A fortnightly podcast about the ludicrous realities of being a parent of neurodivergent kids. Lapsed comedian Mark Allen has three kids - two diagnosed autistic with ADHD and one highly-suspected autistic. Each episode, he swaps stories with his guests about the challenges they’ve had dealing with seemingly simple events, such as birthday parties, holidays, mealtimes, and leaving the house.
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Welcome to The Autentive Podcast, offered by the Autentive, a new Community Interest Company based in Margate, Kent, UK, that aims to offer and promote services and interventions that improve the lives of Autistic and Neurodivergent adults and their families, friends and carers.
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Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert in mixed neurotype relationship dynamics and communication. Her personal, but direct, style of educating and coaching is a favorite of both neurodivergent and neurotypical partners around the globe. Her unique blend of personal experience in her own neurodiverse relationships, as well as her professional expertise, positions her to understand both autistic and non-autistic individuals. She bridges the communication gap for couples with a blame-free mind ...
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Join Sonay and James as they invite us into their unique world as an autistic and ADHD married couple. Using their lived experiences of ADHD and autism, they talk about life, love and everything in between. Sonay is a lawyer, ADHD coach and speaker and James is an early 40s techie and part-time geology student. Join them for an authentic journey through life as Divergently Married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this show, we look at many issues relating to cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy or 'Hypno-CBT®'. In particular, host Kathy Carter from Arrive Therapy explores what it means to be a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, considers ways in which cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy can be adjusted for neurodivergent clients, and considers how Hypno-CBT® can benefit autistic people. Kathy is also passionate about Hypno-CBT® for anxiety, the impact of recovery from narcissistic abuse, mindset mar ...
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Welcome to the Sensitive and Neurodivergent podcast (formerly The HSP Podcast) with Julie Bjelland, LMFT, a space for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to explore emotional well-being, self-compassion, and empowerment. Join Julie and her guests as they discuss topics like managing sensitivity, overcoming shame, coping with a world not set up for us, and finding joy. The podcast offers insights and tools to help you navigate the world as your authentic self, build resilience, and conne ...
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Discussing mental health, self-acceptance, and all things Neurodivergent life. For resources and more www.theautistic.life Intro music: “Theme 27, Version 2” by Joe Kuta published by Jos. M. Kuta Music Publishing, BMI.
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Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale are two Neurodivergent therapists in a neurotypical world. During this podcast, they’ll talk about their own personal experiences as Autistic-ADHDers. They will reflect on their lived experience as AuDHD mental health professionals, and entrepreneurs, as well as offer clinical guidance, and support. Episodes will be conversational in nature, and they’ll interview other ND Folx to amplify the voices of other neurodivergent advocates and individuals as they sh ...
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Fun and informative interviews and stories featuring fascinating Autistics who do cool stuff. Plus informational min episodes made for Autism Appreciation month.
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Burnout. Boundaries. Bullsh*t. This is the unapologetic podcast for late-diagnosed or silently surviving neurodivergent adults trying to make sense of life in a world that refuses to bend. I’m Moody — autistic, ADHD, tired, and done performing. This isn’t self-help. This is self-truth. Episodes alternate between two energies: one week is personal storytelling — grief, healing, realisation. The next, it’s rants, Reddit spirals, political takedowns, or whatever’s screaming in the background. W ...
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If you are a former gifted kid who grew up to struggle with basic adulting, then you need the Ex-Gifted podcast. Host Ren Eliza talks about gifted kid burnout, and the damage that lasts long into adulthood. Damage like battered self esteem, decimated internal motivation, and a continued failure to live up to expectations even while we were placed on pedestals and alienated from our peers. Ex-Gifted will cover failure, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and chronic anxiety and depression, an ...
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Join autistic/ADHD host Hester Lonergan as she nosies into the minds and routines of people doing things differently. In literal terms, this is a show about special interests and neurodivergence. And, to put it in vague terms, this show is a celebration of mornings, food, friendship, daily routines, fascinations, and anything that pops up inbetween. Want to be on the show? Send me a message on Instagram! Want to help fund the myriad of ideas I have to celebrate difference? Buy me a coffee: b ...
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Interviews, practical tips, education and coaching strategies from the Neurodivergent Positive Psychologist, Jannice Jones MSc, to empower neurodivergents to thrive. Covers ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and Dyslexia
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In this podcast, master certified coach, mentor and hypnotist Else Kramer shares strategies from her coaching practice for fast-brained humans. She discusses topics like how to avoid bore-out and burnout, how to love your fast brain whilst accepting some of the challenges it may bring, and how to design a life that perfectly supports your smart mind. She also advocates for wider understanding and acceptance of giftedness, and neurodiversity in general. Else a.k.a. Coach Kramer works with peo ...
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Join Catalina, Haley, and the incredible guest hosts they bring along as they take on the world - disabled.
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Welcome to The Quirky Brain Club, where we're wired differently and succeeding brilliantly! Are you a neurodivergent entrepreneur dreaming of consistent clients and reliable income but feeling overwhelmed by traditional business advice? You're in the right place! Join host Jo Casey, a fellow neurodivergent business coach, as we explore brain-friendly strategies that lead to sustainable success. Each week, we'll dive into topics that matter to neurodivergent business owners: - Attracting cons ...
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed. Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question? Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via [email protected]
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Fae Wolfe is an evolution ~ gently exploring themes of neurodivergence, womanhood, spirituality, anti-capitalism, and honouring the animal body. From bestselling tarot creator + writer, Devany Amber Wolfe.
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- TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience. The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklah ...
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Simon Huebner, an adult diagnosed with Asperger's, wants to demystify this condition he was born with, while also discussing other learning disabilities and strategies.
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It’s time to shine a light on the emotional and mental challenges of life in the startup ecosystem. Join Dr. Melissa Parks, executive coach for entrepreneurs and former therapist, as she interviews founders, investors, and other professionals supporting the startup world. Learn from their personal experiences, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, about how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of life as a founder. To get in touch with Melissa visit her website melissaparks.com
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Welcome to 'Sing Create Play Live'! Join us as we revisit past Instagram Live sessions, reliving iconic chats and discovering hidden musical treasures. Explore the power of music in education and social emotional learning. Whether you love music, are an educator, or simply seek inspiration, our podcast shares the best of 'Sing Create Play Live.
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Have you been wondering how you can find more peace in your life with PMDD or PME? I’m Diane and I’m a dietitian, lactation consultant, mindfulness teacher and mom, living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and helping other PMDD Warriors find management and acceptance of PMDD through mindfulness. Twice a month, I’ll discuss how mindfulness and meditation can help with the debilitating symptoms of PMDD and PME (premenstrual exacerbation of an existing condition). I’ll also explore parentin ...
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Neurodiverse Marriage, Burnout & Healing with Lauren & Luke | ADHD, RSD & Attachment (Part 2)
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46:28In this powerful Part 2 episode of Your Neurodiverse Relationship Podcast (Season 5), neurodiverse relationship expert Jodi Carlton continues her candid conversation with married couple Luke and Lauren Smallcomb. Together, they open up about: - Navigating ADHD and demand avoidance in marriage - Overcoming anxious and avoidant attachment styles - Wh…
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School: The Early Years | Helen Daniel
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1:19:36In this long-overdue episode, Mark is joined by the brilliant Helen Daniel, who is a qualified teacher, sensory mentor, public speaker and founder of Outside the Box Sensory, as they dig into the myriad challenges of early years education and what it means for our neurodivergent kids. Helen brings a unique perspective not only as a parent of an aut…
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What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help?
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15:24What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help? Limerence is an intense, sometimes obsessive state whereby a person becomes obsessively preoccupied with another individual, often accompanied by an overwhelming desire for reciprocation. It involves heightened thoughts, some idealisation of the person, and is linked to anxious ambivalent attachment st…
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Episode 103: Navigating Core Beliefs and Self-Worth
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1:07:29Struggling with feelings of not being “good enough” or questioning your legitimacy, even as your achievements grow, is a common but often isolating experience for neurodivergent professionals. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the complexities of “not good enough” schemas, impost…
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You Call It Research. We Call It Repetition.
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44:43From “idiot schools” to brain scans, from eugenics to modern autism funding—this episode pulls back the curtain on the systems that keep studying us without ever seeing us. Neurodivergence has been labelled, locked away, pathologized, and monetised for centuries. But what happens when we trace the history of that gaze? When we ask why the research …
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25 Traits of the Sensitive Autistic Phenotype: Recognizing Yourself Beyond the Stereotypes by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
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33:56In this deeply validating episode, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, explores 25 common traits within the sensitive autistic phenotype—a presentation of autism often overlooked in women and those socialized to mask. These traits offer insight into why so many highly sensitive people are discovering, often in adulthood, that they are actually autistic. If you’v…
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Episode 102: FLASHBACK — OCD (Part 3): Differentiating OCD, Autism, and Tourettes Behaviors and Enhancing Healthcare [featuring Dr. Stacy Greeter]
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1:00:04Navigating the healthcare system and advocating for needs can be a frustrating and invalidating experience, especially for neurodivergent individuals who exhibit interwoven behaviors associated with OCD, autism, or Tourettes. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, and Dr. Stacy Gree…
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Diagnosis Gave Me Answers- But It Didn't End The War
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33:40This week on The Moody Divergent, we’re talking about diagnosis — and what happens when it doesn’t come with clarity or peace. I share how I was first diagnosed with ADHD at 30, but it wasn’t until I hit perimenopause — and everything started to collapse — that I began to question whether something deeper was going on. That hormonal crash led me to…
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Healing Together: Trauma, Growth, and Neurodiversity with Lauren and Luke Smallcomb
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28:08In this powerful episode of Your Neurodiverse Relationship Podcast Season 5, host Jodi Carlton sits down with trauma healing experts and married neurodiverse couple Luke and Lauren Smallcomb, who live in Thailand and run a worldwide trauma-healing practice called Flourish Therapy. Together, they open up about their own marriage, healing past trauma…
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Autism in Girls, ADHD Intuition, and RSD: Diagnosis, Burnout & Breaking the Mask
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43:33In this episode, Sonay & James dive into the underdiagnosis of autism in girls, explore the blurred lines between RSD and intuition, and share personal insights on burnout, masking, and executive dysfunction. Plus, PIP frustrations, Gladiators nostalgia, and Sylvie the cheeky dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Send us a text keywords neurodivergent, boundaries, self-care, burnout, confidence, social anxiety, low self-esteem, mental health, wellbeing, communication summaryIn this episode of the Neurodivergent podcast, Jannice Jones discusses the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries for neurodivergent individuals. She explores how a lack of bou…
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Episode 101: FLASHBACK — Chronic Health (Part 1): Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Health Issues
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35:09Dealing with chronic health issues can often feel like a neverending battle, especially when it seems like there’s no clear path to improvement. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss their personal battles with chronic health conditions. They provide an insightful analysis …
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Being the token neurotypical | Kirsty Hockenhull
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1:26:59Have you ever felt like the odd one out in your own family? In this episode, Mark chats with Kirsty Hockenhull, a fellow self-diagnosed neurotypical in the midst of a chaotic, neurodivergent household. They discuss how it feels to be the lone neurotypical in a family teeming with autism, ADHD, and PDA - touching on everything from helping them navi…
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Our personal bill of rights - a 10m focussed attention exercise
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10:33This short ten minute audio is a focussed attention exercise; a form of self hyposis or meditation, based on our 'personal bill of rights'. This is a concept detailed in the excellent book, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, published by New Harbinger Publications. The audio is aimed as a tool to help us regulate, reflect and groun…
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The Real Scroungers: History Repeats, and We're Still The Target
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34:34In this bold and unapologetic episode of The Moody Divergent, we unravel the polished lies we’ve been told — about who’s to blame, who’s taking from the system, and who’s getting away with everything. From delays in Access to Work, to the sanitised cruelty of PIP reforms, to MPs quietly claiming council tax, rent, and second-home energy bills — whi…
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The Ferrari Brain: Taming the Overdrive with Neurodivergent Brakes
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22:32Send us a text Summary In this episode of the NEURODIVERGENT podcast, Jannice Jones explores the concept of neurodiversity and the different brain states that individuals may experience. She discusses the importance of recognising these states—idling, focus, and overwhelm—and provides practical strategies for transitioning between them. The episode…
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Episode 100: FLASHBACK — Chronic Health (Part 4): All Brains Belong [featuring Dr. Mel Houser]
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1:00:19Neuroimmune systems often intertwine with chronic health and neurodivergence, leaving neurodivergent individuals grappling with things like energy management, chronic fatigue, or other long-term health conditions. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Dr. Mel Houser, an A…
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How to Make a Neurodiverse Relationship Work | Expert Panel Insights & Strategies
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38:08Can Neurodiverse Relationships Work? 💙 In this episode, a panel of neurodiverse relationship experts—therapists, coaches, and authors—share real insights and proven strategies to help neurodiverse couples thrive. What You’ll Learn: 👉 Success stories from neurodiverse couples 👉 How nervous system regulation impacts relationships 👉 The role of langua…
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This first episode of the series, officially launches Autentive Community Interest Company (CIC), and it first offering: The Beautiful Burnout Checklist and Letters! Welcome to our journey! Lia Tseki, Autentive Director, in conversation with her friend and podcast producer Matt Ward, shares her own personal experience with being diagnosed with Auti…
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This first episode wasn’t intended to be flawless—it was meant to be authentic. In this raw and introspective debut, I finally released myself from the pressure to have everything figured out. There was no script, no polish—just me, sitting down after years of suppressing, shrinking, and struggling to survive systems that never accommodated me. You…
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Episode 99: FLASHBACK — Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs (#4): Rewiring Beliefs to Face Your Inner Critic [featuring Yunetta Smith]
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57:23Neurodivergent individuals can sometimes feel overwhelmed by emotions or struggle to understand their own stress responses, and entrepreneurship can add another level of intensity to this experience. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Yunetta Smith, a licensed clinicia…
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Menopause and Neurodivergence - When the Wheels Come off the Bus
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9:45Send us a text keywords, menopause, women, hormones, mental health, ADHD, oestrogen, serotonin, coaching, support summaryIn this episode, Jannice Jones discusses the intersection of neurodivergence and menopause, particularly how hormonal changes can exacerbate symptoms in women who are neurodivergent. She emphasises the importance of understanding…
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This episode shines a light on the tricky subject of parental burnout, which isn't widely discussed in relation to the challenges of raising neurodifferent kids. Mark chats with the magnificent Liz Evans of "The Untypical OT Talks" podcast, who is a parent of a 14-year old boy (undiagnosed neurotypical) and a 13-year old boy (diagnosed autistic, wi…
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Part Four: What It Took To Finally Freeze My Eggs
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29:07After 313 days of setbacks, heartbreak and relentless determination, I finally started freezing my eggs. From a devastating fall to the daily sting of IVF injections, this episode shares the raw reality of what it took to get here as a disabled woman navigating a system that wasn’t built for me. This is the most personal part of the story yet and t…
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Fake News, Welfare Blues, and the Fear of Speaking Up: Navigating RSD & Self-Advocacy
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47:21Sonay and James tackle damaging anti-neurodivergent rhetoric, dissect concerning UK welfare reforms impacting disabled communities, take their usual RSD dive, particularly the anxiety of expressing personal needs without triggering others. Plus, they discuss neuroinclusive workplaces, share personal workplace horror stories, and offer an update fro…
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Episode 98: FLASHBACK — In-Between Phase of an Autism Diagnosis: From Asking to Assessment [featuring Jak Levine-Pritzker]
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53:04For adults who are questioning if they are Autistic, ADHD, etc., there is often an exploratory and somewhat confusing phase where they feel in between two different identities. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Jak Levine-Pritzker, ADHD coach and founder of Authentica…
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Navigating Dyslexia in work and life: A conversation between Jannice Jones and Hannah MacDonald
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23:07Send us a text keywords neurodiversity, dyslexia, entrepreneurship, coaching, workplace inclusion, accountancy, mental health, support systems, neurodivergent strengths, open conversations summaryIn this episode of the NeuroDivergent podcast, host Jannice Jones speaks with Hannah McDonald, a dyslexic entrepreneur and founder of Accountancy Hub. The…
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Can AI Save Neurodiverse Relationships? The NeuroTranslator Tool
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43:18In part two of this inspiring episode, we continue our conversation with Michael & Elise Daniel and special guest Mona Kay, host of the Neurodiverse Love Podcast 🎙️, about an incredible AI-powered tool transforming neurodiverse relationships: NeuroTranslator 🧠💬 Michael, the creator of the NeuroTranslator Tool (formerly The Autistic Translator), sha…
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Is Dysregulation Impacting Your Life? How to Recognize and Manage our Emotional Response with Dr Melanie Joy
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51:03We are all living in tumultuous times and it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. When our nervous system is out of balance, we are more likely to have heightened emotional responses to what’s going on around us. In this insightful interview, Dr Melanie Joy shares how highly sensitive people can experience dysregulation due to high empathy, weakened …
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Episode 97: FLASHBACK — Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Crafting Safe Spaces [featuring Lyric Rivera]
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1:04:29A traditional workplace can be really challenging for neurodivergent individuals, and if a workplace culture is made to be one-size-fits-all, the chances are high that it won’t fit for many neurodivergent people. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Lyric Rivera, founder…
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Birthdays, Benefits, and Battling Bravely: Welfare Cuts & the Reality of RSD
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55:50Sonay and James discuss controversial welfare cuts affecting disabled communities, celebrate personal milestones, explore people-pleasing as a trauma response, and share exciting allotment news. We've also got our usual news and RSD segments, so listen on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this special episode, Mark speaks to Tam, who is his former partner, current co-parent and long time friend. They discuss the long and arduous diagnosis journeys of their three neuro-exceptional kids, who each followed completely different routes in the UK - from NHS/CAMHS and private diagnosis, to the "Right to Choose" pathway. This is a unique…
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How to Recognise and Recover from ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD Burnout
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22:25Send us a text In this episode of the Neurodivergent podcast, host Jannice Jones, the Neurodivergent positive psychologist, explores the complexities of ADHD and autistic burnout, emphasising the unique challenges faced by individuals with these conditions. She discusses the symptoms, causes, and importance of self-care strategies for recovery. The…
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Episode 96: FLASHBACK — Sensory Shutdowns and Meltdowns: Navigating Neurodivergent Experiences
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57:06Sensory meltdowns and shutdowns can be deeply misunderstood and unsettling experiences, whether you've faced them personally or seen a loved one struggle. For many Autistic individuals, dealing with overwhelming sensory stimuli is a recurring battle. The space between feeling in control and experiencing a complete sensory meltdown or shutdown can b…
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Can Neurodiverse Relationships Work? Here's One Couple Who Figured Out How
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28:01Season 5 - Episode 1, Part 1: In this exciting premiere episode (part 1 of 2), I’m joined by Michael and Elise Daniel, a neurodiverse couple who’ve faced significant challenges in their marriage due to miscommunication. Michael, a late-diagnosed autistic database analyst with a special interest in AI 🤖, shares how misunderstandings between him and …
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The Neuroscience Behind Neurodiversity: Executive Function Challenges and the Role of Self-Care in increasing Dopamine and Noradrenaline
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19:23Send us a text In this episode of the NeuroDivergent podcast, Jannice Jones, the Neurodivergent Positive Psychologist, discusses the executive function challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism. She explores the neuroscience behind these challenges, focusing on the roles of dopamine and noradrenaline, a…
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Send us a text In this episode meet Jannice Jones MSc the Positive Psychologist and host of the Neurodivergent Podcast. She introduces the key elements of the podcast including talking about ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia both from her own lived experience and from coaching in the field for over 3 years. We will also be delving into Me…
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When Life Feels Too Heavy: Discovering Those Tiny ‘Glimmers’ of Relief with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
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36:57I focus on the concept of “glimmers”—those fleeting, positive moments that provide hope when life feels overwhelming. As someone who identifies as highly sensitive and neurodivergent, I share personal stories of grief, self-reflection, and the practical ways I train my brain to notice and savor moments of joy or relief. You’ll learn how cultivating…
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Episode 95: FLASHBACK — “What is Autism?” (Part 4): Special Interests and Complex Sensory Experiences
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1:10:35Navigating a world packed with all sorts of seemingly mismatched sensations, either overstimulating or understimulating, and having passionate interests that can appear as all-consuming to others, can be challenging and greatly impact the way we build relationships and even just get through the day. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr.…
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Why do our kids mask? | Pete Wharmby
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1:32:29This episode takes a deep dive into why so many of our neurodivergent children feel the need to mask their autistic traits in social situations. Mark chats to fabulous guest, Pete Wharmby, who, as well as being a parent of a 10 year old girl (suspected autistic, but if anyone's going to be able to spot one, it's Pete), is also an author, a tutor, a…
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Why CoDependency Happens in Neurodiverse Relationships Pt 2
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9:56This is Part 2 of my two-part series on #codependency in #neurodiverserelationships. In this video, I dive into why codependency tends to develop in these relationships and how you can start breaking the cycle. If you haven't watched Part 1, where I discuss the 6 signs of codependency, be sure to check it out first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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Episode 94: FLASHBACK — “What is ADHD?” (Part 1): Personal Stories and Professional Insights
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18:17Navigating the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of ADHD as an adult can be confusing and overwhelming. This mini-series on ADHD focuses on demystifying the diagnostic criteria and making the process clearer and more understandable. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, div…
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PIP, Politics & People Who Just Don’t Get It
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46:47In our latest episode, we discuss working from home, Sonay's PIP assessment, what we think of Kayne West's autism diagnosis, and other things besides. We've also got our usual news and RSD segments, and also a bit of news about how the NHS wants to take away Right to Choose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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6 Signs of Codependency in Neurodiverse Relationships Pt 1 of 2
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7:07Codependency is a common yet often misunderstood pattern in neurodiverse relationships. In this video, Jodi Carlton, a neurodiverse relationship expert, explores six key signs of codependency in neurodiverse couples, how these dynamics develop, and why recognizing them is the first step toward building a healthier, more balanced relationship. 💡 Key…
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Episode 93: FLASHBACK — ADHD Interest-Based Nervous Systems
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44:09Navigating the world with ADHD can present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to motivation and productivity. Whether it's the difficulty of getting started on mundane tasks or the complexities of staying engaged over time, the rollercoaster of emotional ups and downs can be hard to manage. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and D…
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Seeking help from "experts" | Charlotte Mountford
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1:26:22This episode deals with the familiar frustration of having to deal with the experts who are gatekeepers to the accommodations our neurodifferent kids need. From teachers, whose evidence you have to seek in order to get a diagnosis, to CAMHS specialists, GPs, occupational therapists and paediatricians - the list of professionals we need to interact …
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This is the story of how persistence and advocacy helped me reclaim my hope and take the final steps toward freezing my eggs. A journey of heartbreak that pushed me closer to the edge of total despair, than I ever had been before. Then after months of setbacks, I found a team that believed in me and my right to choose motherhood. Let's Make IVF Abl…
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Navigating Valentine’s Day in a Neurodiverse Relationship – Expectations & Communication Tips
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35:54Valentine’s Day can bring excitement, pressure, or even confusion—especially in a neurodiverse relationship! Whether you’re neurotypical, autistic, or have ADHD, understanding and communicating expectations for this day can make all the difference. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: ✅ How neurodivergent and neurotypical partners may approach V…
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Episode 92: FLASHBACK — Understanding ADHD Tax: Impact, Personal Stories, and Management Strategies
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41:09It’s common for ADHDers to feel these waves of inspiration that may lead to a romanticized version of the future that would come by acting on them. However, if action is taken, it alternatively might be accompanied by the ADHD tax—financial burden, over-commitment, broken dreams and promises, feelings of guilt and regret, etc. In this flashback epi…
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In this eighth episode of season 2, we dive into the latest (depressing) ADHD life expectancy research, question whether RSD is actually CPTSD, and uncover the shocking truth that the Autism Act exists. We also analyse whether The Big Bang Theory accidentally nailed meltdowns and, as always, go off on a well-earned government rant. Because if the s…
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