A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Talk ADHD, hosts Matt and Andrew engage in a deep conversation with psychotherapist Liz Smith about neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and autism. They explore personal journeys of diagnosis, the impact of COVID-19 on awareness, the role of neurodivergent therapists, and the challenges posed by social media. The discussion also touches on the importance of authenticity in marketing and advocacy, the need for genuine conversations, and strategies for self-regulation. Liz shares insights from her experience in therapy and her work with Free2Be Me, a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and professionals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence and Personal Journeys
03:27 The Impact of COVID-19 on Neurodivergent Awareness
06:26 The Role of Neurodivergent Therapists
08:17 Navigating Social Media and Marketing Challenges
10:44 The Shift in Conversations Around Neurodivergence
13:15 Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue
15:59 Finding Authenticity in a Noisy World
21:22 The Importance of Substance Over Style
25:48 Self-Regulation and Emotional Responses
42:14 Concluding Thoughts on Community and Support
49:20 lis smith.mp4
Free2bMe:
https://free2bmeneurodiversity.com/
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https://thinkneurodiversity.com
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https://chat.whatsapp.com/JR8R8jTl5zY0jr8MzXjIE7
YouTube Channel Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@TALKADHD
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