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THE BEYOND 6 SECONDS PODCAST

WITH CAROLYN KIEL

About the Podcast

 

First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make!

But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.

That’s where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in!

Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities.

Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodiversity.

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Episode 234: Tourette syndrome community and research – with Dr. Daniel P. Jones

Carolyn Kiel | May 12, 2025 close
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Dr. Daniel P. Jones is a Creative Practitioner, Disability Scholar, and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Daniel specializes in inclusive research methodologies, focusing on the embodied experiences of public spaces, kinship, and solidarity within Tourette syndrome communities. As someone who has lived experience of […]

Episode 233: Dyslexia advocacy in Nigeria – with Oladoyin Idowu

Carolyn Kiel | April 28, 2025 close
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Content warning: This episode mentions physical and verbal abuse in school, suicidal ideation and a suicide attempt, and drug use. Oladoyin Idowu is a pioneering dyslexia advocate and mental health professional dedicated to bridging the gap between neurodiversity, education, and mental well-being. Growing up in Nigeria with undiagnosed dyslexia, she […]

Episode 232: Memoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina – with Lya Batlle-Rafferty

Carolyn Kiel | April 14, 2025 close
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Lya Batlle-Rafferty, an MIT graduate with a degree in Cognitive Science, has had a career focused mostly on technology. She has often been a trailblazer as the only woman in a large company performing that type of work. She hosts her podcast, Memoirs of a Neurodivergent Latina, on her nights […]

Episode 231: Trans and ADHD inclusion at work – with Trystan Reese

Carolyn Kiel | March 31, 2025 close
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Trystan Reese is an award-winning author and facilitator dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. He also has ADHD and identifies as neurodivergent. Trystan founded Collaborate Consulting to provide training on LGBTQ+ inclusion and has contributed to various anthologies on mental […]

Episode 230: Neurodiversity-affirming support for autism and ADHD – with Samar Waqar of Kind Theory

Carolyn Kiel | March 17, 2025 close
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This episode is part of the 3rd edition of Podcasthon: a global effort among 1000+ podcast hosts to raise awareness and support for important causes by highlighting a charity of their choice during the same week (March 15-21, 2025). Today’s special Podcasthon episode of Beyond 6 Seconds features Samar Waqar, […]

Episode 229: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – with Jessica Birch

Carolyn Kiel | February 24, 2025 close
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Jessica Birch is a national advocate and speaker living on the South East Coast of Australia. Since her late diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at the age of 33, she has turned her attention to awareness building and education to create a better understanding of the prevalence and […]

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Aside from the perfect voice for a podcaster, this podcast is so insightful! I’m hooked and totally binged all the episodes! I especially love the social media episode! Keep up the great podcasting!

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I love Carolyn’s voice. This podcast is easy to listen to full of information. This podcast is refreshing and entertaining.

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Thank You Carolyn for this funtastic  podcast. I love the question you ask they are powerful and elicit insightful answer. Every time i listen to podcast, I feel inspired and gain a great takeaway. Thank You so much for your work on this!

ABOUT THE HOST

Carolyn Kiel is an experienced instructional designer of employee training programs. As the Host and Producer of Beyond 6 Seconds, she has created a platform where neurodivergent and disabled entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates can showcase their candid stories.

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