The Neuro Diaries Podcast

Have you heard of Perimenopausal onset bipolar? 

During pre menopause our hormones wreak havoc causing sleep disturbances, mood swings, energy changes - sounds a bit familiar right? 

Fiona shares her story with perimenopause and the moment she realised that there was something deeper at play. This conversation brings awareness to some lesser spoken about aspects of bipolar. 

Fiona and Jade discuss the correlations of Bipolar ...

In this episode Jade and Christine discuss the concept of 'unlearning Autism' which means moving past all of the preconceived ideas about what Autism looks and feels like and becoming open minded to what it actually is, and how it shows up. 

We chat about the history of stigma and discuss cultural change - are we getting any where? 

You can find Christine on Instagram and follow her work as an Psychotherapist, Autism Coach and Spea...

One not to be missed!

Maggie Walters (Author) opens up about her experience with MPD or as it is now called 'Dissociative Identity Disorder'. 

When Maggie sat down to chat with me, I really didn't know too much about MPD or what to expect from our chat. Hearing Maggie's story was truly stigma breaking.

Maggie speaks to:

- what the condition is 

- why she has it

- how it shows up for her

and addresses some of the big misunderstandin...

Reanna shares her experience with burnout that led her to realise she was autistic, and what it was like pursuing a diagnosis in an environment that still largely misunderstands the presentation of Autism in women.

Sharing on instagram under handle @autisticalchemist, Reanna notes how comments on healing techniques have helped her better understand and integrate parts of herself that were misunderstood and ignored as a late diagno...

Helen Elizabeth, (Instagram: @alchemical.botanical) a wellbeing coach for neurodivergent women, shares her personal journey and the work she does to help neurodivergent individuals manage their emotions and live with more freedom. She discusses the challenges of navigating a neurotypical world, the importance of self-acceptance, and the need for accommodations and understanding. Helen also highlights the internal presentation of au...

Courtney Welsh, a writer, speaker, and mental health advocate, shares her journey of raising a neurodivergent child and her own mental health struggles. She emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma around raising neurodivergent children and speaking openly about the challenges. Courtney discusses her experience with postnatal depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She highlights t...

Polly Wiseman, a theatre maker and mental health advocate, discusses her work in the theatre space and her play 'How to Go Crazy for Good' which aims to transform the way people see mental illness. She shares her experience with bipolar disorder type 1 and describes the extreme moods and symptoms she experiences during manic and depressive episodes.

Polly talks about the challenges of managing her condition publicly and the stigma ...

In this episode of the Neuro Diaries podcast, Jade Rose interviews Charlie Kiley, a speaker, activist, and content creator who trains workplaces on how to be more neurodivergent friendly. Charlie shares her personal experience as a multiply neurodivergent individual and discusses the challenges she faced in getting a correct diagnosis. She also talks about her work at Kiley Consulting, where she helps bridge the gap between neuroty...

In this episode of the Neuro Diaries podcast, host Jade Rose interviews Gloriana, a life coach and mental health advocate, about her journey with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. Gloriana shares her experiences of being in and out of mental hospitals, struggling with toxic relationships, and finding hope and pride in her journey. She also discusses the importance of medication and the stigma she faced, particul...

In this conversation, Jade Rose interviews Joanne Almonte-Mason, a writer who is querying a novel called On Shadow's Ledge. The book follows a college senior who experiences auditory hallucinations and is later diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. Joanne shares that her own experiences with bipolar disorder inspired the story. They discuss the challenges of the writing and publishing process, as well as the importance of sharing the...

Summary

Birdie Thorn, author of 'I Am Her, She Is Me,' joins Jade Rose on the Neurodiaries podcast to discuss her experience with mental health. Birdie's novel explores the life of a woman with bipolar disorder who tries to navigate life untreated. The book is based on Birdie's own experiences and emotions. Birdie also opens up about her own mental health conditions, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar II. She...