Neurodivergent Pulse

How can we reduce communication breakdowns for neurodivergent learners, across every setting? In this affirming and practical episode, Laetitia is joined by Jess and Jenn, the co-creators of MyComms, a communication accessibility app supporting children, families, and professionals with visual supports that actually work. Drawing from years of experience across education, behaviour support, assist...

How can we support neurodivergent kids to communicate in their own way? In this vibrant, practical and inspiring episode, Laetitia is joined by Adina Levy, a proud AuDHDer, speech therapist, educator, podcaster, and business coach for neurodivergent folks. Adina is the founder of both Play. Learn. Chat. and Differently Aligned Business Coaching, and she's on a mission to reframe communication...

What if we let go of the pressure to “fix” picky eating, and honoured what feels safe to eat instead? In this episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia is joined by Margo White, a Certified Practising Nutritionist, AuDHDer and founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Together, they unpack what ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) really is, and how we can better support neurodivergent childre...

What does intimacy look like when you're parenting neurodivergent children, or navigating your own neurodivergence in relationships? In this grounded and delightfully candid episode, Laetitia is joined by Annelil (they/she), a clinical psychologist, sexologist, and AuDHD’er who helps neurodivergent individuals and couples rediscover intimacy and connection, on their own terms. Together, they e...

What if school or work just… didn’t work? In this honest and deeply personal episode, Laetitia is joined by Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage – a social enterprise created by and for people living with bipolarity. Together, they explore how traditional systems often fail to support neurodivergent individuals, and what it looks like to find your own path forward. From misdiagnoses and medicatio...

What if communication wasn’t about words at all? In this deeply moving and expansive episode, Laetitia is joined by Christina Schmidt, AuDHD speech therapist and founder of Free to Be Me Speech Therapy. Together, they explore communication beyond spoken language - through rhythm, movement, art, gesture, silence, scripting, and more. Christina brings her personal and professional experience to life...

How do you find balance as someone who is neurodivergent? In this beautifully grounded episode, Laetitia is joined by Sandhya Menon, an AuDHD developmental psychologist, author, and creator of the beloved books The Brain Forest, The Rainbow Brain, and My Body’s Power Pack. Together, they unpack energy accounting, a gentle, practical approach for understanding how your nervous system gains and lose...

Struggling to get your child to go to school? In this deeply affirming episode, Laetitia speaks with Corinne Smith, founder of KinHub, about the misunderstood and often mislabelled experience of School Can’t, when a child’s nervous system simply cannot cope with attending school. Corinne shares her personal story as a neurodivergent parent navigating education breakdown with her eldest child, and...

Feeling like you are playing tug-of-war?  In this uplifting and insightful episode, Laetitia is joined by Brianna, late-identified AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) clinical psychologist, creator of The Psych Hive, and joyful neurodivergent space-holder. Together, they dive into what it really means to live with the “tug-of-war brain” - navigating two seemingly opposing needs that come from a beautifully...

We don’t need to follow the “old rules” and this episode will explain why.  In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Caitlin Hughes, a multi-exceptional (Autistic, ADHD, Gifted) Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and founder of Cathartic Collaborations. We unpack the hidden impact of neuronormativity - the unspoken social rules that define what's "acceptable" and what g...

How can we create an affirming and safe space by the pool for our neurodivergent children?  Antoinette Spear, General Manager of Autism Swim - a global charity committed to making aquatic environments safer and more inclusive for neurodivergent people, is here to tell us. We talk about the shocking statistics around water safety for autistic children, and how Autism Swim is tackling this crisis by...

In this deeply affirming episode, we sit down with Mariam Shapera, mother of three, part-time family doctor, and author of two beautifully illustrated children’s books inspired by her autistic son. Mariam shares her family’s journey from deficit-based therapies to discovering Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and the neurodiversity paradigm.  She offers invaluable insights into how children who ar...

This heartfelt conversation with accredited social worker, author, and equine-assisted psychotherapist Sarah Hayden dives deep into what it means to parent neurodivergent children with affirmation and compassion. We explore Sarah’s personal and professional journey, including her late ADHD diagnosis, raising five incredible kids (including author and advocate Chloe Hayden), and how horses transfor...

In this powerful conversation, we’re joined by neurodivergent educator and founder of Unmasking Education, Millie Carr (our first official guest).  We explore what it really means to create neuroaffirming classrooms, where students are seen, supported, and safe. Millie shares practical ways teachers and parents can collaborate to create inclusive learning environments rooted in respect, equity, an...

Welcome to Ep 1 of Neurodivergent Pulse! In this short episode, we are giving you a taste into what you can expect with our small pulse checks we will be doing with Zoe (my daughter and inspiration for creating Understanding Zoe).  Each week moving forward, you can expect amazing guests sharing their insights. With Zoe’s pulse check at the end!   ✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neu...

Neurodivergent Pulse is a heartfelt, practical podcast for parents, allies, and neurodivergent adults. Hosted by Laetitia (founder of Understanding Zoe, the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step) with guest pulse checks from her daughter Zoe. Each 20–30 min episode features expert guests with lived experience, sharing honest stories and acti...