NeuroSpice and Life

In this episode of NeuroSpice & Life, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy and Hanna Hosking move from reflection into reframing, exploring how autistic and ADHD people can reclaim bluntness as clarity rather than rudeness. This episode blends practical tools, reframes, and humour, offering an empowering and light-hearted conversation alongside discussions of masking, people-pleasi...

In this episode of NeuroSpice & Life, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy and Hanna Hosking explore what it really means to be labelled “blunt” — and why honesty, direct communication, and social rules can be so confusing for ADHD, autistic, and AuADHD people. This episode balances deep reflection with humour and laughter, making it one of our more comedic, light-hearted conversat...

In this episode of NeuroSpice & Life, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy (alexithymic counsellor) and Hanna Hosking (sexologist) explore sensitivity through a neurodivergent, ADHD-informed lens. We discuss how humans are not innately taught emotional regulation — and how suppressing emotional and sensory needs can create anxiety, burnout, and cumulative emotional and physical str...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, abusive relationships, emotional abuse, and relational trauma. Please listen with care and prioritise your safety and wellbeing. What if being sensitive isn’t a weakness — but a form of intelligence? In this reflective episode of NeuroSpice & Life, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy (alexithymic counsellor) and Hanna H...

Is your “weird” something you tried to hide, or still do? What if it’s actually something to honour? In this reflective episode of NeuroSpice & Life, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy (alexithymic counsellor) and Hanna Hosking (sexologist) revisit the theme of weird and reframe it as something meaningful, connective, and powerful. This episode explores why weird is wonderful, wh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...