Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

About Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental health, parenting strategies, emotional regulation, workplace dynamics, executive function hacks, and neurodiversity advocacy. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, or other neurodevelopmental conditions — or supporting someone who is — this is a space where neurodivergent voices can unmask, embrace their weirdness, and celebrate human diversity. Subscribe now to ignite your mind, elevate your essence, and spark something extraordinary. https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds. Available soon on iOS and Android.  - Play on any tablet or phone. Ready to Ignite Your Child’s Confidence and Curiosity? Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. https://play.sparkade.app/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free: https://followyourghostcoach.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.ai

Publisher

Mike Cornell, Chaya Mallavaram

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2024

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Game On Autism: Blending Esports & Education w/ Marc Joubert (Season 3 Finale)

   Marc Joubert joins the podcast to explore the intersection of autism and gaming, game-based learning, and how understanding a child’s interests can support connection.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Better Tools, Not Different Kids: The Future of Neuroaffirming Tech w/ Amy Stratbucker

   Amy Stratbucker of BridgeSpace joins the podcast to discuss neuroaffirming tech, autism support, socio-emotional learning and parenting neurodivergent kids.

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   You Expect Everything, But Believe Nothing: Parenting Better w/ Donna Kargel

   Donna Kargel, veteran educator and coach, joins the podcast to talk neurodivergent parenting, school labels, attachment, and helping kids learn their way.

Who has been a guest on Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Candice Christiansen
• Rupali Sharma
• Derek Crager
• Anu Dayal-Gulati
• Diana Stelin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

42 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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