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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 27 MIN

Heart Centered Connections: Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive

from Spotlight on the Community · host Cloudcast

Dr. Niki Elliot, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at USD, and Reverend Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun, Co-Pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, discuss Heart Centered Connections and building neuro-inclusive communities. They explore how to reduce school and foster placement breakdowns, and how the community can champion neurodiversity. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Niki Elliot, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at USD, and Reverend Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun, Co-Pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, discuss Heart Centered Connections and building neuro-inclusive communities. They explore how to reduce school and foster placement breakdowns, and how the community can champion neurodiversity. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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Dr. Niki Elliot, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at USD, and Reverend Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun, Co-Pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, discuss Heart Centered Connections and building neuro-inclusive...

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