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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Simon Scott shares some exciting personal news — he's engaged! What begins as a conversation about the proposal quickly evolves into a wider discussion about milestones, traditions, social expectations, and what happens when neurodivergent people choose to do things their own way. Simon reflects on planning a proposal that worked for both him and...

In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa — the first World Cup ever held on African soil.  From the sound of the vuvuzelas and the iconic tournament soundtrack to Spain's historic triumph, Ghana's unforgettable run, Diego Forlán's brilliance, and England's frustrating campaign, the trio explore...

In this episode, Helen and Elizabeth focus on the first steps of starting a new creative endeavour. Elizabeth shares her search for a creative "cave space", while Helen offers practical advice for sticking with a creative practice when you're still trying to find your groove. Together they explore the role of repetition, routine, and structure in creative work, discussing how frameworks can suppor...

In this episode of Regulation Station , Becca Engle is joined by Jillian Eisloeffel, founder of Bobby's World: Profound Autism and parent to an 11-year-old child with high support needs. Together they discuss caregiving, self-injurious behaviours, medical advocacy, and the realities of supporting a child with complex needs. Jillian shares her family's experiences navigating crisis periods, adaptin...

What happens when the person you've spent years trying to be turns out to be built around survival rather than authenticity? In this episode, Chelsey Flood is joined by Bre Ransome to explore late diagnosis, drinking culture, and the unsettling experience of discovering that many traits you thought were part of your personality were actually coping strategies. Together they discuss identity, self-...

In this solo intro episode, host Vicki Peterson introduces herself, the show, and the question she's sitting with this season: how do I create again — in a way that actually honors who I am — after spending decades doing it in a way that was slowly taking me apart? Vicki is a screenwriter, educator, late-diagnosed autistic person, and recovering perfectionist living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and...

Dr Mary Sims is an AuDHD (autistic with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and some overlap with obsessive compulsive disorder) who has both dealt with neurodivergent patients in crisis and been one herself. In Episode One of Clinical Misfits, Dr Mary describes in detail a unique way to identify neurodivergent people who are approaching or in the middle of burnout, who she calls Clinical Mi...

You know how they tell you that websites and apps follow your every move and then design their product to get the most out of you?   And you know how each and every time a digital product gets updated it gets worse and harder to use? How can both of these be true?   Well, let me get you in on a Product Analytics secret: It’s true that most websites and apps collect your data, but most of...

Welcome to Creative Becoming, a podcast for the creative and the curious. If you're ready to swap doomscrolling for doodling, this is the show for you! In this debut episode, hosts Helen and Elizabeth explore the idea of "creative becoming" and how art and storytelling can help us better understand ourselves. Helen shares her experience as a late-diagnosed autistic artist using graphic diaries to...

In the first episode of this Hyperfocus FC mini-series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2006 FIFA World Cup — a tournament many fans consider the last truly classic World Cup. From iconic kits, legendary players, and unforgettable matches to Germany's incredible atmosphere as host nation, the trio share their memories of a summer that helped define their love...

In the inaugural episode of Theatrically Authentic , hosts Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott explore why theatre feels so magnetic to neurodivergent people — both onstage and backstage. From “performance brains” and “technical brains” to masking, hyperfocus, burnout, and the emotional intensity of live performance, this episode unpacks the unique relationship between neurodivergence and the th...

In the opening episode of Collecting Fish, host James Hepworth shares his personal journey into fishkeeping — from childhood memories of exploring rock pools on family holidays to building his first aquarium at just five years old. Blending nostalgia with practical beginner advice, James explores what it really takes to start an aquarium for the first time, including: Choosing the right tank Under...

In this final meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club Season One, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Simon Scott, co-founder of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, co-host of The Neurodivergent Experience , and producer of this series. Simon shares his own journey of identifying as neurodivergent, a story marked by missed signs, school struggles, identity, and years of feeling like an alien. Together, Angela...

Parenting shouldn't require a law degree. Welcome to Regulation Station , a podcast helping parents and carers navigate neurodivergent childhood with confidence and clarity. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Becca Engle, the series explores evaluations, accommodations, IEPs, advocacy, education, regulation, and the realities of raising neurodivergent children. Through convers...

Please take your seats — the performance is about to begin! Welcome to Theatrically Authentic, a behind-the-scenes theatre podcast exploring musical theatre, performance, fandom, and neurodivergent creativity through an autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Autistic theatre-makers Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott, the series dives into the emotional a...

There's a whole world beneath the surface. Welcome to Collecting Fish, a podcast exploring fishkeeping, aquariums, and hobby collecting through curiosity, creativity, and lived experience. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by James Hepworth, the series dives into the fascination of building thriving underwater ecosystems at home. From tropical fish and aquatic plants to tank des...

Football is never just football. Welcome to Hyperfocus FC, a podcast exploring football history, culture, nostalgia, and obsession through an Autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, the series revisits iconic tournaments, legendary players, unforgettable moments, and the stories that shaped the world's most popula...

Creativity isn't a talent. It's a practice. Welcome to Creative Becoming, a podcast exploring creativity, identity, storytelling, and autistic culture. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Helen, a late-diagnosed autistic artist, and Elizabeth, a neurotypical librarian, the series offers practical tools, strategies, and encouragement for anyone looking to develop a more creative...

Creating again, on generator power. Welcome to The Neurocomplex Creative, a podcast exploring creativity, burnout, recovery, and the realities of making art when your brain and body don't always cooperate. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Vicki Peterson—screenwriter, educator, late-diagnosed autistic person, and proud everything bagel—the series is a living record of rebuild...

Some things just deserve a rant! Welcome to The Autistic Rant Hour, a podcast exploring the frustrations, injustices, and absurdities of living in an allistic world through an autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr Gal Schkolnik (They/Them), founder of Aut2Aut, the series combines passionate discussion, lived experience, and unapologetic autistic honesty...

What if healthcare understood neurodivergence differently? Welcome to Clinical Misfits, a podcast exploring neurodivergent health, medicine, and clinical understanding through an autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr Mary Sims, a neurodivergent neurologist who is AuDHD herself, the series combines lived experience and medical expertise to explore the ph...

What happens when coping becomes survival? Welcome to Drinking to Mask and Unmask, a podcast exploring autism, masking, addiction, and recovery through an autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Chelsey Flood, the series examines the strategies autistic people develop to navigate a world that often demands conformity, and the costs those strategies can carry...

Welcome to the very first edition of This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network! Each week, this short update acts as our version of the old TV Guide: a quick way to find out what’s new across the network, discover shows you might have missed, and keep up with the incredible work being created by Autistic podcasters around the world. Most weeks, we’ll simply let you know which episodes are...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott explore a new study analysing 14 million Reddit posts and comments , revealing a major shift in how we talk about mental health online. Once dominated by discussions around depression and anxiety, platforms like Reddit are now seeing autism and ADHD take centre stage. Article: https://theconversation.com/we-a...

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Nyck Walsh, writer, therapist, and advocate, who shares their journey to identifying as Autistic and ADHD later in life. Nyck reflects on growing up feeling fundamentally different — navigating school, relationships, and work without the language to understand why things felt harder than they seemed for others. Like many late-i...