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Neurodivergent Mates

Will Wheeler & Kevin Lennon (Photon Jon)

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“Neurodivergent Mates is a podcast delving into Neurodiversity and Mental Health, hosted by two neurodistinct professionals – Will, the ADHD and Dyslexic host, and Kevin, aka Photon Jon, an Autistic and ADHD cohost. They candidly share their personal experiences, discussing topics like relationships, dating, addiction, trauma, sex, education, careers, parenting, the workplace, and more.”
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In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we’re thrilled to welcome Jamie Waller, a dyslexic entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on achieving success as a dyslexic entrepreneur. As passionate entrepreneurs aiming to establish Neurodiversity Academy on a global scale, we’re eager to hear Jamie’s insights and learn from h…
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As the Neurodiversity community expands, it’s becoming clear how each individual’s contributions are crucial to their work. Given this, neurodivergent leadership within the community is increasingly important, and having the right understanding and skills is essential. In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we talk with neurodivergent leader and …
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On this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we welcome special guest Erin Flint to discuss a crucial topic: Substance Use in Aged Care. Erin will share insights into the prevalence of substance use among the elderly, the unique challenges they face, and effective strategies for identification and intervention. We’ll explore the impact of substance use…
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As neurodivergent individuals, we frequently find ourselves stepping outside our comfort zones, doing things that clash with our natural inclinations. In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we explore the reasons why we might need to venture beyond our comfort zones. We discuss our personal experiences and strategies for coping with these challen…
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When Sol Willian joined us to share their experience navigating the academic world, little did we know how deeply their story would resonate with so many. Their tale, woven into our latest podcast, reveals the intricate fabric of life as a neurodivergent student—before and after diagnosis—and the sometimes paradoxical struggles that come with disab…
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The chaotic symphony of managing life across time zones strikes all too familiar a note for many of us, and when you throw in the beautiful complexity of the neurodivergent mind, it's a dance that demands both precision and grace. Enter Brie Mills, a beacon of radical authenticity from the States, whose viral social media exploits have etched a mem…
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Navigating the complexities of neurodivergence and eating disorders is a journey not many can speak to with authority and empathy quite like our guest, Lindsay Keating. It's a path she treads daily, not just in her personal life with her daughter's challenges but also as a beacon of support for others through her initiatives, Nature Moves and Spect…
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Ever wondered how dyslexia shapes a person's approach to the meticulous world of data science? Nicholas Lynchwood, a mathematical mastermind and health economics consultant, joins us to unravel this question. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Nicholas eloquently illustrates the unique challenges and surprising strengths that come with…
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When moving house recently, Photon John Kev realized just how much neurodiversity impacts every aspect of our lives, including safety-critical situations. Together with Catherine Lee, a seasoned occupational health and safety expert with a nursing background, we venture into the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace. Catherine's insights,…
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For much of their lives, both Will and Photon Jon remained unaware that certain aspects of their neurodivergence had gone unidentified. It wasn’t until later in life that they received diagnoses, which profoundly influenced how they approached various tasks and shed light on the challenges they had faced. On this enlightening episode of Neurodiverg…
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In this episode of "Neurodivergent Mates," Rachel van Gorp from Dunedin, New Zealand, joins us as our ND mate. We'll delve into Neurodiversity Research in Vocational Education, exploring its significance and impact. Join us for an insightful discussion on this crucial topic. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your wor…
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With an increasing number of actors speaking out about their neurodivergence, neurodiversity is gaining prominence in the film industry. That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Goldfinch, this week’s guest, to discuss his upcoming film “Neuromance” Which is about a person called Nate who is twenty-three years old, living with Autism and discovering the horro…
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A significant hurdle faced by many individuals with neurodivergent traits involves the quest for an inclusive community wherein they can establish a sense of belonging. In a recent installment of Neurodivergent Mates, we engage in a discussion with community leader Ryan Elson - Founder of Social Enterprise Cafe/Tribe Clubhouse, shedding light on hi…
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Dyspraxia is something that is rarely talked about, plus often I hear people talking about the difficulty of finding credible infomation on it. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are talking with Jonathan Levy on - Self Acceptance around Dyspraxia. To learn more about the questions we will be covering in the podcast, please check out th…
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I have lost count of how many times I have signed up for a course and realized that there is no assistive technology available to help support me during my learning journey. On this episode, we are joined with Founder of Tor Talk from Sweden Tor Chai, to talk to us about - The importance of assistive technology in education. Please check out the qu…
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I'm so excited to have my long term friend Rachel Worsley join us on the OpenHearted Podcast. On this episode, we will be talking about - The importance of evidence based neurodiversity resources. Please check out the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the show. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself. 2. Tell us a bit about your w…
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When Andrew reached out, he had so many topics he wanted to discuss on the podcast, so we had to narrow it down to just one. The one that stood out to us most, was - How to market your business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. So this is what we are talking about on this weeks episode. Please refer to the questions below, to see all the questions …
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When Photon Jon reached out and said we need to interview the company organising travel for Autistic people, we knew we needed to have this happen on the OpenHearted Podcast. That's why this weeks episode is - How travel can help Autistic people develop life skills - With special guest - Agnes Abelsen QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. T…
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Neurodiversity and technology are a big talking point when it comes to the neurodiverse world. But often I'm seeing organisations wanting to hire more neurodivergent staff, yet still have no understanding of what a neuro-inclusive workplace really is. That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are excited to have special guest Georgi…
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From my experience in the Neurodiversity space, acquired neurodiversity has been an area I don't here many people talking about. That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast we will be talking about - Acquired Neurodiversity From My Time In The Armed Services. With special guest -Carlos Frank Rodriguez Questions we will be talking about ar…
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I am super excited about this episode, as I able to interview a longtime friend from my high school days. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, the topic we will be covering is - Neurodivergent Creativity Around Art, with Alex Devenport. Questions that will be asked are below. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your diagnosis 2. Tell us a bi…
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We are excited to be catching up with good friend Roland Arvidssen. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we will be talking about - Peer support: a new paradigm for mental health recovery. Questions that will be covered: Tell us a bit about yourself? What is the work you do around mental health? Why is peer support so important for our menta…
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On our next episode of the Openhearted Podcast, Photon Jon and Will, wanted to take time out to just chat. Working in the social impact area, we are constantly seeing many founders struggling with the pressures of building a social enterprise. That's why we want to take the time out to chat about - Who Helps The Helpers In Social Impact Businesses.…
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How Neurodiversity is understood in the social worker profession, is something we had never considered before Deb Solomon reached out. That's why our up coming LIVE episode is going to cover this topic more in-depth. To find out more about some of the questions we will be talking about, please look at the questions below. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bi…
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Making friends when you a neurodistinct person, can be one of the biggest challenges we face. That's why we are excited to have on this episode - Dwayne Fernandes, to talk about (Gaming/Safe Spaces for the Neurodiversity Community). During the episode, we will be talking about such topics, listed below. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a …
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On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are super excited to have special guest Keisha Adair Swaby joining us. During our chat, we will be speaking about Overcoming Barriers: From no GCSE to a Master's Degree. Check out all the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the episode. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us…
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We are really excited for this one. Dyslexia has played a huge role in my life (Will), so it's something that is close to my heart. That's why for this episode, we wanted to bring in an industry expert doing amazing work in this field. On this episode we will be talking about Dyslexia In the Workplace - With special guest - Shae Marie Wissell. Ques…
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We are excited to be able to sit down with Vanessa Victor to discuss - Life as a Neurodivegent parent on the OpenHearted Podcast. Topics we will be talking about on the show are: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your experience/work with neurodiversity 3. As a neurodiverse parent, what are some of the struggles you might face?…
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On this episode of the Openhearted Society podcast, we are excited to have special guest Amanda Riley, to talk to us about - Ditching the negative narrative around ADHD. Questions we will be covering during the podcast include: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your work in neurodiversity 3. What exactly is the negative narrati…
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On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are joined by LinkedIn Learning specialist and Founder of Grit & Flow - Dr. Tiffany Jameson, MBA, PHR. During the podcast we will talk about such topics as: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself? 2. Tell us a bit about your work in the Neurodiversity space? 3. Why is Neurodiversity Management training import…
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OpenHearted is excited to be having Gerard Atkinson joining us for a special interview around Gentle Advocacy around Neurodiversity. During the podcast we will be speaking about the following topics: 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself 2. Tell us a little bit about what you do in the neurodiversity space 3. What is gentle advocacy? 4. Why does g…
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On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are excited to have special guest Vincent Phan - CEO & Founder @BookSmart. The topic we will be covering is - Leveraging ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship, while still facing our challenges. Questions we will be covering in the podcast are listed below: Tell us a bit about your background? Tell us abo…
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We are exciting to have special guest Lisa Cox joining us on the OpenHearted Podcast this Friday 31st of March at 12:30pm AEST - Sydney. The topic we will be speaking about LIVE will be - Advertising media representation and the power of visibility for disability. Questions we will be covering include: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your backg…
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Friday the 17th, at 12:30pm AEST. We are excited to be talking with neurodivergent and neurodiversity professional, Dr Matthew Zakreski, about imposter syndrome and how it can effect neurodivergent people. Questions we will be covering during the podcast include: - Tell us a bit about yourself - Tell us a bit about your journey regarding diagnosis …
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With neurodiversity becoming a hot topic in many organisations, we are constantly hearing more and more about what are the right practices to follow. On this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, Will and Photon Jon are joined by Farida Charania, CEO of Empauwer. During this episode we speak in-depth about the importance of creating inclusive hiring …
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On episode #16 of the Openhearted Podcast, we are looking to talk more about the trades and what it's like to be neurodistinct in this industry. With a large amount of people working in the trades who identify as neurodistinct, we thought it fitting to bring on an autistic trades-person to talk more about his experience. We are excited to be catchi…
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Lock it in, Openhearted Podcast has an awesome guest joining us, to talk about another amazing topic. We are so lucky to have Zoe-Jane Littlewood from the UK, to talk about Living With Dyslexia As A Young Adult. Topics we will be covering include: 1. A little bit about your journey to advocacy. 2. What are you currently doing in the advocacy space.…
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On the next episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are excited to be speaking with workplace change expert and neurodiversity supporter Natalie Phillips-Mason. On this episode, we talk about the importance allies of the neurodiversity community bring to the movement and why they are some important when working towards change. - Give us a bit of bac…
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After an eventful year of starting the podcast and interviewing some amazing people, we are looking forward to having a recap of EVERYTHING we spoke about in 2022. Starting Openhearted and talking about neurodiversity and mental health, has had it's challenges. But we have been able to interview many amazing people and hear their incites Check out …
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WE ARE BACK!!!! We are so excited to be holding our first podcast for 2023. In this podcast we will be talking about (Navigating A New Year When Neurodistinct) Just finishing the holidays and getting back in the swing of things again, can be so difficult to manage. That's why on this episode, we want to talk about a range of topics we find difficul…
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On this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are excited to bring you episode #6 ~ Succeeding in Neurodiverse Families and Parenting. We are lucky to have special guests Ali & Grant Strachan. Ali Strachan is a freelance arts copywriter and president of Assorted Grains Inc – an artist-run not for profit in Logan. Almost branding herself as the awk…
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Challenges Neurodistinct Students Face in University is a topic which needs to be spoken about more. On this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are lucky to have Eric Endlich Ph.d. - Founder of Top College Consultants in the United States, to speak more in depth about this area and to hear more about his amazing work. Questions we plan to discu…
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Finishing school and then taking the next step in life was difficult and confusing, especially being neurodistinct. On this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are looking forward to be speaking about the following topics. 1. Childhood/teenage challenges we had to get past. 2. Retreating into partying. 3. Time wasted. 4. Developing maturity. 5. …
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We are so excited to be broadcasting our next podcast (Autism Research and Technology) Openhearted Podcast #09 We are being joined by Heather J. Nuske, PhD Research Assistant Professor @ University of Pennsylvania, who will share with us some of her amazing work with our audience. Please check out some of the discussion points below: - Give us a li…
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As a neurodistinct person, I have found over the years it increasingly difficult to meet new people, make new friends and maintain relationships. This is why on this weeks episode, we want to talk about some of the issues we have faced, and how we have been able to over come certain challenges to maintain some relationships. The topics we plan to c…
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On this episode of the Openhearted Podcast, we are joined by our good friend and neurodistinct supported Sofia Viskas Neale. During the podcast we will be talking about the work Sofia is doing in the neurodiversity community and the effects healthy eating has on your mental health. Please checkout the discussion topics below. - Give us a little bac…
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Supporting Mental Health in the Arts is a topic that definitely needs to be spoken about, especially after living 2 years in a lock-down world. We are super excited to have special guests Dan Graham - Theater Director & Disability Arts Advocate and Meghan Bourke - Head of Program, Arts Wellbeing Collective joining us on the podcast. - How certain p…
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Neurodiversity In Adult Education is so important, but most learning organisations don’t understand exactly what is required in this area. Not having an understanding about how to properly support a neurodistinct student could result in a organisation being sued for discrimination. In this episode of the Open Hearted Podcast we sit down with neurod…
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In this episode Will Wheeler and Kevin Lennon, introduce the podcast and be open about their lives to date. They will be speaking about their current projects, Open Hearted Dating App, Neurodiversity Academy and other areas of their mental health and neurodiversity. NOTE; We are not doctor, rather we a 2 neurodistict people who enjoy share their ex…
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How We Thrive With Neurodiversity At Work ~ On this episode Will and Photon Jon discuss how they have been able to manage being neurodistinct in a work environment and how they have thrived because of it. During the podcast Will and Phonotn Jon, will be taking questions from our listeners and answer such questions like. - What's one thing interesti…
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