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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 stories, science and truth, we make 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lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity – challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems.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 50,000 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. Join the movement where 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. Autism, Eating Disorders & Elite Sport: Connie Hayes on Cycling, Regulation & Identity

    1 DAY AGO

    Autism, Eating Disorders & Elite Sport: Connie Hayes on Cycling, Regulation & Identity

    Semi-Professional cyclist, Connie Hayes, joins Ben for a deeply personal conversation about growing up autistic, dyslexic and dyspraxic - and how cycling became both a regulator and a place of safety. Connie reflects on the early signs of autism that were missed, the self-esteem battles that came with puberty, hormones and friendships, and the long road to understanding her neurodivergence. She shares how sport - particularly cycling - helps regulate her nervous system, why environment matters so deeply for autistic performance, and how dyspraxia shows up at an elite level. Together, they also explore autism in women, eating disorders in sport, disclosure, and the urgent need for more inclusive practices across the industry. If you’re curious about neurodiversity, sport and identity, this episode is for you! 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 01:05 Connie Hayes: The Autistic, Dyslexic & Dyspraxic Professional Cyclist 02:20 Early Signs of Autism & Being Missed 03:07 How Cycling Regulates Connie’s Autistic Brain 04:41 Understanding Autism Through Sport (Post-Diagnosis) 05:57 Designing Environments Where Autistic Athletes Thrive 08:05 Autism, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia Diagnosis Journey: Self-Esteem, Puberty & Friendships 10:42 Dyspraxia in Elite Cycling: Coordination, Balance & Training 12:28 Fighting for School Support & Being Left With Questions 16:59 The Right University & Autism in Women: “It Saved My Life” 25:53 Identity: Seeing Herself as an Autistic Woman 26:38 Society’s Expectations vs Autistic Females 27:19 Neurodiversity in Sport: What We Get Wrong 29:21 Autism, Sport & Eating Disorders 39:43 Why Autism Can Be a Strength in Professional Cycling 46:45 Women’s Cycling Through an Autism Lens 55:06 Disclosing Autism: Regret, Relief & Reality 58:38 Is Cycling Good for Neurodivergent People? 01:02:07 Connie’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 Connie Hayes @connie_hayes 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
  2. Undiagnosed Autism in Women: Masking, Misdiagnosis & The Cost of Being Missed

    4 FEB

    Undiagnosed Autism in Women: Masking, Misdiagnosis & The Cost of Being Missed

    In part two of this conversation, neurobiologist and author of The Lost Girls of Autism, Gina Rippon, rejoins Ben to focus on the women autism research left behind. Picking up where part one ends, Gina traces how early brain science, diagnostic bias and cultural assumptions combined to hide autistic women in plain sight. She unpacks why autism was framed as a “male condition,” how masking became a survival strategy, and the real cost of decades of late or missed diagnosis. They explore the neuroscience behind prediction and masking, the forgotten female figures in autism’s history, and why the language of “over-diagnosis” risks oversimplifying a much more complex history of under-recognition . Gina also reflects on autistic bullying, and what meaningful change in diagnosis and research could look like next. If you’ve ever wondered why so many autistic women are only being seen now - or why you still don’t feel seen - this conversation is for you. We hope it offers some clarity, context, and hope. 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 01:00 Gina Rippon’s Career in Autism & Neuroscience 02:00 The Brain Questions That Changed Autism Research 05:12 Autism & the Brain: Predictive Coding Explained 08:11 Why So Many Autistic Women Were Missed 09:09 The Forgotten Female Psychiatrist Who Identified Autism Decades Earlier 16:52 Autism Diagnosis Ratios: Female vs Male Explained 18:02 How Many Autistic Women Have We Missed? The “Overdiagnosis” Myth 24:02 Masking in Autistic Women: The Breakthrough Moment 29:30 The Reality of Bullying for Autistic Girls 31:18 The Cost of Late Autism Diagnosis in Women 35:59 Autism, Hormones & PMDD: What Research Still Lacks 37:00 Debunking the “Refrigerator Mother” Myth 40:15 What Neuroscience Tells Us About the Autistic Brain 44:11 Neurodivergent vs Neurodiversity: Why Language Matters 46:00 The Future of Autism Diagnosis in Women 47:54 What Gives Gina Rippon Hope 50:45 Gina Rippon’s Top Tips for Autistic Women 51:44 Gina’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 Gina Rippon https://www.ginarippon.com/ 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
  3. What We Get Wrong About the Brain: Neurobiologist Gina Rippon on Myths, Gender & Neurodiversity

    28 JAN

    What We Get Wrong About the Brain: Neurobiologist Gina Rippon on Myths, Gender & Neurodiversity

    In part one of this two-part conversation, neurobiologist and author of The Gendered Brain and The Lost Girls of Autism - recently awarded the British Psychological Society’s Popular Science Book Prize - Gina Rippon joins Ben to unpack what we really know, and don’t know, about the human brain. From left-brain/right-brain myths to the rise of gendered brain science, Gina explains why many of the ideas we’ve grown up with simply don’t stand up to scrutiny. Drawing on decades of research, she explores how brains change across the lifespan, how experience actively shapes neural pathways, and why no two brains - neurodivergent or not - are ever the same. They dive into alpha rhythms, brain plasticity, ageing, and the cultural bias baked into neuroscience, including why the idea of distinctly “male” and “female” brains has caused more confusion than clarity. 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 00:57 Why Gina Rippon Became Obsessed With the Brain 2:54 What Science Really Knows About the Neurodivergent Brain 7:18 Brain Waves Explained: Alpha Rhythms & Neurodivergence 10:24 Debunking Common Myths About the Neurodivergent Brain 12:00 Left Brain vs Right Brain: Does It Actually Exist? 17:14 The Best Analogy for How Brains Really Work 18:17 Why London Taxi Drivers’ Brains Change 19:30 How the Brain Changes With Age 21:46 Brain Plasticity, Careers & Learning Over Time 23:27 Why Every Brain Is Different And Neurodiversity 26:45 Gender Bias in Neuroscience: “Neuro Trash” Research 27:53 Is There Such a Thing as a Male or Female Brain? 35:18 The Real Impact of Gendered Brain Science 40:56 Neurodivergence, Gender & Brain Differences Explained 44:07 Moving Beyond Gendered Brains to Human Brains 45:22 What Are Thoughts, Really? 48:40 Why Gina Decided To Write “The Lost Girls of Autism” 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 Gina Rippon https://www.ginarippon.com/ 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.

    52 min
  4. From Viral Fame to Late AuDHD Diagnosis: Holly Morris on Masking, Burnout & Identity

    21 JAN

    From Viral Fame to Late AuDHD Diagnosis: Holly Morris on Masking, Burnout & Identity

    Comedian, presenter and creator Holly Morris joins Ben for a candid conversation about living with AuDHD, the hidden cost of masking, and why being “funny” is often a survival strategy rather than a personality trait. Holly shares how her comedy career grew out of lifelong hyper-vigilance - constantly scanning rooms, people and conversations and how that same awareness fuels both her humour and her exhaustion. She opens up about navigating networking, friendships and online spaces as a neurodivergent adult, and why masking can feel automatic, ingrained, and hard to switch off. They explore Holly’s later diagnoses of ADHD and autism, imposter syndrome, her experience of Emetophobia, and how her Autism and ADHD overlap and show up in daily life.  If you’ve ever felt socially switched on but internally depleted, this episode will feel quietly familiar. AD Head to https://bit.ly/hidden20_getdopa and use code Hidden20 for 10% off. 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 & AD 1:48 Holly Morris’ AuDHD Comedy Journey 5:04 Masking as an AuDHD Comedian & Networking Pressure 8:36 How Masking Shapes Holly’s Online Content 13:14 Discovering AuDHD & Living With Emetophobia 17:25 Hypervigilance, Anxiety & the AuDHD Nervous System 21:50 ADHD vs Autism: How AuDHD Shows Up Day to Day 27:30 Being Open About Neurodivergence: Online vs In-Person 30:39 Adult Friendships, Social Energy & Neurodivergence 44:40 Masking vs Unmasking: What Actually Helps 46:48 The Hidden Cost of Being a Neurodivergent Creator 50:09 AuDHD, Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt 51:30 Thinking Differently: Strengths, Creativity & Hope 1:02:00 What’s Next for Holly Morris 1:10:30 Holly’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 Holly Morris @hollymorrisss 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 18m
  5. The Psychologist Who Diagnosed Me Is Back - With an ADHD Diagnosis and Big News

    14 JAN

    The Psychologist Who Diagnosed Me Is Back - With an ADHD Diagnosis and Big News

    Dr Renata Fialho is back in the green chair. In this conversation, Renata and Ben pick up where they left off - this time with Renata sharing her own ADHD diagnosis, what it was like to receive it later in life, and how it has quietly reshaped both her inner world and her clinical work. Together, they unpack the realities of autism and ADHD assessments across the NHS and private sector, why certain myths continue to circulate, and where Renata sees genuine potential for more thoughtful, humane practice. Renata also shares why she’s joining The Hidden 20% as a clinical psychologist, her hopes for the direction of neurodiversity care, and reflections on her work at the intersection of neurodivergence and sport - including why swimming can be such a powerful regulator for ADHD nervous systems. 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 00:47 Dr Renata Fialho Reveals Her ADHD Diagnosis 03:57 Why Dr Renata’s ADHD Was Missed for So Long 08:39 How ADHD Shows Up in Dr Renata’s Daily Life 10:25 Neurodiversity Care: NHS vs Private Explained 11:45 The Autism Assessment Myth That Frustrates Clinicians 13:00 Why Many Clinicians Work Across NHS and Private Practice 15:46 What Gives Dr Renata Hope About the Private Sector 17:14 Dr Renata Joins The Hidden 20% Team 21:15 The Autism Assessment Case That Changed Dr Renata’s Practice 24:05 Identity, Community & Diagnosis: Beyond the Medical Model 29:22 Dr Renata’s Vision for The Hidden 20% 31:57 ADHD, Sport & Mental Health: Why Swimming Helps ADHD Brains 38:38 What a Good ADHD Assessment Actually Looks Like 42:44 Can One Clinician Assess All Neurotypes? 45:14 What Keeps Dr Renata Up at Night and Her Hopes for the Future 49:06 Dr Renata’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 @DrRenataFialho (LinkedIn) 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.

    52 min
  6. Behaviour Change Scientist on ADHD & Addiction: Shahroo Izadi

    7 JAN

    Behaviour Change Scientist on ADHD & Addiction: Shahroo Izadi

    In this episode, Ben sits down with bestselling author, psychologist and behaviour change expert Shahroo Izadi for a deep, honest conversation about ADHD, addiction and how habits really form. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Shahroo reflects on how years spent working in addiction services helped her make sense of her own impulsivity, shame cycles and coping strategies - long before she had the language for neurodivergence.  Together, Ben and Shahroo unpack why addiction is often misunderstood, how neurodivergent brains are especially vulnerable in a frictionless modern world, and why behaviour change isn’t about willpower or fixing yourself. This is a compassionate, practical conversation about trust, self-belief and designing habits that work with your brain - not against it. 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 01:26 Shahroo Izadi’s ADHD Diagnosis & Personal Journey 08:12 ADHD, Neurodivergence & Addiction: What’s the Link? 11:44 Is Addiction a Disease — or a Coping Strategy? 13:04 Why Willpower Fails: Understanding Habit Formation 16:50 ADHD vs Autism: Impulsivity, Dopamine & Delayed Reward 19:08 ADHD & Addiction: Shahroo’s Framework for Sustainable Change 29:18 Trusting an ADHD Brain After Years of Self-Criticism 33:33 Applying Behavioural Psychology to Living With ADHD 36:15 The ADHD Tax: Shame, Avoidance & Hidden Costs 39:25 External Dependence, Coping Mechanisms & Control 42:03 Shahroo’s 3 Practical Tips for Lasting Behaviour Change 52:13 Ben on Addiction & Recovery: Choice Without Deprivation 58:47 What We Still Get Wrong About Addiction & Neurodivergence 1:02:02 Healthy Habits vs Addiction: Where’s the Line? 1:07:21 Addiction, ADHD & Autism: What Needs to Change Systemically 1:15:20 Shahroo’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 Shahroo Izadi @shahroo_izadi www.shahrooizadi.co.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.

    1h 19m
  7. A Neurodivergent New Year: Shahroo Izadi, Dr Alison Lennox, Tony Lloyd & More Share Their Hopes For 2026

    31/12/2025

    A Neurodivergent New Year: Shahroo Izadi, Dr Alison Lennox, Tony Lloyd & More Share Their Hopes For 2026

    As another year closes, we’re taking a gentler approach to New Year’s thinking. In this special episode, Ben is joined by familiar voices from across the year and a hint of who’s to come in 2026 - as he sits down with clinicians, creators, advocates and friends of The Hidden 20% to talk about goals, not resolutions. From Dr Renata Fialho to Shahroo Izadi, Céin McGillicuddy, Dr Alison Lennox, Dr Josephine Neale and Tony Lloyd, each guest reflects on what they’re carrying forward into 2026 and what they’re intentionally leaving behind. Together, we unpack why “resolutions” can feel loaded, deficit-focused and unrealistic for neurodivergent brains, and why goals rooted in compassion, flexibility and self-trust tend to work better. This is a calm, grounding end-of-year listen - focused less on fixing yourself, and more on meeting yourself where you are. From all of us at The Hidden 20%, thank you for your support this year - we’ll see you in 2026. 🟢 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 1:15 A Neurodivergent Rethink of New Year’s Resolutions with Dr Renata Fialho 4:25 Sam Branson on Realistic ND Goals & Letting Go of Pressure 5:50 Shahroo Izadi: Neurodivergence, Money & Rewriting Financial Goals 7:40 Céin McGillicuddy on ND Creativity, Balance & 2026 Intentions 10:13 Dr Alison Lennox’s New Year Goals as an Autistic Psychiatrist 12:19 Dr Alison Lennox: Hopes for Neurodivergence in 2026 22:10 The Hidden 20% Team: Community Goals for 2026 26:10 Dr Josephine Neale: Why “Goals” Work Better Than Resolutions for ND Brains 41:42 Tony Lloyd: How I Set ND-Friendly Goals Across Life, Work & Purpose 47:07 Tony Lloyd’s Three Wishes for Neurodivergence in 2026 48:25 Ben’s Personal New Year Goals for 2026 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 Renata Fialho Shahroo Izadi Sam Branson Dr Tony Lloyd Dr Alison Lennox Dr Josephine Neale Céin McGillicuddy 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.

    55 min
  8. Refocus: Carrie & David Grant On A Neurospicy Family Christmas

    24/12/2025

    Refocus: Carrie & David Grant On A Neurospicy Family Christmas

    Our Refocus series rewinds the moments too good to miss. Short takes. Big takeaways. No attention span required. To celebrate Christmas 2025, we rewind to Carrie and David Grant talking about life post-diagnosis for Carrie, neurodivergent parenting, unmasking as a family, and how letting go of Christmas pressure can transform life for neurodivergent children and their parents. 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 Carrie Grant @carriegrantsays David Grant @davidgrantsays_ 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 stories, science and truth, we make 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 50,000 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. Join the movement where 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
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Hidden 20%
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    The Hidden 20%

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