DiscoverOdd DucklingsEp 6: Embracing self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Life's Challenges with Michael R. Kane
Ep 6: Embracing self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Life's Challenges with Michael R. Kane

Ep 6: Embracing self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Life's Challenges with Michael R. Kane

Update: 2024-07-09
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In this episode, we delve into the importance of being self-aware and how understanding neurodiversity with you and others can actually save a life.


Our guest today is Michael R. Kane!


Michael shares his journey as an author, special education teacher, and leader in the Boy Scouts of America. He discusses his personal battles with ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, and how he embraced his neurodivergencies through self-discovery, Finding a purpose, medication and creative writing.


This episode highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues, and how Michael uses his experiences to assist his students. Tune in for an in-depth, inspiring conversation!


⚠️ ⁠TRIGGER ALERT - Talking about suicide: Could be avoided by skipping minutes 12-14




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In the episode:


0:00 Interview - Michael, on the process of self awareness


03:37 Meet Michael R. Kane


04:19 Navigating Neurodivergence in Education


06:49 Ice breakers


11:06 Struggles with Depression and Anxiety


12:14 <!> Trigger warning - suicide


13:23 End of <!> Trigger warning - thoughts of suicide


18:36 Self-Masking and Career Changes


21:06 Finding Routine and Self-Realization


21:45 Personal Struggles and Relationship Challenges


22:44 Opening Up About Mental Health


24:12 The Journey of Self-Acceptance


27:49 Creative Outlets and Coping Mechanisms


31:31 Balancing Mental Health and Daily Life


38:22 Discussing the Book and Its Themes


39:39 epistolary 


I hope you enjoy this episode as we try to get better every time, if you have any feedback or if you think you want to participate in an episode, please send me an email!


That’s it for today, stay ODD and I’ll see you on the next episode!

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Ep 6: Embracing self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Life's Challenges with Michael R. Kane

Ep 6: Embracing self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Life's Challenges with Michael R. Kane

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