In this interview, Aeris is joined by Dr. Lisa Riegel. With over 25 years of experience helping schools shift from compliance-based culture to sustainable engagement, Dr. Riegel applies practical neuroscience to real-world educational challenges — making this a must-listen mental health podcast for young adults, educators, and anyone invested in neuro-affirming learning environments.

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In this episode of TELOS: A Neurodiversity Conversation — a mental health lived experience podcast and personal growth podcast for teens and young adults — host Aeris sits down with Gazit Chaya Nkosi, a nervous system educator, for a deep-dive disability podcast interview exploring the intersections of high sensitivity, trauma, giftedness, and masking.

This therapy-informed conversation is perfect for anyone seeking a mental health podcast for young adults that goes beyond surface-level advice. Whether you're a teen navigating neurodivergence or an adult on a personal growth journey, this episode offers understanding, compassion, and practical insight into neurodivergent experiences, bodily awareness, and building a life worth living that honours individual differences.

A must-listen teen mental health podcast episode for anyone curious about nervous system regulation, somatic work, and the lived realities of being neurocomplex.

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In this episode, host Aeris speaks with Kenneth Mims, a teacher and advocate for neurodiversity in STEM education. They discuss Kenneth’s journey from a STEM background to founding the Neurodiversity Education Research Center and Science Prep Academy, which focuses on inclusive education for neurodivergent learners. The conversation explores the importance of innovative educational models that prioritize social-emotional learning and the need for systemic change in how neurodiversity is understood and supported in education.

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