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In this episode, I chat to Jim from Melbourne, Victoria. Jim was diagnosed as Autistic (Level 2) with ADHD later in life (aged 27). We speak about their childhood as well as their job as a Special Education Teacher Aide and how that helped lead them to their own diagnosis. Thank you so much for chatting with me, Jim. You were a pleasure to speak with and I'm so honoured to have gotten to know...

In this episode, I chat to Jim from Melbourne, Victoria. Jim was diagnosed as Autistic (Level 2) with ADHD later in life (aged 27). We speak about their childhood as well as their job as a Special Education Teacher Aide and how that helped lead them to their own diagnosis. Thank you so much for chatting with me, Jim. You were a pleasure to speak with and I'm so honoured to have gotten to know...

In this episode, I chat to Ann-Maree from Sydney, New South Wales. I speak with Ann-Maree about her own diagnosis as well as her son's. Sadly, in October 2021, before these diagnoses, Ann-Maree's husband passed away suddenly, leaving her to navigate new territory whilst grieving such a profound loss. Thank you so much for chatting with me, Ann-Maree. You are a remarkable human being! I was...

In this episode, I chat to Ann-Maree from Sydney, New South Wales. I speak with Ann-Maree about her own diagnosis as well as her son's. Sadly, in October 2021, before these diagnoses, Ann-Maree's husband passed away suddenly, leaving her to navigate new territory whilst grieving such a profound loss. Thank you so much for chatting with me, Ann-Maree. You are a remarkable human being! I was...

In this episode I chat to Kate from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Kate Foster is a published Author of children's books, including "Paws", "The Bravest Word", "Harriet Hound" and "The Unlikely Heroes Club". She is also a late diagnosed Autistic. I chat to Kate about what got her into writing, as well as speak about her books which all revolve ar...

In this episode I chat to Kate from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Kate Foster is a published Author of children's books, including "Paws", "The Bravest Word", "Harriet Hound" and "The Unlikely Heroes Club". She is also a late diagnosed Autistic. I chat to Kate about what got her into writing, as well as speak about her books which all revolve ar...

In this episode I chat to Mel from Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Mel was diagnosed late in life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Generalised Anxiety. She began her career as a primary teacher and is now a teacher librarian. We chat about how Autism is often misdiagnosed as BPD (especially in women) and how that can effect future-proofing. Discussing minority groups and...

In this episode I chat to Mel from Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Mel was diagnosed late in life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Generalised Anxiety. She began her career as a primary teacher and is now a teacher librarian. We chat about how Autism is often misdiagnosed as BPD (especially in women) and how that can effect future-proofing. Discussing minority groups and...

In this episode, I chat with Caroline from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caroline was diagnosed late in life as AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD). She is also a Naturopath who specialises and works within the Neurodivergent community (you can find her on Instagram as the.neurodivergent.naturopath). We chat about late diagnosis, what it's like to be a naturopath working with other neurodivergent individ...

In this episode, I chat with Caroline from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caroline was diagnosed late in life as AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD). She is also a Naturopath who specialises and works within the Neurodivergent community (you can find her on Instagram as the.neurodivergent.naturopath). We chat about late diagnosis, what it's like to be a naturopath working with other neurodivergent individ...

In this episode, I chat with Louise from Adelaide in South Australia. Louise is a counsellor, working with neurodivergent children and their families (as well as some adult) and owns Off The Couch Therapy. Louise was diagnosed late in life as Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD). A lot of Louise's work revolves around what her business name suggests - getting off the couch! A lot of her therapy sessions...

In this episode, I chat with Louise from Adelaide in South Australia. Louise is a counsellor, working with neurodivergent children and their families (as well as some adult) and owns Off The Couch Therapy. Louise was diagnosed late in life as Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD). A lot of Louise's work revolves around what her business name suggests - getting off the couch! A lot of her therapy sessions...

In this episode, I speak to Hayley from Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Hayley is a mother to an Autistic son. We chat about the struggles that come with obtaining a diagnosis, as well as the aftermath. Hayley also has the unique experience of living in a bilingual household (her husband is Vietnamese) and what that looks like for a non-speaking, Autistic child. Thank you for chatting with me, H...

In this episode, I speak to Hayley from Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Hayley is a mother to an Autistic son. We chat about the struggles that come with obtaining a diagnosis, as well as the aftermath. Hayley also has the unique experience of living in a bilingual household (her husband is Vietnamese) and what that looks like for a non-speaking, Autistic child. Thank you for chatting with me, H...

In this episode I chat with Aaron Cotton from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Aaron is the owner and creator of Marco Polo, an app designed to help people living with disabilities navigate Supported Independent Living (SIL) options. We discuss Aaron's background as well as how this idea was born and how it will operate. It is a fascinating chat and I can't wait to see this platform in act...

In this episode I chat with Aaron Cotton from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Aaron is the owner and creator of Marco Polo, an app designed to help people living with disabilities navigate Supported Independent Living (SIL) options. We discuss Aaron's background as well as how this idea was born and how it will operate. It is a fascinating chat and I can't wait to see this platform in act...

In this episode, I chat to Tina from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Tina is a late diagnosed ADHDer. She is also an Accountant, running her own business (Diverse Accounts) specialising in bookkeeping and tax services for the neurodivergent community. We discuss what late diagnosis was like off the back of her our children's diagnoses as well as how her business came to be. Thank you so much...

In this episode, I chat to Tina from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Tina is a late diagnosed ADHDer. She is also an Accountant, running her own business (Diverse Accounts) specialising in bookkeeping and tax services for the neurodivergent community. We discuss what late diagnosis was like off the back of her our children's diagnoses as well as how her business came to be. Thank you so much...

In this episode, I chat with Ange from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Ange is owner and operator of A C McArthur Services, specialising in Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching. Ange is neurodivergent herself, diagnosed as AuDHD late in life, giving her the lived experience perspective which she utilises every day within her job. You'll definitely get a laugh out of t...

In this episode, I chat with Ange from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Ange is owner and operator of A C McArthur Services, specialising in Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching. Ange is neurodivergent herself, diagnosed as AuDHD late in life, giving her the lived experience perspective which she utilises every day within her job. You'll definitely get a laugh out of t...

In this episode I chat with Sarah (AKA The Neurodiverse Nurse) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sarah is a fellow AuDHDer (Autistic ADHD) who happens to also be an amazing nurse! You can find Sarah on Instagram (just search the.neurodiverse.nurse). We spoke about her career and what it's like to be a neurodivergent nurse. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was just 3 years old, which i...

In this episode I chat with Sarah (AKA The Neurodiverse Nurse) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sarah is a fellow AuDHDer (Autistic ADHD) who happens to also be an amazing nurse! You can find Sarah on Instagram (just search the.neurodiverse.nurse). We spoke about her career and what it's like to be a neurodivergent nurse. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was just 3 years old, which i...

In this episode, I chat with Brigitte from Sydney, NSW. Brigitte was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD late in life. As a child she was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, dyslexia, severe asthma, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases and more. Brigitte is also expecting her first child. During our chat, we discuss what it was like growing up without a diagnosis and what it is like going through a pregna...

In this episode, I chat with Brigitte from Sydney, NSW. Brigitte was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD late in life. As a child she was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, dyslexia, severe asthma, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases and more. Brigitte is also expecting her first child. During our chat, we discuss what it was like growing up without a diagnosis and what it is like going through a pregna...

In this episode, I chat with Kale who currently lives in Melbourne, Victoria but is originally from Tennessee in America. Kale opens up about her diagnoses, traumatic childhood and struggles during school offering an unfiltered conversation filled with abuse and poverty, highlighting her remarkable strength and perseverance. Thank you so much for opening up to me, Kale. I learned so much from our...