Not Your Neurotypical Podcast

Recorded in last August of 2023, Millie and I discussed her experiences as a teacher, being late diagnosed and her book! Millie is a passionate primary teacher, mother, and author diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 35. Her own diagnosis led her to write the children's picture story book, "Unmasking Millie, "which aims to make the presentation of girls with ADHD more visible. * Connect with me and f...

Happy New Year! Here's an episode recorded back in 2023 with the incredible, Maike! Enjoy. * Maike is a neurodivergent & queer psychologist, artist and podcast host from Germany. And she's also a synesthete! This means Maike can see music, pain, touch and other sensations in colours. That's because of a rare neurological trait called synesthesia. Through her podcast "Let's talk Synesthesia" ,...

Episode 12 with Author and Comedian, Joe Wells: "find your people" Read his book: Wired Differently: 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know About. Joe Wells made his name as a political comedian with critically acclaimed Fringe shows including 'Night Of The Living Tories', '10 Things I Hate About UKIP' and 'I Hope I Die Before I Start Voting Conservative', in re...

Episode 11 with Cass: "rejection is protection" Cass recently completed her double degree in Arts and Law. Graduating with first class honours, her thesis considered the conceptual conflicts in Australian environmental law. Likewise, Cass’s ADHD diagnosis at age 28 helped her to make sense of her private struggles alongside her outward successes. She’s enjoyed an eclectic career zigzagging through...

Episode 10 with Kristen: "I had an idea that maybe I was ADHD just from the internet." You can find and support Kristen at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BurningBeeArt https://www.instagram.com/burningbeeillustration/ * Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nyntpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✶ Disclaimer:  The content in this podcast is  not  intended to provide...

Episode 9 with Jacinta: "Autism and ADHD challenges are not recognised" * Jacinta Dietrich is a neurodivergent and bisexual writer, editor and podcaster based in Naarm, Melbourne. She is the founder and co-host of Differently Brained, an own voices podcast where each fortnight they interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has experienced mental health challenges. They have been fe...

*my mic did not cooperate this time! hopefully you can hear me well enough* Episode 8 with Amy: "I was diagnosed, and nothing got better. " ✶ Amy Green is a data and systems expert with over 14 years of experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, and has held various roles that have allowed her to explore leadership and staff management where her fascination with hu...

Episode 7 with Patricia Falcetta OAM. "Is it the person that is disabled, or is the environment that is disabling them?" ✶ Patricia is the Founder/Director of Social Living Solutions and creator of the Family Joy Program. Neurodivergent herself, Patricia’s vision is for a world where people who identify as neurodivergent are accepted, integrated, and recognised as valued members of socie...

Episode 6 with Charlie "It's not a fad. Women were just missed." Diagnosed at 44, Charlie is currently a COO for a large ecommerce business. She discovered she shared similar experiences with that of her boss who is also neurodivergent, and without them she would not have sought a diagnosis. Charlie is currently studying and training to one day pivot into counselling, alongside reiki...

TW: discussions of suicide and mental health, mention of rape Please consider this before listening. * Episode 5 with Brian. "Have difficult conversations" ✶ Brian (he/him) is a 21 year old gym enthusiast, mental health advocate and most of all, he is a close relative of mine. Safe to say I have watched him grow through thick and thin. Brian and I have a conversation around mental health...

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A big thank you to Simone for publicly sharing her story and her diagnosis for the first time! ✶ Episode 4 with Simone. "Finding your community is super important" Simone (she/they) is a 40 year old mum to 4 boys, living in Western Sydney with her kids, husband and A LOT of pets. She has worked as a Talent Agent and was assistant to a CEO. On weekends, she enjoys spending time on her hyp...

Episode 3 with Sheila. "It's just about self-acceptance and finding what works for you." Sheila Henson is an ADHD and Neurodiversity Coach and Educator, drawing from her personal experience with ADHD and Dyscalculia to empathize with and understand the challenges faced by her clients. With a diverse range of expertise, Sheila works with individuals, couples, families, and organizatio...

TW: Discussions of suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, rape, medication, drug abuse, cancer, and domestic violence. Please consider this before listening. Episode 2 with Frankie. "If I could choose to take away the ADHD or the cancer, take away the ADHD." Frankie is a single mother of a neurodivergent 5 year old daughter. She was diagnosed with stage 3, Triple Negative Breast Cancer la...

Episode 1 with Bridget. "My whole life made sense." Bridget is a 29-year-old Australian woman and a proud mother of two. After being diagnosed with ADHD combined presentation in 2022, she has become passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding neurodivergent conditions. Bridget shares her experiences and advocates for neurodiversity with those in her personal life. In her free time,...