Neurocurious! A Psychocinematic Podcast

Content warning: a bit of an emotional discussion about grief, death, trauma, cancer, the afterlife.  TRANSCRIPT HERE Today's episode involves a recording I made exactly a year ago, leading up to the anniversary of my beautiful beloved brother's death, and an update from today.  Rest In Peace Niccie/Nickle Pickle/Dickholearse Fornasier, 11/10/1990 - 22/06/2023   Got a brand new big suit of armor,...

Here's part 2! Follow along as I highlight some of the concerns of the new proposed model, how it may actually contribute to the mental health crisis, result in less diversity of psychologists not more, and how all of this could be avoided if they just raised the dang Medicare Rebate.  CONTENT WARNING: I speak briefly about suicide at about the 32.5 minute mark. TRANSCRIPT HERE See two Youtube vid...

Today I explain (somewhat confusingly, sorry) the current pathways in order to become a psychologist in Australia today, and what changes the Psychology Board is proposing to that pathway. If you have any exposure or link to the psychology workforce, then this is a very important listen! And the board wants YOUR FEEDBACK on what you think about these proposed changes! See below for how to give it!...

The fourth episode of Diagnostic Diaries is all about Gestalt Language Processing, what it means to me, and how I've discovered its applicability to myself, my family and close friends.  It's maybe not the greatest description of what GLP actually is in terms of language development, so please refer to this information for better details! https://www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/interoce...

TRANSCRIPT HERE   This episode is an open letter to the white neurodivergent community, especially those who are advocates, mental health and allied health professionals, and particularly psychologists.  It describes the problem we have around whiteness, and anti black/blakness, and how we must, MUST, do better.  I myself am a white neurodivergent psychologist, and am not the voice that needs to b...

It's our third Diagnostic Diaries episode, and at this point I'm deep in the ADHD & Autism assessment process and learning some major things about masking, how often I wear a mask, and how hard it is to take it off. Featured also is the Yellow Ladybugs conference, where I learnt just how hard it is to unmask even in the most affirming and accepting contexts.  TRANSCRIPT HERE Yellow Ladybugs Co...

Today’s podcast ep is about correcting misinformation, managing mass panic and calling influential celebrities to account. A few weeks ago Osher Gunsberg invited a neuroscientist onto his podcast Better Than Yesterday, and some very problematic and non-evidence based things were said about ADHD and digital use. Find out what happened and what science actually tells us. Also follow Amanda Moses Psy...

There's been a few things happening about disability & neurodivergence in the media lately and I gotta say my piece Chrissy*.   First up, a summary on the discourse surrounding the incident at the BAFTAs involving a badly executed attempt at inclusion and a racial slur. You know the one.  Transcript HERE Creators with lived experience to follow (with tourettes &/or of colour) https://www.i...

In the next Diagnostic Diaries entry, I, Steph, take you through some of the interpersonal breakdowns in my life that have led me to question...'hey I thought I was good at social cues and recognising red flags. Maybe I'm not?' And maybe it's time for that autism assessment... Enjoy!  Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at ...

Welcome to the first entry of Diagnostic Diaries, where Steph takes you through her journey of getting assessed for autism and ADHD. Today, one of the many little/big moments that makes you go "Okay maybe this is NOT a neurotypical experience and maybe I need some help?"  We also look at concept of Circle of Security, as a supportive way to deal with your own emotions and your child's emotions, at...

Last week, Autistic Barbie was released by Mattel as part of their Barbie Fashionistas series. And the Autism community was absolutely ROCKED by this. Join me and follow along with the social media posts below to unpack the discourse - the positive, the negative, and the backlash AGAINST the backlash. And out of all of this I attempt to answer, what is going on here?    Transcript available here:...

Welcome to our second ever episode!  Today I unpack a tricky question - is it ethical and professional for psychologists to share advice, information and general content on social media?  To answer this I do a wee dive into the APS Social Media Guidelines and Code of Conduct (please note this was recorded before the new APS Code of Conduct came out in December 2025) What are your thoughts? Tell us...

Welcome to the first episode of Neurocurious! A Psychocinematic Podcast. This is a bit of an intro about where I'm at, why I've started this podcast, what I hope to achieve with it, and what it will look like!    Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at  @PsychocinematicPodcast  on Insta, @Psychocinematic on  Tiktok  and  You...

Curious about neurodivergence? Work with neurodivergence, are neurodivergent, or considering if you might be? Wondering what that big long word actually means? Tune in to Neurocurious, a new podcast from Psychocinematic, and find out from the horses mouth! Here at Neurocurious, I will be bringing to you perspectives about working in the neurodivergent field, as a neurodivergent psychologist, who i...