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Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

Di: Mike Cornell Chaya Mallavaram
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 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/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds. Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone. Ready to Ignite Your Child’s Confidence and Curiosity? Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. https://play.sparkade.app/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free: https://followyourghostcoach.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.aiCopyright 2025 SparkLaunch.ai Igiene e vita sana Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale Scienze sociali Successo personale Sviluppo personale
Episodi
  • Game On Autism: Blending Esports & Education w/ Marc Joubert (Season 3 Finale)

    Game On Autism: Blending Esports & Education w/ Marc Joubert (Season 3 Finale)
    Oct 2 2026
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Marc Joubert, founder of Ruckus Media Group, who uses gaming and esports to create overlooked opportunities for learning and connection. Marc shares how working with autistic people changed the way he understood communication, patience, and his own responsibility to adapt. They explore why dismissing a child’s interests can close off more than entertainment, how games can make learning accessible, and why supporting neurodivergent people means questioning the systems around them.We Also Cover:Building opportunities for young people through esports in educationUnderstanding individual gaming preferences without generalizing the autistic experienceHow sound, flashing lights, and storylines affect a player's experienceExploring games that support creativity, logical thinking, and social skillsWorking with Autism South Africa to develop educational resourcesRecognizing the difference between accepting gaming and leaving kids unsupervisedWhy game-based learning can reach students who struggle with traditional teaching methodsLearning how platforms like Roblox work to better support online safetyMaking room for individual growth without forcing someone else's timelineQuotes:“The biggest lesson has been to remain open to new ideas, to new ways of doing things.” — Marc Joubert“The toughest task I’ve had to really get accustomed to is actually slowing myself down.” — Marc Joubert“You can’t force the crops to grow. They have got to go through their cycle.” — Marc JoubertAbout Marc Joubert:An innovative marketer and sports/gaming enthusiast with extensive through-the-line experience in Brand, Product & Financial Services Marketing across the Motor, Clothing, Furniture Retail and most recently, Sports Media Sectors. Marc has a history of delivering ROMI/ROI and sales growth through customer-focused solutions in diversifed and changing markets. Marc's aim is to highlight the issues facing young sportsmen/women and to develop the platforms to allow them to showcase their skills in their drive to become World Class.The recent COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked Marc's mission to help build a more sustainable local esports ecosystem, leading to becoming an official NASEF Affiliate and the development of the, first-of-its-kind in SA, esports learning management system.Connect with Marc Joubert:Ruckus Media Group: https://www.ruckusmedia.co.zaEmail: Marc@ruckusmedia.co.za Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.aiChaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- Nab a Free Consultation:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    38 min
  • Better Tools, Not Different Kids: The Future of Neuroaffirming Tech w/ Amy Stratbucker

    Better Tools, Not Different Kids: The Future of Neuroaffirming Tech w/ Amy Stratbucker
    Sep 25 2026
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Amy Stratbucker, co-founder and CEO of Hello, My Friend, a neuroaffirming AI companion that supports autistic and neurodivergent kids. Amy shares how parenting her neurodivergent son changed the way she understood support, independence, belonging, and why children need tools that meet them where they are instead of where they're told they should be.We Also Cover:What neuro-affirming support looks like in everyday lifeWhy parenting from good intentions doesn't always translate into the right supportNeurodivergent kids masking at school and decompressing at homeWhy social skills support and social-emotional learning should build confidence, not complianceSupporting parents, therapists, teachers, and children as one ecosystemBuilding independence without creating dependence on technologyQuotes:“If more kids could be more confident in who they are, just as they are, wow. Do we benefit as a community? And as a society?” — Amy Stratbucker“We are building this to build independence, not dependence.” — Amy Stratbucker“Having him feel a sense of belonging and comfort in who he really was, which is what I’m hopeful to provide for other kids; a space where they can show up and be who they are and not have to mask.” — Amy StratbuckerAbout Amy Stratbucker:As Co-Founder and CEO of BridgeSpace, Amy leads the development of an emotionally intelligent AI companion platform designed to empower neurodivergent children in exploring conversations and emotions confidently beyond the therapy room. There’s no reason to accept struggle as the standard… when we can build tools that create a path forward.With nearly two decades of consulting experience, she brings expertise in succession planning, new business development, and organizational consulting to drive impactful solutions. Through her work at AJS Consulting, she has spent over 19 years developing and implementing innovative strategies that help organizations navigate change and thrive in VUCA environments. Guided by a dedication to collaboration and integrity, her focus remains on enabling organizations to build resilience, enhance performance, and foster transformative growth.Connect with Amy Stratbucker:Hello, My Friend: https://hellomyfriend.io/Email Amy: amy@hellomyfriend.ioAmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astratbucker/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.aiChaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- Nab a Free Consultation:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    36 min
  • You Expect Everything, But Believe Nothing: Parenting Better w/ Donna Kargel

    You Expect Everything, But Believe Nothing: Parenting Better w/ Donna Kargel
    Sep 18 2026
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Donna Kargel, founder of Lotus Coaching and veteran educator, to talk neurodivergent parenting, the education system, and how early labels can shape a kid’s identity for life. Donna breaks down why standard milestones often backfire for divergent thinkers—and what actually helps kids build curiosity, confidence, and self-trust.We Also Cover:Why high expectations mean nothing without genuine belief in your child's capabilityWhy neurodivergent parenting has to start with connection at homeWhat to do when your kid is labeled “learning disabled” (and starts believing it)How labels can become identities children spend adulthood trying to undoWhy “good grades” can hide a kid who’s quietly burning outThe neurobiology of early attachment and how it shapes lifelong beliefsHow to support a neurodivergent child in school without turning them into a projectThe difference between praising intelligence and recognizing effort, persistence, and processWhy education loses the child when data, standards, and college pipelines take overHow parental modeling of emotional regulation shapes what kids believe is possibleThe role of belonging, autonomy, and safety in learningQuotes:“You can plant the seed, and you can water it ... But you’re not in charge of the growing.” — Donna Kargel"Where do you go when no one's watching? When you're daydreaming, when you checked out of the teacher talking, your mom talking... Tell me where you go because that's your creativity." — Donna KargelAbout Donna Kargel:Donna Kargel is a veteran educator, former principal, academic success coach, and founder of Lotus Coaching. She draws on her own neurodivergent experience—including being labeled learning disabled as a young child—to help families question the assumptions placed on children and young adults.Her work centers on connection, authenticity, resilience, and finding a person’s real access point for learning and work. Through coaching, career exploration, assessments, and free parent workshops, Donna helps young people recognize the strengths they already carry instead of forcing themselves into a path chosen by someone else.Connect with Donna Kargel:Website: https://coachlotus.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095357930612Recommended Reading:Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: Research on growth mindset and how feedback shapes belief and achievementGabor Maté - Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It: On neurodevelopment, attachment, and how early experiences shape identity Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.aiChaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- Nab a Free Consultation:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    33 min
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