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Nourishing Neurodivergence Podcast

Nourishing Neurodivergence Podcast

By: Samantha Berkowitz MPH RD LDN
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Each week I'll be breaking down all things, food, nutrition, health, and honestly just life of being someone with a brain that works a little differently. Plus how to make these things easier by giving you tools that were actually made for you instead of neurotypical tools make shifted and pieced together to try and help you.Samantha Berkowitz, MPH, RD, LDN Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 63. Rewriting the Scripts: Sex, Intimacy, and Neurodivergence with Angela Griffith
    Feb 11 2026

    Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Angela Griffith, "The Christian Sexpert," as we explore the intersection of sex, intimacy, and neurodivergence. Angela shares practical strategies for navigating neurodivergence in the bedroom, challenges harmful sexual scripts society has normalized, and explains why communication is the foundation of satisfying intimate relationships. Whether you're neurodivergent or neurotypical, this episode offers valuable insights for creating a more fulfilling sex life.


    Key Topics Covered

    • The 13 types of intimacy (sex is only one!)
    • Managing ADHD symptoms during sex
    • Practical sensory accommodations in the bedroom
    • Sexual scripts we need to unlearn
    • Conflict as a form of intimacy and the difference between fighting and healthy disagreement
    • How to start conversations about sex when it feels awkward
    • Receiving neutral feedback without taking it personally

    Connect with Angela

    Website: TheChristianSexpert.com
    Social Media: @TheChristianSexpert (all platforms)


    Connect with Sam

    Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com

    Instagram: @sammib.nutrition


    Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only. This is not a replacement for nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy or any form of medical care from a licensed medical professional.

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    43 mins
  • 62. It's a Spectrum: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Autism Narratives with Sam Mitchell
    Jan 28 2026

    In today's episode, Sam sits down with Sam Mitchell who shares his journey from people-pleasing teenager to successful podcast host and nonprofit leader. We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding autism, the employment crisis facing the autistic community, and why representation matters. Sam opens up about his decision at age 16 that changed everything, the challenges of entrepreneurship as a neurodivergent person, and what he wishes people understood about the autism spectrum.

    Key Topics Discussed

    • The turning point at 16: How Sam stopped people-pleasing and found his authentic self
    • Autism Rocks and Rolls: Building a podcast and nonprofit from the ground up
    • Employment discrimination: Why 85% of autistic adults are unemployed and the rise of neurodivergent entrepreneurship
    • Language matters: The shift from "non-verbal" to "non-speaking" and why it's important
    • Media representation: What the new autism Barbie gets wrong (and what's missing from mainstream portrayals)
    • The spectrum reality: Breaking down the harmful stereotype that all autistic people are "mentally 3 years old"
    • Entrepreneurship challenges: Wearing all the hats, building a board, and maintaining structure as a neurodivergent business owner

    Connect with Sam Mitchell

    • Podcast: Autism Rocks and Rolls (available on all major podcast platforms)
    • Search tip: Look for "Autism Rocks and Rolls" (not just "Sam Mitchell" - there's a basketball player with the same name!)

    Connect with Sam (RD and Pod Host)

    • Want to work with Sam or a dietitian on her team? Click here
    • Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com
    • Instagram: @sammib.nutrition


    Disclaimer: this episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian or medical care provided by a licensed medical provider.

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    27 mins
  • 61. Breaking the Silence: Living Authentically with Bipolar and ADHD with Laura Schiller
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, Sam sits down with former attorney and mom of three Laura Schiller who shares her unexpected journey from a mental hospital to writing a memoir. She discusses living with bipolar disorder and ADHD, breaking free from perfectionism, and why she's choosing to be "loud and proud" about mental health.

    Topics Covered

    • Unexpected mental health crisis and the difficult process of accepting a bipolar disorder diagnosis
    • What it looks like to be living a stable life with bipolar disorder (4 years and counting)
    • Busting myths about bipolar disorder
    • How her ADHD diagnosis changed everything
    • Breaking the comparison trap and social media perfectionism
    • Writing "Finding Flos" while managing ADHD
    • Why everyone has their hard, and why finding community and sharing matters

    Connect with Laura:

    • Facebook: Laura Greenberg Schiller
    • Instagram: @findingflawsome
    • Book release: Spring 2026

    Connect with Sam:

    • Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com
    • Instagram: @sammib.nutrition


    Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian or any medical care provided by any other medical professional.

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    39 mins
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