Neurodivergent Mates

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re joined by special guest Tamsin Jowett to dive into how neurodivergence impacts relationships in midlife! We’ll cover everything from redefining expectations to navigating life changes like menopause, with practical advice for neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones.  Questions Tell us a bit about yourself? Tell us a bit about your work? How has neurodiverg...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Neurodivergent Mate’s we are excited to be chatting with Myke Ireland, on  - How being undiagnosed wreaked havoc on my teens and early 20's. The questions we will be covering include: QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your work 3. Tell us a bit about your diagnosis journey 4. What are you now realising about how being undiagn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we’re thrilled to have Shamus Hart as our special guest. Join us as we explore - What is masking & how does it affect us. Shamus shares personal insights and experiences, shedding light on the challenges many neurodivergent individuals face when trying to fit into societal norms. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation! QUESTIONS: 1....

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of Neurodivergent Mates as we welcome our special guest, Darren Clark. Darren will be diving into an essential topic: Personal Branding for Neurodivergent Professionals. Whether you’re navigating your career, building your business, or simply looking to make a mark in your industry, personal branding is crucial. Darren, who is an expert in this field, will...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates , we chat with Bella Stevens, who shares her inspiring journey of - Living a Full Life With an Invisible Condition. Bella’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and triumph over the unseen obstacles that many face daily. Join us as we explore her experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating a world that often overlooks the compl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Aisling Smith Vance! Join us as we delve into the experiences of being a late-diagnosed mother of a child with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD). Aisling shares her unique journey, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs she faces while navigating her own neurodivergent world and supporting her chil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we’re thrilled to welcome Jamie Waller, a dyslexic entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on achieving success as a dyslexic entrepreneur. As passionate entrepreneurs aiming to establish Neurodiversity Academy on a global scale, we’re eager to hear Jamie’s insights and learn from his experiences. We’ll be explorin...

Send us Fan Mail As the Neurodiversity community expands, it’s becoming clear how each individual’s contributions are crucial to their work. Given this, neurodivergent leadership within the community is increasingly important, and having the right understanding and skills is essential. In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we talk with neurodivergent leader and expert Maz Power to explore this...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we welcome special guest Erin Flint to discuss a crucial topic: Substance Use in Aged Care. Erin will share insights into the prevalence of substance use among the elderly, the unique challenges they face, and effective strategies for identification and intervention. We’ll explore the impact of substance use on the physical, mental, and soc...

Send us Fan Mail As neurodivergent individuals, we frequently find ourselves stepping outside our comfort zones, doing things that clash with our natural inclinations. In this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we explore the reasons why we might need to venture beyond our comfort zones. We discuss our personal experiences and strategies for coping with these challenges as neurodivergent people. 1....

Send us Fan Mail When Sol Willian joined us to share their experience navigating the academic world, little did we know how deeply their story would resonate with so many. Their tale, woven into our latest podcast, reveals the intricate fabric of life as a neurodivergent student—before and after diagnosis—and the sometimes paradoxical struggles that come with disabilities both seen and unseen. Thr...

Send us Fan Mail The chaotic symphony of managing life across time zones strikes all too familiar a note for many of us, and when you throw in the beautiful complexity of the neurodivergent mind, it's a dance that demands both precision and grace. Enter Brie Mills, a beacon of radical authenticity from the States, whose viral social media exploits have etched a meme-shaped imprint on our hear...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complexities of neurodivergence and eating disorders is a journey not many can speak to with authority and empathy quite like our guest, Lindsay Keating. It's a path she treads daily, not just in her personal life with her daughter's challenges but also as a beacon of support for others through her initiatives, Nature Moves and Spectrum Sports. This episod...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how dyslexia shapes a person's approach to the meticulous world of data science? Nicholas Lynchwood, a mathematical mastermind and health economics consultant, joins us to unravel this question. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Nicholas eloquently illustrates the unique challenges and surprising strengths that come with navigating a data-driven pr...

Send us Fan Mail When moving house recently, Photon John Kev realized just how much neurodiversity impacts every aspect of our lives, including safety-critical situations. Together with Catherine Lee, a seasoned occupational health and safety expert with a nursing background, we venture into the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace. Catherine's insights, particularly from her resea...

Send us Fan Mail For much of their lives, both Will and Photon Jon remained unaware that certain aspects of their neurodivergence had gone unidentified. It wasn’t until later in life that they received diagnoses, which profoundly influenced how they approached various tasks and shed light on the challenges they had faced. On this enlightening episode of Neurodivergent Mates, they delve into the tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Neurodivergent Mates," Rachel van Gorp from Dunedin, New Zealand, joins us as our ND mate. We'll delve into Neurodiversity Research in Vocational Education , exploring its significance and impact. Join us for an insightful discussion on this crucial topic. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your work 3. What enticed...

Send us Fan Mail With an increasing number of actors speaking out about their neurodivergence, neurodiversity is gaining prominence in the film industry. That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Goldfinch, this week’s guest, to discuss his upcoming film “Neuromance” Which is about a person called Nate who is twenty-three years old, living with Autism and discovering the horrors of the brutal gay dating scene...

Send us Fan Mail A significant hurdle faced by many individuals with neurodivergent traits involves the quest for an inclusive community wherein they can establish a sense of belonging. In a recent installment of Neurodivergent Mates, we engage in a discussion with community leader Ryan Elson - Founder of Social Enterprise Cafe/Tribe Clubhouse, shedding light on his commendable efforts in uniting...

Send us Fan Mail Dyspraxia is something that is rarely talked about, plus often I hear people talking about the difficulty of finding credible infomation on it. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are talking with Jonathan Levy on - Self Acceptance around Dyspraxia. To learn more about the questions we will be covering in the podcast, please check out the info below. 1. Tell us a bit ab...

Send us Fan Mail I have lost count of how many times I have signed up for a course and realized that there is no assistive technology available to help support me during my learning journey. On this episode, we are joined with Founder of Tor Talk from Sweden Tor Chai, to talk to us about - The importance of assistive technology in education . Please check out the questions below, to see what we wi...

Send us Fan Mail I'm so excited to have my long term friend Rachel Worsley join us on the OpenHearted Podcast. On this episode, we will be talking about - The importance of evidence based neurodiversity resources. Please check out the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the show. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself. 2. Tell us a bit about your work. 3. What is an evidence...

Send us Fan Mail When Andrew reached out, he had so many topics he wanted to discuss on the podcast, so we had to narrow it down to just one. The one that stood out to us most, was - How to market your business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. So this is what we are talking about on this weeks episode. Please refer to the questions below, to see all the questions we will be talking about. QUESTIO...

Send us Fan Mail When Photon Jon reached out and said we need to interview the company organising travel for Autistic people, we knew we needed to have this happen on the OpenHearted Podcast. That's why this weeks episode is - How travel can help Autistic people develop life skills - With special guest - Agnes Abelsen QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about Travenger...

Send us Fan Mail Neurodiversity and technology are a big talking point when it comes to the neurodiverse world. But often I'm seeing organisations wanting to hire more neurodivergent staff, yet still have no understanding of what a neuro-inclusive workplace really is. That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are excited to have special guest Georgina Shute, join us on th...