieta: “We [the disability community] need people who actually care about us in power... We need people of both parties, and we need to hold both parties accountable.”
![A quote from Nieta: “We [the disability community] need people who actually care about us in power... We need people of both parties, and we need to hold both parties accountable.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eqj47q7zuwpn2ljjaaofdreb/bafkreieebmi6up2vp25v55myvmei2ilhp6m3wfvpdam7p7si7r2oycesx4)
A quote from Nieta: “We [the disability community] need people who actually care about us in power... We need people of both parties, and we need to hold both parties accountable.”
Nieta Greene, CEO and Founder of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social talks about the importance of disability representation and allyship in government. Hear more from my interview with Nieta: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/251 #PoliticalEngagement
On my first episode of 2026, Nieta Greene of @disco4democracy.bsky.social talks about the impact of politics and systems on people with disabilities. https://www.beyond6seconds.net/251 #DisabilityJustice
The new Barbie comes with a range of accessories to reflect her status as an autistic woman, such as:
- noise-cancelling headphones
- a fidget spinner
- intense social media scrutiny about how she's Being Autistic Wrong
The latest & first episode of 2026 of Black Girl Diagnosed is now available on apple podcasts the video premieres tonight at 6pm on YouTube I Spoke with @plscallmeky.bsky.social this is a conversation about accessibility, parenting while autistic & more! Be sure to tune in 🩷
Happy 2026 Pandalorians! Seeing as it's a new year we are looking for new guests to come on for the show. So if you're a general content creator who would like to come onto the show then reach out to us on our contact form below.
www.chatsunami.com/contact/
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23 podcast guests from 6 countries, 1 award, and discussions about ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, FASD, OCD, schizoaffective disorder and Tourette's: I celebrate my podcast's 2025 milestones on my 250th episode, available today.
A quote from Caroline Smith on the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds. “ When you accept yourself, you don't have to accept people who are gonna be mean or not considerate of your needs … you're going to attract people who accept and understand you.”
“When you accept yourself, you don't have to accept people who are gonna be mean or not considerate of your needs … you're going to attract people who accept and understand you.” Hear more from Caroline Smith on my latest episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/249
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION!
Tell Your Rep to Vote No on H.R. 3492!
On December 17th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a proposed bill introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene that aims to criminalize gender affirming care for youth nationwide. Act now!
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Caroline Smith talks about how group conversations can be intimidating, especially for people who are shy or have social anxiety.
