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Feb 7th, 2025
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGIn this episode, I take my time really digging into the concept of ego, exploring its role in self-awareness and personal identity. I discuss the importance of understanding the ego as both a source of strength and a potential obs...
Feb 7th, 2025
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGIn this episode, I reflect on some things we need to leave in 2024 and some key things we need to make sure we're honing in on for 2025. I discuss things like patriarchy, the importance of internal validation, and the need for aut...
Dec 27th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGIn this previously recorded episode, I speak with Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergence and giftedness. We explore the complexities of being neurodivergent, the importance of self-discovery, an...
Nov 26th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewSummary:In this episode, I explore the complex nature of grief through personal experiences I've encountered over the past year or so. I reflect on the multiple deaths/transitions...
Nov 7th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewIn this episode, I reflect on the emotional aftermath of the recent elections in the United States. I acknowledge the real and healthy grief many of us are experiencing. I spoke o...
Sep 18th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewToday we're welcoming back friend of the podcast, Dr. Kimberly Douglass. We're catching up with her and speaking more in-depth about what it means to, as she says, "Decolonize Neu...
Aug 30th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGFollow Square Pegs Podcast on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewJoin me for my first guest/collaboriation episode where I was interviewed by Arash Zaghi of the "Square Pegs" podcast. This is one of my favorite e...
Aug 1st, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewWe're back with the conclusion of our latest episode where I talk with the amazing LaToya Hinton, PhD. She is a late-identified AuDHDer who's gifted. LaToya is a mixed methods res...
Jul 29th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to subscribe, SHARE and leave a reviewWe're back with a new episode where I talk with the amazing LaToya Hinton, PhD. She is a late-identified AuDHDer who's gifted. LaToya is a mixed methods researcher, data nerd, pyt...
May 20th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review NOWOk, the self-awareness episode is HERE....finally. This is something I've been chewing on for MONTHS but I finally found time and space to start breaking down my thoughts. This...
May 14th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review NOWIn this episode I spoke with Shea Belsky who is the Chief Technology Officer for Mentra, a hiring platform for neurodivergent job seekers. We talked about the impact of more pe...
May 6th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review NOWWelcome to Season 2! In this episode we start out STRONG. I had the honor of having a discussion with Angela Davis aka the Kitchenista. She allowed me to create a safe space to...
Mar 5th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review NOWIn the final episode of my first Season, I interview Kaitlin Smith, MSW, Founder of Our Wild Minds. We talk about her work creating an amazing community for gifted BIPOC adults...
Feb 21st, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast.In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Sydney Elaine Butler, an HR professional and Founder of Accessible Creates. We discuss the importance of centering ...
Feb 5th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGDon't forget to suscribe, SHARE and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Douglass, a coach and consultant to neurodivergent adults who also identifies as AuDHD. Dr. Douglass delves into the concept o...
Jan 30th, 2024
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)Follow I Must Be BUGN on IGOn this episode I chat with my good friend, Dr. Patty Williams, a trauma therapist and advocate for the gifted and neurodivergent community. Dr. Patty shares her personal journey as a 2E child and now therapist. I speak with Dr. Patty about her upcomi...
Jan 9th, 2024
Enjoy the conclusion of my amazing conversation with Dr. Dave Hester, a Vice-President at LifeGuides, tech-innovator, speaker, psychologist, transformational leader with a goal of improving the wellbeing of 1 billion human lives.In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Dave Hester, we discuss the importance of challenging...
Jan 3rd, 2024
Happy New Year! I hope the holidays treated you well and you avoided many of the pitfalls of challenging experiences that can come with this annual cycle.Dr. Dave Hester is a Vice-President at LifeGuides, tech-innovator, speaker, psychologist, transformational leader with a goal of improving the wellbeing of 1 billion ...
Dec 24th, 2023
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside)Today I was absolutely HONORED for my first guest to be Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, the award-winning author and preeminent advocate for Black and marginalized gifted students.Dr. Davis' most recent books include "Bright Talented & Black: A guide for Families of Black gifted learners...
Dec 19th, 2023
Hey Community,This episode is a QUICK check-in to let you all know where I've been and a few of the exciting things coming soon. Join me for this quick insight and feel free to catch-up on previous episodes you may have missed. I hope everyone is doing AMAZING and has at least one person that can help them feel seen an...
Nov 21st, 2023
The holiday season can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of us choose to mask during the next couple months and then detox after. Some of us don't bother showing up at all. Have you ever wondered what it's like for neurodivergent people during the holidays?Join me as I discuss many of the reasons the holidays aren't...
Nov 14th, 2023
In this episode I address a few misconceptions that people have about gifted and otherwise neurodivergent people. There are many things we get tired of being judged for. There are questions we're tired of answering. There are ways we all can create safer spaces for people to be their full selves. This doesn't preclude ...
Nov 6th, 2023
Neurodivergent people are all too familiar with masking. It's the tiring process of trying to hide who we are. I'm hoping we can move past that to live our most authentic lives.We mask because we're afraid of being hurt or abandoned. We get so fixated on the mask and getting people to accept and respect our "normalcy" ...
Oct 23rd, 2023
In this episode, I dig into why this discussion is especially important for Black and underrepresented people. It can be a heavy episode, especially for those who didn't feel affirmed or supported in their neurodiversity and differences as a child.I speak to things like:How the mentality that "a child should stay in a ...
Oct 16th, 2023
In this episode, I discuss the purpose of the podcast, the meaning of "BUG'N" and why gifted and neurodivergent people, especially adults, need more spaces to exist without stigmas.Episode Transcript Provided by PodcastleIntro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore Hosted o...
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