<![CDATA[Maximize 'DisAbility]]>Welcome to Maximize 'DisAbility, the podcast built to help neurodivergent student-athletes convert their hidden struggles into competitive strengths. Hosted by Special Education teacher and Army veteran Rob, this show provides honest, practical, and empathetic guidance for athletes, coaches, and families navigating the sports world with a neurodivergent brain.

What You'll Get from This Show:

  • Real-World Strategies: Practical tactics to manage sensory overload, hyperfocus, and executive dysfunction on game day.
  • Mental Toughness & Mindset: How to handle criticism, overcome rejection sensitivity, and separate your personal worth from the scoreboard.
  • Self-Advocacy Tools: Step-by-step advice on how to communicate your needs effectively with coaches and teammates.
  • Raw, Lived Experience: Personal stories from the field, military, and classroom—no fluff, no clinical jargon, just pure heart and grit.
]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:23 GMTWed, 19 Aug 2026 22:06:20 GMT60Rob Salgado<p>Welcome to <i>Maximize 'DisAbility</i>, the podcast built to help neurodivergent student-athletes convert their hidden struggles into competitive strengths. Hosted by Special Education teacher and Army veteran Rob, this show provides honest, practical, and empathetic guidance for athletes, coaches, and families navigating the sports world with a neurodivergent brain.</p><p><b>What You'll Get from This Show:</b></p><ul><li><b>Real-World Strategies:</b> Practical tactics to manage sensory overload, hyperfocus, and executive dysfunction on game day.</li><li><b>Mental Toughness &amp; Mindset:</b> How to handle criticism, overcome rejection sensitivity, and separate your personal worth from the scoreboard.</li><li><b>Self-Advocacy Tools:</b> Step-by-step advice on how to communicate your needs effectively with coaches and teammates.</li><li><b>Raw, Lived Experience:</b> Personal stories from the field, military, and classroom—no fluff, no clinical jargon, just pure heart and grit.</li></ul>episodicRob Salgadorobsalgado.rs@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Maximize 'DisAbility Ep.2 ]]>I share the story of why I chose to get a Bulldog/Pitbull Mix and why it was one of the best decisions I've made. Mental Health is not always easy. A dog helps.

]]>ca53d8ff-489b-4db6-8d77-6eabf03bf2adTue, 01 Sep 2026 22:20:30 GMT<p>I share the story of why I chose to get a Bulldog/Pitbull Mix and why it was one of the best decisions I've made. Mental Health is not always easy. A dog helps. </p>no00:04:40Maximize 'DisAbility Ep.2 full<![CDATA[Maximize 'DisAbility Ep.1]]>"I knew I had to work harder than most kids just to keep up." In Episode 1 of Maximize 'DisAbility, host Rob breaks down his raw, personal journey from a quiet kid fighting physical hurdles to a Special Ed teacher and coach on a mission. This isn't clinical theory—it’s about heart, grit, and giving neurodivergent athletes the tools to thrive. Listen now on all major platforms! 🎧🔥

]]>55e005d7-db3e-43f6-b786-d71529ce0741Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:10:17 GMT<p>"I knew I had to work harder than most kids just to keep up." In Episode 1 of <i>Maximize 'DisAbility</i>, host Rob breaks down his raw, personal journey from a quiet kid fighting physical hurdles to a Special Ed teacher and coach on a mission. This isn't clinical theory—it’s about heart, grit, and giving neurodivergent athletes the tools to thrive. Listen now on all major platforms! 🎧🔥</p>no00:05:46Maximize 'DisAbility Ep.1full