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Prioritizing Mental Health and Inclusivity is the New Face of Gymnastics
Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast
The world of gymnastics is both a treasured and tainted sport. In this conversation with Lisa Richer, a member of Team USA back in the 80s and 90s, we cover how the sport has evolved since then. She shares her experience learning she is Neurodiverse and was in need of vision therapy as a gymnast! Now she helps others understand the world of Neurodivergence and the different therapies and ways to support this community.
Finding the Right Environment for Your Child
SCHOOL WITHOUT SUFFERING
With her work stemming from personal experience, Lisa helps parents of neurodiverse learners find and secure the best services, schools, and learning environments for their child’s unique needs. I’m especially excited to share it with those of you who have ever felt overwhelmed or at a loss about what step to take next to help your child.
An Advocate’s Journey
the collaborative iep
The #1 question people ask me after consultations is, “How do I become an advocate?” Tons of parents and educators see the important work of advocacy and get curious! How do advocates become advocates? Just like that!!! Today we’ll hear from Lisa Richer, an advocate that has developed a system called RIPE Ideas, about her advocacy journey! I bet you’ll be able to picture yourself in her shoes!
Learn the Way Others Think: How Neurodiverse Elite Athletes Think
the art of mindset
How the diverse curveball thrown in life directly effects your mind as well as those around you. Lisa Richer nails down what would be a complex topic into a simple way to understand and digest. Do you believe you think like others do about the world?
Parenting Neurodiversity: What You Don’t Know!
PARENTING WITH IMPACT
Learn what a neurodiverse learner is, possible causes and how they process information; advocating for your kid starts with understanding how their brain functions and learns; and how family & friends can be detractors when not understanding your child or what they need.
Embracing Neurodiversity: Understanding, Advocating, and Celebrating Differences
CASA DE CONFIDENCE PODCAST
Lisa shares her journey as a gymnast, emphasizing the discipline and perseverance it instilled in her. We dive into learning styles, with Lisa highlighting her experiences as a kinesthetic and auditory learner. A heartwarming story about a compassionate teacher’s impact on her son, Joseph, underscores the episode’s theme of understanding and acceptance.
Infinite Love, Infinite Growth: Stories of Neurodiverse Families
TRUELIFE
Inspired by her two boys and her resilient Great Aunt Mildred Bloom, Lisa embarked on a journey that transcends mere existence – it’s about growth, resilience, and infinite love. From seeds of concern to the flourishing blooms of progress, Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of patience, caring, and love in nurturing neurodiverse learners.
Empowering Neurodiversity: Lisa Richer’s Journey to Bloom
Speak Up Queen – Voices of CourageTM
Lisa’s story is a beacon of hope for families and educators navigating neurodiversity. Her insights will inspire you to approach life’s challenges with confidence and compassion.
How to Support Neurodivergent Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
Chaos & Caffeine – ADHD Parenting Podcast
Parenting a neurodivergent child isn’t for the faint of heart—and if you’ve ever left an IEP meeting in tears, Googled “ADHD meltdown strategies” at 2am, or wondered if you might be neurodivergent too… this episode is your lifeline.
The “BMW Green” Toyota Celica: First Car Stories, ADHD Driving Struggles & Acura Memories
To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa, a Neurodiversity Consultant and self-described “Connector,” to explore how our brains process the experience of driving. From the executive functioning challenges that made driving a stick shift nearly impossible to the “conditional gift” that became her first car, Lisa shares a hilarious and heartfelt look at her automotive history.
How to Find Clarity, Confidence and Courage to Launch Your Personal Brand Business Based on Your Passion Expertise
OWN YOUR LANETM
Learn how to leverage your passion to find clarity, confidence, and courage so you can build the personal brand of your dreams.
Navigating Neurodiversity & the Athlete’s Journey
GameReady Podcast
Lisa shares her powerful journey as a high-level gymnast, the challenges she faced in competition and beyond, and how her experiences shaped her passion for advocating for neurodivergent individuals.
The Power of Owning Your Neurodiversity in Business and Life
Authentic Leaders Rising Podcast
High achievers are often praised for their drive, resilience, and ability to juggle countless responsibilities. But what happens when the pressure to perform clashes with the need to be authentic?
What happens when a parental university experience collides with the moment they send their own child off to campus?
Campus Chronicles
In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke speaks with neurodiversity consultant and advocate Lisa Richer about her own struggles as a student, the lessons she learned through silence and support, and the way she prepared her son for a different kind of university journey.
How to Find Clarity, Confidence and Courage to Unbecoming who you’re not
Livin the Rhythm
What if the success you’re chasing isn’t yours? In this candid conversation with Lisa Richer we unpack how releasing external expectations unlocks your true rhythm.
Belonging Begins When You Trust Your Neurotype
The SJ Childs Show Podcast
A simple song sparks a bigger truth: creative expression can move us through trauma and toward purpose. From that opening, we dive into a frank, compassionate conversation with neurodiversity consultant and advocate Lisa Richer about late diagnosis, parenting autistic and ADHD kids, and the hard-earned art of trusting your gut when the “experts” disagree.
Stop Trying to Fix Them: How Lisa Richer Helps Neurodivergent Kids Thrive
The Passionistas Project Podcast
Lisa shares powerful motivational stories about her journey overcoming childhood anxiety, late diagnosis of ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges, alongside her elite gymnastics background and how she transformed setbacks into triumphs.
Behavior is Communication
Momtabulous
Join Lisa Richer, certified Neurodiversity Consultant and I as we talk about neurdivergence in sports, school and life!
Clarity. Confidence. Courage. The Neurodivergent Success Formula
Special Ed Rising
Discover practical strategies for parents and educators to build effective partnerships and advocate for their children’s success.
Helping ADHD Kits Bloom: Advocacy, Confidence, & Growth
The Way Forward – The Road to Kindness
We explore ADHD, advocacy, kindness, and how families can better support children by recognizing their unique strengths and needs.
Becoming in the Messy Middle: Same Ocean, Different Boats
Backpacking Through ADHD
Tera and Lisa explore what it means to be in the same ocean but different boats, why no two ADHD journeys look exactly alike, and how curiosity can change the way we understand ourselves and our kids.
The Prism Lighting the Table | Navigating IEPS, Neurodiversity and Relationships
TAKING THE HELM
What goes through a parent’s mind when a school says, “We think your child may need an IEP,” and why do so many caring, capable parents suddenly feel overwhelmed by the process?
Why Inclusion Fails Without Psychological Safety
THE INCLUSIVE DAD
Aaron and Lisa explore psychological safety, the importance of curiosity over judgment, and why true inclusion requires collaboration instead of conflict.
The ADHD Advice Every Parent Needs
Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD
What happens when a parent knows something is different about their child, but no one seems to listen?
From Growing Up “Too Much” to Finding the “Freedom to Be Me” with Lisa Richer
The Spiritually Curious Therapist
In this deeply moving conversation, Lisa shares her journey from growing up undiagnosed to becoming a neurodiversity consultant who helps families, educators, professionals, and organizations create environments where people can thrive instead of simply survive.
Late Diagnosis, Burnout, and Finding Your Voice as a Neurodivergent Parent
Finding Hope on the Spectrum
Lisa describes growing up undiagnosed, receiving an anxiety label without tools, and later hitting severe burnout after a COVID-era vaccine injury that disrupted her nervous system and led her to therapy, healing, and reclaiming her intuition.
Lisa Richer on Clarity, Confidence, and IEP Advocacy
Stress-Free IEP®
Lisa Richer shares how parents can move from confusion and frustration to clarity, confidence, and courage in the IEP process. Learn why trusting your gut matters, how to work with school teams without starting a fight, and when data should guide the next step.
PART 1: How to Advocate WITH Your Neurodivergent Teen (Not Just FOR Them)
Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for Today’s World
What if the most powerful advocacy is teaching your teen to speak for themselves? In this heartfelt we discuss what every parent of an ADHD or autistic teen needs to know about advocacy, collaboration, and creating lasting independence.
PART 2: ADHD Medication: What Parents of Neurodivergent Teens Need to Know
Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for Today’s World
In Part 2 of our conversation, we take a deeper look at one of the most emotionally charged decisions parents of neurodivergent kids can face: medication.
Media Appearances
Embracing the Journey: Lisa Richer’s Mission to Support Neurodivergent Families
LITTLE GIVE
In this heartfelt episode of Little Give, Cindy welcomes Lisa Richer, a compassionate connector, neurodiversity consultant, and founder of Journey to Bloom. Lisa shares her personal journey as a mother to two neurodivergent children and how she found the support that transformed her family’s life. From navigating early parenting challenges to discovering her own neurodivergence, Lisa opens up about the power of community, vulnerability, and resilience. Her mission? To ensure that no one feels alone in their journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about embracing who you are, finding your support system, and giving yourself permission to ask for help.
Authenticity & the Art of Relationship Building
COLLABEREX
Explore ways to articulate the Who, What How and Why about yourself and see how understanding yourself, leads to clarity, confidence and the courage to live your life authentically.
Infinite Love, Infinite Growth: Stories of Neurodiverse Families
TrueLife Podcast
Inspired by her two boys and her resilient Great Aunt Mildred Bloom, Lisa embarked on a journey that transcends mere existence – it’s about growth, resilience, and infinite love. From seeds of concern to the flourishing blooms of progress, Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of patience, caring, and love in nurturing neurodiverse learners.
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About Lisa
Lisa Richer is a Neurodivergent Success Partner and Advocate transforming “stuck” into success for students, athletes, parents, and professionals.
As the creator of the Clarity | Confidence | Courage Journey Map™, she brings the what and how to partner with your why. Together, you’ll navigate internal, relational, and systemic roadblocks so you can truly thrive.
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