Podcasts
Brandon Moffitt with Cheryl Hyde on the Exploring the Valley Podcast
A teenager walks into a coffee shop and the staff already knows his name. That sounds small, but for a neurodivergent kid trying to rebuild confidence, it can be life-changing. In this podcast, Brandon Moffitt, a licensed clinician and the founder and executive director of Black Mountain Academy, talks about what happens when a school and a town work together to create real belonging for neurodivergent high school boys. Brandon shares how the community becomes part of the educational experience: first jobs with local businesses, mentorship from safe adults, and a rhythm of daily life that helps teens practice social skills in the real world.
School Anxiety In Neurodivergent Kids
This episode explores why school can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences. Zack Schafer and Brandon Moffitt discuss how anxiety can show up in various academic challenges. They offer a practical, hopeful framework centered on individualized support and collaboration between families, educators, and clinicians to help children build confidence and re-engage in learning.
How Parents Can Guide Without Overstepping
In this episode, Brandon Moffitt talks with Thomas Miller about how parents can support neurodiverse teens and young adults by offering guidance and affirmation while still allowing space for independence.
Making Friends on the Spectrum
Brandon Moffitt sits down with Chris Blankenship of the Autism Learning Lab to explore why connection is so vital for autistic youth, and how parents can help their children build meaningful relationships and find their tribe.
Helping Neurodivergent Teens Thrive
Brandon Moffitt joins Dr. Will White to share his journey from wilderness therapy to founding Black Mountain Academy, and to discuss the importance of integrated academic, social, therapeutic, and outdoor support for neurodivergent students.
Hurricane Helene: How Tragedy Helped Rally a Community
In this episode, Brandon Moffitt explores how moments of crisis reveal the strength of community and why surrounding children with care and connection matters more than ever.