(Neuro)Diverse Dialogues

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Ever wondered what your colleagues or students who describe as neurodivergent really experience or how they feel about life in academia - but have been a bit fearful of asking? These chats are an opportunity for people who describe themselves as neurodivergent to talk about their life experiences and how they navigate the neurotypical waters of academia - and for me to ask questions I have always wanted to ask. I aim to load new chats fortnightly and if you would like to take part, or to suggest someone who might, then please let me know. The more we talk the more we learn. NeuroDiverseDialogues@gmail.com

  1. 6月15日

    Kat - From Graduate To Dietitian With A Dual Diagnosis

    Warning:  On this episode Kat and I are joined but a Jack Russell contributing vocally at time (not for long).  This Causes a little disruption but in maintaining Kats stoic resiliance I have not edited.  Thanks Kat! People love tidy labels for autism and ADHD, but real neurodiversity refuses to stay in a single box. We sit down with Kat, a newly qualified dietitian who has a dual diagnosis of autism and ADHD, and we follow her path through higher education, diagnosis, and into clinical practice. Along the way she shares what it feels like when your traits do not match the stereotypes, and why that mismatch can leave you doubting yourself even when you are clearly capable. Kat talks candidly about her diagnosis journey, including an earlier OCD label that, in hindsight, may have been a misread of autistic traits. She explains the relief of finally having a framework that makes childhood memories, social misunderstandings, and sensory overload add up. We dig into the details people often miss: being highly sensitive rather than emotionally detached, taking language literally, and the exhausting work of dealing with “hidden meanings” in everyday conversations. We also get practical about neurodiversity at work. Kat describes how openness can unlock reasonable adjustments, reduce burnout, and help you perform better as a clinician. She highlights strengths her team values, like attention to detail and clinical curiosity, plus the courage to question processes that do not make sense. We talk hyperfixations, comfort foods, safe clothing, and the less-discussed impact of moral justice sensitivity when something feels unfair and you cannot let it go. If you have ever been told you are “not really” autistic or ADHD because you do not fit someone else’s template, this conversation will land. Subscribe for more honest stories, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

    29 分鐘

  2. 6月1日

    Rebecca - A Diagnosis At 32 Gave Language To A Lifetime Of Overthinking

    A fast mind can be a beautiful place—until the world demands it walk in a straight line. We sit down with Rebecca Jackson, a higher education administrator who found clarity at 32 with an ADHD diagnosis after years of masking, burnout, and misreads of mood. Her story is honest and practical, weaving personal turning points with the small, repeatable tactics that make daily life calmer and work more sustainable. Rebecca opens up about the years when anxiety felt random and school life taught her to hide. That history shifts once ADHD becomes the lens: the nonlinear thinking, the memory drop-outs right after unlocking the phone, and the heavy cost of performing “office normal” in an open plan. She walks us through the hard start and real benefits of lisdexamfetamine—initial side effects, dose titration, and what improved when the morning fog finally lifted. We get into workplace adjustments that actually help: noise-cancelling headphones, a quieter desk, flexible hours, and the underrated power of a short dance break when working from home. Beyond personal care, Rebecca is pushing for culture change. As a staff disability network co-chair, she champions training, community, and a more thoughtful approach to disclosure. She dismantles the “it’s a trend” trope with lived reality, and calls out hiring practices that privilege performance over proof. Her case for portfolios and practical assessments is compelling—hire the work, not the nerves. Along the way, we examine alcohol as a trigger, the sensory math of crowded family gatherings, and the comfort of familiar TV as a nervous system reset. The takeaway is both simple and strong: clear language, humane systems, and everyday boundaries can turn survival into growth. If this conversation helps you feel seen, pass it on. Subscribe for more candid stories, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. What hiring change would make the biggest difference for neurodivergent candidates? Tell us.

    29 分鐘

  3. 5月18日

    Jordan - From Dyspraxia To Doctorate: Rethinking Failure And Inclusion

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    34 分鐘

  4. 5月4日

    Yesesavi - Colour, Perception, And Finding Your Own Way

    Curiosity can carry you across disciplines—and back to yourself. We sit down with a researcher who began in biomedical sciences and pivoted into psychology and colour philosophy, guided by a mind that fixates deeply, senses keenly, and asks relentless questions about how we see the world. What starts as a story about colour perception becomes a study in boundaries, mentorship, and the quiet ergonomics of a neurodivergent life. You’ll hear how sensory overload makes conferences feel like battlefields, why email-first networking can be a lifeline, and how routines—down to the comfort of the same pasta or a newfound love of Jazz apples—create space for real thinking. We talk masking and unmasking, the mentor who helped swap performance for presence, and the practical calculus behind diagnosis: when labels clarify patterns, and when supportive environments make them optional.

    28 分鐘

  5. 4月20日

    Iro - Rethinking ADHD In Academia

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    34 分鐘

  6. 4月6日

    Grace (Masters Student) -How A Late Diagnosis Changed My Study, Self‑Advocacy, And Sense Of Belonging

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    25 分鐘

  7. 3月23日

    Elaine (well being advisor) talks about ADHD and supporting students

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    27 分鐘

  8. 3月9日

    Misha (Masters student) talks about ADHD

    In this episode we had to start and stop as Misha had to change locations (which has a certain symmetry as they talk about their experience in moving countries too!).  In the name of autheticity we carried on and as alweays I leave it unedited for you

    23 分鐘
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Ever wondered what your colleagues or students who describe as neurodivergent really experience or how they feel about life in academia - but have been a bit fearful of asking? These chats are an opportunity for people who describe themselves as neurodivergent to talk about their life experiences and how they navigate the neurotypical waters of academia - and for me to ask questions I have always wanted to ask. I aim to load new chats fortnightly and if you would like to take part, or to suggest someone who might, then please let me know. The more we talk the more we learn. NeuroDiverseDialogues@gmail.com

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    Damian
  • 活躍年份
    2026年
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    13
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    © 2026 (Neuro)Diverse Dialogues
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