Best Chewigem Podcasts (2024)

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Tourette’s, Tics & Chewigem’s 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

Would you like to know: How to react when someone tics? What a tic feels like? How to help your children with Tourette's? What a person with Tourette's wishes you knew? How Chewigems can help with Tourette's? Then check out this podcast where Loz chats to Ella a 15-year-old with Tourette's and her amazing mum Wendy.…

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Discovering Your Non Binary Self with Jamie 30:46

2y ago30:46

30:46

Would You Like To Know? 👉 Why Queer doesn't have to be a bad word 👉 Why exposing your kids to the LGBT community will not make them gay or trans 👉 Why some people may not like the pronouns it/its Jamie covers it and more in this Sensory Matters Podcast!By Sensooli

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Sexuality & Gender Simplified with Riko 43:29

2y ago43:29

43:29

Loz chats with Riko to find out what it actually means to be A Gender, A Sexual & A Romantic. We find out how we can support people who are and what it feels like to live in a binary world. Riko gives some great tips on what to do if you are questioning your sexuality and tips for using neo/non binary pronouns.…

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Understanding Ehlers Danlos Syndrome 26:14

2y ago26:14

26:14

Loz chats to Em an inspiring young person who has been diagnosed with 2 different types of EDS. Find out more about this invisible disability, how it is diagnosed, what can be done and how you can help someone with EDS. "No other disease in the history of modern medicine has been neglected in such a way as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome" - Professor Rodney…

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Understanding Special Interests 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

Loz & Jamie chat about their personal experiences with Special Interests. How important special interests can be, how they help us navigate the world and how to support someone when their special interest finishes.By Sensooli

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Christmas Tips with Emily from 21 & Sensory 31:33

2+ y ago31:33

31:33

Loz catches up with Emily from 21 & Sensory and finds out her Christmas Tips.By Chewigem

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Neurodivergent Head Cannons with Jamie from Sensooli 28:50

3y ago28:50

28:50

Jamie and Loz chat about Neurodivergent Head Cannons.By Chewigem

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It‘s Okay To Be Me With Richie From Awesometistic 49:24

3y ago49:24

49:24

What has Richie been up to during lockdown and what does the future look like for him?By Chewigem

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ADHD & Late Diagnosis with Purple Ella 47:16

3y ago47:16

47:16

The Sensory Matters Podcast is back with a bang. This week Loz is chatting to Purple Ella about their late ADHD Diagnosis and all the exciting things they have been doing including the "Purple People" group.By Chewigem

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THE FIGHT TO MAKE FINANCES ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE! 34:59

4y ago34:59

34:59

Some things are just more challenging for people with additional needs; one of those things is finances. Whether it's budgeting, understanding money or even just comprehending some of the jargon that the banks use, if you're like me then you find it difficult. This week on the Sensory Matters podcast, we talked to the creators of Neurosapp about ho…

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The Autism Food Podcast Featuring Autistic Delicatessen 40:32

4y ago40:32

40:32

In this One-Off Sensory Matters Episode, we talk to Larrnell and Onikage from the podcast Autistic Delicatessen. Autistic Delicatessen is a podcast run by two autistic people, but unlike most, this podcast is not about Autism, it's about food! Find out all about what inspired Larrnell and Onikage to create this podcast and all of the fun experience…

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Why Autistic Voices Are Important In The Media and How To Get Them Involved! 42:43

4y ago42:43

42:43

In this special episode of the podcast, we talk to Lydia who is an autistic freelance journalist about her career and what it's like being Autistic and working in the media and journalism field. Lydia and the Chew Crew (Joel, Lorraine and Jenny) also discuss why it's important to have Autistic voices in the media and how we can encourage them to en…

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The Best Way To Take The Anxiety Out Of Autistic Travel! 32:48

4y ago32:48

32:48

Travel is stressful for most people, but for Autistic people, it can be even more anxiety-inducing. All the changes in routine, lights, smells and cultures can really have a profound effect on Autistic People. Luckily Koloko and Stella have a solution! Find out how they are revolutionising the travel industry to be more accepting of Autism and SPD …

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Moving Passed Autism Acceptance... What Comes Next? 28:00

4+ y ago28:00

28:00

Welcome back to Sensory Matters! The last couple of episodes have covered Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance. This week we discuss moving passed Autism Acceptance... what comes next? Joel has a theory that he calls "Autism Knowledge" where he discusses that the next step after Acceptance is Autism Knowledge. This is a radical theory about the c…

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The Difference Between Autism Awareness & Autism Acceptance! 30:08

4+ y ago30:08

30:08

What's the difference between Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance? Why is it important? This is what the Chew Crew discuss during the podcast this week, we discuss the intricacies around the two. Looking at the timelines of both, where they are placed within the community and whether you can have one without the other! We also end up talking abo…

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What's The Deal With Autism Awareness? 51:01

4+ y ago51:01

51:01

People talk a lot about Autism Awareness, but its definition can often be murky and unclear. That's why in this week's podcast Lorraine and Joel try to answer the question What's the deal with Autism Awareness? We look at the timeline of where it started, where it is now and where we see it going in the future! We also talk about the best way to ge…

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How To Deal With Life And Anxiety During The Coronavirus 26:52

4+ y ago26:52

26:52

With all the focus on the Coronavirus, we bring you a special podcast. Anxiety is high and it’s often hard to follow and understand everything we are being told. We are all in this together and it’s amazing to see society pulling together. Lorraine and Jenny discuss anxiety, mental health and self-isolation and offer some tips to get you through. F…

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The Super Guide To Getting To Sleep And Snoozing Soundly! 41:58

4+ y ago41:58

41:58

Sleep is a struggle for many Autistic and SPD people, whether it is getting to sleep or staying asleep. We all know that a good nights sleep is really important to have a productive day and Lorraine and Joel both have experience struggling with sleep. So they have come together to discuss what helps them sleep and give you a guide to sleep so that …

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How To Spot And Help Someone Who Is Self Harming 41:58

4+ y ago41:58

41:58

Self-harm is a serious issue that can seriously affect people's mental health. Unfortunately in the past few years, it has become more and more common, and it keeps becoming more common. Luckily some of the Chewigem team have first-hand experience with self-harm and are here to teach you how to spot and help someone who is self-harming. Find out ho…

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The Secret To Getting People With Intellectual Disabilities Into Employment 41:58

4+ y ago41:58

41:58

One of the biggest fears for parents who have children with intellectual disabilities is how to get them into employment. This is an issue that Anthony At Your Service has been able to solve! They employee people with disabilities to make deliveries around their hometown. It is completely customisable to the employee and they can choose what they t…

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The Essential Guide To Mental Health & Relationships 31:56

4+ y ago31:56

31:56

Being in a relationship when you struggle with your mental health can be challenging. Your partner might not understand why you do certain things or how to help you, that's why it's important to communicate and tell them about your struggles. This week on the podcast we give you the essential guide to mental health & relationships so we can help yo…

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Are Mental Health Services Severely Letting Adults Down? 45:01

4+ y ago45:01

45:01

This week on the podcast we talk about whether mental health services are severely letting adults down? We know that good adult mental health is extremely important, but it can be hard to keep your mental health on track if the support isn't there. Find out how we feel the government's mental health services are severely letting adults down and wha…

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The Best Ways To Help Your Child With Their Mental Health 30:33

4+ y ago30:33

30:33

We all know that mental health is really important. However, it can be hard to know how to help your child with their mental health, this is because they might not be able to communicate what their mental health struggles feel like. For example, they might have a tummy ache or feel sick, and this can sometimes be a sign of mental health issues and …

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The Communication Revolution That You Need To Hear About! 37:53

4+ y ago37:53

37:53

This week on the podcast, we have found the communication revolution that you need to hear about! We are talking about Nawmal - we know you probably haven't heard of it, but you're about to... Find out all about how Nawmal was created and how it adapted to the Autism market! This is the communication revolution that you need to hear about... SO DON…

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Join The New Year's Mental Health Revolution 23:04

4+ y ago23:04

23:04

New Year New Me! But sometimes that can be harder than it sounds... This can lead to struggles in mental health. So this year Chewigem is going to help with the new year's mental health revolution! The 2nd Season of the Sensory Matters podcast is focusing on mental health and this first episode will give you lots of tips on how to maintain your men…

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The Ultimate Christmas Survival Tips! 24:31

4+ y ago24:31

24:31

With little over a week until Christmas day, we know that many people find it hard, that's why we've created the ultimate Christmas survival tips! While many people enjoy Christmas, they can often find themselves getting into trouble or being stressed. Some people, like Joel, don't enjoy it at all and pretend it doesn't exist. Find out how Joel dea…

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Fantastic Tips For Surviving The Festive Season 33:38

4+ y ago33:38

33:38

Christmas is a difficult time for most people. In particular, those people on the spectrum or with SPD challenges. The lights all change and the sounds and smells are different, worst of all... there is no warning, it just happens. That's why the chew crew have created some fantastic tips for surviving the festive season this year! Get your fantast…

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How To Be A Neurodiverse Superhero! 40:27

4+ y ago40:27

40:27

Chris Bonnello is a novelist, writer & ex-teacher. If you listen to this podcast you have probably read or heard of his fantastic book Underdogs. You might also know him from his fantastic Facebook page: Autistic Not Weird! It’s a story about neurodiverse superhero’s who are the only people left to save Britain. Find the synopsis below: One million…

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Does TV Do a Good Job At Autism Representation? 37:52

4+ y ago37:52

37:52

This week on the sensory matters show we discuss the question "Does Tv do a good job at autism representation?" Atypical is Joel & Lorraine's favourite show! A Netflix show about an autistic teenager navigating a neurotypical world. We started chatting exclusively about the show but the podcast became more about representation as a whole. Join us a…

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Breaking Down The 8 Senses With Lorraine & Jenny 27:36

4+ y ago27:36

27:36

HAPPY SPD MONTH! This week on the podcast, Lorraine and Jenny are breaking down the 8 senses. This is part of our SPD knowledge pack which will give you lots of tips and tricks on dealing with SPD in your everyday life. In this podcast, we go through each sense and tell you what it feels like being hyper and hypo sensitive to each. As well as what …

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Just Being Jamie - A World Of Their Own 24:04

4+ y ago24:04

24:04

Meet Jamie Young, well most of you probably already know them as Lorraine's awesome child. It's been a while since we've heard from them, so it's time for a catch-up! Since our last podcast, Jamie has come out as non-binary and has changed school. Their new academy has something different about it, listen to the podcast to find out. Check out this …

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An Autistic's Guide To Being Funny 37:10

5y ago37:10

37:10

This week on the podcast Jenny talks to Aspiecomic - Michael McCreary who gives us an Autistic's Guide To Being Funny! Michael McCreary is a successful Canadian comedian, author and runs a fantastic Facebook page - Aspiecomic. In this podcast, Michael tells us all about his life and how he learned to be funny, as well as giving you tips on how you …

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Everything You NEED To Know About Dyspraxia 41:58

5y ago41:58

41:58

This week is Dyspraxia Awareness week and in this podcast, you will find out everything you NEED to know about Dyspraxia! Dyspraxia is a misunderstood and overlooked condition. Despite 1 in 6 people having it, a lot of people don't know much about it. That's why Joel & Lorraine are talking to Jenny about everything you need to know about Dyspraxia!…

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Top Secrets You HAVE To Know About Dyslexia 32:58

5y ago32:58

32:58

Confused about Dyslexia? Dyslexia can be an often confusing and misunderstood condition with lots of conflicting information and harmful stereotypes surrounding it. Joel is here to help with the top secrets you HAVE to know about Dyslexia. The clouds will disappear and Dyslexia will be clear as day after listening to this podcast!…

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The Fake Service Dog Epidemic You Need To Know About! 45:19

5y ago45:19

45:19

We all know how helpful service dogs can be to people with disabilities, but due to lax laws and murky guidelines, people are getting away with using FAKE SERVICE DOGS! Find out all about this epidemic and how to avoid all the scams looking to get the money out of your pocket in this week's podcast!By Sensooli

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Autism Passports - The Life Changing Document That You Probably Haven't Heard Of! 34:56

5y ago34:56

34:56

This week on the podcast, Lorraine talks about Autism Passports. Autism Passports are the life-changing you probably haven't heard of. This is an essential document for any Autistic Person or anyone with SPD, it will allow your life to become so much easier and remove a lot of the stress you'll find in daily life! Listen to this podcast to find out…

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How The Lack Of Autism Knowledge Is Harming The Autism Community! 29:49

5y ago29:49

29:49

This week Jenny and Joel discuss how the lack of autism knowledge is harming the autism community. Autism knowledge is an extension of the struggle to get autism awareness. Bitesize knowledge that is easy for people who are not connected to autism to understand is the key! It also looks at how we can bridge the gap between adapting to live in a neu…

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How To Help Autistic People Being Let Down By Mental Health Services! 32:08

5y ago32:08

32:08

This week Lorraine and Jenny talk about how to help autistic people being let down by mental health services. This is a serious issue within our community where a lot of autistic people are being let down by mental health services and not getting the help they need. This is leading to a mental health crisis (as Tom said in last weeks episode). Lorr…

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Is There A Mental Health Crisis In The Autism Community? 37:02

5y ago37:02

37:02

Is there a mental health crisis in the autism community? Tom Henely thinks there is. He tells us all about what he thinks is causing it and how we can fix it! Find Out More In This Week's Podcast!By Sensooli

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How To Respond To Ignorant Comments About Autism! 31:58

5y ago31:58

31:58

This week on the podcast, Jenny and Lorraine are discussing how to respond to ignorant comments about Autism. We know that it can be really hard not to get your back up when you hear comments like "Well you don't look autistic" or "You MUST be high functioning". We decided to have a conversation around this topic to see just what the best way to re…

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On The Spectrum and Off To University 43:43

5y ago43:43

43:43

This week Katy talks to us about being on the spectrum and off to university. If you haven't heard, our very own Katy has decided to go to university. Jenny talks to her all about her worries and fears in terms of accommodation, scheduling and workload. Find out all about Katy's hopes and worries when moving into accommodation, joining clubs, and h…

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How To Get Schools To Accept Sensory Aids! 38:17

5y ago38:17

38:17

This week Jenny, Lorraine and Katy talk about how to get schools to accept sensory aids. In our community this is a common problem, there tend to be two types of schools. Either school think that sensory aids are a fantastic idea. They are completely on board with the idea of them. Or they are completely against and just say no. If your school is i…

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Living In a Multigenerational Autistic Family 35:07

5y ago35:07

35:07

This week on the Podcast, Lorraine talks about what it's like living in a multigenerational autistic family. Lorraine got her autism diagnosis recently. She talks to us about how her life has changed since then and how she knew. Having a child with Autism and working for Chewigem, she tells us how it helped her realise she was Autistic. At the same…

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Everything You Need To Know About Chewing & Oral Stims! 39:56

5y ago39:56

39:56

This week on the podcast, The Chew Crew go in-depth into everything you need to know about chewing & oral stims. Whether you're curious about what chew is right for you, how to get teachers on board, or how to make sure your child chews the right thing... This podcast is the podcast you need! They also talk about the best way to deal with the summe…

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How To Deal With The Change In School Routine 32:58

5y ago32:58

32:58

This week Jenny and Lorraine talk about how to deal with the change in the school routine. The end of term can be hard for any child but for people on the spectrum, it's even harder once timetable changes come in. The changes can cause extreme anxiety. Lorraine knows this more than most and gives some great tips to help! Lorraine and Jenny also tal…

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Is Autism Awareness Actually Harming The Community? 34:38

5y ago34:38

34:38

This week on the podcast, we ask is autism awareness actually harming the community? This came up after an argument Joel made, which said that what we actually need is Autism Knowledge rather than awareness. We also talk about Joseph Redford’s podcast, Lorraine’s big news story and of course, the heat!…

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Are Autistic Organisations Accessible to all Autistics? 37:49

5y ago37:49

37:49

This week on the Podcast we ask Joseph Redford "are Autistic Organisations accessible to all autistics?". This leads to a conversation about how to make Autistic organisations accessible to everyone instead of just part of the spectrum. Joseph was diagnosed at 11, before that the doctors thought that he was deaf. But after his diagnosis, he learned…

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Is The Autism Community Too Focused On Language? 41:40

5y ago41:40

41:40

This week on the podcast The Chew Crew ask the question "is the autism community too focused on language?" This comes after a discussion during the SWAN Podcast last week saying how it's ok to admit that you didn't know any better at one point in time. As long as you learn from it. This leads to the discussion of whether it's time to stop worrying …

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Are Autistic Girls Being Set Up To Become Self Fulfilling Prophecies? 51:50

5y ago51:50

51:50

This week Jenny talks to Catriona from Swan and asks the question, are girls being set up to become self-fulfilling prophecies.SWAN stands for Scottish Women's Autism Network, and as the name suggests, they are a network for Autistic Women based in Scotland but have connections all over the UK and beyond.Catriona talks about how her life was affect…

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Is Special Education Heading Towards a Cliff Edge? 31:42

5y ago31:42

31:42

With cuts to funds. We ask is special education heading towards a cliff edge without a parachute? SEND protests have been happening all over the country over the last few weeks and the chew crew discuss this news story as well as asking is mainstream education really the best option for children? This comes after The Sun published an article about …

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