Different Spectrums Podcast ™️

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is special. We’re finally sitting down to have an honest conversation for Men’s Mental Health Month (even if it’s a bit late). We know this topic runs deep, for so many men, opening up and staying vulnerable is one of the hardest things to do.

Masculinity, Shame & Silence

We dive into how masculinity often gets tangled up with silence. We talk about how so many men grow up learning that feeli...

Today’s episode is a powerful, raw conversation with Marquise Bowie — a remarkable community leader, author, mentor, and father. You may know him from his deep work at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, or as part of the Agape Movement, encouraging, mentoring, and supporting youth and Black-owned businesses downtown.

Spencer first met Marquise downtown and knew right away that his story had to be shared — a story of survival, t...

Today’s episode is a vibrant journey through the mind of musical legend Pharrell Williams and his animated documentary Piece by Piece, available on Netflix. Narrated entirely with Legos, this documentary captures the beauty of neurodivergence, the power of friendship, the art of self-expression, and how music can be both a lifeline and a revolution.

🎨 SYNESTHESIA & EARLY NEURODIVERGENCE

We dive into Pharrell’s childhood expe...

Today we’re diving into Win or Lose, the new Disney+ animated series that hits deep with themes of anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional avoidance. We focus on the first two episodes, following Laurie and Frank, two characters who embody the struggles so many of us face — whether it’s childhood pressure, fear of failure, or the armor we wear in relationships. Brought to the show by Spencer, this one hits home personally and clinically...

Today we’re diving into the award-winning series Boston Legal, specifically Season 2, where we meet Jerry — an autistic, brilliant legal researcher portrayed with complexity and rawness. This episode is full of powerful moments about masking, misjudgment, workplace trauma, and the emotional cost of being different in a system built to exclude us.

🎭 Before and After Diagnosis

We explore Jerry’s journey through several intense scenes ...

Today, we’re honored to sit down with the brilliant Dr. Han Ren — licensed psychologist, educator, neurodivergent therapist, and upcoming author. In this raw, honest episode, we dive into the cult classic Office Space 🧠💼 to talk about what it really feels like to work in a world that wasn’t built for you — especially if you're autistic, ADHD, BIPOC, queer, or just tired of playing by corporate rules.

😵‍💫 Burnout vs. Mora...

Today we take a deeper, emotional dive into the Disney+ classic The Kid starring Bruce Willis. This episode goes beyond autism or neurodivergence — we’re talking about what it means to lose ourselves to adulthood, capitalism, family expectations, and trauma.

🪞 When We Don’t Recognize Ourselves Anymore

The film paints a vivid picture of something many of us face: waking up one day and realizing we’ve become someone we don’t even like...

Today we’re joined by the bold, brilliant, and absolutely hilarious Rebecca Faith Quinn (aka @reberrabon_bon ) — actor, content creator, and proud neurodivergent advocate 💥🎭✨

We're diving into one of Rebecca’s all-time favorite movies: The Accountant starring Ben Affleck. Together, we explore what this film gets right (and real) about autism, masking, and low support needs — with plenty of laughs and unexpected nuggets (l...

Today we’re joined by a powerhouse in the neurodivergent mental health world — Lauren Howard, aka L2 (@elle_two), founder of a national mental health practice and co-host of the podcast Different Not Broken 💥🧠 ⁨@DifferentNotBrokenPodcast⁩

Lauren joins us to talk about everything from autism advocacy to RFK Jr.’s harmful rhetoric, while also helping us break down one of the most beloved and autistic-coded characters in the MCU...

Today’s podcast is different. No movie, no TV breakdown — just a real, urgent conversation about advocacy, safety, and standing up for the autistic and neurodivergent community.

We’re joined by fellow therapist, social worker, and neurodivergent advocate Andrew Robinson (@MyADHDCounselor) — an autistic and ADHD-identifying clinician — to talk about recent political and health policy issues surrounding RFK Jr., the current Republ...

Today, we’re diving into a very important topic — what it means to be Black and autistic, and how that experience is represented through the character Billy in the 2017 film Power Rangers. Billy, portrayed as openly autistic and Black, brought visibility to a community that is so often left out of superhero narratives and mental health conversations.

🧠 Billy: A Black, Autistic Superhero

Billy’s character is nerdy, passionate, de...

Today we’re joined by a very special guest — Amber Moore, The Relatable School Psychologist 🧠✨. Together, we break down the powerful film Good Will Hunting, diving into what it really means to show up for someone — in therapy, education, and life.

💬 Connection & Affirming Care

We explore the emotional dynamic between Will and Sean — client and therapist, but also two men learning how to trust. Amber shares how real healing ...

Today's episode is an exciting deep dive into Shoresy, the hit Letterkenny spinoff now in its fourth season on Hulu. While there’s plenty to discuss about the show, we're focusing on two key themes: relationships and the show's autistic-coded characters.

Autistic Representation in Shoresy

Many of the characters display strong neurodivergent traits—whether it's in their mannerisms, speech patterns, repetitive behaviors, stoicism, or b...

We’re joined by Andrew Whitworth—a 16-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year, multiple-time Pro Bowler, and future Hall of Famer! You’ve seen him dominate with the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams, and now you can catch him on Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime. But today, he’s here with us to dive into mental health, ADHD, fatherhood, and life beyond football.

🏈 What We Cover in This Episo...

Today, we're joined by a spooky (but amazing) therapist—the one and only Easin Beck, MFT! 👻🧠 Currently rocking redhead status, they’re a trauma-focused therapist specializing in high-control religious environments and religious trauma. And trust us—this conversation is one of our favorites this year! 💜

We’re diving into the Disney classic Tangled (streaming now on Disney+) to break down the toxic mother-daughter dynamic between ...

🎙️ Today on Different Spectrums Podcast, we're diving into the 1996 classic comedy Birdcage starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane! This hilarious and heartwarming film gives us a powerful lens to explore the complexities of masking, code-switching, and societal pressure to conform—especially for neurodivergent and queer individuals.

In the podcast, we explore how this theme of putting on a performance reflects real-life e...

🎙️ Today on Different Spectrums Podcast, we're diving into the Netflix hit Mo!

We’re focusing on some powerful themes around immigration, Palestinian rights, and the complex realities of seeking asylum or a green card in America. But since this is an autistic podcast, we're taking a deeper look at how autism and mental health challenges are experienced within immigrant and Arabic families.

✨ Key Themes:

How autism...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the season finale of Netflix’s Cobra Kai. We’ve talked about Cobra Kai before, along with The Karate Kid, but this time, we’re breaking down the final scenes and why they hit so hard emotionally.

First up, we explore dreams—their meaning, their intensity, and how they affect us. Daniel's dream sequence, where he faces literal skeletons from his past, mirrors what so many neurodivergent folks ex...

We made it through another year, everyone! 🏆 This is our second annual awards show, where we celebrate some of our favorite guests and highlight the highest-rated and most-loved episodes.

First and foremost, we want to express our deep appreciation for every single guest who has joined us. It’s been an absolute honor to speak with such incredible individuals, and we’re grateful to each of you for sharing your time, energy, and sto...