June 11, 2025

Welcome to the NeuroRebel Podcast

Welcome to the NeuroRebel Podcast
Season 1

Welcome to the very first taste of Neuro Rebel, the bilingual podcast where we turn the neurodiversity paradigm into your superpower. In just four minutes, I’m your host Anita—autistic, gifted, and retired law professor—guiding you through what makes this show unlike any other:

  • Why we question “normal” and celebrate the beautifully tangled web of diverse minds.
  • How every episode will blend cutting-edge research, lived-experience interviews, solo deep dives and playful wit—in both English and Español.
  • What lies ahead: from decoding therapies that feel like conversion camps to designing truly inclusive schools and workplaces.

Think of this as your neon-lit gateway to smarter conversations about autism, ADHD, giftedness and beyond. Ready for rigorous science, real stories and a dash of rebellion? Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, and join our community on Instagram and Twitter @neurorebelpodcast.

This intro is just the spark—stay tuned, because together we’re about to rethink everything you thought you knew about difference. Let’s begin!

Support the show

Thank you for listening to Neuro Rebel — the bilingual podcast where we flip the script on what it means to think differently. I’m your host, Anita: autistic, gifted, and a retired law professor on a mission to bring rigor, empathy, and a dash of rebellion to conversations about neurodiversity.

🔍 What we do:
Each week, we blend evidence-based deep dives, solo reflections, and candid interviews with researchers and lived-experience experts. Expect English ↔ Español segments, sharp wit, real stories and actionable insights you can share with friends, colleagues, and classrooms.

🎧 Stay connected:
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or wherever you listen.
• 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @neurorebelpodcast for bonus clips, show notes, and community prompts.
• 💌 Join our mailing list at neurorebelpodcast.com for episode transcripts, resource guides, and early access to live Q&As.

🤝 Support the show:
If Neuro Rebel sparks new questions, challenges assumptions or simply makes you feel seen, please tell a friend or leave a rating—it means the world. You can also support us directly with a one-time donation or “buy me a coffee” at neurorebelpodcast.com/donate. Your generosity keeps this project fiercely independent, bilingual, and free of corporate agendas.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Opinions expressed here are mine alone and do not constitute professional advice. Always ...

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Welcome to NeuroRebel, the bilingual podcast where neurodiversity isn't just a buzzword.

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It's the very lens we use to explore the world.

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I'm Anita, your host, autistic, gifted, and a retired university professor who spent a lifetime questioning norms.

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Here, We trade stereotypes for science, small talk for substance, and mindless compliance for critical thinking.

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Each week, we'll dive deep into the latest research on autism, giftedness, ADHD, and beyond.

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Always from the neurodiversity paradigm, with a healthy dose of wit and humanity.

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You'll hear solar reflections, hard-hitting interviews with leading researchers, as well as the lived experience from neurodivergent people across the world.

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These episodes are recorded in both English and Spanish.

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I am fluent in both because our stories cross borders as easily as neurons fire.

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Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, a clinician, an educator, a friend, or family of neurodivergent people or are just curious.

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NeuroRebel is your go-to place for rigor, empathy, informed subjects, and authenticity.

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And yes, we'll tackle the big questions.

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What does it mean to normalize thought?

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How do we build workplaces in schools that celebrate our neural differences?

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Why do some therapies still feel like conversion camps in disguise?

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We'll ask the uncomfortable questions, we'll explore different answers, and we will laugh because humor is a part of thriving.

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So here's the plan.

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Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows.

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Follow at NeuroRebel Podcast on Instagram and TikTok for bonus clips, show notes, and discussion prompts.

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You can also find our blogs and more in-depth information at our website, NeuroRebelPodcast.com.

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And if you like what you hear, tell a friend.

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because building an inclusive future takes a community.

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And our goal here is to build a global community of neurodivergent people whose voices deserve to be heard in the first person.

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Nothing about us without us.

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Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about neurodiversity and neurodivergence?

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Let's get started.

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This is NeuroRebel.

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So,