ND & Free Podcast - Finished May 2026

A panel show with 3 guests from 2020. As I celebrate 10 years of podcasting we return to previous conversations from years gone by. They aren't directly linked to Neurodivergence but if you can listen through a Neurodivergent lens, I hope what is discussed could help you. Neurodivergent topic episodes are coming every month alongside these wellbeing special episodes.  In this panel show episode we...

Explore more about our official Podcast Partner Sponsor 'Chillzones - Fidget Tools' - Use code 'OWEN15' at checkout for 15% off -  https://chillzones.co.uk/    In this Tenth episode of the official ND and Free Talk Show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona, Philippa Balazs and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Careers when you are Neurodivergent.   In this episode we cover the following areas .......

In this Ninth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Skills Regression when you are Neurodivergent.   In this episode we cover the following questions ....   1. What are our experiences with this and what happened post diagnosis when it comes to our ND presentations?    2. How can we find a balance for completin...

In this eighth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Masking as Neurodivergence.   In this episode we cover the following questions ....   1. What do you feel masking is and how does it look to you?   2. How do you find interaction and communication makes you feel?   3. How do you decide how much to share about...

In this episode we have a Q & A. Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topics brought to us by you. This episode includes how to work with overstimulation and seeking stimulus, how to cultivate and sustain friendship an ND'er and how nature can help us. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    02:37 - Question One -  When I get really wired and...

Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy - With Owen, Alice & Philippa (Episode Six)   In this sixth episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss how PDA shows up, how we can work with it and why needing autonomy is okay.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandf...

In this fifth episode of the ND and Free Podcast we have our Q & A Episode. Owen and his co-hosts Darren Cammock and Dan Katona discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    00:40 - Intro   02:45 - Question One - Gabby from TikTok - What is one positive aspect of your ND? I am trying to meet mine with more positive regard.    15:00  - Laura f...

In this fourth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of RSD.  How can we help ourselves when it arises, how to support our sensitive nervous systems and build confidence / self-esteem. We also cover Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's. Finishing with a special interest...

In this third episode we have a Q & A. Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    02:56  - Question One -  How do you parent neurodivergent children whilst battling your own ND symptoms? Often the needs of parties are conflicting.   15:10 - Question Two - I find I have a threshold...

In this second episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topic of honouring our needs, how to live our truth & avoid burnout.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfr...

In this Thirty second episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Garrett Wood of Gnosis Therapy. Garrett offers Solution-focused coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and executive functioning support for high-achieving, masking professionals.  Garrett talks with Owen all about what burnout is, how we can move towards a burnout free life and how to live in a way that fits with our energy and capacity ....

In this Thirty First episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Integrative Therapist Steph Taker of Therapy with Steph. Steph returns to talk with Owen all about how Self-Worth and knowing our Identity can be hard when you are ND. We discuss how we can gain a healthy sense of self and cultivate more Self-Worth and discover our Identity. Thank you Steph..    Listen to our first episode together fr...

In this first episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of overstimulation. We also cover of medication status, how sensory input effects us and hyper vigilance. Finishing with a special interest quiz.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com     Ch...

In this Thirtieth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have ADHD Life & Mindset Coach and neurodiversity trainer Leah Carroll. Leah returns to talk with Owen all about the power of being part of groups and coaching collectives. How can being with other Neurodivergent people help us on our own journey of understanding ourselves. How can we process our own experiences inside a safe space alongsi...

In this special edition episode Owen becomes a guest. He is interviewed by the host of the Unbreakable Hope Podcast, JessicaRose Johnson. JessicaRose holds a space for Owen to share his experience of being diagnosed ADHD and the year that followed. He also shares his experience with a life threatening illness 9 years ago in which he was just days from dying. A conversation that Owen is very gratef...

In this twenty-ninth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Donna Jackson. Donna is an accredited Intuitive Psychology Coach and an ICF accredited Insight Coach. We talk about what intuition is and how we can access it to help guide our life path. We talk about inner trust and living by our values. How does all this apply to a Neurodivergent brain?. We hear about Donna's work as a coach and her...

In this twenty-eight episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have CBT Psychotherapist, CBT Supervisor, and Registered Mental Health Nurse Sam Done. Owen and Sam discuss how CBT can help support those with ADHD. We also unpack how Sam helps people with Identity and Anxiety. We hear Sam's story of diagnosis and what she is most proud of despite her ADHD potentially getting in the way. Thank you Sam.   ...

In this twenty-seventh episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Diane Jones. ADHD coach, CBT-qualified facilitator, newly certified NLP practitioner, and Yoga Nidra teacher in training Diane Jones. Owen and Diane discuss all things doing the work, becoming our inner coach and how feeling worthy is so important in our quest to transform our lives. Thank you Diane.    ND & Free Coaching Service...

In this special edition episode we have our second duo. Daniel Katona and Scott Frampton join Owen to talk all about men's health but as ADHD and AUDHD diagnosed men. We talk about how being ADHD and a man feels, overall mental health, friendship and relationship struggles and how to take care of ourselves.  An inspiring conversation. Thank you Dan and Scott    MORE ON OUR GUESTS Follow Dan's jour...

In this twenty-sixth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have our first duo. Charlotte Green & Elise Renzetti join Owen to talk about all being vs doing. We talk about how ND'ers can help themselves with presence, mindfulness and honoring their needs. We also talk about how coaches can resource themselves to hold a 'being' space for clients and know when to help clients integrate doing action...

In this twenty-fifth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Philippa Balazs. Philippa is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. We unpack what Misophonia and how it impacts those who experience it. We also dive into emotional regulation, sensory experiences and hear Philippa's story on being diagnosed with Neurodivergence in the 90's and how far the world has come since then. A wonderful co...

In this Eighteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with Louise of “Pink Pear Bear”. Louise shares her journey pre and post diagnosis of ADHD. We explore her mission to raise awareness of neurodivergence in Women and mothers. A fun and inspiring chat. Thank you to Louise for being on our show.     Louise “Pink Pear Bear” Williams who is a UK-based blogger, coach, ADHD advocat...

(Trigger Warning - Please listen with care from 40 minutes in and onwards) In this special edition episode of the ND & Free Podcast we have my good friend Jessica-Rose Johnson.   Owen and Jess discuss the statistics in and around Neurodivergence and working in the forces and emergency services. We share our thoughts on the talents that ND'ers can bring and the drawbacks of the environments of...

In this twenty-fourth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have the returning Esther Barrett. Esther is a ADHD and neurodiversity coach, supervisor and trainer. After the success of her first episode on the show we return to the topic of coaching for ADHD. We look at what it looks like, how it works, how we can benefit from it and how to coach ourselves over time. Thank you Esther.    WHAT IS THE...

In this twenty-third episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have amazing the Dr Emma Offord a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Divergent Life, a neuroaffirming service that exists outside of the traditional medical model. Emma specialises in working with autistic and ADHD people, particularly late-identified women and families, offering assessments, coaching, and programmes that support nerv...