The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot
What makes a mind brilliant… yet different? This is The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot — a podcast exploring the world’s most famous Belgian detective and what he can teach us about neurodiversity, detail, and devotion. Hercule Poirot, the creation of Agatha Christie, is renowned for his meticulous routines, his passion for order, and his unparalleled ability to observe. But what if these very traits — his precision, his focus, his need for structure — reveal something deeper about the way some minds are beautifully designed to see the world? Across the episodes, we will explore defining characteristics often found on the autism spectrum, such as attention to detail, hyperfocus, logical thinking and routine through the lens of Poirot’s greatest cases. So, pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a seat beside the world’s tidiest detective, and join me for The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot. About Me I'm Alanna Sorrensen, a social worker with graduate qualifications in forensic mental health, autism, and theology. I am also a long-term Agatha Christie fan who appreciates the way storytelling can illuminate truth, nurture empathy, and celebrate the complexity of the human mind.
Episodes
Hercule Poirot’s genius lies not in intuition, but in his devotion to noticing. In this opening episode, we explore how Poirot’s extraordinary attention to detail — his love of order, his sensitivity to pattern, and his disciplined observation — mirrors the strengths often found in neurodivergent minds. Through The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, we discover how careful attention becomes both a path to truth and a reflection of divine des...
In The ABC Murders, Poirot’s relentless concentration reveals both his genius and his vulnerability. This episode explores hyperfocus — the deep, consuming attention that fuels Poirot’s pursuit of justice yet isolates him from the world around him. Through literary and spiritual reflection, we consider how intense focus can be both a sacred gift and a human challenge — one that calls for balance, grace, and rest.
In Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot’s reason is tested when logic uncovers a truth too complex for law alone to resolve. This episode explores logical thinking as both a refuge and a moral compass — a way of seeing that organises chaos and reveals beauty in order. Through Poirot’s dilemma, we reflect on the limits of reason, the call to compassion, and the balance between truth and mercy in a world that needs for both.
For Hercule Poirot, order isn’t just preference — it’s peace. In this episode, we explore how routine brings balance, stability, and clarity to both Poirot’s world and to many neurodivergent lives. From tidy desks to daily rituals, we discover how rhythm creates resilience — and how small, steady habits can become quiet acts of grace.
In Lord Edgware Dies, Poirot’s literal, precise way of communicating reveals a different kind of social intelligence — one grounded in sincerity rather than charm. This episode explores how his formality, honesty, and attentiveness reflect neurodiverse ways of connecting, and how grace invites us to value truth over performance. Difference, we discover, is not a barrier to empathy — it’s another expression of love.
In Five Little Pigs, Poirot revisits a decades-old murder not for fame, but to restore truth. This episode explores his unwavering sense of justice — a fairness grounded in compassion rather than condemnation. Through the lens of neurodiversity, we see how Poirot’s clarity, consistency, and moral reasoning reflect a mind deeply attuned to truth and integrity — revealing how difference can illuminate what justice truly means.
In this opening episode, we challenge the myth that autistic people lack emotion. Through The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Sad Cypress, we see Poirot’s quiet depth of feeling — compassion expressed through calm, justice, and respect. Beneath his order and restraint lies a deeply human heart that feels sorrow, empathy, and grace in ways the world often overlooks.
This episode explores the myth that autistic people don’t care about others. Through Peril at End House and Lord Edgware Dies, we see how Poirot’s empathy is thoughtful, precise, and deeply moral — a compassion expressed through truth and action rather than display. His friendship with Hastings reminds us that care can take many forms, and that true empathy often requires translation between different ways of feeling and understand...
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