Neurodivergent Mates

The chaotic symphony of managing life across time zones strikes all too familiar a note for many of us, and when you throw in the beautiful complexity of the neurodivergent mind, it's a dance that demands both precision and grace. Enter Brie Mills, a beacon of radical authenticity from the States, whose viral social media exploits have etched a meme-shaped imprint on our hearts. Our latest chat not only celebrates Brie's ...

Navigating the complexities of neurodivergence and eating disorders is a journey not many can speak to with authority and empathy quite like our guest, Lindsay Keating. It's a path she treads daily, not just in her personal life with her daughter's challenges but also as a beacon of support for others through her initiatives, Nature Moves and Spectrum Sports. This episode peels back the layers of early developmental delay...

Ever wondered how dyslexia shapes a person's approach to the meticulous world of data science? Nicholas Lynchwood, a mathematical mastermind and health economics consultant, joins us to unravel this question. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Nicholas eloquently illustrates the unique challenges and surprising strengths that come with navigating a data-driven profession with dyslexia. Our dialogue takes an intima...

When moving house recently, Photon John Kev realized just how much neurodiversity impacts every aspect of our lives, including safety-critical situations. Together with Catherine Lee, a seasoned occupational health and safety expert with a nursing background, we venture into the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace. Catherine's insights, particularly from her research in the aviation industry on ADHD, offer invaluab...

For much of their lives, both Will and Photon Jon remained unaware that certain aspects of their neurodivergence had gone unidentified. It wasn’t until later in life that they received diagnoses, which profoundly influenced how they approached various tasks and shed light on the challenges they had faced.

On this enlightening episode of Neurodivergent Mates, they delve into the transformative impact of receiving a late dia...

In this episode of "Neurodivergent Mates," Rachel van Gorp from Dunedin, New Zealand, joins us as our ND mate.

We'll delve into Neurodiversity Research in Vocational Education, exploring its significance and impact.

Join us for an insightful discussion on this crucial topic.

QUESTIONS:

1. Tell us a bit about yourself

2. Tell us a bit about your work

3. Wh...

With an increasing number of actors speaking out about their neurodivergence, neurodiversity is gaining prominence in the film industry.

That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Goldfinch, this week’s guest, to discuss his upcoming film “Neuromance” Which is about a person called Nate who is twenty-three years old, living with Autism and discovering the horrors of the brutal gay dating scene in Sydney. After his well meaning best fr...

A significant hurdle faced by many individuals with neurodivergent traits involves the quest for an inclusive community wherein they can establish a sense of belonging.

In a recent installment of Neurodivergent Mates, we engage in a discussion with community leader Ryan Elson - Founder of Social Enterprise Cafe/Tribe Clubhouse, shedding light on his commendable efforts in uniting various diverse groups.

To find ou...

Dyspraxia is something that is rarely talked about, plus often I hear people talking about the difficulty of finding credible infomation on it.

On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are talking with Jonathan Levy on - Self Acceptance around Dyspraxia.

To learn more about the questions we will be covering in the podcast, please check out the info below.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself
 
2...

I have lost count of how many times I have signed up for a course and realized that there is no assistive technology available to help support me during my learning journey.

On this episode, we are joined with Founder of Tor Talk from Sweden Tor Chai, to talk to us about - The importance of assistive technology in education. Please check out the questions below, to see what we will be talking about during the episode.
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I'm so excited to have my long term friend Rachel Worsley join us on the OpenHearted Podcast.

On this episode, we will be talking about - The importance of evidence based neurodiversity resources.

Please check out the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the show.


1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

2. Tell us a bit about your work.

3. What is an evidence ba...

When Andrew reached out, he had so many topics he wanted to discuss on the podcast, so we had to narrow it down to just one.

The one that stood out to us most, was - How to market your business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. So this is what we are talking about on this weeks episode. Please refer to the questions below, to see all the questions we will be talking about.

QUESTIONS:

1. Tell us a bit abou...

When Photon Jon reached out and said we need to interview the company organising travel for Autistic people, we knew we needed to have this happen on the OpenHearted Podcast.

That's why this weeks episode is - How travel can help Autistic people develop life skills - With special guest - Agnes Abelsen

QUESTIONS:

1. Tell us a bit about yourself

2. Tell us a bit about Travengers AU and how it ...

Neurodiversity and technology are a big talking point when it comes to the neurodiverse world. But often I'm seeing organisations wanting to hire more neurodivergent staff, yet still have no understanding of what a neuro-inclusive workplace really is.

That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are excited to have special guest Georgina Shute, join us on the show.

This episodes topic is - N...

From my experience in the Neurodiversity space, acquired neurodiversity has been an area I don't here many people talking about.

That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast we will be talking about - Acquired Neurodiversity From My Time In The Armed Services. With special guest -Carlos Frank Rodriguez

Questions we will be talking about are below.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself
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I am super excited about this episode, as I able to interview a longtime friend from my high school days.

On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, the topic we will be covering is -  Neurodivergent Creativity Around Art, with Alex Devenport.

Questions that will be asked are below.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your diagnosis
 
2. Tell us a bit about your art
 
3. Tell us a bit abo...

We are excited to be catching up with good friend Roland Arvidssen.

On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we will be talking about - Peer support: a new paradigm for mental health recovery.

Questions that will be covered:

Tell us a bit about yourself?

What is the work you do around mental health?

Why is peer support so important for our mental health?

What are some of the ...

On our next episode of the Openhearted Podcast, Photon Jon and Will, wanted to take time out to just chat.

Working in the social impact area, we are constantly seeing many founders struggling with the pressures of building a social enterprise.

That's why we want to take the time out to chat about -  Who Helps The Helpers In Social Impact Businesses.

Please see the topics we will be covering during th...

How Neurodiversity is understood in the social worker profession, is something we had never considered before Deb Solomon reached out.

That's why our up coming LIVE episode is going to cover this topic more in-depth. To find out more about some of the questions we will be talking about, please look at the questions below.

QUESTIONS:

1. Tell us a bit about yourself

2. Tell us a bit about you...