The Neurodivergent Lens
If many podcasts explain what neurodiversity is, The Neurodivergent Lens explores what the world looks like when you genuinely listen. Through conversations with individuals of lived and professional experience, The Neurodivergent Lens explores the realities of dyslexic and neurodivergent lives, aiming to educate, reduce stigma, and foster a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of neurodivergence.
Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis?
Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis?
Do you freeze when faced with a decision? In Episode 3, we explore decision paralysis and the "don't knows" - unpacking why neurodivergent individuals are disproportionately affected, how alexithymia, shame, and anxiety intersect, and what self-understanding and psychological safety can unlock.
In this episode, we discuss: decision paralysis and alexithymia, nervous system shutdown and overwhelm, the duality of shutdown vs impulsive over-commitment, rejection sensitivity, shame and trauma, processing speed and working memory, the ADHD brain and decision-making, psychological safety, reasonable adjustments at work, and self-coaching...
Does the Shame of Being Neurodivergent Hold You Back?
Episode Summary
Does shame hold neurodivergent people back? In Episode 2, we unpack the links between shame, trauma, bias, disclosure, and self-worth, while also exploring resilience, creativity, advocacy, and what becomes possible on the other side of shame.
What We Cover
How shame can shape the neurodivergent experienceThe link between shame, trauma, and the internal criticHealthy shame vs toxic shameSelf-esteem, inferiority, and feeling held backVisibility of traits, disclosure, and workplace challengesJob interviews, communication differences, and body languageCultural bias, affinity bias, and barriers to inclusionDyslexia...Trauma & Neurodivergence Uncovered!
Episode 1: Trauma & Neurodivergence Uncovered
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lens, we explore how trauma shapes the neurodivergent experience — from masking, invisibility and toxic shame to dysregulation, brain fatigue and emotional intensity.
Alongside the challenges, we also uncover the often-overlooked strengths that can emerge through lived experience, including resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and the transformative power of diagnosis and community.Â
What We Cover
* The impact of trauma on neurodivergent identity and development
* Educational trauma, labelling, and...
Season 1 Trailer: Nemesis & Gifts
What if the challenges of neurodivergence also hold hidden strengths?Â
Season 1 explores the Nemesis and Gifts of neurodivergence - unpacking trauma, shame, time, decision-making and empathy through lived experience.Â
With five episodes releasing every 3 weeks, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s to come and be part of the conversation.
Watch, Listen & Connect
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentLensPodcast
Website: https://dyscourse.org/podcast
Download our free PDF guide on Myths & Misconceptions: https://dyscourse.org/ (above footer)
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Podcast Trailer
Welcome to The Neurodivergent Lens - a podcast exploring neurodivergence through thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions, centre lived experience, and reframe difference through a strengths-based lens.Â
New episodes drop every 3 weeks throughout Season 1. Subscribe so you don’t miss a conversation and let's talk neurodivergence!
Watch, Listen & Connect
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentLensPodcast
Website: https://dyscourse.org/podcast
Download our free PDF guide on Myths & Misconceptions: https://dyscourse.org/ (above footer)
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Instagram: @the.neurodivergent.lens
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