Differently Brained

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 acquaintances to boost us into the shortlist!⁠ Nominations...

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 her life's work to champion neurodiversi...

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 finish the conversation with a chat about self-care,...

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 findings of the efficacy of the app and why it was so i...

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 Mountains Bipolar Support Group. In her spare ti...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Min Lou. We discuss Min's experiences as an autistic person, what it was like studying psychology and how these degrees are still incredibly behind the times when it comes to understanding neurodivergence. We also chat about Min's family and cultural heritage, their non-binary identity, how they feel about self-identifying and the imposter syndrome th...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Michelle Ridsdale, the founder of Kaboose, an organisation aiming to improve mental health and connectedness of the autistic and neurodiverse community through friendships and employment. They chat about where the idea for Kaboose came from,  how Michelle got it up and running and why finding a community or our 'tribe' is so beneficial for our mental...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kylie Maslen. Kylie Maslen might have the longest list of diagnoses out of the guests we have interviewed so far which makes for an interesting and complex discussion.  We also share a podcast we have been listening to and loving, Beyond 6 Seconds .   About our guest Kylie Maslen is a writer and critic whose cultural criticism, social commentary and c...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan discuss the ADHD Senate Inquiry and why it is important. We chat about statistics, the cost of having ADHD and the cost to the economy. But more importantly, we talk about why this Senate Inquiry is so important, how it could make a difference to the lives of ADHDers and how you can make a submission to fight for a better quality of life as an ADHDer.    Resour...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Suzanna Poredos. We chat about Suzanna discovering her autistic identity and how it helped her better understand herself. We also discuss her co-occuring health conditions and how they impact her level of support and daily life. We touch on meltdowns and shutdowns and what they are like for Suzanna, and as always we discuss the stigmas, misconceptions...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kirk Cetinic. We discuss Kirk's diagnosis journey as a child, his passion for design and improving user experiences. We also chat about Kirk's skills and experiences as a public speaker and autistic advocate. Finally, we chat about the representation of autistic people in the media and the stigmas and misconceptions around these topics.    About our g...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan discuss personal hygiene, grooming and self-care. This is something that both hosts struggle with (teeth brushing is the worst!) and something that we'd guess the neurodivergent community has issues with too (we've been tagged in many, many memes about showering). We also discuss how much harder these tasks are when you're not feeling your best or are facing me...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Matt Bruyninckx. We discuss Matt's diagnosis journey, his new venture Divergent Studios and what a more accommodating arts industry looks like, as well as Matt's experience with workplace bullying and discrimination.    About our guest Matt Bruyninckx is the director of Divergent Studios , as well as a seasoned actor, writer, and producer, who has wor...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kay Kerr about her new book Love & Autism . Love & Autism presents an uplifting celebration of neurodivergent love, the search for it and a deeper look into the lives of autistic Australians. We chat to Kay about where the idea came from, the interview and drafting process, autistic affirmation and joy, and what she thinks lies ahead for the next gene...

Jacinta and Lachlan speak to Orion Kelly about autism and parenting, raising neurodivergent and neurotypical children and making time for yourself.    About our guest Orion Kelly is proudly Autistic. He is an Autistic advocate, consultant, keynote speaker, author, actor, host, YouTuber, podcaster and radio broadcaster based in Victoria, Australia. Orion hosts the podcasts My Friend Autism, A Diffe...

In this episode, we chat to Brandon Harvey. We discuss anxiety, panic attacks, depression and seeking support from inside your family. We chat about intrusive or dark thoughts and suicidality, the misconceptions around not wanting to do life anymore and coping through disordered eating.   Content warning In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss anxiety, depression, suicidality, panic atta...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan discuss noise sensitivity and how they each experience it.   Content warning In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss minor self-harm. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.   Episode partners We also want to thank Loop for kindly gifting us a full set of their earplugs. If you...

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Miranda Luby, author of Sadie Starr's Guide to Starting Over . They discuss Miranda's relationship with food and exercise, seeking help and support, managing perfectionism and moving beyond all-or-nothing and black-and-white thinking.    About our guest Miranda Luby is an award-winning author, journalist and copywriter living on Victoria's Surf Coast....

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kay Kerr, author of Please Don't Hug Me , Social Queue and Love & Autism . They discuss Kay's diagnosis journey, how she has made her house an autistic safe space and how she writes informed and sensitive autistic characters.    About our guest Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her debut novel Please Do...

In this episode we have the absolute pleasure of talking to Dani Vee about her anxiety, her energy levels and how she's making slowing down a priority.    About our guest Dani Vee is host of the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds. Dani is also a writer with her debut picture book My EXTRAordinary Mum, published by Larrikin House and Her My EPIC Dad! six picture book series and a short story...

Jacinta and Lachlan speak to Orion Kelly about all things autism as he shares his diagnosis journey and lived experience.    About our guest Orion Kelly is proudly Autistic. He is an Autistic advocate, consultant, keynote speaker, author, actor, host, YouTuber, podcaster and radio broadcaster based in Victoria, Australia. Orion hosts the podcasts My Friend Autism, A Different Brilliant, and Intens...

The tables have turned and Lachlan interviews the other half of the Differently Brained team, Jacinta Dietrich. They talk about Jacinta's diagnosis process, the surprise of finding out she's an ADHDer as well as autistic, and her mental health generally.    About our guest Jacinta Dietrich is a neurodivergent and bisexual writer, editor and podcaster based in Naarm, (Melbourne, Victoria). Jacinta...

Welcome to the first full episode of Differently Brained for Season 1, 2023! We shared a little bit about the DB team in our trailers, but we heard you loud and clear - you want to know more. So we are kicking the season off with an interview with the one and only Lachlan Rutherford. Lachlan shares his experiences with his mental health generally, and his diagnoses bipolar disorder, trichotilloman...

We are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be launching Differently Brained , the podcast where no brain is the same.  Differently Brained is an own voices podcast where each fortnight we interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has lived experience with mental health challenges.  We talk to a diverse range of people with a focus on telling individual stories and championing the diff...

We are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be launching Differently Brained , the podcast where no brain is the same.  Differently Brained is an own voices podcast where each fortnight we interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has lived experience with mental health challenges.  We talk to a diverse range of people with a focus on telling individual stories and championing the diff...