The Big Bears Podcast: A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach To Neurodiversity
Mission:
To explore the intersection of neurodiversity through a Two-Eyed Seeing lens, blending Indigenous and Western perspectives to share 30 minute stories of challenges, resilience, and growth.
The "Two-Eyed Seeing" approach is a concept originally developed by Mi'kmaq Elder Albert Marshall. It refers to combining the strengths of both Indigenous knowledge (often holistic, relational, and interconnected) and Western scientific or academic knowledge (which tends to be more analytical, reductionist, and linear). In the context of neurodiversity, a Two-Eyed Seeing approach would involve integrating both traditional knowledge about neurodivergence (perhaps from Indigenous worldviews on differences in cognition, brain function, and personhood) and contemporary Western science-based understandings of conditions like ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Through the power of story telling, we will be exploring how neurodiversity impacts youth and adults through their lifespan, so there will be something that everyone can relate to:
High School Students
College/University Students
Trades People
Career
Entrepreneurship
Ageing
Parenting
Life
Episode format:
2.5 minute intro
10 minutes - Invite guest to talk about a challenge they have had in their life
10 minutes - Guest talk about how they have got through or are getting through that challenge and share strategies and stories of resilience that others can learn from.
10 minutes - Guest talk about their goals and dreams for the future
2.5 minutes - We summarize the nuggets of learning and close the show
The Big Bears Podcast: A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach To Neurodiversity
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