Neurocurious! A Psychocinematic Podcast

neurocurious

Curious about neurodivergence? Work with neurodivergence, are neurodivergent, or considering if you might be? Wondering what that big long word actually means? Tune in to Neurocurious, a new podcast from Psychocinematic! Stephanie Fornasier will be bringing you perspectives about working in the neurodivergent field, as a neurodivergent psychologist, who is also about to discover exactly what flavour of neurodivergence she is. Starting January 5th 2026! Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

  1. 2h ago

    Psychology Training Reform Part 2: Could the changes do more harm than good?

    Here's part 2! Follow along as I highlight some of the concerns of the new proposed model, how it may actually contribute to the mental health crisis, result in less diversity of psychologists not more, and how all of this could be avoided if they just raised the dang Medicare Rebate.  CONTENT WARNING: I speak briefly about suicide at about the 32.5 minute mark. TRANSCRIPT HERE See two Youtube videos which explain it better than me:  Australia’s Psychology Training Overhaul: A Dangerous Gamble? (SocialNeuro)  Three countries, all deskilling psychology standards. Coincidence? (Benchmark Psychology)  Read about the proposed pathway changes here See The Consultation Paper  and The Consultation guide Consultation closes on the 10th of June! Information about how you can provide feedback is here, but for a shortcut: Fill out this survey (easier, brief feedback) or fill out this submission template and email it to psychconsultation@ahpra.gov.au  --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    43 min

  2. 5d ago

    Psychology Training Reform Part 1: An Overview of the Proposed Changes

    Today I explain (somewhat confusingly, sorry) the current pathways in order to become a psychologist in Australia today, and what changes the Psychology Board is proposing to that pathway. If you have any exposure or link to the psychology workforce, then this is a very important listen! And the board wants YOUR FEEDBACK on what you think about these proposed changes! See below for how to give it! TRANSCRIPT HERE Read about the proposed pathway changes here See The Consultation Paper  and The Consultation guide Consultation closes on the 10th of June! Information about how you can provide feedback is here, but for a shortcut: Fill out this survey (easier, brief feedback) or fill out this submission template and email it to psychconsultation@ahpra.gov.au  --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    36 min

  3. May 18

    Diagnostic Diaries: Learning about Gesssschalting

    The fourth episode of Diagnostic Diaries is all about Gestalt Language Processing, what it means to me, and how I've discovered its applicability to myself, my family and close friends.  It's maybe not the greatest description of what GLP actually is in terms of language development, so please refer to this information for better details! https://www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/interoception-and-gestalt-language-processing/    TRANSCRIPT HERE   ---------- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    13 min

  4. May 3

    We have a whiteness problem in the ND allied health community

    TRANSCRIPT HERE   This episode is an open letter to the white neurodivergent community, especially those who are advocates, mental health and allied health professionals, and particularly psychologists.  It describes the problem we have around whiteness, and anti black/blakness, and how we must, MUST, do better.  I myself am a white neurodivergent psychologist, and am not the voice that needs to be centered in this conversation, but am hoping to use my platform as an ally. To actually do better and listen to the voices that matter, see links below!   DONATE TO (But also seek out Mutual Aid where you can) https://djirra.org.au/ (Djirra) https://fpdn.org.au/ (First Peoples Disability Network) https://www.thejilyainstitute.com.au/ (Westerman Jilya Institute) https://www.vals.org.au/ (Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service) https://paytherent.net.au/ (Pay The Rent) https://indigenouspsychology.com.au/ Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (and many more)    FOLLOW: @king_khadija_gbla @asiatu.coach  @mahalia.mabo @blakbookishbrunette__ @kaishawna_music for mutual aid, follow @geddit.here (and many more!)   --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    24 min

  5. Apr 5

    Diagnostic Diaries: Learning About The Mask

    It's our third Diagnostic Diaries episode, and at this point I'm deep in the ADHD & Autism assessment process and learning some major things about masking, how often I wear a mask, and how hard it is to take it off. Featured also is the Yellow Ladybugs conference, where I learnt just how hard it is to unmask even in the most affirming and accepting contexts.  TRANSCRIPT HERE Yellow Ladybugs Conference is coming up this year! Sign up here (in person tix have sold out sadly :()  --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    26 min

  6. Mar 22

    Why are Psychologists who work with ADHD mad at Osher Gunsberg?

    Today’s podcast ep is about correcting misinformation, managing mass panic and calling influential celebrities to account. A few weeks ago Osher Gunsberg invited a neuroscientist onto his podcast Better Than Yesterday, and some very problematic and non-evidence based things were said about ADHD and digital use. Find out what happened and what science actually tells us. Also follow Amanda Moses Psychology for her own take on the clickbait clip that was shared.   TRANSCRIPT HERE   Better than Yesterday episode - How social media and smartphones are rewiring our brains with Dr Mark Williams Dr Mark Williams' book - Screen Smart Children Links to research:  ADHD assessment and treatment in the digital age Navigating the Digital Age: How Modern Technology Amplifies ADHD Symptoms Screen time, impulsivity, neuropsychological functions and their relationship to growth in adolescent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms ADHD and digital disconnection: Exploring inclusive and practical approaches https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/adhd-youth-and-digital-media-use/ Large Cohort Studies Find Little-to-No Evidence of Association Between ADHD and Digital Media Screen Time Screen time and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a meta-analysis The Impact of Screen Time on ADHD Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review of Treatment Approaches.   ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    44 min

  7. Mar 9

    BAFTAgate: when fake inclusion causes harm

    There's been a few things happening about disability & neurodivergence in the media lately and I gotta say my piece Chrissy*.   First up, a summary on the discourse surrounding the incident at the BAFTAs involving a badly executed attempt at inclusion and a racial slur. You know the one.  Transcript HERE Creators with lived experience to follow (with tourettes &/or of colour) https://www.instagram.com/killk1yoshi/ https://www.instagram.com/sypped/ https://www.instagram.com/jhonelle_bean/  https://www.instagram.com/chloe_tic/  https://www.instagram.com/im6footseven/  https://www.instagram.com/meowm0ns/  Jayme Lawson's full interview with Hollywood Reporter BBC Article on the incident There Are No Girls On the Internet Podcast *Sopranos fans know

    17 min

  8. Feb 22

    Diagnostic Diaries: I'm a Psychologist, of course I can perfectly read social cues...

    In the next Diagnostic Diaries entry, I, Steph, take you through some of the interpersonal breakdowns in my life that have led me to question...'hey I thought I was good at social cues and recognising red flags. Maybe I'm not?' And maybe it's time for that autism assessment... Enjoy!  Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

    21 min
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Curious about neurodivergence? Work with neurodivergence, are neurodivergent, or considering if you might be? Wondering what that big long word actually means? Tune in to Neurocurious, a new podcast from Psychocinematic! Stephanie Fornasier will be bringing you perspectives about working in the neurodivergent field, as a neurodivergent psychologist, who is also about to discover exactly what flavour of neurodivergence she is. Starting January 5th 2026! Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

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