There's No Such Thing As Normal

Change is something we all experience throughout life, however if your autistic like me then change can be extremely challenging. It's a common autistic trate but I feel our difficulties and experiences with change are offen misunderstood and belittled. I really want people to understand why change is so very hard, and the feelings it can cause. I also give some practical and emotional tips for su...

Do you think you might be autistic and/or ADHD, but aren’t sure whether to get diagnosed? Are you wondering what the point of a diagnosis even is? In this episode, I explore the benefits of getting a formal diagnosis — from increased self-understanding and compassion to accessing the right support. If you’re feeling unsure, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed and empowered in making t...

The word neurodiversity is used all the time. But what is it, what does it really mean and why is it important? In this episode I answer all these questions and more.

In this episode I discuss song repetition in autistic people. I explain what it feels like and why I do it, as well as the potential reasons behind it.

In this episode I talk about ADHD hyperfocus. I explain what it is, why it happens, what it feels like, the pros and cons of hyperfocus and tips and strategies to manage it effectively.

On the day I recorded this episode, I forgot to take my ADHD meds so I figured, what better day to talk about what it feels like to be ADHD? Of course, this is just my perspective and doesn’t represent everyone’s experience, but I hope it gives you some insight into the ADHD brain. And if you have ADHD yourself, I hope you find it relatable, validating, and maybe even a little reassuring.

In this episode I give a brief overview of what anxiety is, how it can manifest itself and the possible causes.

Going for an assessment, whether it be for autism or ADHD, can feel really overwhelming. You want to get it right, and chances are you’ve waited what feels like an eternity to even get to this point. In this episode, I share 5 simple steps to help you feel more prepared, confident, and empowered before your assessment. I hope you find this episode useful — and remember, you’ve got this.

There’s still so much fear and misunderstanding around taking medication for mental health — and I wanted to talk about it honestly. In this episode, I explore common misconceptions about antidepressants and other mental health meds: 💊 Will they change your personality? 💊 Will they dull your emotions? 💊 Does needing them mean you’ve failed? I share my personal experience with medication and exp...

Are you going for an autism assessment? Are you unsure what to expect? In this episode, I talk through my own assessment experience from start to finish — including the kinds of questions I was asked, the activities I did, and how the whole process felt. I hope this episode is both reassuring and informative for anyone going through it.

As a blind person, I regularly get asked about my dreams. In this episode, I talk about how I dream as someone who’s been blind since birth. I explain what my dreams are like, and hopefully answer people's questions.

People often say to me, “Because you’re blind, your other senses must be so much better.” But is that really true? In this episode, I explore the common misconception that blind people have heightened senses and super good hearing. You’ll find out how blindness actually affects the other senses, what’s fact, what’s myth, and my own personal experience.

In this episode, I talk about Septo-Optic Dysplasia — a rare condition that I have, and the reason I’m blind. It affects only 1 in 10,000 people, so I wanted to raise awareness and help others understand it better. I also share my own personal journey: what it’s been like growing up with SOD, how it’s impacted my life, and what I wish more people knew.