The Neurodivergent Experience

Jordan James and Simon Scott
  • 4.9 (31)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

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. 8h ago

    Young, Neurodivergent & Self-Employed: Building a Career That Fits Your Brain

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott is joined by neurodivergent mentor and advocate Sophie James for an inspiring conversation about building a career that works with your brain rather than against it. From late diagnosis and school struggles to launching her own mentoring business, Sophie shares how understanding herself changed the direction of her life. Together, Simon and Sophie explore the realities of young neurodivergent entrepreneurship, why traditional career paths don't work for everyone, and the value of creating work that aligns with your strengths, interests, and energy. They discuss emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), rejection sensitivity, finding community, and the importance of moving beyond deficit-based views of neurodivergence. A thoughtful, hopeful, and practical conversation about finding your own path, redefining success, and creating a working life that truly fits you.  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 19m
  2. Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | State or Trait? Rethinking Procrastination and Laziness

    3d ago

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | State or Trait? Rethinking Procrastination and Laziness

    Why can we know exactly what we need to do, genuinely want to do it, and still feel unable to begin? In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the shame-heavy labels of procrastination and laziness, alongside the qualities our culture tends to praise: motivation, willpower, discipline and commitment. Rather than treating difficulty beginning as a character flaw, Ashley asks a more useful question: *What is getting in the way?* Through the neurodivergent lens of executive functioning, nervous-system states, identity, unconscious patterns and emotional regulation, this episode explores why intention does not always translate easily into action - even when the task appears simple from the outside. You’ll hear about: * the psychological question, “Is it state or trait?” * why procrastination is often connected to emotional regulation * how transition difficulties can look like avoidance * the invisible executive-function demands inside everyday tasks * functional freeze, hustle culture and the guilt of never truly resting * why shame creates heavier tasks rather than better motivation * the difference between knowing what to do and being able to initiate it * how identity and language can create a bridge towards change * dopamine, pursuit and the importance of a meaningful first step * the Buddhist principle of Right Effort and creating the conditions for growth Ashley also explores why late-identified neurodivergent adults may begin struggling with tasks they once managed through urgency, adrenaline, masking and fear - and why this can represent the exhaustion of an old fuel source rather than a loss of character. The episode closes with *Building the Bridge*, a short metaphorical meditation about a traveller learning to cross the distance between intention and action one steady piece at a time. Because the visible task may take five minutes while the nervous system has spent five hours trying to reach the starting line. Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience, now within the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Find Ashley’s longer meditations, Yoga Nidras, nervous-system practices and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching *Ashley Dupuy*. To register your interest in Ashley’s September From Mask to Map group coaching cohort, email *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)*. 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.

    35 min
  3. Hot Topic: Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments for Autism

    5d ago

    Hot Topic: Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments for Autism

    In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott discuss a growing trend in the United States where families are paying tens of thousands of dollars for unapproved stem cell treatments that claim to help autistic children. Drawing on a recent investigation by The Guardian, they unpack the science behind these therapies, the lack of convincing evidence that they work, and the serious ethical concerns surrounding clinics marketing expensive, experimental procedures to desperate families. The conversation also explores the role of public figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in legitimising unproven treatments and how misinformation can spread when hope outweighs evidence. A passionate and thought-provoking discussion about ethics, misinformation, autism research, and why protecting vulnerable families starts with honest conversations and better support. 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.

    25 min

  4. Jun 24

    Getting Engaged the Neurodivergent Way!

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott shares some exciting personal news — he's engaged! What begins as a conversation about the proposal quickly evolves into a wider discussion about milestones, traditions, social expectations, and what happens when neurodivergent people choose to do things their own way. Simon reflects on planning a proposal that worked for both him and his fiancé, from accommodating anxiety around surprises to creating an experience that felt meaningful, comfortable, and authentic. Jordan shares his thoughts on celebrations, weddings, family expectations, and why so many social traditions seem to exist simply because “that’s how it’s always been done.” A funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable conversation about love, milestones, and creating a life that works for you rather than the expectations of everyone else. 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.

    51 min
  5. Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | The Neurodivergent Nuance of Advice Culture

    Jun 21

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | The Neurodivergent Nuance of Advice Culture

    Advice culture is filled with memorable instructions: do the hard thing, get comfortable being uncomfortable, follow your passion, try your hardest, live a life of service, and remember: no pain, no gain. Each phrase carries potential wisdom. Each one also carries assumptions about the body, nervous system, health, capacity, and circumstances of the person receiving it. In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley continues the From Mask to Map series by exploring the neurodivergent nuance of advice culture and asking a vital question: *Is this resistance, or is this a warning signal?* Through the metaphor of the moulting lobster, personal stories of chronic over-functioning, and examples drawn from fitness, creativity, service, work, and personal growth, Ashley explores how motivational advice can support courage in one context and encourage self-override in another. This episode considers: * how healthy discomfort can build confidence and capacity * why agency and choice matter when stretching a comfort zone * the risks of interpreting “no pain, no gain” too literally * why maximum effort is rarely the same as wise effort * how following your passion can become another form of over-functioning * the Buddhist principle of Right Effort * how Aware, Allow, Align can help you translate advice through the reality of your own nervous system The episode closes with *Breathing the Inner Map*, a gentle imaginal breathing journey inspired by the work of yoga nidra teacher Ally Boothroyd. The practice uses breath, sensation, imagery, and awareness to deepen your connection with the body’s subtle language and strengthen your capacity for discernment. Because advice becomes wisdom when it is placed in relationship with reality. Find Ashley’s longer meditations, Yoga Nidras, nervous system practices, and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching *Ashley Dupuy*. To register your interest in Ashley’s September group coaching cohort, email *[integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com)* 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.

    37 min

  6. Jun 18 ·  Bonus

    No New Episode This Week

    Hi folks! There won’t be a new episode of Neurodivergent Experience this week. We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back soon with more conversations, insights, and stories from the neurodivergent community. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to bringing you our next episode next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  7. Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | The Neurodivergent Nuance of Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory

    Jun 14

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | The Neurodivergent Nuance of Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory

    In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley continues the From Mask to Map series by exploring the neurodivergent nuance of Mel Robbins’ Let Them theory - a powerful idea rooted in acceptance, non-attachment, and the release of control. At its best, Let Them invites us to stop exhausting ourselves by trying to manage other people’s choices, opinions, priorities, and reactions. But for neurodivergent people, especially those with histories of masking, fawning, burnout, chronic illness, trauma, or self-abandonment, advice like this needs careful translation. Ashley explores how Let Them connects with mindfulness, Buddhism, Radical Acceptance, and her emerging framework: Aware > Allow > Align. You’ll hear how acceptance becomes safer and more embodied when we learn to: * become aware of what is happening externally and internally * allow reality, emotions, body signals, and nervous system responses to be recognised * align with values, boundaries, safety, dignity, and self-trust This episode looks at why “acceptance” can sometimes be misunderstood as approval, passivity, or tolerance of harm - and how neurodivergent nuance helps us see reality clearly without abandoning ourselves. The episode closes with a simple mindfulness labelling meditation, using the breath and gentle noticing to practise Aware > Allow > Align in real time. If this work resonates and you’re interested in Ashley’s September group coaching cohort, you can email [integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com) to register your interest. 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.

    34 min
  8. Hot Topic: 14 Million Reddit Posts Reveal a Mental Health Shift

    Jun 11

    Hot Topic: 14 Million Reddit Posts Reveal a Mental Health Shift

    In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore a new study analysing 14 million Reddit posts and comments, revealing a major shift in how we talk about mental health online. Once dominated by discussions around depression and anxiety, platforms like Reddit are now seeing autism and ADHD take centre stage. Article: https://theconversation.com/we-analysed-14-million-reddit-posts-to-reveal-a-striking-shift-in-how-we-talk-about-mental-health-283059 The conversation unpacks why more people are turning to social media, podcasts, and online communities to understand themselves and seek support. Jordan and Simon reflect on the value of lived experience, how finding relatable stories can reduce shame and isolation, and why so many neurodivergent people feel they've learned more from community than from traditional services. A thoughtful and balanced conversation about the internet, identity, and what happens when lived experience becomes one of our most powerful sources of knowledge. 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.

    29 min
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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
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan James and Simon Scott
  • Show Website
    The Neurodivergent Experience

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