Neurodivergent Musicians

Jon Hart
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Welcome to the Neurodivergent Musicians Podcast, hosted by fingerstyle singer songwriter Jon Hart. This podcast shares honest conversations about music, creativity, identity and lived experience as a neurodivergent musician. Episodes include relaxed chats with musicians, creatives and advocates, alongside Jon’s own reflections on navigating the music industry with ADHD and autism. The aim is simple: share real stories, reduce isolation, and build a supportive space for neurodivergent musicians. Learn more or get involved at neurodivergentmusicians.com.

  1. May 4

    #45 Self Awareness

    Self-awareness is where everything starts for a neurodivergent musician. Before strategy, before career, before trying to fix anything. In this improvised episode, Jon Hart reflects on late ADHD and autism discovery, masking, creative identity, emotional dysregulation, and the pressure to follow systems that were never built for you. This is a lived-experience exploration of what it means to understand yourself, rather than being shaped by other people’s frameworks. The episode moves through creativity, survival mode, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and building a music life around your own operating system. It is not a polished teaching session. It is a raw, honest reflection in real time. Visit neurodivergentmusicians.com to fill in the research form, join the support hub, explore mentoring, and access guides and resources for neurodivergent musicians. Neurodivergent musicians | ADHD | Autism | Dyslexia / Creativity | Mental health | Music careers / Self Awareness / Lived Experience

  2. Mar 3

    #44 Preview: Guest feature on The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

    Preview of my recent guest appearance on The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast with Paul and Tegan. In this conversation we talk about late diagnosis, burnout, creativity, identity and the five year metamorphosis that followed discovering my ADHD and autism. I’m sharing half of the discussion here on the Neurodivergent Musicians Podcast. Listen here to the full episode: The Neurodiversity Voices PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyLibsyn Learn more about Neurodivergent Musicians: Share Your ExperienceGet InvolvedGet Support If this resonates, share it with another neurodivergent musician who needs to hear it.

    #44 Preview: Guest feature on The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

  3. Feb 1

    #43 Neurodivergent Musicians Community

    In this episode, Jon shares the purpose behind the Neurodivergent Musicians Hub: the why, what, and how. He talks openly about lived experience, unmasking, mental health vs neurodivergence, and why community matters. Learn about the free offerings (podcast, resources, community) and paid paths (albums, mentoring, speaking). Explore more at jonhartmusic.com/ndm and join the Skool community at jonhartmusic.com/ndms.

    #43 Neurodivergent Musicians Community

  4. Jan 11

    #42 Slowing Down

    In this reflective solo episode, Jon Hart records from his car on a cold UK morning and shares what it looks like to take his foot off the accelerator after years of living in constant motion. He talks openly about neurodivergent pattern recognition, sensory overload, and how a life lived at full speed can blur meaning, creativity, and connection. Jon explores the difference between doing and noticing, why many neurodivergent people struggle to compartmentalise, and how stress, anxiety, and burnout often show up as symptoms of deeper neurodivergent traits. Drawing on lived experience with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, he reflects on awareness, presence, and the importance of sitting with yourself rather than chasing fixes. The episode also touches on small grounding practices that feel tangible rather than performative, reframing happiness as a skill, and reconnecting with music not as a transaction but as a relationship. From naming instruments to processing life through sound, Jon shares how creativity becomes a stabilising force when expectations are removed. To explore the Neurodivergent Musician community, mentoring, music, and resources, visit https://linktr.ee/ndmusicians

    #42 Slowing Down

  5. 11/10/2025

    #41 Neurodivergent Documentary with Richard Lennox

    In this powerful conversation, Jon Hart and pianist and composer Richard Lennox explore the idea of creating a personal documentary about life with autism, capturing the truth of neurodivergence without polish or filters. Richard opens up about navigating daily challenges, from executive dysfunction and social burnout to finding stability through performance. Jon reflects on the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and documenting life as it happens. Together, they talk about turning lived experience into creative purpose, not for validation but for connection. 🎧 A raw, moving discussion on art, survival, and how documenting your story can become the act that saves you. For more about Richard’s work and music, visit richardlennoxmusic.com

    #41 Neurodivergent Documentary with Richard Lennox

  6. 10/16/2025

    #40 Dyslexia with Andy Webb

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Musician Podcast, Jon Hart sits down with dyslexic entrepreneur and speaker Andy Webb for an open conversation about creative thinking, resilience, and rebuilding life after struggle. Andy shares how dyslexia shaped his early challenges at school and later became the foundation of his success as a business owner and advocate for neurodiversity. Together, Jon and Andy explore the parallels between music and entrepreneurship, the link between failure and reinvention, and why embracing your wiring can unlock unexpected strengths. From spare-room beginnings to leading a thriving creative business, Andy’s journey reminds us that neurodivergence isn’t a limitation; it’s a lens that can turn obstacles into opportunities. Please support us by following & sharingCheck out Andy's Dyslexia book hereTo join the community, click here or visit jonhartmusic.com/communityTo enquire about mentoring, click here or visit jonhartmusic.com/mentoring

  7. 11/26/2024

    #39 Sensory Processing & Profiling with Ashleigh Magner

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Musician, I’m joined by Ashleigh Magner, an occupational therapist with a passion for sensory processing and sensory profiling. Ashleigh shares her expertise on sensory differences and the importance of understanding your sensory profile as a powerful step toward embracing and celebrating your neurodivergent identity. We explore the common types of sensory processing differences among neurodivergent individuals and how these differences impact daily life, relationships, and creativity. Ashleigh provides practical insights on becoming more 'SENSORY AWARE'. From simple environmental tweaks to preparation routines and having coping tools on hand, she offers actionable strategies to help you proactively manage triggering environments, activities, and interactions. These tips can empower you to create more regulated, sustainable moments throughout your day. If you’re curious about how sensory awareness can support you as a neurodivergent individual, this episode is packed with actionable advice and deep understanding. You can connect with Ashleigh via email at ashleighmagnerot@gmail.com or find her on Instagram @ashleighmagnerOT (website launching soon!). Let’s continue creating ripples together. Grab my new album at ⁠⁠jonhartmusic.com/neurodivergent ⁠⁠ Are you a Neurodivergent Musician? If so, join our free peer to peer community at ⁠⁠theneurodivergentmusician.co.uk⁠⁠.

  8. 11/19/2024

    #38 Service with Will Luchford (who interviews Jon)

    In this unique episode of The Neurodivergent Musician Podcast, the roles are reversed as the brilliant Will Luchford—coach and session guitarist—takes the interviewer’s seat. Together, we explore the concept of Service, diving deep into the heart of my latest album, podcast, and community. Will and I first crossed paths during Bloem De Wilde de Ligny and Nick Bottini’s Creative Recharge in 2023, and our connection has only grown stronger through shared experiences in Tom Fogg's Modern Man and Nick's Project Domino. In this interview, Will creates a safe and open space for me to unmask and unpack the challenges I’ve faced, especially when it comes to marketing my work authentically. This episode is an honest and raw conversation about embracing neurodiversity, the realities of ADHD, and the powerful impact of leading with service rather than sales. We reflect on building genuine connections in a world that often prioritises surface-level engagement. Listen in as we discuss: The discomfort of asking for support as a creative (like freezing during Project Domino’s supportive exercise). Reframing marketing and sales through the lens of service (moving away from "buy this" to building meaningful relationships). How neurodivergence shapes communication and creativity (impulsivity, the 'Verbal Express', and lifting mental rocks to find true answers). Will’s bus ride analogy (navigating ADHD communication as a series of meaningful stops along the journey). Will’s thoughtful questions and unique perspective allow me to explore my mission, movement, and message like never before. This is a conversation full of heart, humour, and profound insight into what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent creative. Let’s continue creating ripples together. Grab the new album at ⁠⁠jonhartmusic.com/neurodivergent⁠⁠ Are you a Neurodivergent Musician? If so, join our new free community at ⁠⁠theneurodivergentmusician.co.uk⁠

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Welcome to the Neurodivergent Musicians Podcast, hosted by fingerstyle singer songwriter Jon Hart. This podcast shares honest conversations about music, creativity, identity and lived experience as a neurodivergent musician. Episodes include relaxed chats with musicians, creatives and advocates, alongside Jon’s own reflections on navigating the music industry with ADHD and autism. The aim is simple: share real stories, reduce isolation, and build a supportive space for neurodivergent musicians. Learn more or get involved at neurodivergentmusicians.com.

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  • Creator
    Jon Hart
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jon Hart
  • Show Website
    Neurodivergent Musicians