The Neurodivergent Experience

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley continues the From Mask to Map series with an exploration of taking things literally - and why this familiar neurodivergent trait deserves far more nuance, compassion, and understanding. Ashley introduces the idea of "Neurodivergent Nuance": the missing translation layer that helps us understand why everyday advice, social rituals, reassurance, and cultur...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott open up about imposter syndrome — the belief that you’re never good enough, never qualified enough, and that one day everyone will “figure you out.” With humour and honesty, they share personal stories of childhood bullying, masking, perfectionism and self-doubt, and how growing up misunderstood leaves many autistic an...

Resilience is often misunderstood. It’s not about pushing through at all costs, pretending you’re fine, or never getting overwhelmed — especially if you’re sensitive or neurodivergent. Real resilience is something far more human, far more embodied. In this episode of Mindful Mondays, we explore what resilience actually looks like in the nervous system — the ability to move through challenge, to fe...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott react to controversial headlines claiming people with ADHD and anxiety “shouldn’t automatically get blue badges” — and unpack the wider stigma surrounding invisible disabilities. The discussion explores the public backlash around disabled parking permits for hidden disabilities, including ADHD, autism, anxiet...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott explore the exhausting reality of procrastination, executive dysfunction, and navigating deadlines as neurodivergent adults. From forgotten weddings and last-minute panic buying to missed emails, time blindness, and overwhelming admin tasks, they unpack how procrastination is rarely about laziness — and far more often...

In this final episode of our rerun of our January series on The Anatomy of a Breakthrough, we arrive at strategy - not as hustle, force, or rigid self-improvement, but as a creative, embodied collaboration with your own life. Throughout the month, we’ve explored how real change unfolds when state comes first, story begins to soften, and strategy is allowed to emerge from alignment rather than pres...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott discuss a new study exploring whether magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children with communication difficulties. The conversation dives into the complicated ethical questions surrounding emerging neurodivergent research: where is the line between support and “fixing”? Can new technologies genuin...

In this Neurodivergent Reddit Stories episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack three relatable neurodivergent struggles: dyspraxia and coordination issues, the confusing world of neurotypical “social greasing,” and the never-ending battle with sleep. Funny, chaotic, emotional, and painfully relatable — this episode is a deep dive into the everyday realities of...

In this rerun of our January series, we continue our series on The Anatomy of a Breakthrough, we explore the second pillar in the anatomy of a breakthrough: story - the inner narratives that quietly shape our identity, behaviour, and sense of what’s possible. You’ll discover: Why the brain naturally operates in stories and metaphors How stories form through safety, repetition, and meaning Why chan...

The Hot Topic is back! In this return episode, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to actor Tom Hardy publicly revealing that he is neurodivergent. The conversation explores why representation matters, especially when someone as widely respected and traditionally “masculine” as Tom Hardy openly discusses being on the spectrum, as well as Tom Hardy’s collaboration with Tatami Fightwear on a new neur...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by author, advocate, and lived experience ambassador Paul Stevenson for a powerful conversation about Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD, late diagnosis, masking, trauma, and finding strength through neurodivergence. Paul reflects on growing up in a time when neurodivergence was misunderstood and punished, sharing ho...

In this rerun of our January series, we continue our series on The Anatomy of a Breakthrough, turning our attention to the first and most essential element of change: your state. Before we can rewrite our stories or find the right strategy, we need to understand the condition of our nervous system - because when we’re dysregulated, overwhelmed, or operating from threat, meaningful change simply ca...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott explore the often-overlooked concept of boreout, and how it can feel almost identical to burnout, especially for neurodivergent people. They unpack how under-stimulation, not just stress or overwhelm, can lead to symptoms like anxiety, low mood, apathy, fatigue, and loss of motivation. From feeling “sick with boredom”...

In this rerun of our January series, Ashley Bentley introduces a compassionate, neuroscience-informed framework for breakthrough inspired by Tony Robbins’ work and refined through years of therapeutic practice. You’ll discover why lasting change doesn’t begin with strategy, willpower, or self-criticism — but with your inner state, your nervous system, and the stories you’re living inside. This epi...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott explore neurodivergent rumination, the exhausting cycle of overthinking conversations, replaying mistakes, fearing rejection, and getting trapped in negative thought loops. They unpack how rumination can be intensified by trauma, rejection sensitivity, and the neurodivergent tendency to experience life at a much higher...

In this important and compassionate episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan is joined by Ashley Dupuy for a powerful discussion on perimenopause, especially how it can uniquely impact neurodivergent women. Simon is taking time to rest and recharge, reinforcing the show’s message that rest is survival. Together, Jordan and Ashley explore why this stage of life is still so misunderstood an...

In this week’s Mindful Mondays, we continue the From Mask to Map series by exploring a question that sits at the heart of so many neurodivergent lives: What is the difference between masking, performing, modelling behaviour, and learning soft skills? From the outside, these things can look almost identical. But inwardly, those same behaviours can come from very different places - and that distinct...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan and Simon are joined by musician and advocate Paul Stanworth , who shares his lived experience of growing up and navigating life with Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD. Together, they unpack how Tourette’s often overlaps with other neurodivergent conditions like OCD, ADHD, and autism — and why understanding these conn...

This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in Mindful Mondays - and in Ashley’s wider body of work. Inspired by her upcoming book, From Mask to Map, this episode begins a new series exploring what happens when we spend years organising ourselves around fitting in, coping, pleasing, performing, and overriding our own inner knowing - and what it looks like to begin finding our way home to someth...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research linking children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in their teenage years. They unpack the study’s findings — particularly the link between increased screen time, reduced sleep, and poorer mental health — but question whether the issue is really that simple. For both hosts,...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by a special guest — Jordan’s daughter, Sophie — for a Reddit Stories episode exploring real neurodivergent experiences. They react to three powerful stories from the neurodivergent community, covering topics including low empathy in successful neurodivergent individuals, substance use as a form of masking a...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research into a potential ADHD treatment involving trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) — a device designed to stimulate brain activity during sleep. Drawing on their own lived experience with ADHD, they reflect on how treatments like medication can support emotional regulation, focus, and daily fu...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott explore hyperfixations and how they can impact relationships, through a relatable Reddit story about a man whose obsession with pro wrestling begins to take over his marriage. They unpack how hyperfixations can feel all-consuming, especially when you’re “in it,” and how difficult it can be to recognise the impact on th...

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, we continue our exploration of the senses by turning toward two of the most emotional and memory-soaked senses we have: smell and taste. For many neurodivergent nervous systems, these senses are anything but minor. A single smell can transport you straight back into childhood. A single bite of food can soothe your nervous system - or overwhelm it in seconds. Sme...

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott react to recent comments made by the President of the United States targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia. As two dyslexic hosts, they share their personal perspective on the remarks — unpacking why equating learning differences with intelligence or leadership ability is not only inaccurate, b...