Best NEUROQUEER Podcasts (2024)

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The NeuroQueer Advocate 58:53

27d ago58:53

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This is Tashas Story.. More About Tasha Tasha is a Queer Neurodivergent Counsellor, Advocate, wife, and chronic pain battler. Many of her clients are neurodivergent, mainly autism and/or ADHD and are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Tasha uses her lived experience to work with these individuals to connect on a deeper level as someone who understands…

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S1 E31: A Polyvagal Training Experience 50:56

3h ago50:56

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In this episode we discuss Leo's recent experience of attending a training course. We track many details of this, from the planning to sensory challenges and considerations, to social interactions and disclosure. We notice distinctive aspects of this which we experience differently as autistic people, many of which might not be predictable or disce…

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S1 E30: Autistic Travels 54:33

1h ago54:33

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This episode chronicles some of Siana’s travel experiences on a recent trip to London with her daughter. We speak about navigating public transport systems, accommodation and orientation. We highlight things which we find helpful and comforting as autistic people, such as familiar places and foods and building time buffers into our plans. We also f…

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The Deconstruction Podcaster 51:52

3d ago51:52

51:52

This is Maggie's Story... Who Is Maggie? Maggie runs the Instagram account @hello_deconstructionists and the host of the Hello Deconstructionists podcast, where she is building community post evangelicalism. She is a religious trauma survivor and a dedicated therapy client where she’s working hard to understand who she is outside of religion. Her g…

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106. ANSHAR SERAPHIM: non-binary dominant [autistic] 59:18

9d ago59:18

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Anshar Seraphim is a consultant, trainer, speaker, and neurodiversity advocate. Anshar likes they/them pronouns, but because they present as male, they don't really mind he/him. They identify as non-binary, because of their lack of exposure to gender constructs as an autistic person. Find out what that means to Anshar in this episode. We also talk …

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The Mysterious Christian 54:15

10d ago54:15

54:15

This is Amanda's Story... More About Amanda Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Coach + Clinical Social Worker. You can find her at the intersection of mental health, social work, and theology. She supports thoughtful Christians and communities who are wrestling through big doubts and questions and hope to stay within the Christian fa…

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S1 E29: Autistic Empathy 34:35

14d ago34:35

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This episode is an exploration of some aspects of empathic communication and connection which may be distinctive for us as autistic people. We notice the significance of this within the contexts of friendship and therapy. This dialogue also demonstrates some elements of a repair process and how - within a safe relational space - interpersonal dynam…

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The Drag Queen Minister 1:01:03

20d ago1:01:03

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This is James's Story... More About James James Admans (they/them) is a minister, entrepreneur, and drag queen (Marge Erin Johnson, she/her). They are ordained pending call in the United Church of Christ. They graduated from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (unceded homelands of the Lenape Nation) with a Master of Divinity degree …

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S1 E28: Spiky Profiles 51:24

23d ago51:24

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In this episode we reflect (broadly!) on the concept of having "spiky profiles". This relates to us having aptitudes in some areas and limitations in others, usually where the differences are more pronounced than might be expected in the general population. As usual, we record without a plan / topic in mind and so there are lots of tangents. We thi…

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Cognitive Dissonance in Queer Lives 54:13

1M ago54:13

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In this episode, we break down cognitive dissonance and its impact on Queer individuals, especially within high-control religious environments. We explore the harmful effects of heteronormative conditioning, the enmeshment of religion and politics, and the importance of inclusive faith communities. Kit offers insights on navigating and healing from…

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The Unbound Lesbian 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

This is Steph's Story... More About Steph Steph Lentz is a former advertising writer and secondary school teacher. She came to public attention in 2021 after she was sacked from her job as a teacher because of her sexuality. Steph is based in Sydney. She released her debut memoir titled ‘In/Out: A scandalous story of falling into love and out of th…

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S1 E27: The Joy of Words and Sounds 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

"Echolalia" might seem like mere mimicry to some but, for many autistic individuals, it's a profound way to connect and communicate. In this episode we challenge the often-pathologised views of echolalia, highlighting its role in creating warmth and fostering joint attention. Join us as we celebrate the nuances of language, accents, and sensory exp…

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The Gay Ex-Pastor 1:23:33

1M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

This Is Mike's Story... More About Mike Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, an organisation that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. Mike is a former instructor at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, best known for his class, “Discerning of Spi…

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The Inclusive Composer 57:11

2M ago57:11

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This is Alanah's Story Who is Alanah? Alanah is a musician in Nashville, TN, USA. A songwriter and composer/producer, and right now is working on a therapeutic kind of project where she takes old Christian hymns and rewrites the lyrics to be affirming, open-minded, and focused on wholeness. She is working to create a safe place for people like hers…

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S1 E26: Neuroqueer Dialogue 44:44

2M ago44:44

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The general theme of this episode is gender and sexuality. As usual we blend personal anecdotes with some theory and reflection. We shine some light on asexuality as an orientation which is often invisible and / or invalidated by both heteronormative and queer communities. We then discuss the concept of neuroqueering and apply this to our own evolv…

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105. SOFIE HAGEN: non-binary, queer 57:07

2M ago57:07

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Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author, podcaster, and content creator. Her new book, Will I Ever Have Sex Again? Is out today, May 23rd, 2024. Sofie's pronouns are she/her and they/them, and they are non-binary and queer. Find out what that means to Sofie in this episode. We also talk about being raised as a pers…

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The Multi-Cult Survivor 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

This is Nikki's Story... Who Is Nikki? Nikki G. is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who helps survivors recover and thrive after Religious Trauma & Cult involvement. She is also a survivor of multiple narcissistic relationships, religious trauma as well as a former member of multiple cultic communities. Nikki is the CEO of Nikki G Speaks LLC, whic…

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S1 E25: What are you having for dinner? 39:40

2M ago39:40

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The complexities of food and eating - the latest episode in our occasional mini-series on autistic senses and sensitivities. You'll hear about our experiences of eating in a range of contexts throughout our lives. We notice the degree of shame and misattunement which is often attached to this - so much so that Siana was too uncomfortable to discuss…

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The Intuitive Spirit 57:02

2M ago57:02

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This is Sam's Story... Who is Sam? Sam is a self-confessed introvert and empath, who loves nothing more than good ache-in-the-belly laugh. But more than anything, she loves providing a safe counselling space for gentle souls- introverts, INFJ’s, empaths and neurodivergent people. This is her joy and passion, bringing hope and healing to the broken …

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S1 E24: Disclosing Autism 36:28

2M ago36:28

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This conversation came out of a few messages we have received around the theme of disclosing our autistic identities. We discuss our experiences and notice there is often a distinction between our professional and personal lives. We reflect and speculate on why this might be, with particular regard to long standing relationships. We reference the i…

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The Courageous Storyteller 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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This Is Cait's Story.... Who is Cait? Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai`i Pacific Review, among others. As an advocate and a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement, she serves on the editorial board for Tears of Eden, a n…

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The Sentimental Non-Believer 58:56

3M ago58:56

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This is Janes story. Who is Jane? Jane Kennedy is a Sydney-based Counsellor. Jane has lived experience of religious trauma and is committed to supporting people as they leave church and/or faith. This experience, still frequently misunderstood, can be life-altering. She brings language and framing for the complexities of religious trauma to the cou…

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S1 E23: Sox & Religion 32:48

3M ago32:48

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Ok, so this episode may be a bit niche 😉 Leo has been searching for the perfect socks and he believes he has found them ... (time will tell). Somehow, Siana's autistic brain tendrils manage to link his fervour with evangelical Christian zeal and she goes down and round about that rabbit warren for a while. We speak about our own experiences of reli…

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104. JASON LEE: intersex, transgender (trans man), heterosexual, neurodiverse 1:02:11

3M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Jason Lee is an LGBTQI+ Youth Worker, previous presenter on The T-Boys Show on Pride Radio, and the first legally married transgender person in the UK. Jason's pronouns are he/him, and he is intersex and transgender (a trans man), as well as heterosexual and neurodiverse. Find out what that means to Jason in this episode. We also talk about disconn…

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The New Evangelical 50:08

3M ago50:08

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This is his story... Bio Growing up, Tim always felt at home in evangelical spaces – until years later, when his studying and questions caused him to no longer be welcomed at in his church community. Broken-hearted, but undeterred, Tim continued to pursue a deeper understanding of faith, history, theology, and the evangelical church. The more he un…

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S1 E22: Indispensable? 30:06

3M ago30:06

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Leo (still) has Covid. Through this conversation we wind up exploring a drive he has to be useful, to serve. We notice how this shows up between us and reflect on how it may have developed. We also consider how it might change in the future so that it becomes less of a default and more of a mindful choice. Along the way you can expect some typical …

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Prosper: Drama or Reality? 59:19

3M ago59:19

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Join us for a discussion on megachurch culture through the miniseries 'Prosper' on Stan. Connect with us! To find out more about Jane and her practice head to her website - https://janekennedycounselling.com.au/ Or to connect with her on social media; you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To connect with Elise head to her website - …

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The Truth Seeker 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This is her story... Bio ⁣Liz Milani is a writer, and the co-creator of the The Practice Co App. She lives for wholehearted, grounded spirituality, and to help people feel free to find God for themselves, in the world, in the lives they have. Liz lives on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia, with her partner, Jesse, and their three kids. Links To l…

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S1 E21: Navigating Healthcare 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Trigger warning for mention of life threatening scenarios and maternal birthing distress. If you have particular sensitivities around your own experiences of healthcare please consider carefully whether and / or when you might listen to this episode. We speak about a wide range of our experiences related to being unwell and / or navigating our heal…

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The Questioning Ex-Pastor 59:13

3M ago59:13

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This is his story... Bio Brad Klausman was born and raised within the Southern Baptist Church community. He received his degree in biblical studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University and his master’s from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving in full time ministry for over two decades, Brad found himself having to choose between th…

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S1 E20: The Loneliness of Difference 47:02

3M ago47:02

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Trigger warning This episode deals with the topics of loneliness and suicide. Please take care of yourself and think about the timing and where your support is if you decide to listen. We reflect on our experiences and relationships in the past, which led to loneliness, disconnection and feelings of life not being worth living. We also reflect on t…

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Me, Myself & I 1:19:30

3M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

This is My Story.... Bio As a Queer religious trauma therapist, I work from a trauma informed and lived experience stance. I understand the profound impact that religious experiences can have on individuals and am here to provide an accepting and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. I will be releasing my new workbook “Embracing Queern…

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S1 E19: Food, noise and the "feel" of things 1:08:46

4M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

In this episode we talk about sensitivities to physical and sensory stimuli. We focus on challenges around noise, food and physical (dis)comfort. We speak about the significance of autonomy. We also discuss interpersonal misunderstandings related to us not doing "what's good" for us. We note the important distinction here between things being seen …

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The Deconstructing Damsel 1:18:07

4M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

This is Hannah's Story.. Hannah went from an evangelical Jesus-loving Christian to an agnostic atheist. Her journey started about over a year and a half ago, when her partner of 4 years called her out by telling her that she wasn’t really a Christian anymore and she is so glad that he did. It took 27 years for her to have her religious bubble final…

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S1 E18: Multi Tracks 53:51

4M ago53:51

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This episode is a spontaneous Saturday chit chat. There's a fair amount of "here and now" energy and interaction, interspersed with memories and reflections. Siana talks about her experience of ADHD when it fires in multiple directions at once - something which for her does not exclude hyperfocus "flow" states. Leo reflects on a range of experience…

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The Nature Seeker - Part 2 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

If you haven't listened to Part 1 of Matt's Story - you are going to want to. This is Part 2. Matt is the Director of MGA Counselling Services and provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling. He is also the founder of Forest Therapy Victoria. Matt has a special interest in relationship counselling, grief, trauma, abuse recovery, high…

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S1 E17: Autistiphobia Revisited 47:25

4M ago47:25

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This episode is in many ways a reflection on elements of the last one. We speak about early narratives and experiences, and the lifelong meaning and impact of these. We apply this to therapeutic contexts and approaches, specifically Transactional Analysis and Internal Family Systems, and we relate this to therapy with autistic people. We also explo…

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The Nature Seeker - Part 1 1:11:30

4M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

This is Matt's Story...well part of it. Matt is the Director of MGA Counselling Services and provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling. He is also the founder of Forest Therapy Victoria. Matt has a special interest in relationship counselling, grief, trauma, abuse recovery, high sensitivity, and spirituality. Matt provides professi…

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S1 E16: Autistiphobia - Inside Out 1:02:55

4M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

In this episode we discuss how we, as autistic people, are seen and experienced by others. We then traverse some thorny territory relating to how we see ourselves and influence each other. These are sensitive ideas and topics, interspersed with distractions, brain glitches and spiralling reasoning which somehow loops together in the end. LINKS Neur…

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The Deconstructing Mama 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

This is Angela's Story... Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys working with clients 1:1, in groups, and is a dynamic conference speaker. She’s a Lark’s…

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S1 E15: Queering Relationships 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

In this episode we begin to circumambulate the intersectionality of autism and queerness. We begin with Siana's home interior decorating project and finish up discussing Leo's gender identity development. In between we wax lyrical around some relationship models, notably Siana's current QPR (queer platonic relationship). Comical interlude provided …

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The Deconstruction Journey 56:12

5M ago56:12

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In this episode, Phil delves into faith deconstruction, highlighting it as an introspective journey rather than a move towards de-conversion. He touches on the comfort of certainty, the impact of small changes, and the special challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Phil emphasises the importance of self-compassion and community support for ind…

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103. RAY BRIGGS: genderqueer, boi, practicing bisexual, T4T 51:29

5M ago51:29

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Ray Briggs is professor of philosophy at Stanford University, co-host of the radio show Philosophy Talk, and co-author of the book What Even Is Gender? Ray's pronouns are they/them (he/him is also ok) and they are genderqueer, boi, and also a practicing bisexual, and T4T. Find out what that means to Ray in this episode. We also talk about ways to b…

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The Evolving Creative 1:17:24

5M ago1:17:24

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Liss has a few decades experience in a variety of church traditions, 2/3 of a theology degree and spent a good chunk of that time married to a youth pastor. Liss has six incredible offspring and recently married the absolute love of their life; who also happens to be a Burlesque performer. A small business owner who began sharing hand lettered bibl…

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S1 E14: Airports and Smells 36:48

5M ago36:48

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This episode is another “in person” recording. We reflect on our experiences of travelling with and without accommodations. We specifically speak about the profound benefits for us of wearing a Sunflower lanyard when travelling in busy and often overwhelming airports. We also talk about the significance of our sense of smell, in particular Leo’s aw…

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S1 E13: Autistic Presence 37:30

5M ago37:30

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We recorded this episode while we were together in Siana’s house last weekend. We explore co-regulation and bring in various ideas and theories from autistic, therapeutic and scientific communities to flavour our discussion. We end up specifically inviting the non autistic community to join and get to know us and, most importantly, the autistic peo…

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The Naked Pastor 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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David is a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free to be you. The idea behind the name, NakedPastor, is to seek to tell the naked truth - no matter how vulnerable it feels. David used to be a pastor but has been creating art and working towards freedom with this community for over 10 years now. Committed …

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The Curiosity Chaser 1:02:27

5M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Fiona is best known for her Instagram account justcurious.au where she talks about the untangling of leaving high control religion. Fiona was raised Pentecostal and until only a few years ago had devoted every part of her life to the church. She is now navigating the healing from religious trauma. This is her story. Links: To connect with Fiona ove…

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Ep #100: "The Future of Work is Neuroinclusion and Accessibility" with Jamie Shields 52:07

5M ago52:07

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I am celebrating my 100th podcast episode (Neuroqueering and Let Pleasure Be the Measure combined) with one of my new favorite people and the inspiration for my future work as I lean into creating cultures of neuroinclusion and accessibility. All the way from northern Ireland, welcome Jamie Shields! Jamie Shields is a registered blind AuDHD speaker…

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The Thoughtful Poet 1:02:19

5M ago1:02:19

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Will Small is a poet, storyteller, and podcaster. He leads an alternative faith community called Meeting Ground and hosts the Spiritual Misfits podcast. He is the author of 'Poems for When the World is Ending' and the founder of Lead by Story. This is his story. Links: To connect with Will on social media; you can head to Instagram @williamsmall or…

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