The Neurodivergent Experience

Jordan James and Simon Scott
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The Neurodivergent Experience is a candid, lived-experience podcast exploring life through a neurodivergent lens. We dive into autism, ADHD, masking, late diagnosis, identity, emotional regulation, relationships, friendships, and the messy reality of navigating a world not built for neurodivergent minds. Through honest conversations and the occasional hot topics, this is a space for deep chats, self-understanding and finding your Neurotribe. A part of The Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for Autistic people to celebrate our culture, our voices, and our contributions to the world. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10H AGO

    Tourette’s Syndrome, Tics & Me: Paul Stevenson’s Neurodivergent Journey

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by author, advocate, and lived experience ambassador Paul Stevenson for a powerful conversation about Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD, late diagnosis, masking, trauma, and finding strength through neurodivergence. Paul reflects on growing up in a time when neurodivergence was misunderstood and punished, sharing how years of masking, shame, and feeling “different” shaped his life before eventually receiving diagnoses of Tourette’s Syndrome and ADHD later in adulthood. Together, they discuss neurodivergent strengths, workplace accommodations, education reform, creativity, anxiety, community, and the importance of helping young neurodivergent people feel seen before life teaches them to hide themselves. A deeply honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, self-understanding, and the power of opening doors for others. About Paul Stevenson: Paul Stevenson is a lived experience ambassador at Genius Within, international speaker, author, and advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion. He is widely recognised for his work raising awareness around Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD, and neurodivergent lived experience. Paul is the author of My Tics and Me, an educational children’s book designed to promote understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity from an early age. 3 Men with Tourette's go on holiday (National Geographic Taboo Series) Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring → sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience 🎧 The Neurodivergent Experience is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 32m
  2. Rerun - Mindful Mondays With Ashley Bentley: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough Part II | Regulating State from Reaction to Response

    3D AGO

    Rerun - Mindful Mondays With Ashley Bentley: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough Part II | Regulating State from Reaction to Response

    In this rerun of our January series, we continue our series on The Anatomy of a Breakthrough, turning our attention to the first and most essential element of change: your state. Before we can rewrite our stories or find the right strategy, we need to understand the condition of our nervous system - because when we’re dysregulated, overwhelmed, or operating from threat, meaningful change simply can’t take root. In this episode, we explore nervous system regulation through a neurodivergent lens, including the often-overlooked (and heavily tied to masking) fawn response, the difference between reacting and responding, and why so many well-intentioned changes fall apart when our state isn’t supported. You’ll learn practical, body-based ways to regulate yourself - through breath, posture, movement, sensory input, and pace - and why working with the body is often far more effective than trying to think your way into calm. The episode closes with a gentle, grounding guided breathwork meditation, designed to help you settle your nervous system, return to safety, and reconnect with your capacity to respond to life with clarity and agency. Whether you’re neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or simply feeling stretched thin, this episode offers a steady reminder: real change begins not with effort, but with regulation. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. MAY 6

    Boreout vs Burnout: Burned Out or Just Bored?

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore the often-overlooked concept of boreout, and how it can feel almost identical to burnout, especially for neurodivergent people. They unpack how under-stimulation, not just stress or overwhelm, can lead to symptoms like anxiety, low mood, apathy, fatigue, and loss of motivation. From feeling “sick with boredom” to questioning why nothing feels engaging, they reflect on how easy it is to mislabel boreout as burnout. The conversation breaks down the key differences: burnout driven by too much, boreout driven by too little — but both leading to similar emotional and physical exhaustion. A relatable and eye-opening conversation about balance, stimulation, and why neurodivergent people often feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope between too much and not enough. We’re really excited to now be part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network — a space dedicated to amplifying neurodivergent voices, lived experience, and real conversations. Being part of this network means we can reach more people and continue building this community together. Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring → sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience 🎧 The Neurodivergent Experience is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  4. Rerun - Mindful Mondays With Ashley Bentley: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough | The Neurodivergent Path to Meaningful Change

    MAY 3

    Rerun - Mindful Mondays With Ashley Bentley: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough | The Neurodivergent Path to Meaningful Change

    In this rerun of our January series, Ashley Bentley introduces a compassionate, neuroscience-informed framework for breakthrough inspired by Tony Robbins’ work and refined through years of therapeutic practice. You’ll discover why lasting change doesn’t begin with strategy, willpower, or self-criticism — but with your inner state, your nervous system, and the stories you’re living inside. This episode gently reframes breakthrough as a learnable process, one that works with your sensitivity, depth, and pattern-recognition rather than against it. The episode closes with a richly immersive guided meditation designed to help your system soften, settle, and prepare the ground for meaningful change. This is the beginning of a different kind of January — one rooted in safety, self-trust, and real transformation. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  5. APR 29

    Neurodivergent Rumination: Why We Can’t Stop Overthinking

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore neurodivergent rumination, the exhausting cycle of overthinking conversations, replaying mistakes, fearing rejection, and getting trapped in negative thought loops. They unpack how rumination can be intensified by trauma, rejection sensitivity, and the neurodivergent tendency to experience life at a much higher volume. From obsessing over a brief interaction with a stranger to spiralling over a simple text message, they explain why seemingly small moments can trigger overwhelming emotional responses. A raw, validating, and deeply relatable conversation about overthinking, emotional survival, and learning to be kinder to yourself in a loud internal world. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  6. APR 22

    Perimenopause & Neurodivergence: Understanding the Hidden Impact

    In this important and compassionate episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan is joined by Ashley Dupuy for a powerful discussion on perimenopause, especially how it can uniquely impact neurodivergent women. Simon is taking time to rest and recharge, reinforcing the show’s message that rest is survival. Together, Jordan and Ashley explore why this stage of life is still so misunderstood and often overlooked — particularly for autistic and ADHD women whose symptoms may already resemble burnout, anxiety, brain fog, sensory overload, and emotional exhaustion. Ashley explains what perimenopause actually is, how it can begin years before menopause itself, and why hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, memory, stress tolerance, energy levels, and physical health. This is a hugely valuable episode for women navigating perimenopause, neurodivergent listeners wondering why life suddenly feels harder, and partners wanting to better understand and support the people they love. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  7. Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: From Mask to Map | Keeping the Wisdom, Releasing the Disguise

    APR 19

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: From Mask to Map | Keeping the Wisdom, Releasing the Disguise

    In this week’s Mindful Mondays, we continue the From Mask to Map series by exploring a question that sits at the heart of so many neurodivergent lives: What is the difference between masking, performing, modelling behaviour, and learning soft skills? From the outside, these things can look almost identical. But inwardly, those same behaviours can come from very different places - and that distinction matters deeply. In this episode, Ashley explores: * masking as a nervous system adaptation for safety and belonging * why masking can become so normal that it disappears into the baseline * the emotional and somatic cost of prolonged self-erasure * performing as approval-seeking rather than true self-expression * modelling behaviour as a way of calling forward qualities that already live within you * soft skills as tools for connection, rather than disguises for disappearance * movement and dance as powerful forms of gentle unmasking This episode is an invitation to ask a life-changing question: Am I using this skill to express more of who I am…or to disappear? The episode also includes a deeply immersive guided practice, Keeping the Wisdom, Releasing the Disguise, helping you reconnect with the parts of you that adapted, the parts that learned, and the integrated self now ready to carry wisdom without self-erasure. If you’d like to explore this work more deeply, Ashley has one final 1-to-1 space remaining and is also taking expressions of interest for her group coaching cohort beginning in September. 🌐 integrativeiom.co.uk And as always… We’re all just walking each other home. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  8. APR 15

    Living with Tourette’s: Tics, OCD & Finding Freedom Through Music

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan and Simon are joined by musician and advocate Paul Stanworth, who shares his lived experience of growing up and navigating life with Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD. Together, they unpack how Tourette’s often overlaps with other neurodivergent conditions like OCD, ADHD, and autism — and why understanding these connections is so important. Paul opens up about his early childhood memories of tics, including the hidden and often misunderstood compulsions he learned to mask from a young age. He explains how Tourette’s is not just about visible or vocal tics, but a constant internal experience driven by overwhelming urges and rituals that can affect every moment of daily life. This episode is an honest, emotional, and ultimately hopeful conversation about understanding yourself, finding your path, and embracing neurodivergence — even when the world doesn’t yet understand it. ❤️ Support the Show If this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde 🔗 Stay Connected Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
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The Neurodivergent Experience is a candid, lived-experience podcast exploring life through a neurodivergent lens. We dive into autism, ADHD, masking, late diagnosis, identity, emotional regulation, relationships, friendships, and the messy reality of navigating a world not built for neurodivergent minds. Through honest conversations and the occasional hot topics, this is a space for deep chats, self-understanding and finding your Neurotribe. A part of The Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for Autistic people to celebrate our culture, our voices, and our contributions to the world. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jordan James and Simon Scott
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan James and Simon Scott
  • Show Website
    The Neurodivergent Experience

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