There's No Such Thing As Normal

In this episode, I talk about how I use tools like ChatGPT, Speechify, Goblin Tools, Seeing AI, and Be My Eyes as a neurodivergent and blind person. I’m autistic, completely blind, and have ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and suspected POTS. I share how AI helps me: understand myself, process emotions, manage overwhelm, organise chaotic thoughts, communicate my needs, access information, and make life feel j...

In this episode, I talk about co-regulation. I explain what it is, how it helps, and why it’s so important, especially for autistic people. I also share why needing other people to help us regulate isn’t a weakness, but a human need. here's an interesting article I read whilst planning this episode https://autisticrealms.com/neurodivergent-co-regulation/

In this episode, I share the two apps I use every day to help me understand and manage my neurodivergent fatigue. As an autistic and ADHD person, I often struggle with interoception — the sense that tells you what’s going on inside your body — so things like stress, overwhelm and energy changes don’t always show up clearly until it’s too late. I talk about: • What HRV (Heart Rate Variability) actu...

In this episode, I talk all about Neurodivergent fatigue and burnout, which affects so many of us. I explain the differences between fatigue and burnout, share my own experiences and how it affects me, and how co occuring conditions make it even harder. I also talk about why neurodivergent people experience such deep exhaustion, including sensory overwhelm, intense emotions, social energy drain,,...

In this episode, I bust some of the biggest myths about ADHD — from the idea that it’s just a childhood condition to the myth that everyone’s “a bit ADHD.” I explore what ADHD really means, why “attention deficit” is a misleading term, and how hyperactivity can be just as much internal as external. I also talk about emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), and how ADHD medicati...

In this episode, I explore why so many autistic people find comfort and joy in things made for children — from TV shows and books to toys, music, and games. I talk about why predictability feels safe, how routine plays a big role, and why we shouldn’t be made to “grow out of” the things that make us happy. For me, kids’ media isn’t childish — it’s calming, joyful, and full of meaning. Maybe it’s n...

In this episode I am joined by Victoria , who, like me, is completely blind with ADHD. We talk about the unique experience of living with both conditions, from how ADHD often gets overlooked in blind people, to what the assessment and diagnosis process is really like. Victoria shares her experience of ADHD medication which has been very different to my own. She also shares the strategies that help...

In this episode, I talk about why I find meeting new people so difficult — from the fear of the unknown to the worry of not being understood — and I share the strategies that help me cope, like having pre-warning, voice recordings, and reminding myself that the anticipation is often the hardest part. If you struggle with anxiety around meeting new people I hope this episode gives you reassurance a...

In this episode, I talk about autism, intelligence, and learning or intellectual disabilities. I explain what each of these actually means, the differences between them, and why there’s often so much confusion around the terms. I explore the history and language differences between the UK and internationally, share why autism doesn’t determine intelligence, and reflect on my own experiences of hav...

In this episode, I explore the Zones of Regulation — a framework that helps people understand their emotional states, energy levels, and what they need to feel okay. I share how the zones were adapted for me as a blind person, what each zone means (including why I call yellow the “fizzy zone”), and how I use them to reduce overwhelm, manage meltdowns, and develop more self-understanding. I talk th...

In the final episode of the Neurodiversity in Education series, I’m joined one last time by the brilliant Maria as I prepared to leave my small specialist music college. Together, we dive into the topic of transitions in education —why they’re so tough, especially for autistic and neurodivergent people, and how we can make them easier. We talk about the pain of uncertainty, why early planning matt...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by the incredible Gabi, a musician, teaching assistant, and former dentist, as she shares her personal journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). We talk about what FND actually is, the wide range of symptoms, and how misunderstood it still is in both medical and public spaces. Gabi opens up about how her life changed overnight — from...

In this episode, I dive into the real pros and cons of being blind — the challenges, the unexpected perks, and all the funny moments in between. From assistive tech and audio description to tiresome questions and queue-skipping adventures, I share what life is truly like without vision. Spoiler alert: it’s not tragic — it’s just different. Whether you’re blind, sighted, or somewhere in between, I...

In this episode, I explore what autism awareness and acceptance actually are, and what they look like in real everyday life. I talk about how, in practice, true acceptance is really more simple than you might think—and why it matters so much to autistic people like me. I cover why language matters when talking about autistic people, the importance of understanding the unique experiences of autisti...

In this episode, I chat with some amazing students at my small specialist college about what it really means to feel supported as a disabled or neurodivergent person in education. I’m neurodivergent and blind myself, so this is a topic really close to my heart. We talk honestly about everything—from the little things that make a big difference, like subtitles and flexible breaks, to the deeper stu...

Navigating school social life can be overwhelming for autistic students, especially when neurotypical expectations don’t align with their natural ways of interacting. In this episode i’m once again joined by Maria, a music teacher who has plenty of experience teaching both in mainstream and specialist settings. I share my own personal experiences, from the pressure to socialize in primary school t...

In the last episode, Maria and I covered noise sensitivity in schools. It was such a big topic that we decided to dedicate an episode to it on its own. But noise sensitivity isn’t the only sensory need in schools. The school environment can impact all of the other senses which have a huge impact on a neurodivergent persons school experience. In this episode, we dive into each of these sensory need...

In the first episode of the Neurodiversity and Education series, I chat with Maria, a music teacher with a wide range of experience. We discuss the challenges noise sensitivity presents in educational settings and share our personal experiences, from classroom difficulties to effective support strategies. Join us as we explore practical solutions to make learning environments more inclusive.

I'm very excited to announce a new podcast series all about Neurodiversity and education. I'll be hosting the series along with special guest Maria. In this episode I outline what to expect and the topics that will cover and you'll also get to meet Maria who is awesome. I'm very excited about what's to come, I hope you are too and that you learn and benefit from it.

In this episode I talk about weighted blankets and also mention weighted lap pads and compression sheets. I explain what they are, how they work and how they can help arrange of challenges like anxiety, sensory processing challenges, overload, sleep and much more. I also give Lots of tips to help you choose the perfect blanket and what you need to know before buying one.

Using fidgets like squishies, cubes, puzzels and anything that keeps the hands busy are really useful for us neurodivergent people. They provide much needed sensory input, help with concentration and anxiety amongst other things and they are simply great fun. In this episode I talk in more detail about the benefits of fidgets and how they help me, as well as how important it is to allow us to fidg...

I'm autistic with sensory processing challenges and noise has always been something I've struggled with. In this episode I talk about noise cancelling headphones and how they have changed my life and enabled me to do things I never thought I'd be able to do due to my sensory challenges. I also talk about other noise cancelling options like earplugs and ear defenders and compare the pros and cons o...

Finch is an app that I've been using for a few years now and I've found it to be really beneficial. I also know lots of other people that use the app and have also got a lot out of it so I wanted to share my thoughts on the app and how it can benefit mental health and self-care. I describe the app in detail including how it works and the different features. Link to the Finch website https://finchc...

In this podcast I talk all about ADHD and memory. I explain how our memories work as well as how ADHD specifically impacts on memory. I also give some helpful strategies and tips that you can use to help you and improve your day-to-day life. Just to add, I'm not a doctor or a memory expert, i'm just a Neurodivergent person who wants to share what I've learnt and my own experiences to hopefully hel...

In this episode I talk about journaling, what it is, how it can help and how to do it. It is very useful for improving mental health and wellbeing and it has a wide range of benefits. I hope you learn something and find this episode useful in some way, and as always, thanks for listening.