In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes filmmaker and storyteller Nicola Rose to discuss her latest feature film, Magnetosphere, a coming-of-age story centered on a neurodivergent girl discovering she has synesthesia. Nicola shares her creative journey from early exposure to inclusion through theater, to writing and directing films that highlight neurodiversity. Together, they explore the meaning of inclusion, the underreported reality of synesthesia, and the role of empathy in building more inclusive communities. Listeners will gain insight into how film can raise awareness, spark connection, and encourage recognition of unseen experiences in everyday life.
Key Takeaways:
Synesthesia explained – Nicola breaks down what synesthesia is and why it’s often misunderstood or unnoticed.
Art and inclusion – Creative storytelling offers powerful ways to represent neurodiverse experiences.
Early exposure – Nicola’s childhood volunteering with visually impaired kids shaped her perspective on inclusion.
Empathy in practice – Imagining ourselves in others’ situations is a simple but vital step toward inclusion.
Representation matters – Films like Magnetosphere help people recognize and affirm their own or loved ones’ neurodivergence.
Nicola’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion is being kind to people, good to people, whether or not they may seem to operate differently than you do.
Nicola Rose’s Bio:
Nicola Rose is the director and writer of MAGNETOSPHERE, a feature film about a neurodivergent girl with synesthesia, now available on VOD on many streaming platforms.
Connect with Nicola Rose:
Website: https://www.magnetospheremovie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnetospheremovie/
SPAM© Count:
Host:
Yes
Current Guest:
No
Cumulative Guest Stats:
Yes - 57
No - 82
☕ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theinclusivedad
Subscribe to Podcast Newsletter: https://www.theinclusivedad.com/podcastupdates
Want to create videos like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6041699795730432
Want to be a guest on Inclusion and Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad? Send Aaron DeVries a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theinclusivedad