Incredible life stories of Neurodivergent people sharing what it‘s like to live on different spectrums with many traits. Autistic, ADHD, Dyspraxic, Dyscalculic, Tourettes and OCD guests tell us about their childhoods, education, work and personal life - and how their mental health has been impacted by being wired differently.
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24. S3, Ep5: Mind/body, menopause and masking with autistic CBT hypnotherapist and counsellor Kathy Carter
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Kathy Carter has an ‘all body’ approach to counselling, seeing the nervous system as paramount when supporting her mainly neurodivergent clients. Like so many late diagnosed women, Kathy discovered her autism after seeing traits in her son, and went on a research journey. We talk about the post diagnosis journey, and how so many feel people like th…
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23. S3, Ep4: Andy Reddy’s inspiring journey showing how dyslexia can be both a challenge and a blessing
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Dyslexia is much more than having difficulty with spelling and reading. Dyslexia leaves kids behind, and this impacts on friendships, peer groups, status and confidence, leading to the child feeling like a failure. Andy shares his life experiences of being diagnosed dyslexic at school aged five, to coming out of university with not one, but two Mas…
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22. S3, Ep3: Ric Clarke the Data man from Edinburgh on Anaplan modelling, autism, ADHD and advocating in Scotland
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Ric Clarke shares his journey of being diagnosed first as ADHD, then last year as autistic (and with probable dyspraxia thrown in!) We talk about his love of running, being both left and right handed and the expectations of needing to do well as his siblings at school, and working hard, but not reaching the expected goals. Ric found his talent in d…
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21. S3, Ep2: How justice runs through the very core of this multiply neurodivergent advocate
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Cora Burke has had many challenges in her life as a surviving twin born with epilepsy, who experienced tough early years growing up in a specialist unit away from her parents. But this, and other life-changing challenges, never stopped Cora from being highly adaptable and extremely determined. Now Cora has had enough. Enough of inequality. Enough o…
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20. S3, Ep1: PhD student Jessica Dark talks late diagnosis, neurodivergent families, and advocating for our community
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Currently studying a PhD in organisational psychology and neuro-inclusive practices in education and the workplace, Jessica Dark has done much to support the Neurodivergent Community over many years. She is an incredible producer of educational and inspirational content on social media, and I have learned so much from this generous advocate for our…
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19. S2, Ep9. Tahleel Javed, a psychiatric doctor and CEO of the Society for Tourette’s, Autism and Neurodiversity, talks about her autism and ADHD
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Tahleel Javed is a specialist doctor within the field of psychiatry, and CEO of STAND - the Society for Tourette's, Autism and Neurodiversity. We talk about her autism and ADHD, the huge amount of work being done to support our neurodivergent community, and what it means to be human. Tahleel and I have walked a similar path and we share stories abo…
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18. S2, Ep8. Podcaster and YouTuber Melly Moore talks about her ADHD and anxiety journey and workplace challenges
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Melly Moore is a Podcaster and YouTuber from Quebec, Canada. In this episode she talks about her ADHD and anxiety journey and challenges in the workplace, and gives a special message for change. With difficult challenges throughout her life, Melly has chosen to help others within the Neurodivergent and Mental Health Community. We talk about how har…
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17. S2, Ep7. Eoin Stephens shares his autistic life working with special needs young people, as a trainer and counsellor, and as an advocate for our community
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Coming from a large Irish family, Eoin could see autism amongst his parents and siblings - in retrospect. Their neurodivergent life together was happy and supportive. A different story developed during the transition from school to college and he describes the big challenges of attempting to fit in, experiencing acute loneliness and living with dep…
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16. S2, Ep6. Entrepreneur Luke Manton talks about his Tourette’s and OCD journey
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In this episode, Luke Manton talks about his Tourette's and OCD journey. Luke is an Entrepreneur - and a total dynamo. He left home at 16 and found himself a job as an Event Manager soon after. University followed, and now Luke runs a successful Virtual Assistant agency. Luke also talks about his experiences on many platforms, inspiring children an…
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15. S2, Ep 5. Sarah Templeton: Everything you always wanted to know about ADHD, but were to afraid to ask!
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Therapist Sarah Templeton had a horrible journey to get her ADHD diagnosis, and was finally diagnosed aged 51. She talks about her co-occurring severe dyspraxia and dyscalculia and challenging times (and successes) at school. Sarah worked extremely hard and through her determined efforts became an author, activist and advocate for the ADHD communit…
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14. S2, Ep4. Madge Woollard celebrates her autism and talks about her career as a piano teacher, her marriage to wife Jo, and the cat cafe!
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In this episode, Madge Woollard celebrates her autism and talks about her long career as a piano teacher, being in a great marriage with her wife Jo, and the cat cafe! Madge was very much supported by her teachers at school so she could follow her passion of music, which lead to her winning a scholarship to Cambridge University. But it hasn’t all b…
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13. S2, Ep3. Tigger Pritchard and David Grey-Hammond share the brilliant work they do as Ausomely autistic advocates
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In this episode, Tigger Pritchard and David Grey-Hammond share the brilliant work they do as Ausomely autistic advocates and talk about equality, their personal lives and much, much more in an authentic and open conversation. I was delighted to meet Tigger and David. They can be found at the fabulous Aucademy with live events, podcasts (with some e…
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12. S2, Ep2. Sara-Louise from Wired Differently talks OCD and PureO, sex and relationships and living a full autistic/ADHD life
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Sara-Louise coached me on my journey to autism/ADHD assessment and diagnosis. It was some of the best therapy I've ever had. A powerhouse of ideas, determination and drive, Sara-Louise shares intimate personal stories about her life. Hang on to your seats as we talk about PureO, a dramatic form of OCD, sex and relationships as neurodivergents and d…
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11. S2, Ep1. Dr Liliya Wheatcraft talks about her work as an Autistic Guide/Trainer and the difficult subjects of suicide and anorexia
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What a packed episode this proved to be with my fascinating guest Dr Liliya Wheatcraft. Liliya is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatry and tells us of her struggles with her diagnosis and coming to terms with her autism and ADHD. She shares her family life (with all members being neurodivergent) and how she fought to get accommodations for h…
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10. S1, Ep10. Mabz Beet on autism, modelling and fashion photography, being a carer and having an audio play written especially for them
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Mabz Beet brings our first series to an end with an inspiring and fascinating episode. They talk about struggles at school, being different and feeling anxious about their visible autistic traits in the playground and not getting clarity in the classroom. As a transgender model with a large following on Instagram, Mabz shares their love for fashion…
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9. S1, Ep9. Sam Warner talks about her life as an autistic, ADHD, PDA, HSP, SPD, dyslexic and dyspraxic late diagnosed woman
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I so enjoyed our talk. Sam is a vibrant and determined entrepreneur and has worked in a petrol station, for a big gas company and in the Police. She is also a well known Toastmaster. We talk about her role as an autistic interpreter and her struggles with anorexia athletica and getting out of a narcissistic relationship. Lots to listen to, inform, …
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8. S1, Ep8. Chantelle Minchin tells her candid and heart-warming story of being a late diagnosed autistic woman
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Though Chantelle has had many struggles in her life. what comes out from this honest and open episode is her constant desire to help others and to advocate both in education and the workplace. Through many difficult experiences at school, including neglect and being forgotten on a school trip, to her mental breakdown and feelings of loneliness, her…
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7. S1, Ep7. Miguel Toribio-Mateas talks about ADHD, fibromyalgia, university and gut health
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Miguel shares his journey as a mature student and his frustrations when, as an undiagnosed ADHD adult, he struggled with getting the vital support he needed while studying for his degree. We talk executive function, the pain of fibromyalgia, and coping with chronic stress in a world not accommodating to his obvious neurodivergence. Miguel tells me …
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6. S1, Ep6. Samantha Grierson on her fantastic audio plays all about autism and her life on the spectrum
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Samantha Grierson talks about her series of fabulous audio plays, meltdowns, puppy magic and family. Samantha has written a series of incredible plays - Crocodile, Mole, Henpire, Kitty and How to Drop a Piano - set across the ages and in different parts of the UK. Discover the wonderful well known actors she chose to star in them, and her own perso…
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5. S1, Ep5. Amy Richards talks autism, teaching, burnout and the Squarepeg Podcast
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For anyone who wants to learn more about autism, Amy Richards shares her captivating journey from undiagnosed autistic high school teacher to becoming self employed and publishing 53 podcast episodes for our wonderful Autistic Community. From being the good, quiet girl at school Amy ended up using alcohol as a coping strategy through university. A …
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4. S1, Ep4. All about autism from one of the UK’s leading Ambassadors, Paul Isaacs
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Author of five books, Presenter, Consultant and CBeebies contributor, Paul Isaacs shares his remarkable story of overcoming many challenges in order to live his authentic and full life. Paul’s parents thought he was deaf, blind and disabled as a baby. He was non verbal until age 7 and was bullied relentlessly through his life. Yet despite having Vi…
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3. S1, Ep3. Suzan Issa on emotional regulation, autism, pathological demand avoidance and dissociation
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Suzan Issa was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She is autistic, ADHD and has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) which she explains how this condition impacts her on her day to day life. She is an Emotional Regulation Specialist and works with families, often in the home to help support family members who may have challenging behaviours to learn more help…
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2. S1, Ep2. Sarah Boon on autism, ADHD, dyslexia, bullying and advocating on social media
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Sarah Boon is 26 and is autistic, ADHD and Dyslexic. She talks about her family, being bullied at school, her special interests and her favourite stims. Sarah is big on social media, Twitter being her go-to platform, and she is very much an advocate for Neurodivergence. She supports students at University and other meaningful charities and organisa…
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1. S1, Ep1. Max Marnau on autism, Spectrum10K, Counselling and Music
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Max Marnau talks about her life as an autistic person and about her family with links to the holocaust which affected her identity. She shares her views on Spectrum10K and why she believes it is deeply concerning for the Autistic Community. She also shares her love of music and her career as a Counsellor - how her specialism in being able to listen…
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