Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and Neurodivergence

Dan Kerr
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A podcast dedicated to late-diagnosed and self-diagnosed individuals on the autism spectrum, including those with AuDHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode will explore various topics that examine the experiences of individuals who have navigated life without prior awareness of their neurodivergence. Our host, Dan, offers a personal and experiential perspective, with the intention of sharing stories that may provide assistance and support to others on similar journeys.

  1. Aug 4

    Episode 74 - The Secret Skill Set with MJ Warfield

    In this episode of Late to the Party, Dan speaks with MJ Warfield about what it’s really like to work in a job that looks completely incompatible with an AuDHD brain. Loud, chaotic, high‑pressure, the kind of environment most of us would run from. But MJ shows how building a career around your special interests can flip the script entirely. She shares the quiet superpower that helps her thrive in a loud job, and why it works. Later, Dan sits down with his friend of forty years, Martin Ryan, for a conversation about late diagnosis, self‑knowledge, and the strange clarity that arrives when you finally get the right lens for understanding your own life. It’s thoughtful, funny, and grounded in the kind of honesty only long friendships allow. If you enjoy the show and if you’d happily meet Dan once a month and buy him a coffee, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon. Your support keeps the show independent, covers production costs, and ensures Dan can keep making the kind of episodes no sponsor would ever approve… especially the song he wrote for Martin at the end of this one. Links: The Round: https://theround.com.auMartin on Insta @martin_t_ryanSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LateToThePartyAutismPodcast Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present.  We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcast Private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726 Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.com Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/ Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.com #LateToThePartyPodcast #AutismPodcast #AuDHD #NeurodivergentVoices #LateDiagnosis #IndependentPodcast #MJWarfield #MartinRyan #MelbournePodcasts #Neurospicy

  2. Jul 5

    Episode 73 - Travis Alexander Climbing the Stairway to the Spectrum

    This week on Late To The Party, I chat with author and engineer Travis Alexander about his memoir, life as a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and the many unexpected twists that led him to where he is today. We talk about relationships, communication, travel disasters, fatherhood, breakdancing, engineering, and the challenge of making sense of a world that often feels a little confusing. Honest, funny and deeply relatable, this is a conversation about self-discovery, resilience and finding your place in the world. Find Travis Alexander 📖 Stairway to the Spectrum https://www.travisalexander.com.au/book 🌐 Website https://www.travisalexander.com.au/ 🎧 Audiobook available on Spotify and Audible. Paperback and eBook available through Amazon. Instagram: @travisalexanderbooks Facebook: @TravisAlexander TikTok: @travisalexanderbooks #LateToThePartyPodcast #TravisAlexander #Autism #AutisticAdults #Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAwareness #LateDiagnosis #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Parenting #Relationships #AuthorInterview #Memoir #PodcastAustralia #MelbournePodcast #DisabilityInclusion #Breakdancing #Engineering #SelfDiscovery #PodcastLife #NeurodivergentVoices #BooksAndAuthors #AustralianAuthor #LifeStories #AUDHD #ADHD #DanKerr #StairwayToTheSpectrum

  3. May 16

    Episode 72 - Do I Know You? - A Conversation with author Sadie Dingfelder

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 72 of Late To The Party is live, and today we’re going full neuro‑nerd with the incredible Sadie Dingfelder.   Sadie is a science reporter who discovered she has face blindness, aphantasia, and a handful of other brain quirks and then turned that whole journey into a hilarious, insightful book called Do I Know You? We talk perception, identity, weird brain settings, and what it’s like to realise your mind has been running a completely different operating system this whole time. It’s chaotic, curious, and very, very us. You can find Sadie here - Website  Book Publisher page Twitter  Instagram  Washington Post Author Page Goodreads Support the show

  4. Apr 3

    Episode 71 - Neurospicy 2026: Live at The Round

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at The Round on March 19th, Neurospicy 2026: Accessibility in the Arts, is a special live podcast diving into what genuine inclusion looks like for neurodivergent artists, audiences, and creative communities. I was joined by pianist and composer Nat Bartsch, whose reflections on sensory experience, performance, and neurodivergent creativity brought depth and warmth to the room. We also spoke to Arty Owens, creative director at Arts Access Victoria, whose leadership continues to shape a more accessible and equitable arts sector. Hosted at The Round, a venue committed to creating welcoming, accessible environments, this conversation blends music, lived experience, humour, and honest discussion about what needs to change and what’s already working. This was a candid and fun conversation for anyone invested in neurodivergent creativity and the evolution of accessible arts spaces. Support the show via Patreon Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present.  We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcast Private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726 Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.com Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/ Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.com Support the show

  5. Mar 13

    Ep 70 - A Deep Dive into ADHD Research: Featuring Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s plans derailed in a very on‑brand way. Mostly because I’m knee‑deep in getting everything ready for Neurospicy 2026 on March 19th, so I’m handing the mic to another podcast whose episode on long‑term ADHD research genuinely deserves your ears.  I'm sharing an episode of the Hyperfocus podcast with Rae Jacobson, which features in-depth conversations challenging conventional views on neurodivergence. On each episode, Rae discusses key questions and headlines with experts, scientists, doctors, and researchers, exploring both the barriers and the beauty of neurodivergence. You can find all episodes of Hyperfocus here. Call to Action: Help support the podcast via Patreon.  Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present.  We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcast Private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726 Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.com Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/ Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.com Support the show

  6. Feb 23

    Episode 69 - Advocacy, AI, and the Next Generation with Mark Brown

    Send us Fan Mail Support the show via Patreon Welcome to season 5! In this fun chat with Mark Brown, we immediately get sidetracked with Star Trek, a topic we have been discussing for over 30 years. We explore the podcasts we hosted long before it was cool. Mark speaks about peer support and how it plays a crucial role in mental health recovery. And most important, we tackle the ethics of AI and imagine what the future might look like with AI in our lives. My discussions with Mark have always been deep and complex. I hope you enjoy.  Mark Brown is a Senior Research Fellow at Summer Foundation Ltd and member of PauseAI Australia. Here is the video we referenced Bobby Flynn from Australian Idol interviewed on Idol Sparks Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present.  We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcast Private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726 Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.com Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/ Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.com Support the show

  7. 12/31/2025

    Episode 68 - Rewriting the Story: Jessica Horner on Letting Go of the Deficit Lens

    Send us Fan Mail Three years after her first appearance, Jessica is back on the podcast for an honest catch‑up about life six‑plus years post‑diagnosis. We talk about what’s shifted, what hasn’t, and how understanding our neurodivergence continues to shape our mental health, identity, and day‑to‑day lives. We touch on ADHD, dyscalculia, reframing autism and ADHD away from deficit language, and the ongoing work of making sense of our past and present through a more compassionate lens. It’s a grounded, reflective conversation between two late‑identified neurodivergent adults comparing notes on what it actually means to grow into this understanding over time. If this podcast supports you or helps you feel seen, you can help sustain the work by joining the community on Patreon. Even small contributions make a real difference in keeping these conversations independent and accessible. Visit https://www.patreon.com/latetothepartyautismpodcast Books mentioned: Right Story, Wrong Story: Adventures in Indigenous ThinkingBy Tyson Yunkaporta Come As You AreBy Emily Nagoski Support the show

  8. 11/05/2025

    Episode 67 - Kay Kerr: Writing, Memory, and our Urge to Belong

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Late to the Party, I speak with acclaimed author Kay Kerr to explore the intricate connections between writing, memory, and identity. Kay shares her journey as an autistic writer, from her celebrated young adult novels Please Don’t Hug Me and Social Queue to her latest works, including Might Cry Later and contributions to Someone Like Me (for Australia, for International) We dive deep into topics like: How sensory details shape memory and storytellingThe impact of aphantasia and alexithymia on creativity and self perceptionThe intricacies of being part of social groupsMovement, stimming,  and the search for authenticityThe act of making generational changeThis conversation is a thoughtful look at neurodivergence, acceptance, and the ways we create meaning in our lives. Find Kay on Instagram and on her website. Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present.  We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion. Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcast Private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726 Email us at latetothepartyasd@gmail.com Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/ Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.com Support the show Support the show

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A podcast dedicated to late-diagnosed and self-diagnosed individuals on the autism spectrum, including those with AuDHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode will explore various topics that examine the experiences of individuals who have navigated life without prior awareness of their neurodivergence. Our host, Dan, offers a personal and experiential perspective, with the intention of sharing stories that may provide assistance and support to others on similar journeys.

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