In this moving and deeply human conversation, Poh sits down with Amiee Pember, an autistic and ADHD perinatal psychologist and board‑approved supervisor based in regional Western Australia. In true Amiee fashion, she shows up with honesty, warmth, and profound self‑reflection. In Part 1, Amiee shares the story of her early life, her intuitive path into psychology, and the transformative experiences that shaped her work — including motherhood, yoga, contemplative practice, and ultimately discovering her own neurodivergent identity later in life. Together, Poh and Amiee explore the realities of being an early‑career psychologist, the anxiety on Sunday nights, and the relief that comes when we allow authenticity to lead the way. If you’ve ever wondered how neurodivergence, Buddhism, ACT, yoga, and perinatal psychology intersect — this conversation will be an interesting one to listen to! In This Episode (Part 1), You’ll Hear About: Amiee’s early years and natural pull toward helpingThe impact of growing up in rural WA and community psychologyHow ACT, mindfulness, and yoga shaped her early careerThe vulnerable reality of imposter syndrome as a new psychologistThe kindness of a therapist who helped her feel “human”How motherhood transformed her inner world and professional directionDiscovering Buddhism through Ajahn Brahm, Tara Brach, and Gil FronsdalHow her neurodivergence was discovered through curiosity, compassion, and clinical opennessWhat it feels like to realise “the mind is not a fixed object” but something fluid, expansive and context‑dependentWho This Episode Is For: Neurodivergent therapists (or those wondering if they are)Clinicians curious about Buddhism, ACT, and contemplative practiceTherapists navigating imposter syndrome or early‑career pressuresAnyone who loves grounded, honest conversations about identity and growthEpisode Highlights + Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to The Practitioner’s Heart 04:20 – Introducing guest Amiee Pember 09:35 – Amiee’s early pull toward helping and community psychology 15:15 – First encounters with ACT, anxiety, and a compassionate psychologist 19:45 – Yoga and the bridge to Buddhist teachings 27:13 – Discovering Dharma teachers: Ajahn Brahm, Tara Brach & Gil Fronsdal 33:02 – First silent retreats & the moment Buddhism “clicked” 37:08 – Clients leading the way toward recognising her own neurodivergence 40:00 – How Buddhist practice helped meet this truth with compassion 41:47 – Closing: the mind as fluid, expansive, and context‑shaped About Our Guest — Amiee Pember, Psychologist Amiee is an autistic and ADHDer perinatal psychologist, board‑approved supervisor, and educator whose work focuses on neurodivergent families in the perinatal period. She integrates ACT, CFT, and EMDR within a neurodiversity‑affirming, attachment‑informed framework. Through her work at NeuroBloom, she models authenticity, reflective practice, and inclusive strengths‑based care. Resources & Links: Learn more about Amiee Pember's work at NeuroBloom Learning HubFollow Amiee on InstagramCenter for Perinatal Psychology (CPP)League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC)Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and inspiration purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy, clinical supervision, or professional training, and does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Let us know what you took away from this conversation! Bodhi Inner Path Circle is a contemplative membership community for therapists who long for a regular, supportive, spiritually grounded place to practise, learn Buddha‑Dharma in reflective practice, and connect with dharma friends. We meet every second Friday starting from July 2026 — and the founding member rate is just $55/month.
