NDV Podcast: A project by Neurodiverse Voices

On the final episode of Season 2, I welcome Leila Moeeni—an ADHDer, Team Bonding Expert, and small business owner whose journey is as inspiring as it is insightful. Leila shares her late ADHD diagnosis during peri-menopause, the challenges of masking, and her path to self-acceptance. Through her business, Bake2Explore, she creates sensory-friendly spaces that bring people together over the simple...

In this inspiring episode of NDV Podcast , I am joined by Alex Richardson, a 22-year-old autistic ambassador for the National Autistic Society. Diagnosed at the age of five and told about his autism at ten, Alex shares his journey growing up autistic—from lining up his toy cars in colour order to thriving as a young adult raising awareness for autism. Alex opens up about the challenges he faced, i...

In this episode of the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast , I’m joined by Richard Liverman, an ADHD entrepreneur and father to an autistic son. Richard runs his own business, Richer Solutions, and shares his deeply personal journey navigating the education system, which he believes fails neurodivergent children like his son. His son has not attended school for the past three years, and Richard emotionall...

In this episode of the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast, I am joined by Lorraine, who is Autistic/ADHD, a mother to two autistic daughters, an EYFS teacher, and the founder of the Neurodiuniverse project. We delve into Lorraine's journey to her late diagnosis and how it transformed her understanding of herself and her daughters. Lorraine shares her insights on the education system, offering thoughtful...

In this episode of Neurodiverse Voices Podcast , I sat down with Mark Fleishman, Digital Media and Music Production Mentor at Oxford Creators. Although not neurodivergent himself, Mark suspects he may be ADHD and shares his perspective on mentoring neurodivergent young people, along with the insights he’s gained through that experience. Mark reflects on his personal journey, including leaving scho...

In this episode of Neurodiverse Voices Podcast , I’m joined by Dee, the founder and CEO of Autism Champions. Dee, who is both Autistic and ADHD, shares her incredible journey of self-discovery as a neurodivergent person. We talk about her experiences as a teacher, a music therapist, and her constant craving for engagement through studying and learning. Dee opens up about the ongoing battle between...

In this episode, I open the doors to my messy, end of a very busy week looking like living room! :) The final result differs from what I had initially imagined, however it ended up being a very natural and authentic video filmed by my good friend Humberto Mayorga*, who supports local SMEs with content production. Try and error is one of my mottos, lessons learned. I had the immense pleasure of int...

In this episode of the NDV Podcast, I sit down with Darren, the lead of the SEND rugby sessions for children at Gosford All Blacks. Darren passionately believes that sports like rugby should be accessible to all children, regardless of their abilities. We discuss how these SEND sessions came to life, the impact they've had, and how other rugby clubs in the county are adopting the same approach...

In this NDV Podcast episode, I reflect on the challenges of summer holidays, particularly the difficulty of balancing work, childcare, and personal time. I discuss the slow yet fast passage of time during school breaks, the exhaustion from trying to maintain a routine, and the humorous yet demanding moments of parenting. I share personal experiences, including a recent family trip, a visit to a me...

In final episode of season 1, Jamie opens up about his personal journey as an autistic individual and a father to an autistic son. We explore a wide range of topics, starting with his late diagnosis and the profound learning experiences he shares with his son. Jamie also speaks about the inspiring support his neurotypical daughter offers her brother, highlighting the importance of family understan...

Welcome to the final solo episode of the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast's first season! Over the past four months, this journey has allowed me to address systemic issues in education and advocate for neurodiversity. Fueled by personal frustrations with the educational system, I launched this podcast to raise awareness and drive change. I've connected with inspiring individuals, learned extens...

In this NDV Podcast episode, Andreia chats with Cheryl, who helps organisations find clarity amidst chaos. Cheryl's journey was profoundly shaped by her daughter's autism diagnosis, pushing her to dive deep into understanding neurodiversity. She shares how her HR background and personal experiences blend to support neurodivergent individuals. Cheryl talks about the challenges and joys of p...

This episode is dedicated to my grandmother, who sadly passed away in February. It was recorded on the 23rd of May 2024, when she would have turned 84 years old. On the same day, I had my first questionnaire interview as part of the Autism Character Strengths research study in which I am participating. I share the way I felt when I froze, as I was asked what my autistic daughter's strengths ar...

Este episódio é dedicado à minha avó, que infelizmente faleceu em Fevereiro deste ano. Foi gravado no dia 23 de maio de 2024, quando ela completaria 84 anos. No mesmo dia, fiz minha primeira entrevista do questionário como parte do estudo de pesquisa sobre as qualidades da personalidade do Autismo, no qual participo. Compartilho o que senti quando congelei quando me perguntaram quais são os pontos...

Rachel J. is a Boxing Coach & Sports Mentor at Oxford Creators. We had a wonderful conversation where Rachel shares her own lived experience as an undiagnosed ADHDer and how much she learns with mentoring neurodivergent young people. Rachel is a superstar who celebrates other people's success and she told me all about her passion for board games, food and boxing She shared how much boxing...

On Sunday, 19th May I had the privilege to attend the Katie Peel SEND Rugby Festival. I interviewed a number of superstars from parents, volunteers, to supporters and coaches who told me all about the inclusive imitative aimed at children with special educational needs. I learned how rugby can be a brilliant sport that benefits a lot of young people with mental health. The atmosphere was the most...

Andreia C. is pro technology, however she is very much aware of the downsides that it brings and defends that technology can induce laziness. She discloses her struggles with the use of screens by her daughter, who seems to use it as a tool for soothing herself, lacking the understanding that time boundaries are needed. Andreia believes that this topic is not limited to parents of neurodivergent c...

My guest superstar Gloria Azcona, Co-Founder and Facilitator at The Harbour, a self-directed learning centre for young people in Oxford told me all about how her teaching background led her to co-found The Harbour. She shared her views on neurodivergence as a mother and a professional. We discussed the current education system and I learned about the multitude of subjects offered by The Harbour, u...

Tom is the Lead Mentor at Oxford Creators. On this episode, he shares his experience as mentor of neurodiverse children who attend Oxford Creators. Tom advocates that using alternative methods of education such as using physical exercise as a tool to boost their confidence, can be very effective. He admires the huge amount of energy that his students have, and embraces their unique perspectives ,...

Leandra is a mother of 3 neurodiverse children and the founder of the personal blog SENtipede. She shares her own experience and how much she learns everyday with her sons. Leandra explains why she decided to create SENtipede and shares her hopes for the future, as an advocate for Autism and ADHD. This episode was recorded at the alternative provision Oxford Creators, while some classes were takin...

Andreia C. discusses the importance of advocating for neurodiversity acceptance, as April is Autism Acceptance month. She shares some of her experiences with her own daughter, including how she was in denial of her daughter's autism until they had a formal diagnosis.

Veena is the CEO and Founder of Oxford Creators, an alternative provision she created after her son was unlawfully excluded from school at the age of 11. In this episode she takes us through her journey, from a personal and professional point of view and shares her perspective on the current education system in the UK.

Find out more about Andreia C., the creator of the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast. She will tell you what motivated her to create her own podcast and how she got to this stage of her journey as an Autism mum.