Hamza Ali Hussain

NeuroDesi Podcast

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NeuroDesi is a podcast exploring neurodiversity, identiy and cultural stigma within the South Asian community. Hosted by Hamza Hussain, the series features personal experiences, honest conversations and discussions with contributors connected to autism, mental health and community support. From missed childhood signs and family expectations to identity, acceptance and representation, NeuroDesi aims to create the conversations many people grow up without hearing. The podcast explores what it means to be both neurodiverse and Desi in the UK. Instagram: @neurodesipodcast

Author

Hamza Ali Hussain

Episodes

Episode 3- Identity and Acceptance 29.05.2026 10:35

This episode explores neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity and acceptance within the South Asian community. Priya shares her experiences as a neurodiverse individual and discusses her identity, belonging and stigmas she experienced in her life. This is important when it comes to understanding representation.

Episode 2- Growing Up Around Autism 29.05.2026 14:56

This episode focuses on family experiences of autism. Rheaben discusses growing up with an autistic father and brother and how autism can affect family life, and the challenges South Asian families may face when supporting and understanding neurodivergent relatives.

Introduction 29.05.2026 12:33

A personal introduction to Hamza Hussain’s experiences growing up as an autistic South Asian male in Birmingham. The episode explores childhood isolation, missed signs of autism, stigma within South Asian communities and why he created NeuroDesi use media and storytelling as an escape and inspiration to others.