In this special edition episode we have our second duo. Daniel Katona and Scott Frampton join Owen to talk all about men’s health but as ADHD and AUDHD diagnosed men. We talk about how being ADHD and a man feels, overall mental health, friendship and relationship struggles and how to take care of ourselves.  An inspiring conversation. Thank you Dan and Scott

In this twenty-sixth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have our first duo. Charlotte Green & Elise Renzetti join Owen to talk about all being vs doing. We talk about how ND’ers can help themselves with presence, mindfulness and honoring their needs.We also talk about how coaches can resource themselves to hold a ’being’ space for clients and know when to help clients integrate doing actions. A wonderful conversation. Thank you Charlotte and Elise.

In this twenty-fifth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have the returning Philippa Balazs. Philippa is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. We unpack what Misophonia and how it impacts those who experience it. We also dive into emotional regulation, sensory experiences and hear Philippa’s story on being diagnosed with Neurodivergence in the 90’s and how far the world has come since then. A wonderful conversation. Thank you Philippa.

In this Eighteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with Louise of “Pink Pear Bear”. Louise shares her journey pre and post diagnosis of ADHD. We explore her mission to raise awareness of neurodivergence in Women and mothers. A fun and inspiring chat. Thank you to Louise for being on our show.

(Trigger Warning - Please listen with care from 40 minutes in and onwards) In this special edition episode of the ND & Free Podcast we have my good friend Jessica-Rose Johnson. Owen and Jess discuss the statistics in and around Neurodivergence and working in the forces and emergency services. We share our thoughts on the talents that ND’ers can bring and the drawbacks of the environments of these jobs. We also cover Suicide rates and how ND presentations can lead to a serious situation. Please listen with care.

In this twenty-fourth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have the returning Eather Barrett. Esther is a ADHD and neurodiversity coach, supervisor and trainer. After the success of her first episode on the show we return to the topic of coaching for ADHD. We look at what it looks like, how it works, how we can benefit from it and how to coach ourselves over time. Thank you Esther.

In this twenty-third episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have amazing the Dr Emma Offord a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Divergent Life, a neuroaffirming service that exists outside of the traditional medical model. Emma specialises in working with autistic and ADHD people, particularly late-identified women and families, offering assessments, coaching, and programmes that support nervous system regulation and self-understanding.  Owen and Emma discuss how a holistic Neurodivergent Assessment can be so powerful. We also dive into the importance of the body within the Neurodivergent experiences. We dive into the nervous system, somatic practices and trauma. All through a ND lens. Thank you Emma.

A powerful and hopeful conversation about discovering our truth so we can believe in our worth and care for ourselves. Emma shares her story of intense burnout and feeling stuck to flourishing post AuDHD diagnosis. We talk all about the psychology of pre, during and post diagnosis. Thank you Emma.

In this twenty-second episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have the returning Charlotte Crawford. Charlotte is a Neurodivergent Coach. She helps people with resilience for anxiety and empowers people to follow their dreams. We explore how we can live a steady and controlled way of life when it comes to our emotions.  Owen and Char discuss how emotional intensity shows up and what it can lead to in our behavior. We explore how we can live a steady and controlled way of life when it comes to our emotions. Thank you Char.

In this twenty-first episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have award-winning entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for dyslexia and neurodiversity, Darren Clark. Owen and Darren discuss how Dyslexia presents itself and the impact it has on daily life. We discuss where Dyslexia fits when it comes to ADHD and our neurotypes. We unpack where we are as far as support and understanding how we can thrive with dyslexia. We hear about Darren’s diagnosis journey and his why, for supporting the Dyslexia community. Thank you Darren.

In this Seventeenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with Scott Frampton of Sober_Compass on Instagram. Scott shares his experience of recovery, healing and the power of breathwork. Scott shares his journey with alcohol addiction and how his ADHD Diagnosis changed everything. We discuss the links between addictive behaviours and ADHD and addiction as a whole. This is a powerful and honest conversation about how we can work with our emotions, sensations and ND brains to live a more empowered life. Thank you to Scott for being on our show.

In this twentieth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have ADHD Life and Mindset Coach Leah Carroll. Owen and Leah discuss how our mindset around ADHD and how we relate to our inner voice can hold us back. We unpack the impact of rigid thinking, black and white thinking, Perfectionism and how we can thrive in our own unique way. . We hear about Leah’s diagnosis journey and her why, for supporting the Neurodivergent community. Thank you Leah.

Owen and Sam discuss how our nervous system works in relation to ADHD and our overall way of experiencing the world. We explore how we can support our nervous system and work in emotional mastery. We also cover PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance. We hear about Sam’s diagnosis journey and her why for support the Neurodivergent community. Thank you Sam.

In this Eighteenth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have returning Psychotherapist and counselor Kate Hough. Kate runs her professional online therapy service ’ Dot’s Counseling and wellbeing.  Owen and Kate discuss the impact of a ND diagnosis and how we can begin to process what it means for our life. We look at the relationship to our ND presentations, how to move forward authentically and live truthfully whilst waiting for an assessment. Can self-diagnosis help us. Thank you Kate for your time and wisdom.

In this Sixthteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with Tattoo Artist, father and AuDHD’er Daniel Katona. An inspiring ND advocate and overall awesome guy. Dan shares how discovering he was AuDHD made his life make sense. We unpack how his ND brain affects his overall mental health and how that played out pre Self-Diagnosis. We talk about fatherhood, creativity and how to honor our truth and do what we care about.  Thank you to Dan for being on our show.

In this special rewind episode Owen travels back through the archives to a previous podcast in which he and a panel of wellbeing experts talk to all things burnout. It may be useful to ND’ERS Listening. Normal episodes will return next week. In this episode we take a look at burnout. We discuss how it may feel and how to remain steady. We cover how we can create a calmer, balanced and healthy relationship with the demands of life.

In this Seventeenth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have Neurodevelopmental Specialist and Speech and Language therapist Alice Cantwell of Bold Minds ND. Alice is a AuDHD’er and is doing amazing within the ND Community. Owen and Alice discuss where we are now when it comes to Childhood Neurodivergence and how schools are supporting them. We unpack what information and knowledge is out there for parents, teachers and society as a whole. How can we communicate our experiences as adults with ND to advocate for children. Thank you Alice.

In this sixthteenth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have Nutritionist and food relationship coach Sophia Harris. Owen and Sophia discuss how eating patterns and behaviours could look for ND’ers and dive into emotional eating. We explore how elements of Neurodivergence play into how we approach foods including sensory issues, RSD influence and how we think about food. An insightful conversation with an inspiring person. Thank you Sophia.

In this fifteenth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have ADHD Coach and Trauma and Somatic Counsellor Zoe Joanna. Owen and Zoe discuss how our body, our senses and our emotions are impacted by ND brains. We look at how to meet our emotions and sensations as they arise and how we can help our bodies return to a sense of calm. How can we honor this part of ND life.

In this fourteenth episode of  ’THE ND THRIVE GUIDE’ we have integrative therapist Steph Humphreys of Therapy with Steph. Owen and Steph discuss the differences, connections and power of combining coaching with therapy. We unpack why and how therapy can help an ADHD brain and body plus with other ND neurotypes.  We hear Steph’s story of late diagnosed ADHD and why she does what she does.