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. 7h ago

    I Don't Want My Kid To Be Neurodivergent | Reddit Stories

    In this week's Reddit Stories episode, Jordan and Simon discuss three thought-provoking neurodivergent dilemmas shared by the online community. They begin with a discussion around whether it's wrong to hope your future children aren't neurodivergent, exploring disability, parenting, acceptance, and whether it's society—not neurodivergence itself—that creates many of the challenges autistic and ADHD people face. They then unpack a story about a young man who refuses to eat in front of other people, leading to a wider conversation about ARFID, sensory differences, eating disorders, and why curiosity is often more helpful than judgement. Finally, they discuss a chaotic birthday party where an autistic guest delivers a 45-minute presentation about Five Nights at Freddy's, exploring masking, alcohol, family dynamics, special interests, and the importance of understanding behaviour before jumping to conclusions. *The stories discussed in this episode are public Reddit posts. Titles may be shortened for readability, and all opinions expressed are those of the original posters. • I Don't Want My Kids to Be Neurodivergent • AITA for Asking My Daughter's Boyfriend to Stop Having Dinner With Us? • AITA for Walking Out of an Autistic Man's 45-Minute Five Nights at Freddy's Presentation? Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring: sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🎧 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.

  2. 3d ago

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | Wild and Wise: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Play

    What becomes possible when we stop demanding that every moment lead somewhere predictable? In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the neurodivergent nuance of play as a powerful state of openness, learning and nervous-system flexibility. For many neurodivergent adults, life can become tightly organised around prediction, responsibility and holding everything together. Play offers a different atmosphere. The outcome remains open. Mistakes become information. The body is given permission to experiment without needing to perform. Drawing on ideas from Dr Andrew Huberman, movement specialist Ido Portal and basketball great Kobe Bryant, Ashley explores play as low-stakes possibility, active softness and a doorway into neuroplasticity. She reflects on the healing power of silliness, the surprising intelligence of the subconscious, the freedom of being misunderstood without abandoning yourself - and one deeply judgemental little plushie toy dog. This week’s Bite-Sized Buddhism considers the balance between strings held too tightly and too loosely, while Microdosing Meaning invites you to make one ordinary moment just five per cent more playful. The episode closes with Wild and Wise, a guided visualisation bringing together the part of you that creates safety and the part that remains willing to explore, laugh and be surprised. Perhaps play is what happens when wisdom creates enough safety for wildness to come alive. The eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching cohort begins on 15 September and is limited to ten people. Details are available at integrativeiom.co.uk. Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring: sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🎧 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.

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | Wild and Wise: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Play

  3. 6d ago

    Hot Topic: Should You Tell Your Employer You Have ADHD?

    A BBC News article about an ADHD employment tribunal sparks a wider conversation about what it means to be neurodivergent at work. Jordan and Simon discuss reasonable adjustments, why communication differences are often misunderstood, and whether employers are keeping up with growing awareness of ADHD and autism. They also explore the difficult question many neurodivergent people now face: should you disclose your diagnosis during the hiring process, or could honesty work against you? BBC News Article: ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring: sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🎧 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.

    Hot Topic: Should You Tell Your Employer You Have ADHD?

  4. Jul 29

    I’m Becoming An Incel, Help! | Reddit Stories

    In our first Reddit Stories episode, Jordan and Simon discuss four real-life neurodivergent dilemmas shared by the online community. They begin with a heartfelt post from a 16-year-old worried he's "becoming an incel" after years of rejection and social isolation, exploring autism, rejection sensitivity, masking and why school can feel so overwhelming. They also discuss why so many people with ADHD struggle to finish video games despite genuinely wanting to, before unpacking a workplace story about someone being mocked for their special interest—and why accepting people's passions matters more than we often realise. Finally, they explore a refreshing first date between two neurodivergent adults and discuss authenticity, relationships and finding people who truly understand you. The stories discussed in this episode are public Reddit posts. Titles may be shortened for readability, and all opinions expressed are those of the original posters. • I'm Becoming An Incel, Help! https://reddit.com/... • How Do You Actually Finish Games with ADHD? https://reddit.com/... • AITA for Telling My Co-worker I'm Tired of Hearing About Her Nerdy Obsession? https://reddit.com/... • I Went on a Date with a Neurodivergent Guy https://reddit.com/... Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring: sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🎧 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.

  5. Jul 27

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | From Mask to Map: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Curiosity

    What changes when we stop trying to force an answer and become genuinely curious about what is happening? In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores curiosity as one of the most powerful ways we can shift the context of a difficult moment - moving from frustration, judgement and fixed conclusions into pattern, relationship and possibility. After discovering that she had mentioned curiosity in more than 600 emails to clients, Ashley reflects on why this quality runs so deeply through her work. She shares the deceptively simple moment that brought it all into focus: trying to untangle a knotted wire and suddenly asking: “What is the relationship here?” That question changed the entire experience. The knot became a pattern, her hands began to move more intuitively, and the solution seemed to emerge through a deeper intelligence than conscious effort alone. Through a neurodivergent and From Mask to Map lens, the episode explores how natural curiosity may become hidden beneath masking, how judgement can disguise itself as a question, and why compassionate inquiry helps us see the relationships between our nervous system, environment, beliefs and behaviour. Ashley also introduces three living prompts: What is the relationship here? I’m learning. They’re learning. Where’s the gift? The episode closes with The Living Question, a guided practice using body awareness, breath and imagery to explore how attention changes experience - and how one spacious question can create room for the deeper mind to respond. Perhaps curiosity’s greatest gift is that it allows reality to remain more interesting than our first conclusion. Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 Sophie James - Neurodivergent Mentoring: sophiejamesndmentoring.com 🎧 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.

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | From Mask to Map: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Curiosity

  6. Jul 23

    Hot Topic: Zinc and ADHD - Could It Really Make a Difference?

    Could a simple zinc supplement help with ADHD symptoms? In this Hot Topic, Jordan shares his personal experience after taking zinc for over two months, while Simon explores the latest research into zinc, dopamine and brain health. They discuss what the science says, how zinc may support ADHD alongside medication, and why it's no replacement for medical advice—plus plenty of laughs along the way. Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 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.

  7. Jul 22

    Is This a Neurodivergent Thing?

    In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan and Simon explore three real-life neurodivergent dilemmas inspired by online community discussions. This week they discuss feeling like you don't belong, why ADHD can make friendships and messaging so difficult, and whether coffee really affects ADHD medication. Honest conversations, lived experience, and plenty of laughs along the way. Our Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Dupuy – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy 🤝 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.

  8. Jul 19

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | From Mask to Map: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Awe

    What happens when something is so vast, beautiful or mysterious that the mind has to widen in order to take it in? In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the science and neurodivergent nuance of awe - the emotion that can arrive through nature, music, art, human kindness, big ideas, collective experience and the smallest details of ordinary life. Inspired by Dr Dacher Keltner’s conversation with Dr Andrew Huberman, Ashley looks at how awe can shift our sense of scale, loosen the grip of habitual thinking and place our current problems inside a much wider landscape. She also explores how sensory sensitivity can make awe feel especially vivid for neurodivergent people - while also meaning that the doorway into awe needs to feel safe. Ashley shares a remarkable experience from her recovery after surgery, when waves of frisson - tingling, goosebumps and a heightened sense of being moved - began arriving several times a day during a noticeable period of healing. The episode closes with An Imaginal Awe Walk, beginning with a single leaf and gradually widening to the tree, the landscape, the Earth and the universe beyond it. Because awe does not always require a mountaintop. Sometimes it begins with something we might otherwise have walked straight past. Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Find Ashley’s longer meditations, Yoga Nidras and Bedtime Alchemy stories on Insight Timer by searching Ashley Dupuy. Ashley is also developing her From Mask to Map group coaching cohort beginning in September. More details will be available on her website soon. For now, register your interest at *[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.

    Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy | From Mask to Map: The Neurodivergent Nuance of Awe
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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
    231
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan James and Simon Scott
  • Show Website
    The Neurodivergent Experience

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