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Diverse Thinking Different Learning

by Dr. Karen Wilson

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Ep. 270: When Getting It Right Never Feels Good Enough: Anxiety, OCD, and Perfectionism with Lauren Stutman, Psy.D

October 20, 2026 · 39 min

We warmly welcome Lauren Stutman, Psy.D to Diverse Thinking Different Learning for this episode. Dr. Lauren Stutman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and clinical director of CARE-LA (Child Anxiety Reduction Experts), a…
Ep. 269: When Smart Kids Struggle: The Hidden Cost of Undiagnosed Learning Differences with Paul R. Johnson, EdD

October 6, 2026 · 36 min

The author of the book Turtles Can Win: How Learning Differences Taught Me to Run My Own Race and Still Cross the Finish Line, Dr. Paul R. Johnson, joins us for this episode. He is the owner and C.E.O. of Leschi Leadership LLC, a…
Ep. 268: Teaching Kids to Manage Big Emotions: DBT Skills for Elementary Schools with Dr. Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza

September 15, 2026 · 40 min

We are happy to warmly welcome Dr. Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza to the show for this episode. Dr. Dexter-Mazza is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified DBT therapist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, training…
Ep. 267: When School Accommodations Aren't Enough: Why Neurodivergent Students Need Skill-Building Too

September 1, 2026 · 16 min

Dr. Wilson brings us another solo episode this time, opening up about how accommodations can make an enormous difference for students who learn and process information differently. Extended time, audiobooks, speech-to-text, movement…
Ep. 266: The Myth of the Resilient Child: When "Pushing Through" Becomes Harmful

August 18, 2026 · 13 min

This week, Dr. Karen Wilson is touching upon resilience and how our definition of it can sometimes be part of the problem. She challenges the idea that resilience means pushing through stress, staying quiet, or succeeding no matter the…

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Ep. 265: Back-to-School Anxiety in Neurodivergent Kids: Why the Transition Is So Hard and How to Help

August 4, 2026 · 19 min

Transitioning back to school after summer vacation can be challenging for many children, especially those who are neurodivergent. Continuing the Summer Solo Series, Dr. Karen Wilson shares seven practical, actionable strategies to help…
Ep. 264: What an Assessment Can and Cannot Tell You

July 21, 2026 · 18 min

Dr. Karen Wilson continues the Summer Solo Series to address assessments and how they can be informative yet also have their fair share of shortcomings. They can be life-changing but are often misunderstood, and Dr. Wilson unpacks what…
Ep. 263: Summer, Screens, and Sanity: Helping Kids Find Balance When School's Out

July 7, 2026 · 20 min

Dr. Karen Wilson takes on an important topic solo this episode - screen use during the summertime when kids are out of school. With routines loosened and independence increased, many tweens and teens drift toward longer, more frequent…
Ep. 262: Balancing Summer Rest and Learning Support for Diverse Learners with Ashley Harding

June 16, 2026 · 43 min

For this episode, we are replaying another episode of Diverse Thinking, Different Learning, this time episode 239, in which we sat down with Ashley Harding to discuss why it's so important to allow students time for rest, rejuvenation, and…
Ep. 261: When Helping Becomes Overhelping: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Independence

June 2, 2026 · 36 min

This week on Diverse Thinking Different Learning, we are discussing the crucial challenge of supporting neurodivergent children without doing so in a way that hinders them from independence. Joining us to take on this topic is Dr. Tara…
Ep. 260: How Dyslexia Impacts Mental Health (Episode 212 Re-Air)

May 19, 2026 · 11 min

This month, we are replaying episode 212 of Diverse Thinking, Different Learning, in which Dr. Karen Wilson discusses the ways in which dyslexia can affect a child's mental wellbeing. Even though dyslexia is commonly associated with…
Ep. 259: Autism and ADHD Masking: The Signs & Hidden Costs with Dr. Deanna Dow

May 5, 2026 · 37 min

We warmly welcome Dr. Deanna Dow to the podcast. Dr. Dow is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and families. She is the founder and CEO of Spectrum Psych LA, a…

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About the show

Diverse Thinking · Different Learning is hosted by pediatric neuropsychologist and mom of two, Dr. Karen Wilson. Each week, Dr. Wilson shares expert insights, science-based strategies, and conversations with leading specialists to help parents and educators better understand ADHD, dyslexia, autism, executive functioning challenges, learning differences, and youth mental health. Through engaging interviews and practical guidance, the podcast translates research into real-world tools that empower adults to support neurodivergent children, struggling learners, and students with learning and thinking differences. Trusted by families and professionals alike, Diverse Thinking · Different Learning is a go-to resource for reliable information and actionable strategies to help children learn, grow, and thrive. Explore episodes and resources at https://diversethinkingpodcast.com/