The Hidden 20%

The Hidden 20%
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Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate  The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Hidden 20% Final Episode: The Uncomfortable Truth About Neurodiversity

    1d ago

    The Hidden 20% Final Episode: The Uncomfortable Truth About Neurodiversity

    For two years, Ben Branson has sat in the green interviewer chair - asking the hard questions, holding the space, and speaking on behalf of The Hidden 20% community. Today, the chair is flipped. Phoebe De Leiburné - Production Manager and Head Producer of The Hidden 20% steps in as host to interview Ben for the first time. In this conversation, Ben opens up about what drove him to create The Hidden 20% after being diagnosed Autistic at 39 and ADHD six months later. Together, they look back on 120+ episodes, 250 million social media views, two British Podcast Awards and the thousands of messages from listeners who, often for the first time, finally felt seen. They also unpack the uncomfortable truth sitting underneath everything The Hidden 20% has uncovered: what if the number we’ve all been using around neurodivergence is wrong? Ben opens up about why continuing as “just a podcast” no longer felt enough, and why The Hidden 20% is now shifting towards a new chapter...and a new name. This episode is not a goodbye. It’s a thank you, a reflection, a line in the sand, and a rallying cry for what comes next. We are not going anywhere. We are just getting started. We are here. We always have been. And we are not hiding anymore.  JOIN THE MOVEMENT: https://hidden20.org/mailing-list ● Sign up to our newsletter at https://hidden20.org/mailing-list ● Buy a green dot badge at https://hidden20.org/products/badge - 2 for 1 in support of the charity ● Write to your local MP about neurodiversity - your voice matters ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Why Production Manager & Producer Phoebe Is Interviewing Ben 07:58 The Original Idea Behind The Hidden 20% 11:22 Did Ben Ever Expect The Podcast To Become This Big? 18:42 The Most Emotional Moments From The Green Chair 23:16 The Guest Conversations That Changed Ben Forever 28:04 Listener Messages That Left The Team Speechless 34:18 “We Didn’t Just Build A Podcast - We Built A Place People Felt Seen” 38:10 Why The Hidden 20% Couldn’t Stay “Just A Podcast” 42:56 The Research Suggesting Up To 1 In 3 People May Be Neurodivergent 47:44 The Systems Problem Facing Neurodivergent People 53:28 Why Awareness Alone Is No Longer Enough 57:02 What The Hidden 20% Is Becoming Next 1:01:46 The Campaign Ben Says Could Change Everything 1:07:12 Why The UK Needs A Different Conversation About Neurodiversity 1:12:08 The Hidden 20% Team Behind The Scenes 1:17:42 What Ben Has Learned About Neurodivergent People 1:22:34 What The Audience Means To Ben 1:27:48 “This Is Not Goodbye” 1:31:20 The Future Of The Hidden 20% 1:34:56 Ben’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  2. ADHD, Chronic Illness & Hypermobility: The Hidden Link? | Dr Jess Eccles

    Jun 17

    ADHD, Chronic Illness & Hypermobility: The Hidden Link? | Dr Jess Eccles

    Psychiatrist, researcher and brain-body medicine specialist Dr. Jessica Eccles joins Ben for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked physical side of neurodivergence - and why ADHD and autism are often talked about as “brain-only” experiences when the body is deeply involved too. Dr Jess is an Associate Professor in Brain-Body Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Sussex Partnership NHS Neurodevelopmental Service, and co-leads the world’s first Neurodivergent Brain-Body Clinic. Her pioneering research explores the links between neurodivergence, hypermobility, chronic illness, inflammation, autonomic dysfunction, pain, fatigue and mental health - challenging the long-standing divide between “physical” and “mental” health. Dr Jess explains the growing research linking neurodivergence with chronic illnesses, pain, hypermobility, fatigue, inflammation, eating disorders, nervous system dysregulation and temperature sensitivity. Together, they unpack why so many neurodivergent people describe feeling physically overwhelmed, burnt out or “unsafe” in their own body - and why those experiences are so often misunderstood or dismissed in the healthcare system. This episode is about joining the dots between brain and body - and understanding why so many neurodivergent people have spent years feeling unheard in healthcare, while quietly trying to make sense of symptoms nobody seemed able to connect. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Dr Jess Eccles: Why Neurodivergence Is About The Brain AND Body 04:18 ADHD, Autism & Chronic Illness: The Overlap Explained 07:36 Why So Many Neurodivergent People Feel Physically Dysregulated 10:15 ADHD, Autism & Temperature Regulation 12:06 Eating Disorders, ADHD & Autism 16:08 Why Neurodivergent People Are Often Misunderstood In Healthcare 19:42 The Nervous System, Stress & Survival Mode 23:30 Trauma Isn’t Always Psychological 27:12 The Link Between Inflammation & Mental Health 31:28 What Is Hypermobility - And Why Does It Matter? 36:14 Autism, ADHD & Physical Health Research Findings 42:20 Why So Many ND Women Are Misdiagnosed 47:48 The Danger Of Separating Mental & Physical Health 52:09 What Dr Jess Wishes More Doctors Understood About Neurodivergence 56:17 Why Research Takes So Long To Reach The Public 59:12 Inside The World’s First Neurodivergent Brain-Body Clinic 1:05:42 Supporting Your Neurodivergent Nervous System 1:09:38 Dr Jess’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Dr Jess Eccles @drbendybrain Youtube: @BendyBrainDrJessicaEccles Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bendybrain If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m

  3. Jun 10

    Gemma Styles on ADHD, Depression & Finally Understanding Her Brain

    Writer, podcast host and mental health advocate Gemma Styles joins Ben for a deeply honest conversation about ADHD, anxiety, depression and the emotional weight of going through life feeling constantly overwhelmed without understanding why. Gemma reflects on being treated for mental health struggles long before anyone recognised ADHD, and how her diagnosis reframed years of self-blame, exhaustion and internal chaos. She speaks openly about the experience of internalised hyperactivity - where the mind never fully slows down, even when everything looks calm externally - and the pressure of trying to hold things together while quietly struggling underneath. Together, they explore rejection sensitivity dysphoria, social anxiety, motherhood, burnout and the emotional toll of living in a world that often rewards productivity while misunderstanding overwhelm. They also unpack the growing public conversation around ADHD in women - including the tension between increased visibility and the backlash that can come with it. This episode is about the reality underneath the headlines, labels and stereotypes - the lived experience of trying to navigate a world that often misunderstands overwhelm, emotional intensity and difference. And why finally understanding your brain can change the way you understand your entire life. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 04:30 Gemma Styles on ADHD, Mental Health & Public Perception 05:35 “My ADHD Was Completely Missed” 06:40 Depression, Anxiety & Knowing Something Else Was Going On 07:17 The Relief of Finally Understanding Your Brain 08:32 Why Talking About ADHD Publicly Matters 09:12 ADHD, Boundaries & Being Online 12:41 Late Diagnosis Grief & “What If I’d Known Earlier?” 13:45 Why So Many Women With ADHD Were Missed 14:13 ADHD in Adults: The System Wasn’t Looking For It 19:00 What Inattentive ADHD Feels Like Internally 20:00 ADHD Brains in Crisis Mode 28:05 Therapy, Overthinking & Anxious Thought Loops 29:37 ADHD & Anxiety: “It Never Fully Switches Off” 30:18 Social Anxiety, Fame & ADHD 31:27 Can You Be Authentic Online Without Oversharing? 32:20 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria & ADHD 34:15 Motherhood, ADHD & RSD 40:32 “ADHD Doesn’t Feel Like a Superpower To Me” 42:57 Writing a Book With ADHD 52:23 ADHD Community, Visibility & Feeling Seen 53:02 ADHD Social Media & The Attention Economy 56:41 Motherhood, Work & Stepping Back From Social Media 57:43 What Gemma Styles Finds Frustrating About ADHD Discourse 1:00:00 Gemma’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Gemma Styles @gemmastyles If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  4. How Technology Could Transform Your Dyslexia Assessment + Early Identification & Education Reform

    Jun 3

    How Technology Could Transform Your Dyslexia Assessment + Early Identification & Education Reform

    Dyslexic entrepreneur and Talamo co-founder Jamie Wace joins Ben for a conversation about why so many children with dyslexia are still being missed - and how technology could radically change access to support. Jamie reflects on his own experience of school, including being told not to pursue subjects he loved because his dyslexia was misunderstood. He shares how years working in tech and entrepreneurship eventually led him to question why dyslexia assessment systems remained so inaccessible, expensive and outdated. Together, they explore the emotional impact of unidentified learning differences, why schools often rely on “wait until they fail” models, and how understanding a child’s cognitive profile can shift the conversation from blame to support. Jamie also unpacks the future of assistive technology, overlapping neurodivergent conditions, and why early identification could change life trajectories for millions of children. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Jamie Wace’s Dyslexia Story 05:07 Being Told Not To Take History GCSE Because of Dyslexia 06:00 Has Awareness of Dyslexia Actually Improved? 08:31 Why Schools Need To Understand Cognitive Profiles 08:48 How Talamo Was Created 09:54 The Statistic That Changed Everything: 80% of Dyslexic Children Go Undiagnosed 10:21 Why Traditional Dyslexia Assessments Don’t Scale 19:19 Dyslexia, ADHD & Understanding The Whole Child 29:24 The Future of Assistive Technology For Neurodivergent Students 31:16 Dyslexia, Schools & Assistive Technology In The Classroom 40:32 Early Dyslexia Screening & Why Schools Are Changing 44:24 Why Dyslexic People Often Make Great Communicators 46:20 Dyslexia, ADHD & Neurodivergent Overlap 50:51 Building Talamo For Impact, Not Profit 55:46 Jamie’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Jamie Wace @jamiewace If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  5. Late Diagnosed Autism & Emotional Vulnerability: Luke Grosch’s Story

    May 27

    Late Diagnosed Autism & Emotional Vulnerability: Luke Grosch’s Story

    Content creator and author Luke Grosch joins Ben for an honest conversation about late-diagnosed autism, emotional overwhelm, grief, identity and learning to understand yourself in a world that often misunderstands autistic people. Luke reflects on losing his dad at a young age, and how many of his autistic traits - meltdowns, sensitivity and shutdowns - were mistaken for grief rather than signs of neurodivergence. Diagnosed in 2019, he shares what changed once he finally had language for the way his brain works, and why being openly emotional online has become such an important part of his work. Together, they explore masking, burnout, relationships, loneliness, internet culture and the pressure many autistic people feel to appear “fine” while struggling internally. Luke also opens up about writing his first book based on diary entries and emotional reflection, and why vulnerability can be a form of connection rather than weakness. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Buy Luke's new book 'Diary of a Neurodivergent' at https://dashbook.com/book/diary-of-a-neurodivergent ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Luke Grosch’s Late Autism Diagnosis Story 03:42 Losing His Dad Young & Missing The Signs of Autism 07:15 When Autism Traits Get Mistaken For Grief 10:54 What Finally Led Luke To Seek a Diagnosis 14:02 Late Diagnosed Autism: “Everything Started Making Sense” 17:40 Masking & Pretending To Be Fine 21:18 Emotional Overwhelm, Shutdowns & Internal Struggle 25:11 Why Luke Shares Vulnerably Online 28:45 Autism, Loneliness & Feeling Misunderstood 32:04 Burnout & The Pressure of Social Media 35:27 Relationships, Friendship & Communication Differences 39:18 Why So Many Autistic Adults Feel Exhausted 42:56 Writing a Book Through Diary Entries & Reflection 46:21 What Luke Wishes More People Understood About Autism 50:12 The Power of Emotional Honesty 54:30 Luke’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Luke Grosch @lukegrosch If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. The ADHD Chef: Why Chaos Felt Normal My Entire Life

    May 20

    The ADHD Chef: Why Chaos Felt Normal My Entire Life

    Chef, content creator and food waste activist Martyn Odell - better known online as Lagom Chef - joins Ben for a chaotic, funny and emotional conversation about ADHD, creativity, food, and finally understanding his brain. Diagnosed with ADHD midway through writing his first cookbook, Martyn reflects on growing up in kitchens where chaos and intensity were normalised, and why that made it difficult to recognise the difference between personality, coping and neurodivergence. They explore ADHD creativity, burnout, internet culture, the pressure of social media, and what happens when your job relies on constantly turning your brain into content. Martyn shares why “eat the food you buy” became his philosophy, how cooking can help people reconnect with themselves, and why perfection is ruining the way we think about food. This is a conversation about ADHD, identity, creativity, and learning to trust your own way of doing things. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Eat The Food You Buy: 15 Everyday Ingredients, Endless Delicious Meals by Martyn Odell is publishing on 16th July 2026 (Penguin Life, £25)________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Martyn Odell: ADHD, Cooking & Internet Chaos 03:44 Why Kitchens Made ADHD Feel “Normal” 06:20 The Link Between Creativity, Chaos & Cooking 09:18 Growing Up With Undiagnosed ADHD 12:42 Social Media Pressure & Going Viral Online 16:10 Why Humour Can Become a Mask 19:25 Burnout, Content Creation & Internet Pressure 22:14 Being Diagnosed With ADHD Midway Through Writing a Book 25:39 ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & Writing Struggles 26:43 “Eat The Food You Buy”: Martyn’s Philosophy on Food Waste 28:30 Why Cooking Intuition Matters More Than Recipes 31:11 Social Media Pressure, Trolls & Public Perception 34:02 Why Perfection Is Ruining Cooking 38:16 ADHD Hyperfocus & Creativity in the Kitchen 42:05 The Emotional Connection Between Food & Memory 46:20 Why Simplicity Matters More Than Perfection 50:12 What Cooking Actually Gives Martyn’s Brain 54:40 Martyn’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Martyn Odell @lagomchef If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  7. Why ADHD Changes How You Eat: Brain, Gut & Food Sensitivities

    May 6

    Why ADHD Changes How You Eat: Brain, Gut & Food Sensitivities

    Clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas returns to The Hidden 20% to challenge one of the most persistent myths in ADHD: that it’s just about the brain. In this conversation, Ben and Dr Miguel explore ADHD through a whole-body lens - from nervous system regulation and eating patterns to capacity, sensory sensitivity and the gut–brain axis. They unpack why food isn’t just fuel but a regulatory tool, why so many ADHDers struggle with inconsistent eating, and why “just eat better” advice often misses the point entirely. The conversation then goes deeper into why the same food can feel fine one day and intolerable the next, and how what we often label as “food sensitivities” may actually be linked to stress, overload and nervous system state. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction: ADHD Beyond The Brain 01:42 Why ADHD Is a Nervous System Condition 05:18 Fight, Flight, Freeze: ADHD & Regulation 09:12 Why Food Impacts ADHD More Than You Think 13:40 ADHD Eating Patterns: Skipping, Binging & Dopamine 18:25 Why “Just Eat Better” Doesn’t Work for ADHD 22:10 Regulation Before Optimisation: Rethinking Food 26:30 Simple Food Changes That Support ADHD Brains 31:05 Food, Mood & Energy Crashes Explained 35:22 Why The Same Food Feels Different Day to Day 38:40 Understanding Capacity in ADHD 42:15 Sensory Sensitivity, Stress & The Body 45:50 The Gut–Brain Axis Explained Simply 49:10 “Food Sensitivities” vs Nervous System Overload 53:05 Stress, Digestion & ADHD Explained 56:10 What Actually Helps: Supporting Regulation First 59:30 Dr Miguel’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas @drmiguelmateas If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  8. Late Autism Diagnosis in Leadership: Why Nature Helps Neurodivergent Brains

    Apr 29

    Late Autism Diagnosis in Leadership: Why Nature Helps Neurodivergent Brains

    Executive Director at the RSPB, Emma Marsh, joins Ben for a conversation that connects leadership, late autism diagnosis, and the often-overlooked role of nature in how we regulate and function. Diagnosed autistic in 2023, Emma reflects on what it means to navigate senior leadership as an autistic woman, the decision to disclose at work after years of masking, and how that moment reshaped both her identity and the way she leads. Ben and Emma dive into the power of nature and how fundamental it is for neurodivergent brains. From birdsong and the dawn chorus to simple ways of reconnecting with the natural world, Emma explains why nature can feel like a reset for the nervous system in ways modern environments often can't. They also explore why so many workplaces still unintentionally exclude neurodivergent people - and what it looks like to move beyond awareness into systems that actually support people and their brains. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without support. To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about brilliant brains. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more. Join us at hidden20.org/donate. Become a monthly donor. Be part of our community where great minds think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ______________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Emma Marsh RSPB LinkedIn http://www.rspb.org.uk/ If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate  The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Hidden 20%
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Hidden 20%
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    The Hidden 20%

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