On the Human Spectrum
In Season One, EXPLORE:
Neuro-interesting guests share insights & struggles, ideally with a giggle or two, as we explore the varying ways we find purpose, meaning and connection, and (re)define success.
www.OntheHumanSpectrum.org
About me, in brief: used to practice (emergency) medicine, now practice writing, sketching/ cartooning and podcasting.
Episodes
31 episodes
Work From Bed Friday's Amy Hoffman, former Burlesque Clown(!)
For today's episode I got to talk to Amy Hoffman about her new podcast with her husband- Work From Bed Friday, where they explore- well, I can't say it better than they do! Here's their description:) "A committed couple of 30+...
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The 100 Day Project x The Lightmaker's Manifesto = SiDEWAYS Encouragement :)
For today's episode, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about the 100 DAY PROJECT and THE LIGHTMAKER'S MANIFESTO by Karen Walrond. And how both can be a source of support, and yes- encouragement - for when you're feeling overwhelmed. ...
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LGBTQIA+ chat w/ my trans teenager
In today's episode, I chat with my nonbinary teenager about the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. (This episode was originally recorded/posted in Sept 2023. I wanted to remove a phrase given recent events and when re-published, it time-stampe...
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Autistic Doctors International's Stacy Greeter, MD Hope & Healing
For today's episode, I got to talk to Stacy Greeter, a physician I met through Autistic Doctors International. She's a psychiatrist who realized she was autistic only AFTER her medical training. We talk about how that came about, why not sooner...
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Autistic Parenting: What would we tell our younger selves?
For today's episode, my husband and I talk about autistic parenting, from early fears to having a lot more fun these days, and what we would want to tell our younger selves. and holy moly- a big Thank you to Margaret(a), Quitiana and Pa...
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FOLLOW YOUR BLISS? Goats & flowers w/Eileen:)
For today's episode, I got to talk again with one of my favorite people, Eileen:) We've previously spoken about synesthesia and facial blindness, and about how her time in graduate school felt like an island getaway. Toda...
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Chat w/fab sister Stacey: Dyslexia, Autism and a Favorite Word:)
My guest today is my fabulous sister, Stacey. I got to ask her about her experience with dyslexia as a child and now as an adult, (across three different continents – wait, four different continents, wow.) We also talk autism, labels and ...
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Doofy Bird Travel Series & Book Project w/Dana Wheeles
It was a delight to talk with Dana Wheeles again about her fabulous Doofy Birds. We talk about her upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand for her Doofy Bird Travel Series and her Doofy Birds Book Project. I hope you enjoy heari...
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Let your GEEK FLAG FLY! w/Rachel:)
My guest today is my wonderful friend Rachel. We had such a great time talking about ALL THINGS GEEK and letting our joyous GEEK FLAG FLY high. Starting with Rose City Comic Con and of course including a spirited discussion of Star ...
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Spring Creek Blooms: Fresh Flowers, Creative Writing & Sleeping Bumble bees w/Susanna:)
My guest this week is Susanna from Spring Creek Blooms. I got to ask her about her flower farm and her creative writing. Such a delight! You can find her online at https://www.springc...
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Flirting with Failure & Nourishing Movement w/ Susan McCulley
For today's episode, I got to talk with the wonderful Susan McCulley about her work, including her Nourishing Movement classes and Age of Becoming group. And about Flirting with Failure- yes, please! Web...
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NASA, control & Surrender w/ Diane and twin Loulou:)
My twin Loulou and I got to ask Diane about her work at NASA and her word of the year- Surrender. Super fun and I hope you enjoy as well:) Plus a little happy tangent about ads(!)Here's more information about the OSAM 1 project, a...
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1:21:28
Yeiou Paper Objects's Abigail, Owner and Chief Paper Folder
My guest today is Abigail, Owner and Chief Paper Folder at Yeiou™. I got to ask Abigail how she started her cool business, Yeiou Paper Objects, which offers intricate detailed house portraits, elegant silhouettes, and neat maps. I thoroughl...
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Uh-oh, do I know you? Face blindness & synesthesia
Eileen is one of my favorite people and we chatted about her time in graduate school in chemistry and how she got there, figuratively and literally, and then also talked about face blindness and synesthesia. I divided our conversation into ...
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My island was graduate school in Chemistry
For today’s episode I got to talk to one of my favorite people about her time as a graduate student in Chemistry in the 1970s, and her route there, (literally and figuratively) including the wonderful story of how Eileen met her husband in Mesa...
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Go forth and Goblin? (~Fabulous book, Goblin Mode:)
Today's episode is about the book Goblin Mode: How to get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck by McKayla Coyle (illustrations by Marian Churchland.)
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From (Back Swamp) dream to reality: The Yellow Mug Coffee Shop w/ Miss Valley
For today's episode, I got to talk to the delightful Miss Valley about how she turned her dreams of owning a coffee shop into a reality:) You can find The Yellow Mug in Crozet, VA and online at...
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Violin v Guitar: (sneaky) Life lessons with hubby, John
In this episode I talk with my husband, John, about playing the guitar: my way of sneaking up on the bigger questions: failure, success, happiness. Life lesson relearned: I'm not good at being sneaky. Or grammar: i love the colon and semi-colon...
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What kind of plant are you? Crozet Plant Social w/Courtney O'Connell
My guest today is the wonderful Courtney O'Connell, owner of Crozet Plant Social. I got to hear how Courtney started (grew?) her fabulous new business and talk all things plants. And I might have gotten carried away with plant metapho...
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Two Faces of the Moon: A Small Island Memoir [set in Bobs Lake, Ontario] w/ author Carolyn McGrath
I got to talk with author Carolyn McGrath about her beautiful new memoir. https://www.carolynmcgrath.net/two-faces-of-the-moon
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An invitation to a Bain de Foret/Forest Bath with Nastasia :)
A guided walk in the woods (Bain de Foret/ Forest Bathing) with Nastasia https://www.saplusbelleharmonie.fr/For my conversation with Nastasia about becoming a Holistic he...
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Want to feel (even) better? Yes please! :) Holistic healing & Forest bathing w/ Nastasia:)
You can find Nastasia on the web at: https://www.saplusbelleharmonie.fr/Harvard Gazette article on Forest Bathing:)
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Q & A... Questions? Eek. Me too:)
In this episode, I answer real and imagined questions about this podcast (and about me.) Eek. Thank you to my guests who have answered my questions on previous episodes! And I'm looking forward to getting back to just asking t...
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