Princess and the Pea Podcast

In this episode of 'The Princess and the Pea Podcast,' host Annie Crowe re-introduces Amanda Morin (back from season 1!), a neurodiversity and educational consultant and author of the forthcoming book, 'Neurodiversity Affirming Schools.' Together, they discuss the complexities of proving neurodivergence and the importance of creating inclusive environments. They also explore the 'double empathy pr...

In this episode of 'The Princess and the Pea Podcast,' host Annie Crowe re-introduces Amanda Morin (back from season 1!), a neurodiversity and educational consultant and author of the forthcoming book, 'Neurodiversity Affirming Schools.' Together, they discuss the complexities of proving neurodivergence and the importance of creating inclusive environments. They also explore the 'double empathy pr...

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the importance of bodil...

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the importance of bodil...

Welcome back! Season 2 is here!!! 🥳 Episode 13 We kick off with a huge episode where Annie talks to Autistic Physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the Autistic community and why understanding Autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare. Sponsor by Yellow Ladybugs This episode is proudly sponsored by Yellow Ladybugs with the support of the...

Welcome back! Season 2 is here!!! 🥳 Episode 13 We kick off with a huge episode where Annie talks to Autistic Physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the Autistic community and why understanding Autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare. Sponsor by Yellow Ladybugs This episode is proudly sponsored by Yellow Ladybugs with the support of the...

Season 1 finale!!! Where did the time go?! In part 2 of Annie's stimulating chat with the ausome Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist), we end season 1 with a BANG! Annie and Frances discuss everything from info dumping, masking, people pleasing, driving with ADHD, memory, distractions, exposure therapy, dysregulation, assuming competency, labels, and more on divergen...

Season 1 finale!!! Where did the time go?! In part 2 of Annie's stimulating chat with the ausome Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist), we end season 1 with a BANG! Annie and Frances discuss everything from info dumping, masking, people pleasing, driving with ADHD, memory, distractions, exposure therapy, dysregulation, assuming competency, labels, and more on divergen...

Annie Crowe chats to the insightful and delightful Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist) about her experience with disordered eating from a neurodiversity lens.  In part 1 of 2 jam-packed episodes, Annie and Frances discuss everything from defining disordered eating to autistic communication differences, diet culture, weight stigma, autistic rules-based thinking,...

Annie Crowe chats to the insightful and delightful Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist) about her experience with disordered eating from a neurodiversity lens.  In part 1 of 2 jam-packed episodes, Annie and Frances discuss everything from defining disordered eating to autistic communication differences, diet culture, weight stigma, autistic rules-based thinking, ADHD...

Annie chats with Natalie Phillips-Mason, a change management professional and, more importantly, an ally to neurodivergent people everywhere.  Annie and Natalie discuss everything from the importance of language, overt allyship, disclosure difficulties, and so much more! We touch on some hard topics that definitely need more conversations. Enjoy! x Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie chats with Natalie Phillips-Mason, a change management professional and, more importantly, an ally to neurodivergent people everywhere.  Annie and Natalie discuss everything from the importance of language, overt allyship, disclosure difficulties, and so much more! We touch on some hard topics that definitely need more conversations. Enjoy! x Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie talks with Claudia (an OT at Autism SA) and fellow new-ish mama about trying to support Autistic mothers! Enjoy! x Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie talks with Claudia (an OT at Autism SA) and fellow new-ish mama about trying to support Autistic mothers! Enjoy! x Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie chats with the wonderful Tina @theADHDaccountant about late diagnosis, motherhood and money! In the first part of this episode, Tina shares how she discovered her own neurodivergence after her son was diagnosed. And the wonderful self-acceptance and understanding a diagnosis (or self-identification) can bring. Then Annie and Tina talk about parenting with ADHD and all the joys and struggles....

Annie chats with the wonderful Tina @theADHDaccountant about late diagnosis, motherhood and money! In the first part of this episode, Tina shares how she discovered her own neurodivergence after her son was diagnosed. And the wonderful self-acceptance and understanding a diagnosis (or self-identification) can bring. Then Annie and Tina talk about parenting with ADHD and all the joys and struggles....

Annie finishes her chat with the wonderful Amanda Morin (listen to our last episode on Twice Exceptional Humans for part 1), talking about the need for a strengths-based focus and universal design. Amanda gives us some fabulous tips on communication preferences at work, from rephrasing questions to proactively sharing how you can work best. She shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience i...

Annie finishes her chat with the wonderful Amanda Morin (listen to our last episode on Twice Exceptional Humans for part 1), talking about the need for a strengths-based focus and universal design. Amanda gives us some fabulous tips on communication preferences at work, from rephrasing questions to proactively sharing how you can work best. She shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience i...

Annie chats with the incredible Amanda Morin about their shared experiences as twice-exceptional humans (both gifted and disabled) and the unique challenges & strengths of this group that are often missed, dismissed, or unrecognised, both in support needs and giftedness.  This is part 1 of 2 incredible discussions.  Are you twice-exceptional? Or even multi-exceptional? Let us know on...

Annie chats with the incredible Amanda Morin about their shared experiences as twice-exceptional humans (both gifted and disabled) and the unique challenges & strengths of this group that are often missed, dismissed, or unrecognised, both in support needs and giftedness.  This is part 1 of 2 incredible discussions.  Are you twice-exceptional? Or even multi-exceptional? Let us know on our socials @...

Celebrating Autistic Pride. Everyday! Yesterday was Autistic Pride Day. A perfect weekend to post this neurodiversity-affirming episode, where I talk to fellow neurokin and autistic clinical psychologist, Dr Joey (aka @nd_psych on TikTok)! We talk about how she came to find out about her own neurodivergence after over a decade of psychology studies and professional experience. We also discuss ther...

Celebrating Autistic Pride. Everyday! Yesterday was Autistic Pride Day. A perfect weekend to post this neurodiversity-affirming episode, where I talk to fellow neurokin and autistic clinical psychologist, Dr Joey (aka @nd_psych on TikTok)! We talk about how she came to find out about her own neurodivergence after over a decade of psychology studies and professional experience. We also discuss ther...

This is a jam-packed episode! Annie talks candidly to fellow ADHDer Kate Halpin, Principle Neurodiversity Consultant at Employ For Ability. They discuss her work, which focuses on helping organisations understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent people as part of their social inclusion and diversity programs. Topics covered include everything from leadership to recruitment, retention, the gre...

This is a jam-packed episode! Annie talks candidly to fellow ADHDer Kate Halpin, Principle Neurodiversity Consultant at Employ For Ability. They discuss her work, which focuses on helping organisations understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent people as part of their social inclusion and diversity programs. Topics covered include everything from leadership to recruitment, retention, the gre...

Annie and her wonderful mum (Narelle) sit down and go through an online ADHD quiz to share some of their own neurodivergent traits as late-identified Autistic ADHDers. Key topics: 04:30 Q1 zero to a hundred 05:30 Q2 listening, distractions and covid 08:25 Q3 procrastination, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, masking 22:36 Q4 therapy types, trauma, double empathy 35:40 Q5 study and failing 40:5...