Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited podcast

Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental health, parenting strategies, emotional regulation, workplace dynamics, executive function hacks, and neurodiversity advocacy. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, or other neurodevelopmental conditions — or supporting someone who is — this is a space where neurodivergent voices can unmask, embrace their weirdness, and celebrate human diversity. Subscribe now to ignite your mind, elevate your essence, and spark something extraordinary. https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.org/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch

You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental health, parenting strategies, emotional regulation, workplace dynamics, executive function hacks, and neurodiversity advocacy. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, or other neurodevelopmental conditions — or supporting someone who is — this is a space where neurodivergent voices can unmask, embrace their weirdness, and celebrate human diversity. Subscribe now to ignite your mind, elevate your essence, and spark something extraordinary. https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.org/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch

 

#25

Nature, Nurture, and Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Jeff Karp (Season 1 Finale)

Mike and Chaya conclude Spark Launch's first season by sitting down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a ... more

30 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:40

30 Jan 2025


#24

Walk The Strong Path: Compassion Breeds Resilience w/ James Dewar-Haggart

Mike and Chaya sit down with James Dewar-Haggart, founder of Strong Path, a fitness organi... more

23 Jan 2025

56 MINS

56:53

23 Jan 2025


#23

Living Eponymously: Creativity Over Conformity w/ Bradley Lewis Foster

Mike and Chaya sit down with Bradley Lewis Foster, a creative force in the marketing world... more

16 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:22

16 Jan 2025


#22

The Autism Advantage: Author J.D. Barker Talks Crafting Stories & Taking Chances

Mike and Chaya sit down with author J.D. Barker, known for his gripping suspense thrillers... more

09 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:01

09 Jan 2025


#21

Beyond ADHD: Finding Peace Amid the Noise w/ Sam Led

Mike and Chaya sit down with Sam Led, a distinguished ADHD coach, podcaster, and the autho... more

02 Jan 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:39

02 Jan 2025


#20

Passion Over Profession: A Teen Perspective on Dyslexia, Adulthood, and Happiness w/ Neel Raikar

Mike and Chaya sit down with Neel Raikar, an 18-year-old trying to plot his own course thr... more

19 Dec 2024

26 MINS

26:57

19 Dec 2024


#19

Superpower or Struggle? The ADHD Spectrum of Experience w/ Ahmadreza Tadrisi

Mike and Chaya sit down with ADHD psychotherapist Ahmadreza Tadrisi to discuss how his own... more

12 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:26

12 Dec 2024


#18

Level Up Your ADHD Parenting Strategies w/ Joshua Rastetter

Parenting is an intricate dance, this is doubly true when you and your child share the sam... more

05 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:48

05 Dec 2024


#17

When The World Is Dark and Cold...

Feeling hopeless amidst recent world events is a sentiment many of us currently relate to.... more

14 Nov 2024

18 MINS

18:22

14 Nov 2024


#16

How I Spent (And Learned To Love) My Neurodivergent Vacation

Mike recounts his recent vacation and how it led to a profound realization about neurodive... more

07 Nov 2024

22 MINS

22:35

07 Nov 2024


#15

Heal The Collective: Indigenous Insights & Gender Equity w/ Michele Price

Mike and Chaya sit down with Michele Price, a seasoned leadership development expert who s... more

31 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:54

31 Oct 2024


#14

Mind The Risk: ADHD & Self-Acceptance with Jon Cunningham

Mike and Chaya sit down for an existential and suuuper ADHD conversation with entrepreneur... more

24 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:17

24 Oct 2024


#13

Proud To Learn Differently: Diving Deep into Neurodivergent Education

Mike and Chaya sit down with Lindsay Rice, a passionate educator and advocate, to explore ... more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:29

17 Oct 2024


#12

Be Your Best Neurospicy Self with Holistic Healer Mia Love

Mike and Chaya welcome Mia Love, a holistic health practitioner and dedicated neurodiversi... more

10 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:38

10 Oct 2024


#11

Attachment Styles & Trauma: Healing The Hurts That Bind with Shoshana Cook

Mike and Chaya chat with trauma-informed therapist Shoshana Cook, who delves into Attachme... more

03 Oct 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:01

03 Oct 2024


#10

Empathy Unlimited: The Future of Neurodiverse Employment with Mark Fister

Chaya and Mike sit down with Mark Fister, CTO of Haystack Unlimited and proud ADHDer. Mark... more

26 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:47

26 Sep 2024


#9

Embracing Stripes: Dyscalculia and Neurodiverse Parenting with Joshua Rastetter

Mike and Chaya chat with Joshua Rastetter, who shares an insightful perspective on navigat... more

19 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:21

19 Sep 2024


#8

The Macho Myth: Dismantling Toxic Masculinity

Toxic masculinity, a pervasive and damaging set of behaviors and expectations associated w... more

12 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:19

12 Sep 2024


#7

Gifted Neurodivergence: Twice Exceptional, Twice To Give

In this episode, Mike and Chaya chat with Youssef Sleiman, a neurodivergent writer and gif... more

05 Sep 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:20

05 Sep 2024


#6

Find Your Tribe, Find Your Identity: An Autistic ADHDer Tale

We sit down with Navya Adhikarla, an autistic ADHDer who shares her story of social isolat... more

29 Aug 2024

46 MINS

46:15

29 Aug 2024


#5

How Sophia Randall (Neuro)Diverged Corporate Complacency

We welcome "Head Boss Woman" Sophia Randall onto the show to share her personal journey of... more

22 Aug 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:02

22 Aug 2024


#4

Maybe Nothing Happens for a Reason?

"Everything happens for a reason." Or does it? Mike and Chaya dissect this common idiom an... more

15 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:15

15 Aug 2024


#3

Asynchronous Academia with ADHD Coach Craig Maier, PhD

Chaya and Mike chat with Craig Maier, a dedicated ADHD Coach at Spark Launch, who shares h... more

08 Aug 2024

58 MINS

58:17

08 Aug 2024


#2

"Why Are We Here?" Our Neurodivergent Journey

Ever wonder why we're here? Why we exist? In our debut episode, hosts Mike and Chaya aim t... more

01 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:51

01 Aug 2024


#1

Spark Launch: Lighting Up Neurodiversity

Welcome to Spark Launch, a new vibrant space for the neurodivergent mind! Subscribe today ... more

22 Jul 2024

00 MINS

00:52

22 Jul 2024