See Me Podcast with Máire Crouchman

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Welcome to the See Me Podcast with Máire Crouchman A safe, honest space where we talk about what it really means to be seen—for who we are, how we think, and the lives we lead. Hosted by Máire Crouchman, a neurodivergent psychotherapist and educator, this podcast explores the hidden sides of the human experience: identity, difference, mental health, and belonging. Through solo reflections and meaningful conversations, Máire invites you to think deeply, feel fully, and move toward a more inclusive and understanding world. New episodes released regularly. 🎙️ Neurodivergent voices. Real stories. Radical compassion.

  1. Aug 10

    Ep17 Founders, Consistency, and Growing People from Within | Jad (Washmen) | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Jad, co-founder of Washmen, one of the Middle East's most recognisable on-demand services. From starting his career as a field engineer in the Canadian oil fields to building a business with about 550 people and cleaning more than 6 million items a year, Jad brings a rare, honest view of what leadership actually looks like once the excitement of the early days is over. Together, they explore the emotional side of building a business that no business school teaches, how to detach from work without losing your edge, and why the strongest teams are built on explicit expectations, weekly one-on-ones, and a leader who is consistent in the way rules and values are applied. Jad shares the practices that transformed his organisation, from writing a 16-page personal operating manual for his team, to using the Four Disciplines of Execution to cut late orders from 11.5 per cent to 1 per cent, to building an environment where the same core team has stayed together since 2022. The conversation also turns to psychological safety and why physical safety has to come first, how to grow people from within, how AI has taken him back to the joy of building, and what he would tell his younger founder self. ✨ In this episode: The emotional part of building a business no one prepares you for Learning to detach from work without losing family life Writing a 16-page personal user guide for the team Weekly one-on-ones and moving implicit expectations into explicit ones The Four Disciplines of Execution and cutting late orders from 11.5 per cent to 1 per cent Retaining the same core team since 2022, and what makes people want to stay Physical safety, psychological safety, and why consistency of rules matters Growing people from within, from driver to operations manager Delegation, micromanagement, and knowing when each one serves the business Hiring for values and character, not just the role Firing with dignity, and letting people go so you can sleep at night What AI has given back to founders who love building Advice to his younger self, including executive coaching, daily movement, and 30 minutes a day with just your own thoughts 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  2. Jul 14

    Ep16 Negotiation, Cognitive Diversity, and the Power of Listening | Roberto Ordoñez | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Roberto Ordoñez, an internationally respected negotiator with decades of experience advising governments, oil and gas companies, and family businesses on high-stakes deals. Roberto is known for shifting the way people think about negotiation, moving it away from the loudest argument and back to something quieter and far more powerful, the humility to listen and understand. Together, they explore what really happens in the room during a high-stakes negotiation, how nervous systems, ego, and unspoken cues shape the outcome, and why reading a person accurately matters more than any prepared script. Roberto shares the moment he realised negotiation was not about winning the argument, the negotiations that nearly did not happen, and what shifted the room when they did. The conversation also turns to cognitive diversity, and how easily traits such as fidgeting or different patterns of eye contact can be misread in professional settings. Roberto and Máire discuss why the same nonverbal cues can mean very different things depending on the person in front of you, and what leaders lose when they mistake regulation for evasion. ✨ In this episode: Negotiating for governments, oil and gas, and family businesses Why negotiation is about listening to understand, not to respond Reading the room when ego, fear, and defensiveness take over How to regulate a conversation back when nervous systems are activated High-stakes negotiations that nearly did not happen, and what shifted them Nonverbal cues, cognitive diversity, and the danger of misreading behaviour Why fidgeting is not always what people assume Communication as the foundation of sustainable high performance Leading with humility across cultures and complex environments 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  3. Jul 1

    Ep15 AI, Empathy, and the Future of Human Connection | Bashar | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Bashar, Managing Director and a leading voice in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and strategic leadership across the Middle East. With decades of experience driving innovation across the region, Bashar brings a grounded, human perspective on how AI is reshaping the way we work, connect, and think about intelligence itself. Together, they explore the shift from what AI can do to what AI can be, why the machines we speak to "know everything but understand nothing," and what this new landscape means for leaders, teams, and neurodivergent individuals navigating the workplace of the future. Bashar shares a clear, practical view on where AI can genuinely support inclusion, where it risks deepening isolation, and why responsibility for every decision ultimately stays with the human. The conversation moves through leadership, creativity, community, and the ethical questions we cannot afford to ignore, from bias in data and algorithms to the difference between artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence. ✨ In this episode: The shift from what AI can do to what AI can be Why AI knows everything but understands nothing The mixed workforce of the future: humans and AI agents working side by side How AI can offer more accommodating, less biased engagement for neurodivergent individuals The risk of isolation, addiction, and losing real human community Leadership, creativity, and technical fluency as the skills of the future Ethical AI, hidden biases in data and algorithms, and the case for augmented intelligence Why we should regulate the use case, not the technology Redefining "normal" and why neurodivergent minds are built for what comes next 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  4. May 21

    Ep14 Warrior Motherhood, Autism, and the Power of Acceptance | Ambreen (Warrior Mommy) | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Ambreen, known to her community as Warrior Mommy, a mother of autistic twins and a neurotypical son, and a passionate advocate for autism families navigating diagnosis, stigma, and everyday life. Ambreen shares the full arc of her motherhood journey, from the long road to conceiving twins, to the slow realisation that something was different, to the diagnosis that turned her world upside down at two and a half. She speaks with rare honesty about the loneliness of those early months, cultural stigma, the quiet grief of unmet milestones, and the moment her late father told her, "Get back up. They are our children, autism or no autism." She also opens up about losing him during COVID, and how that loss reshaped how she lives, parents, and shows up for her boys today. Together, they explore what acceptance actually looks like in practice, why exposure matters more than hiding, how marriage shifts when you become a special parent, and why kindness, not perfection, is the message she wants the world to hold for her sons. ✨ In this episode: Twin pregnancy, baby blues, and the early signs no one would name Diagnosis at two and a half, and learning to let autism be the third child Toilet training twins while eight months pregnant Raising a sensitive neurotypical sibling alongside autistic twins Losing her father during COVID, and rebuilding herself afterwards Finding her tribe, building community, and starting Warrior Mommy Marriage, communication, and parenting from different starting points Mental health, solo breakfast dates, and why a happy mum raises a happy child The harm of comparison culture, quick fixes, and the pressure to "fix" autism Sunflower lanyards, public stares, and walking out with your head high Why kindness and empathy are the only message that matters 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  5. Feb 17

    Ep 13 Inclusion, Psychological Safety, and Leading Without Assumptions | Peter Van Der Merwe | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Peter Van Der Merwe, a values driven leader in communications with deep experience building inclusive cultures and creating workplaces where people can belong and thrive. Peter shares how feeling like "the awkward kid" and an outsider shaped his leadership, and why inclusion is not a box ticking exercise, but the foundation for creativity and trust. Although he does not have a formal diagnosis, he reflects on recognising traits he relates to through lived experience and close relationships, and how that has made him more humble, empathetic, and curious about the way different people process the world. Together, they explore why so many workplaces still reward sameness, how default assumptions quietly exclude people, and the practical cultural shifts that help neurodivergent and differently wired employees flourish without having to mask. Peter also speaks candidly about the weight of leadership, the risk of burnout, and why organisations need to move from mental health "awareness" to real tools and support. ✨ In this episode: Inclusion as belonging, not performance Why workplaces reward sameness, and what it costs Masking, social rituals, and quiet exclusion Clarity and flexibility as everyday inclusion practices Multiple ways to contribute: written, verbal, visual, and one on one Psychological safety, and what it actually means in real workplaces Burnout, leadership load, and the need for real debrief support Allyship as making space, not speaking for others Self acceptance, and what Peter would tell his younger self 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  6. Jan 20

    Ep12 ADHD, Anxiety, and Self Compassion | Scott Armstrong (MENTL) | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire is joined by Scott Armstrong, founder of MENTL, a platform giving mental health the voice and visibility it deserves in workplaces. Scott shares his recent diagnosis of inattentive ADHD, describing it as "seismic," and reflects on how it has reshaped his understanding of his identity, his childhood, and the narratives he carried for decades. He speaks openly about growing up without answers, being labelled "lazy" and "scatterbrained," and living in constant "panic mode" fueled by anxiety, shame, and people pleasing. This is a grounded conversation about healing, nervous system regulation, and self compassion, and what sustainable wellbeing can look like while leading a business and advocating for change. Scott also explores why workplace wellbeing is not just ethical, it is good business, and how simple, practical accommodations can unlock stronger performance and retention. ✨ In this episode: Receiving an adult diagnosis of inattentive ADHD and why it felt life changing Anxiety, childhood trauma, and the long impact of shame and self doubt Masking, people pleasing, and living in constant panic mode Moving from "I have to" to "I will," and how that shift changes daily life Practical strategies: turning off notifications, timers, scaffolding, and body doubling Medication, stability, and learning what supports you best Workplace wellbeing, psychological safety, and supporting neurodivergent talent Why inclusion is good business, not just a moral stance 📌 About the host: Máire Crouchman is a psychotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent woman dedicated to creating spaces where every kind of mind is welcome.

  7. 12/15/2025

    Ep11 Autism, Identity and Unmasking | Chris from The Butterfly | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman.   In this episode, Máire is joined by Chris, an autistic adult whose journey from childhood masking to adult self-discovery sheds light on what it truly means to navigate the world with a different neurotype. Chris shares vivid early memories of speech therapy, feeling "out of sync," the pressure to fit cultural expectations, and the moment he learned the truth about his diagnosis as a teenager.   Together, they explore how identity forms in silence, how masking becomes survival, and how unmasking becomes freedom. Chris also speaks about his work with The Butterfly, supporting families and advocating for inclusive employment across the UAE.   ✨ In this episode: – Rediscovering an autism diagnosis after years of masking – Growing up neurodivergent in a collectivist culture – Social burnout, empathy, and emotional processing – Stimming, sensory needs, and regulation – Perfectionism, giftedness, and adult burnout – Inclusion, employment, and the work of The Butterfly

  8. 11/26/2025

    Ep10 Neurodiversity & Human-Centered Leadership | Stephen Coffey | See Me Podcast | Máire

    Welcome to the See Me Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and neurodivergent advocate Máire Crouchman. In this episode, Máire sits down with Stephen Coffey, a global HR leader whose personal experiences with autism, ADHD, and workplace inclusion offer a grounded and human perspective on neurodiversity. Stephen shares the story of his brother's journey toward independence — and how a single trip changed his confidence, routine, and social world. Together, they explore how environment, empathy, and awareness can transform lives, workplaces, and relationships. ✨ In this episode: – A family story of autism and independence – How environments support neurodivergent adults – Hiring bias, assumptions, and disclosure – ADHD, stimming, and sensory needs – Emotional maturity and navigating hard moments

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Welcome to the See Me Podcast with Máire Crouchman A safe, honest space where we talk about what it really means to be seen—for who we are, how we think, and the lives we lead. Hosted by Máire Crouchman, a neurodivergent psychotherapist and educator, this podcast explores the hidden sides of the human experience: identity, difference, mental health, and belonging. Through solo reflections and meaningful conversations, Máire invites you to think deeply, feel fully, and move toward a more inclusive and understanding world. New episodes released regularly. 🎙️ Neurodivergent voices. Real stories. Radical compassion.

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