Spectrum Uncensored

In this episode I chat with Darci from Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Darci is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD as a child - something I have found to be quite rare for women. We talk about what it was like growing up with a diagnosis, the trauma that created while discussing the pros and cons of early diagnosis vs late diagnosis. Darci also talks about her mission to show the worl...

In this episode I chat with Darci from Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Darci is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD as a child - something I have found to be quite rare for women. We talk about what it was like growing up with a diagnosis, the trauma that created while discussing the pros and cons of early diagnosis vs late diagnosis. Darci also talks about her mission to show the worl...

In this episode I chat with Trina from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Trina is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, CPTSD, PDA and Giftedness. She was only diagnosed a year ago and shares her life experiences, including both the highs and the lows. Trina owns and has run a successful business for the past 26 years, unknowingly leaning into her neurodivergence during this journey. Tha...

In this episode I chat with Trina from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Trina is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, CPTSD, PDA and Giftedness. She was only diagnosed a year ago and shares her life experiences, including both the highs and the lows. Trina owns and has run a successful business for the past 26 years, unknowingly leaning into her neurodivergence during this journey. Tha...

In this episode I chat with Fiona from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Fiona is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD at 47. She is also a parent of ND children and a business owner. Fiona owns Face Your Flaws Coaching and is a life coach specialising in alcohol, weight management and ADHD but has lately found herself tipping more towards the ADHD side of her profession. Thank you for chatt...

In this episode I chat with Fiona from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Fiona is a neurodivergent adult, diagnosed with ADHD at 47. She is also a parent of ND children and a business owner. Fiona owns Face Your Flaws Coaching and is a life coach specialising in alcohol, weight management and ADHD but has lately found herself tipping more towards the ADHD side of her profession. Thank you for chatt...

In this episode I chat with Kelly from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Kelly is a mother who lives with a condition called Post Partum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or PPOCD. We have all heard of OCD but even I had not heard of PPOCD before chatting with Kelly. Kelly shares her battles with extreme candour and bravery. I want to thank her for sharing her story and spreading much needed awareness...

In this episode I chat with Kelly from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Kelly is a mother who lives with a condition called Post Partum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or PPOCD. We have all heard of OCD but even I had not heard of PPOCD before chatting with Kelly. Kelly shares her battles with extreme candour and bravery. I want to thank her for sharing her story and spreading much needed awareness...

In this episode I chat with Ti from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ti is a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who owns and operates Optimise Food and Fitness in Kallangur, Queensland. Touching on her ADHD diagnosis, we dive into the importance of holistic health, specifically for neurodivergent individuals. She is extremely candid as we chat about her previous addiction to caffeine and unhealt...

In this episode I chat with Ti from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ti is a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who owns and operates Optimise Food and Fitness in Kallangur, Queensland. Touching on her ADHD diagnosis, we dive into the importance of holistic health, specifically for neurodivergent individuals. She is extremely candid as we chat about her previous addiction to caffeine and unhealt...

In this episode I chat with Stacey from the South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Stacey is a mother of two sons, one of which was diagnosed with Autism (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID) and Anxiety at the age of 3.5 years (he is currently 10 years old). Her younger son, who is 1.5 years old, is currently on watch for ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). We...

In this episode I chat with Stacey from the South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Stacey is a mother of two sons, one of which was diagnosed with Autism (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID) and Anxiety at the age of 3.5 years (he is currently 10 years old). Her younger son, who is 1.5 years old, is currently on watch for ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). We...

In this episode I chat with Caelen from the North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caelen was diagnosed with ASD level 1 (formally known as Aspergers) when he was 7 years old. We chat about what it was like growing up with a diagnosis as well as his career as a Teacher Aide, his University studies and his awesome hobbies. I think you'll find this chat relatable in more ways than one and I want...

In this episode I chat with Caelen from the North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caelen was diagnosed with ASD level 1 (formally known as Aspergers) when he was 7 years old. We chat about what it was like growing up with a diagnosis as well as his career as a Teacher Aide, his University studies and his awesome hobbies. I think you'll find this chat relatable in more ways than one and I want...

In this episode I chat with Michael from the North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I chat to Michael about his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, what it was like growing up undiagnosed and how his ADHD has impacted certain aspects of his relationships as well as learning a bit about the positive differences Michael and his wife are making to the lives of people with disabilities through their business...

In this episode I chat with Michael from the North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I chat to Michael about his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, what it was like growing up undiagnosed and how his ADHD has impacted certain aspects of his relationships as well as learning a bit about the positive differences Michael and his wife are making to the lives of people with disabilities through their business...

In this episode I chat with Hannah from the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Hannah (AKA The Forgetful Urban Farmer on Instagram) chats to me about her ADHD diagnosis, as well as the diagnoses of her children. We also talk about Hannah's amazing little urban farm which she created on her 650m2 block as a way to help her cope with the ups and downs of mental health and as an...

In this episode I chat with Hannah from the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Hannah (AKA The Forgetful Urban Farmer on Instagram) chats to me about her ADHD diagnosis, as well as the diagnoses of her children. We also talk about Hannah's amazing little urban farm which she created on her 650m2 block as a way to help her cope with the ups and downs of mental health and as an...

In this episode I chat with Angela from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Angela is an amazing Mother to two sons, one of which has a diagnosis of DiGeorge Syndrome (also known as 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome). Her son, Archer, is also Autistic and non-verbal with severe Global Developmental Delay, suspected ADHD, hearing issues and palate issues. I hope you enjoy my interview with this truly amazi...

In this episode I chat with Angela from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Angela is an amazing Mother to two sons, one of which has a diagnosis of DiGeorge Syndrome (also known as 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome). Her son, Archer, is also Autistic and non-verbal with severe Global Developmental Delay, suspected ADHD, hearing issues and palate issues. I hope you enjoy my interview with this truly amazi...

In this episode I chat with "Akita" from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. "Akita"'s name and identity have been withheld for safety reasons. "Akita" is diagnosed Autistic with Dyscalculia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dissociative Disorder and more. Chatting with "Akita" about her journey and everyday life was an absolute pleasure. The strength, persever...

In this episode I chat with "Akita" from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. "Akita"'s name and identity have been withheld for safety reasons. "Akita" is diagnosed Autistic with Dyscalculia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dissociative Disorder and more. Chatting with "Akita" about her journey and everyday life was an absolute pleasure. The strength, persever...

In this episode I chat with Naomie from Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. Naomie coordinates the MyTime program in the regions included between North of the Brisbane River, all the way to Rockhampton. The MyTime program was designed as a support group of sorts for parents that care for a child with special needs. This program is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend contacting MyTime to find...

In this episode I chat with Naomie from Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. Naomie coordinates the MyTime program in the regions included between North of the Brisbane River, all the way to Rockhampton. The MyTime program was designed as a support group of sorts for parents that care for a child with special needs. This program is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend contacting MyTime to find...

This episode I chat with Bec Lowther from Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Bec works for Multicap as the Employment Pathways Manager. She supports people coming into supported employment through Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs). This episode is extremely insightful for any adult with a disability/any parent of a child with a disability if you are wondering how employment could look for y...