neurospice and life

NeuroSpice and Life

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For anyone who’s ever felt the sting of an unfair label — lazy, blunt, weird, difficult — this one’s for you. We’re Freya and Hanna — one counsellor, one sexologist, both AuADHD women with delightfully spicy brains. Together, we peel back the labels, examine the stereotypes and rewrite the stories about what it means to be neurodivergent, emotional, and unapologetically human. From masking and meltdowns to relationships, shame, and self-acceptance, we talk about the messy, marvellous reality of neurospicy life — with humour, heart, and the occasional swear. Because there’s nothing wrong with t...

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Weird - Reflecting 05.01.2026 40:41

What does it really mean to be called “weird” — and why are neurodivergent people so often given that label? In this episode of NeuroSpice & Life, neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy (alexithymic counsellor) and Hanna Hosking (sexologist) reflect on the lived experience of being labelled weird as autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD people — and how that label has shown up as ostracisation, isolation, lone...

Lazy - Reframing 15.12.2025 57:02

Welcome back to Episode 4 of NeuroSpice & Life. In this episode, we continue the conversation around the harmful label of “lazy” and reframe what is really happening beneath the surface for neurodivergent people. What is often misread as procrastination or lack of motivation is far more commonly overwhelm, neurodivergent burnout, sensory overload, or perfection paralysis. Join alexithymic coun...

Lazy - Reflecting 08.12.2025 34:22

Welcome back to Episode 3 of NeuroSpice & Life. In this episode, we explore one of the most painful and common labels placed on neurodivergent people: “lazy.” For many of us who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, dyslexic, anxious, or otherwise neurodivergent, this label shows up when we are actually overwhelmed, burnt out, frozen, masking, or simply misunderstood. Join alexithymic counsellor Freya Co...

Labels - Reframing 01.12.2025 1:03:07

Episode 2: Labels — Reframing If Episode 1 was all about reflecting on the labels we’ve carried, Episode 2 is where we begin to reframe them. Join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking as we move from understanding the origins of our labels to transforming the narratives they’ve created in our lives. In this episode, we introduce our Spice Jar Tool — practical ways to he...

Labels - Reflecting 24.11.2025 45:45

Episode 1: Labels — Reflect Have you ever been called lazy, difficult, too sensitive, or stupid? In our very first episode, join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking, as we dive deep into the world of labels — what they are, why people use them, and why neurodiverse children are far more likely to be unfairly judged, misunderstood, and mischaracterised. In episode 1, we...

Introducing: NeuroSpice & Life Podcast 06.11.2025 1:58

NeuroSpice & Life: A podcast to peel back unfair and unjust labels given to us, one label at a time. We celebrate all forms of neurodiversity. Join us as we challenge labels and rewrite narratives for neurodivergent adults who've been told they're "too much." Perfect for: neurodivergents, ADHD community, autistic adults, AuDHD, allies seeking understanding, & anyone questioning if they're...