Lancaster University Management School and Neuro DropIn

NeuroChatin

Health EN ↓ 6 episodes

NeuroChatIn is a straight talking, big hearted podcast about what it really means to live with a neuro diagnosis. The shock. The grief. The masking. The dark humour. The tears in the car park. The moments of unexpected strength. We talk honestly about the “what now?” stage, the friendships that wobble, the relationships that stretch, the everyday wins that feel huge, and the stuff nobody warns you about. Nothing is brushed under the carpet and nothing is too small to matter. Created in collaboration between NeuroDropIn and Lancaster University Management School, this podcast blends lived exper...

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Lancaster University Management School and Neuro DropIn

Episodes

Life After Diagnosis 21.04.2026 50:31

Neuro conditions are life transforming, but not always for the negative. We explore how a neurological condition can help you to see a new side to yourself, a more creative side. Grab a cuppa and get ready to discuss all things self-defence, Tai-Chi, crafting, diary keeping, journalling and more.

Who Cares? 14.04.2026 49:35

This is the first of likely many episodes that will offer a dedicated discussion on the role of carer, unearthing the challenges faced by the 24/7 carer and asking who genuinely cares in our society and world?

Spontaneity, and the Lack of It 07.04.2026 29:22

With neuro conditions, Spontaneity often goes out the window, seeing us having to overplay and think every visit, outing and encounter. This episode explores this and the impact it has on us and our loved ones.

Let’s not talk about the weather 31.03.2026 42:35

Neuro conditions are like the weather, changeable and unpredictable. They get us down or pick us up. So, let’s talk everything in between: songs, books, places, people, and let’s not dwell on our neuro conditions.

Oh @#&* what do I do now? 24.03.2026 31:39

This episode explores the real feelings and emotions that many people experience when they learn about their diagnosis, unpacking the diagnosis elephant in the room and the at times hiding, masking and denial emotions and behaviours people engage in when first working through their diagnosis.

Introduction to NeuroChatIn 24.03.2026 8:54

This episode introduces the NeuroChatin podcast and its presenters, Sharon, Ayesha and Leighanne, and explores the podcast’s founding charity NeuroDropIn.