Big Not Small Talk

The festive season is meant to be joyful… but for many neurodivergent people, it can be  exhausting . In this episode, we chat about Christmas parties, sensory overload, social pressure, and the endless mental load of figuring out what to wear, who to talk to, how long to stay—and whether to go at all. We talk escape plans, boundaries, saying no without guilt, and how the season can drain us long...

In this episode, we get personal about sensory processing and how it shows up in our lives as neurodivergent people. We talk about sensory sensitivities and sensory seeking, how we communicate these needs with friends and family, and the impact sensory overwhelm can have in the workplace. From textures to sounds to environments that feel just  too much , we open up about what our nervous systems a...

In this episode of Big Not Small Talk , we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence. From stereotypes we’ve had thrown at us to the everyday assumptions people make, we break down what’s true, what’s harmful, and what needs to change. We share our own experiences, challenge some of the narratives we’ve all heard far too often, and dig into why these misunderstandings s...

Episode 4: Talking Dyspraxia with Louis In this episode of Big Not Small Talk , we’re joined by our guest Louis , who shares his lived experience of dyspraxia and autism . Together, we chat about what dyspraxia really looks like day to day—from coordination and executive functioning challenges to the unique strengths that often go unseen. Louis opens up about how these experiences shape his daily...

Episode 3: Declutter — Physical, Mental, and Everything In Between In this episode of Big Not Small Talk , we dive into the topic of decluttering —not just our spaces, but our minds too. We talk about how our different neurodivergent experiences shape the way we tidy (or don’t tidy!), the challenges we face, and the moments of calm that come when things finally click into place. 💬 Expect real, re...

Episode 2: What Being Neurodivergent Means to Us In this episode of Big Not Small Talk , we open up about what neurodivergence looks like for each of us—our own unique flavours and how they shape the way we move through the world. From daily experiences to those “aha” moments, we share what it’s really like to live life with brains that work a little differently. Sarah also shares a personal senso...

Welcome to Big Not Small Talk —our brand-new podcast where three neurodivergent hosts dive into the big conversations that matter to our community. This very first episode is all about our why : why we’re starting this podcast, what we hope it becomes, and the kind of space we want to create. Fair warning: it’s our debut, so things are still a bit rough around the edges (we’re learning as we go!),...

Welcome to the pilot episode of "Big Not Small Talk," the podcast where neurodivergence is not just part of the story—it's the whole story. Join hosts Sarah, Olivia and Emma—three neurodivergent minds—sitting around the mic, completely unfiltered, unmasked, and unapologetically themselves. "Big Not Small Talk" is not about fitting in; it's about standing out. It's about...