S2 E23: Finding Sharks, Finding Myself: Aliah Banchik's Journey Through Neurodivergence to Shark Science Stardom
Aug 10, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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Episode description
Growing up with ADHD and Dyslexia, Aliah Banchik never thought she could achieve calm focus, let alone become a successful scientist, artist and Netflix star. Then she discovered sharks.
In this inspiring episode, Aliah shares her mission to reshape how we see both sharks and neurodivergence, revealing the beauty in misunderstood animals and people alike.
We’ll also chat about her journey on Netflix’s All The Sharks—no spoilers, we promise!
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