Two neurodivergent minds. One bold claim per episode. In Chaos Connectors, Ryan Sailstad and Romina Massa—between them, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia—start with a wild idea and trace the path from chaos to clarity. They don’t just think differently—they solve problems, spot patterns, and make connections others miss.
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Wednesday Addams and the Art of Being Unapologetically Different
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In this episode, Ryan Sailstad and Romina Massa dive into the world of Wednesday Addams — from the deadpan brilliance of Christina Ricci’s 90s version to Jenna Ortega’s viral Netflix reimagining. Together, they make a bold claim: Wednesday might be the ultimate neurodivergent teen role model. No fake smiles. No people-pleasing. Just radical authent…
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In this episode, Ryan Saad and Romina Massa dive into Pink Floyd’s The Great Gig in the Sky—the wordless, gut-punch howl from The Dark Side of the Moon. No lyrics. No clear story. Just Claire Torry wailing her soul out in a single take. And yet, somehow, it says everything. We unpack why this track hits so hard for neurodivergent listeners, how mus…
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Every CEO Should Be More Like Paddington Bear
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What if we told you the best leadership model… wears a red hat and carries marmalade in his pocket? In this episode of Chaos Connectors, Ryan makes the case that Paddington Bear is the ideal CEO—and Paddington 2 is the ultimate masterclass in values-driven leadership. From transforming a toxic prison culture to outshining his theatrical villain (he…
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Jurassic Park is Neurodivergent Parenting
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Romina makes the bold claim that all seven Jurassic Park movies are really about what it’s like to be a neurodivergent parent. The sensory chaos. The constant anxiety. The feeling that everything’s about to go sideways—and you're just trying to make it work with this damn kid. From velociraptor meltdowns to T. rex-sized guilt, we unpack how dino di…
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Ryan makes the bold case: Jesus of Suburbia is the ultimate ADHD anthem. From soda pop and Ritalin to suburban rage and broken systems, this episode dives into Green Day’s 9-minute epic—and why its chaos feels like home to a neurodivergent brain. 📱 Follow us: → Ryan Sailstad — LinkedIn.com/in/ryansailstad → Romina Massa — LinkedIn.com/in/rominamass…
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