Best Them Aspergers Podcasts (2024)

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Deadlines and expectations. Taking possibly the most difficult exam: the Master of Wine and lessons from neurodiversity and ASD 15:31

13d ago15:31

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Sometimes we create and impose our own deadlines and expectations. This might bring loads of pressure and in this episode I look at the way I embarked on the Master of Wine programme, one of the most difficult exams in the world and look at lessons from neurodiversity and ASD.By ASD is Ability

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Mood and neurodiversity. Ways to manage our good and bad days 18:39

22d ago18:39

18:39

We all have good and bad days either influenced externally or by the way we think about ourselves. It is how people with ASD have their mood influenced and how they present to others.By ASD is Ability

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How does people with neurodiversity communicate and ways to interact with them 19:55

28d ago19:55

19:55

In this episode we cover the way people with neurodiversity communicate and particularly in the case of ASD. We look at the impact of being unaware of neurodiversity and some of the perceptions associated with it. This is followed with me sharing some past failures in communication and how I am re-addressing that. Finally, we look at the importance…

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PDPA – A neurodiverse approach to view challenges and be more effective at addressing them 25:44

30d ago25:44

25:44

We face challenges and sometimes we put ourselves through them. In this episode we explore how neurodiversity and having autism spectrum diversity provides a different perspective. We introduce the PDPA approach for a more structured way to understand them and increase the chances of addressing them. #ASD #neurodiversity #asdisability…

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Let’s get the party started. How different is ASD perspective? Plus an insight on my experience on not delaying sharing memories. 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

Following an invitation to a party, I explain and debate the reasons for attending or not and how someone with ASD looks at it. I wanted to share this experience to possibly demystify some mis-conceptions about people with ASD and other type of neurodiversity. Plus I also provide my point of view on the relevance of sharing memories whilst they are…

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Why is that guy standing first in the line to get on the plane? ASD experiences at the airport. 19:33

2M ago19:33

19:33

My experience in airports and flying, bringing perspective from a person with ASD to raise awareness and understanding.By ASD is Ability

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S1E3 Reasons for podcast title, drive and how I have launched 20:02

2M ago20:02

20:02

In this episode I am looking at the reasons behind choosing ASD Is Ability as title of this podcast, the drive behind this initiative and how I have managed to launch these episodes so far.By Joan Torrents

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S1E2 Understanding ASD and links with Asperger 13:42

2M ago13:42

13:42

In this episode we explore the meaning of ASD and how its definition might have shaped the perception of it. Moreover, we refer to the previously used term Asperger or Aspergers, which is still prevalent in some of the communication. We look into how to bring ASD as a term to use to describe this neurodiversity.…

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S1E01 Introducing ASD Is Ability 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

First episode and introduction to ASD Is Ability podcast, where we explore ASD and have first thoughts around it. In this episode we look at how ASD is perceived and defined in a world where it becomes more and more important to be open about neurodiversity and embrace the richness of personalities and values that goes with it.…

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Navigating the Holiday Season in the Midst of Betrayal with Rebecca Ray 45:49

4M ago45:49

45:49

In today's episode of Betrayal Recovery Radio, we delve into the complexities of the holiday season, a time filled with joy but often marred by the challenges of betrayal trauma. Joined by Rebecca Ray, we'll navigate the delicate dynamics faced by those affected by betrayal, whether as the betrayed or the betrayer. Rebecca Ray is a Licensed Marriag…

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The Prevalence of Domestic Violence in the Lives of Partners of Sex Addicts | With Lisa Taylor 50:29

6M ago50:29

50:29

In this interview I share the results of my Masters thesis which show that rates of domestic violence are considerably higher in the lives of partners of sex addicts than in the general population. This is significant because women are arriving daily on therapists’ doorsteps seeking help for betrayal trauma, but with their experiences of DV under r…

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Navigating Betrayal: Answering the Hard Questions with Conversations Podcast 56:00

7M ago56:00

56:00

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Betrayal Recovery Radio, hosted by Dr. Jake Porter. In this engaging installment titled "Navigating Betrayal: Answering the Hard Questions with Conversations Podcast," we delve deep into the complex landscape of betrayal within relationships. Joining Dr. Jake in this enlightening discussion are esteem…

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Considering the Impact for Neurodiverse Couples with Autism and Asperger Traits | with Shawna Meek 51:50

8M ago51:50

51:50

Often when doing couples recovery work, the approach is from a neurotypical lens following betrayal trauma and sex addition. This may work for many couples, but what about when these approaches aren’t working for the long term healing of the relationship? Many couples share that it can be frustrating and discouraging especially when both partners i…

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Betrayal Trauma Religious Leader Training, with Aviva Kohl and Barbara Steffens 59:12

8M ago59:12

59:12

In this podcast episode, we explore the Betrayal Trauma Religious Leader Training (BTRL), a customized program designed for professionals within religious and faith-based communities. Our interview with Aviva Kohl and Barbara Steffens uncovers the core of BTRL, focusing on the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM). Attendees learn to …

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Peak Parenting in the Midst of Betrayal & Addiction 53:05

9M ago53:05

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Sex addiction and betrayal doesn't have to take your parenting to new lows. In fact, by focusing on your core values you can realign your efforts to breathe new life into your parenting. People wonder what to tell the children and how to become a "family in recovery." It is possible to achieve peak parenting by recognizing your weak spots and using…

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Recognizing and Responding to Destructive Relationship patterns in your relationship | With Kimberly Day 47:20

9M ago47:20

47:20

When your partner has a sexual addiction, acting out comes with the territory. Dealing with it is hard, even learning about it can be traumatic. But what about the behaviors INSIDE the relationship? How do you recognize and respond to inappropriate treatment from a partner? How do you become personally and relationally healthier when at least some …

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Unraveling Cognitive Distortions: Navigating Healing Post Betrayal, with Pam Blizzard and Dr. Jake Porter | Part 2 31:46

9M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode, the Dr. Jake and Pam Blizzard delve into the realm of cognitive distortions often experienced by partners post-betrayal. They explore how trust erosion affects perception, leading to misconceptions such as overgeneralization, emotional reasoning, and catastrophizing. Real-life stories illustrate these distortions, while expert Jake…

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Unraveling Cognitive Distortions: Navigating Healing Post Betrayal, with Pam Blizzard and Dr. Jake Porter | Part 1 30:40

9M ago30:40

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In this episode, the Dr. Jake and Pam Blizzard delve into the realm of cognitive distortions often experienced by partners post-betrayal. They explore how trust erosion affects perception, leading to misconceptions such as overgeneralization, emotional reasoning, and catastrophizing. Real-life stories illustrate these distortions, while expert Jake…

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Adult Children of Sex Addicts: Hidden Effects on Those in the Periphery - Part 2 26:57

10M ago26:57

26:57

The field of Sex Addiction has grown and expanded immensely over the last two decades, and as a result the field has a much greater understanding of not only the betraying partner but the betrayed. However, those who were in early childhood, perhaps teens, two decades ago have since grown into adulthood. As a result the sex addiction field is rapid…

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Adult Children of Sex Addicts: Hidden Effects on Those in the Periphery - Part 1 28:16

10M ago28:16

28:16

The field of Sex Addiction has grown and expanded immensely over the last two decades, and as a result the field has a much greater understanding of not only the betraying partner but the betrayed. However, those who were in early childhood, perhaps teens, two decades ago have since grown into adulthood. As a result the sex addiction field is rapid…

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From Crisis to Purpose and Passion with Fran Hopwood | Part 2 25:25

10M ago25:25

25:25

In the second part of this moving interview, Dr. Jake asks Fran Hopwood to reflect on the healing and recovery journey that she and her late husband Richard followed over the last nine years. The focus will be on Richard and his story of transformation and growth as an individual and as part of a coupleship. Richard's early problematic sexual behav…

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From Crisis to Purpose and Passion with Fran Hopwood | Part 1 29:43

10M ago29:43

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In this moving interview, Dr. Jake asks Fran Hopwood to reflect on the healing and recovery journey that she and her late husband Richard followed over the last nine years. The focus will be on Richard and his story of transformation and growth as an individual and as part of a coupleship. Richard's early problematic sexual behaviour re-emerged wit…

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Taking on the Hard Questions, with Lyschel Burkett, Bonnie Burns, Pam Blizzard, and Dr. Jake Porter 47:39

11M ago47:39

47:39

"What if my husband won't see a therapist?" "When should we start having sex again?" "Why is he sober but still not connecting?" In this episode, Dr. Jake interviews the hostesses of the Hope for Wives podcast — Lyschel Burkett, Bonnie Burns, and Pam Blizzard. The three women are able to balance a plain-spoken, no-nonsense telling of the truth with…

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Returning to You™: A Conversation on Betrayal Trauma with Stacey Sadler, Cheryl Rogers, Kathy Reynolds, and Dr. Jake Porter 53:07

12M ago53:07

53:07

Over the last two decades, the way mental health professionals understand and treat the experience of betrayal has radically shifted from an emphasis on co-addiction and codependency to an embrace of the traumatic nature of intimate betrayal. In this conversation with Stacey Sadler, Cheryl Rogers, and Kathy Reynolds, they reflect both personally an…

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Grief and Mourning as a Collective Experience, with Cat Etherington and Dr. Jake Porter 52:03

1y ago52:03

52:03

Grief: The sticky middle piece of the betrayal recovery experience and the place many partners and couples get stuck. It seems that many in Western culture have lost the intuitive communal mourning processes that are still so common in other cultures. We have individualized and privatized our grief and mourning into a strictly personal affair. But …

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Help. Her. Heal. with Carol "the Coach" Juergensen Sheets and Dr. Jake Porter 42:41

1y ago42:41

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Carol the Coach returns to Betrayal Recovery Radio to share more about how to heal from betrayal. In this conversation with Dr. Jake, she focuses on the stages of healing from betrayal trauma and also goes deep into the topic of posttraumatic growth. Carol also gives a sneak peak into her upcoming keynote at the Restoring Hearts Conference. Links i…

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Connection: Brain-Based Healing, Empathy, and Authentic Living - with Dr. Windell Gill, PSAP, and Laura Childers, LPC, CCPS 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

We are inherently social beings. Our brains are wired to connect, and when we feel disconnected, we struggle. If we feel isolated, our chances of having some type of psychiatric diagnosis increases. In the brain, the mirror neuron network helps us to understand subtleties in social, emotional and linguistic interchanges. The extended mirror neuron …

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The Unexpected Gift of Betrayal: Friendship, with Lyschel Burket and Dr. Jake Porter 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

The aftermath of betrayal can put all of our relationships into question. Secrecy, confusion, fear of judgement, and shame can lead to the loss of long time relationships as a woman sorts through her pain and tries to make sense of her reality. Join us as we talk with Lyschel Burket, Lead Hope Caster for Hope Redefined and podcast co-host for Hope …

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Emotional Abuse and Sex Addiction Recovery, with Tamara Lichfield and Dr. Jake Porter 44:19

1y ago44:19

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In marriages and intimate relationships affected by sexual addiction, it is not uncommon for emotional abuse be present. Sometimes the abusive behaviors can increase with more intensity when the one struggling with the addiction becomes "sober" but is not fully committed to recovery. These behaviors are often maladaptive coping mechanisms fueled by…

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"That's Gaslighting!" (Or Is It?) with Sarah Morales and Dr. Jake Porter 57:17

1y ago57:17

57:17

While GASLIGHTING is now a pop-culture buzz word, AND Merriam-Webster's word of the year, a lot of what is out there is either misinformation, or incomplete information. The result? A LOT of people are incorrectly slapping the label of gaslighting on to situations that are actually NOT a gaslighting experience. The overuse of the word has left most…

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How to Understand Your Partner's Sexual Fantasies - with Dr. Jake Porter and Drew Boa 57:11

1y ago57:11

57:11

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content that could be upsetting or painful to individuals at particular points in their journey to healing from trauma. Please honor your intuition about whether this is the right time for you to engage this episode. Discovering the specifics of your partner's sexual fantasies or behaviors can be devastating a…

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Unlocking Family of Origin Issues - Part 2, with Dr. Jake Porter 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

51:03

(Part 2 of 2) "Family of Origin" is the term used in counseling work to refer to the relational systems into which we were born and raised. Our families of origin leave lasting impacts on us all. They are the source of so many of our most basic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. A crucial step in healing for all people is to gain an awareness…

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Unlocking Family of Origin Issues - Part 1, with Dr. Jake Porter 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

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(Part 1 of 2) "Family of Origin" is the term used in counseling work to refer to the relational systems into which we were born and raised. Our families of origin leave lasting impacts on us all. They are the source of so many of our most basic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. A crucial step in healing for all people is to gain an awareness…

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Sexual Intimacy in the Betrayal Healing Process, with Dr. Jake Porter & Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

55:04

Everything about your sexual health is impacted when you are betrayed by someone you love and trust. Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, an ASSECT Certified Sex Therapist, and an APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Specialist. She helps betrayed partners move from unhealthy to healthy sexuality in the healing process after …

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Being Sober Is Not Enough, with Dr. Jake Porter and Dr. Eddie Capparucci 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

53:09

Sex addiction is often an intimacy disorder. For many, its roots take hold during the early stages of childhood development when we should be given the instruction and nurturing needed to emotionally bond with others. When this does not happen, we struggle to feel love, or for that matter, feel any emotions. We are emotionally undeveloped. This lea…

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Samantha Renke: The highs and lows of living with a disability 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

Writer and disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke is a wheelchair user living with brittle bone disease. Here, she opens up with Dr Sian Williams about the highs and lows of living with a disability, how constantly being subjected to microaggressions can feel like death by a thousand paper cuts, and how she's finally learnt to embrace her uniq…

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Is Betrayal Trauma Real? Part 2 - with Dr. Jake Porter 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

Betrayal Trauma is a reality. It’s not weakness of character, lack of forgiveness, or a sign of resentment. The discovery of secret betrayal has a literal, physical affect on the brain and its ability to process and act upon the data we take in as we move through life. In this episode, you’ll hear the second half of Dr. Jake Porter’s keynote presen…

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Is Betrayal Trauma Real? Part 1 - with Dr. Jake Porter 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

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Betrayal Trauma is a reality. It’s not weakness of character, lack of forgiveness, or a sign of resentment. The discovery of secret betrayal has a literal, physical affect on the brain and its ability to process and act upon the data we take in as we move through life. In this episode, you’ll hear the first half of Dr. Jake Porter’s keynote present…

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Danniella Westbrook: My journey from addiction to recovery 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

25:22

Eastenders star Danniella Westbrook talks to Dr Sian Williams about coming to terms with fame at a young age, how drugs and alcohol took a toll on her life and how, now that she is clean, she is hoping to help others battling addiction by sharing her story. Mind Matters with Dr Sian is a podcast from 5 News, hosted by Dr Sian Williams. Producer: Ka…

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Dr Alex George: My mental health struggle and coping with the loss of my brother 28:07

1+ y ago28:07

28:07

As a child struggling with anxiety himself, mental health campaigner and former Love Island contestant Dr Alex George is passionate about helping the younger generations better manage their mental wellbeing. Here, he talks to Dr Sian Williams about his struggles with mental health growing up, how he's coping with his brother's death by suicide and …

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When Addicts Don't Want the Help They Need, with Tiffany Comiskey and Dr. Jake Porter 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

55:49

Betrayed partners are usually so traumatized by the discovery of their partners' addiction or betrayal that they are trying to just put together the reality of what life is and has truly been. The first phase of healing from betrayal trauma is safety and stabilization. One of the first things that needs to happen is to find out what the betrayed pa…

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Divorce Prevention 101, with Kim Hansen Petroni, CPC and Dr. Jake Porter 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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Divorce might seem like the obvious answer when betrayal occurs, but there are ways to save a marriage or relationship if the betrayer and partner are willing to step into healing. In this conversation between Dr. Jake and APSATS Certified Partner Coach Kim Hansen Petroni, they discuss the topic of divorce after the betrayal from several angles. Li…

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Gizzi Erskine: ADHD has become my biggest superpower 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Chef and TV personality Gizzi Erskine opens up with Dr Sian Williams about being diagnosed with ADHD and ODD - or Oppositional Defiant Disorder - and how it has affected both her personal and professional life. Mind Matters with Dr Sian is a podcast from 5 News, hosted by Dr Sian Williams. Producer: Katie Goodman; Executive producer: Silvia Maresca…

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What About the Kids? Disclosing Sex Addiction to Children, with Carley Pool and Dr. Jake Porter 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

One of the trickiest scenarios recovering addicts and betrayed partners must navigate involves disclosure to children. How much do you tell? When do you share? Who should do it? While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to answer these questions, some principles are generally helpful to those who are facing this reality. In this episode, APSATS-t…

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Core Values for Couples (Part 2), with Dr. Jake Porter 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

49:42

(This is the second part of a two-part series on core values. If you've not yet heard part one, go listen to that first!) Everyone has values. Some people choose their values on purpose. Others fall into valuing things that lead them away from the life they want most. Core values act as guides, pointing us in the direction of our dreams, hope, and …

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Core Values for Couples, Part One, with Dr. Jake Porter 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

43:58

Everyone has values. Some people choose their values on purpose. Others fall into valuing things that lead them away from the life they want most. Core values act as guides, pointing us in the direction of our dreams, hope, and expectations. This is true for individuals, but it can be true for couples, as well. Discover the power of shared values i…

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Holly Matthews: How I coped with my husband's death at 32 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

Aged 32, after her husband Ross died of a brain tumor in 2017, former actress turned life coach Holly Matthews had to figure out how to do life as a widowed mum of two. Here, she talks to Dr Sian Williams about discussing the topic of death with her children, and how how her self-help book, "The Happy Me Project", became her coping strategy to deal…

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Empathy Heals Relationships 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

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In this conversation on the needs of couples after the discovery of sexual addiction, Dr. Jake is joined by Carol the Coach discuss her ERCEM model, the Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model. Jake and Carol talk about the three phases of healing for betrayal trauma, and how the betraying partner can help to heal the relationship, despite being the c…

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Gary Numan: My life under the spotlight with Asperger's 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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What's it like to be shy - and yet spend much of your life in front of hundreds of thousands of people? Pop star Gary Numan was huge in the 70s and 80s, with hits like 'Cars' and 'Are Friends Electric'. But he always felt like he struggled to fit in, and as a child, was told he probably had Asperger's, a form of autism. Here, he talks to Dr Sian Wi…

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Denise Welch: I lived with clinical depression for 33 years 17:19

1+ y ago17:19

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Actress and Loose Women presenter Denise Welch has lived with Major Depressive Disorder - also known as clinical depression - for 33 years. Here, she speaks to Dr Sian Williams about the impact the disease has had on her life, and how there is support out there for those dealing with it. Mind Matters with Dr Sian is a podcast from 5 News, hosted by…

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