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Bernie thinks in boxes and Jess toots her Horn
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This episode is all about a small rural city boy making his way in the big smoke of Melbourne. Lachlan and Jacinta record for the first time in person and talk all about what the trip has been like so far. Talking points: -Public Transport -Grace Cummings -Cold Weather -Smiling and waving at peopleBy differentlybrainedpodcast
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Jacinta Dietrich is, like, so hot (desk) right now
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For those who don't know, Jacinta Dietrich, 50% of the hosting apparatus comprising 'Differently Brained' is a writer. Not only that, she's writing a YA Novel! But wait, there's more -- she was also awarded a fellowship at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne to use one of their hot desks to work on her novel. In this episode, we chat about that experie…
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As the month of June draws to a close and the year relentlessly lurches forward, Jacinta and Lachlan look back at their wins and losses of the month, as well as the wins and losses of the community. Other discussion points include: -Substituting ingredients in recipes -New Zealand Souvenirs -Pitching a new segment (with a bad name)…
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Jess is back with her new zebra diagnosis
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Self-compassion, self-advocacy and neuroaffirming psychology
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Mother's Day with Paula (Mumma P, That Lady Over There, Jacinta's Mum!)
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We know, we're a bit late to the party with this one! In this episode we chat with Paula, otherwise known in certain circles as Jacinta's mum! Paula tells us about C-PTSD and her wonderful work as a Lived Experience Worker.By differentlybrainedpodcast
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Unmasking, Bird Psycho and that probbo guy: Unpacking Heartbreak High season 2
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Don’t go breaking my heart: Heartbreak High S1
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Let’s get this party started! But with all my accessibility supports and self-advocacy needs met please
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It’s Brittany b****h! Research, selective eating and food mods with Brittany St John
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Differently Brained goes to the dentist with Dr. Romi Fried
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Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Dr. Romi Fried, an autistic dentist passionate about making dentistry more accessible! This is Dr Trudy Lin who I mentioned during our chat:https://trudysmile.net/about-dr-trudy-lin/ & as promised, some accounts that I'd recommend from the gram (in the dental-sphere) --> https://www.instagram.com/drbethanystoothtales?i…
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Twinkle twinkle little star, how our sleep is often blah
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Narelle King is the queen of decluttering
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Regional journalist and writer Simon McCarthy drops by to talk about anxiety, work, and trying to figure out his different brain. Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news, features and produces video and multimedia for the Herald and the Weekender magazine, and he contributes regularly to the Newcastle H…
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Add your mums, add your dads: Feb community wrap
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Encore: Jordon Steele-John gives us the lowdown on the ADHD Senate Report
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Another one from the archive! Jacinta and Lachlan were lucky enough to chat with Greens senator Jordon Steele-John not once but twice last year! In this episode, the ins and outs of the ADHD Senate Report are discussed (and despite the findings, ADHDers are still facing a slew of issues in 2024!) How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our priva…
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Encore: Kay Kerr's Love & Autism will make you cry (in a good way)
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You may have heard this one before - or maybe not! Either way, it's well worth a listen. In one of our most popular episodes we sat down to chat with Kay Kerr about her book 'Love & Autism' which, given the timing (a week after Valentine's Day) seemed like a good reason to do an encore. Original Episode Description: In this episode, Jacinta and Lac…
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Hearts & minds: navigating Valentine's Day
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Episode description Valentine's Day is...a lot. Whether you love it, hate it, or are somewhere in between, it's pretty firmly in the collective culture! Jacinta and Lachlan chat about their thoughts on Valentine's day and give a couple of ideas on how to make it more fun/less daunting/more tolerable! How to find us Join our private Facebook communi…
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Shame, secrecy and the private world of pulling with Adele Dumont
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About our guest Adele Dumont is an Australian writer and critic. Her work has appeared in Griffith Review, Meanjin, Southerly, ABR, and Sydney Review of Books. Adele’s first book, No Man is an Island, is an account of her experiences teaching English to asylum seekers in detention. Her second book, The Pulling, is a work of memoir charting her expe…
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About our guest Laura is a disabled writer and bibliophile living on Wurundjeri land. She has a Masters of Professional psychology and works as a plain language and Easy English content writer. Her words have appeared in places such The Age, Kill Your Darlings, ArtsHub, ABC Everyday and The Guardian. She is also a member of the minister-appointed V…
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Are you halfway through January and already tanked your new year resolutions? Or maybe you don't make them but feel a little adrift without a focus come midyear? Then we have the episode for you. Jacinta and Lachlan sit down and chat about why they are making a 2024 intention and how they picked theirs. Representations Resources How to find us Foll…
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That’s a wrap, part two: Lachlan reflects on 2023
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Jacinta comes with a surprise list of questions for Lachlan to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what he hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com Follow our personal stuf…
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That’s a wrap, part one: Jacinta reflects on 2023
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Lachlan comes with a surprise list of questions for JD to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what she hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com Follow our personal stuff - …
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The ADHD Senate report is out! with Jordon Steele-John
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The ADHD Senate report is out! We were lucky enough to have Senator Jordon Steele-John back again to give us the highlights, the lowlights and all the info on what we do next. About our guest Representations & resources How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an e…
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Writing all the feelings with Davina Bell
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About our guest Davina Bell is a writer for young people of many ages, and a children’s book editor. Her award-winning and Notable picture books include All the Ways To Be Smart, All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors, Under the Love Umbrella, The Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade, Oh Albert! and Hattie Helps Out. She is also the author of the Alice…
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Six challenges with mindfulness and gratitude and how to beat them
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Jacinta and Lachlan are both terrible at mindfulness and gratitude. Not because they aren't grateful for a whole bunch of stuff, or because they think mindfulness doesn't work. In fact, they know that science proves that both these practices can help mental and physical health. But still, they really suck at keeping it up and would gamble that plen…
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Excerpt of This Is Us Now by Jacinta Dietrich
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In this episode we give you a sneak peek of Jacinta's novella, This Is Us Now, including a short reading from the beginning. About our guest Jacinta Dietrich is a writer and editor who lives on Wurundjeri country in Naarm (Melbourne, Victoria). Jacinta is a wizard with the letters in more ways than one - she is autistic with ADHD for a bit of extra…
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We have our first ever neurodivergent nurse on the show! Sarah tells us all about her line of work as a district nurse and her experiences as a woman with autism and ADHD. We talk about 'finding your area' in life and work (which Sarah has thankfully done) to maintain a good level of self care. Easier said than done! One thing that constantly comes…
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Rest, spiderwebs, burnout and laziness lies with Mel Watson
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Mel Watson. We chat about a whole whack of topics from how Mel thinks more in spiderwebs rather than lines, how rest is essential and if you don't think so, your body will make you rest. We also chat about Mel's experience with burnout and how she is trying to help other women from experiencing burnout…
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Alicia Elliott, author of And Then She Fell
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author Alicia Elliott. We discuss Alicia's childhood and how her mother's mental health informed her perspectives and her own understanding around mental health and illness. We also chat about mental health and culture, femininity and motherhood, psychosis and mania, and of course, Alicia's new book, A…
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan talk about trichotillomania and how it impacts Lachlan's life. Also, we have a little favour to ask of you, dear listener. We would love it if you would vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards listener choice category. Just jump onto the website https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting and search for …
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan talk about Jacinta's latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) flare and how it has impacted her mental health. Also, we have a little favour to ask of you, dear listener. We would love it if you would vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards listener choice category. Just jump onto the website https://www.austr…
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Shattering the rose-tinted perspective: the reality of diagnosis in the late 90s with Jess Flint and Bonnie Flint
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Jess Flint and her mum Bonnie. The team and their guests discuss the diagnostic process for Jess and her family, the challenges and stigma they faced during schooling and Jess's exciting inclusion in Kay Kerr's wonderful Love & Autism. About our guest Episode partner Representations & resources You can…
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Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of Dark Mode and co-host of James and Ashley Stay at Home
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author and podcaster Ashley Kalagian Blunt. The trio chat about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, co-occurring mental health challenges and the lengths Ashley has reached to avoid going outside in the dark. About our guest Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller. …
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Amanda Tattersall, host of the ChangeMakers podcast
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Amanda Tattersall. They talk about bipolar, psychosis and medication, and also discuss the way mental health is stigmatised in wider society and individualised as the problems of a sole person rather than a community and social issue. About our guest Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor of Pract…
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More with Samuel Leighton-Dore, author of Wow It’s All A Lot
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan ask more questions of Samuel Leighton-Dore. About our guest Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members…
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Samuel Leighton-Dore, author of Wow It’s All A Lot
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Samuel Leighton-Dore. About our guest Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members of the LGBT…
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Neurodivergence, politics and the NDIS with Jordon Steele-John
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan continue their interview with Senator Jordon Steele-John. They delve into all things NDIS: how it should work, how it currently works (or doesn't) and what needs to change to make it better to actually support neurodivergent and disabled folks. About our guest Jordan Steele-John is one of your Greens Senators fo…
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Neurodivergence and the ADHD Inquiry with Jordon Steele-John
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Senator Jordon Steele-John. We quiz Jordon on the ADHD Senate Inquiry and how that came about, how the response for submissions has far exceeded expectations (yay community!) and where we go from here. About our guest Jordan Steele-John is one of your Greens Senators for WA. He has recently led the cha…
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Vote for us in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards
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We have some exciting news to share! Differently Brained has been included in the 18th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards! We are included in the Health category of course and also in The Adam Curry People's Choice Awards. It would mean the world to us if you voted for our show here and shared it with your family, friends, enemies and acquainta…
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Claudia Barriga-Larrivière, Director of People & Culture at Sendle Australia
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Claudia Barriga-Larrivière. Claudia Barriga-Larrivière is Sendle Australia's Director of People & Culture. She also lives with dyslexia and anxiety. About our guest Claudia Barriga-Larrivière is Sendle Australia's Director of People & Culture. She also lives with dyslexia — which is why she's made it h…
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Alissa Knight, clinical psychologist and director of The Calming Suite Psychology
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Dr Alissa Knight. Dr Alissa Knight is a clinical psychologist, researcher and founder of The Calming Suite. We discuss anxiety, perfectionism and mental health during the teen years. We also chat about disordered eating and binge drinking and the way these can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Finally we fini…
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A deep dive into Hey Lemonade with Elise McCann
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Elise McCann, co-founder of Hey Lemonade. We ask Elise all the nosey questions we had about Hey Lemonade as an idea and an app - where the idea came from, how Elise and Lucy got it up and running and if they use their own pep talks when things get a little hard. We dig into the CSIRO's report and findi…
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Steph Liz Cuthbert, writer, editor, sensitivity reader and artist
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Steph Cuthbert. Steph opens up about all things bipolar, alcoholism, routine, hypersexuality, sobriety and having more conversations. About our guest Steph Cuthbert is a writer, freelance editor, sensitivity reader, artist, wife and mother. She has bipolar disorder and is a co-facilitator of the Blue M…
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