Together, they discuss the complexities of proving neurodivergence and the importance of creating inclusive environments. They also explore the 'double empathy problem,' emphasising the need for mutual understanding between neurodivergent and neuronormative perspectives.

The conversation underscores the critical role of empathy, curiosity, and validation in supporting neurodivergent individuals.

00:32 Welcome to Princess and the Pea Podcast

02:15 Meet Amanda Morin

04:20 The Absurdity of Proving Neurodivergence

06:58 Challenges in Diagnosis and Advocacy

14:43 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Access Needs

27:29 Navigating Empathy and Discomfort

28:44 Understanding the Double Empathy Problem

29:32 Communication Challenges Between Neurotypes

33:32 The Burden of Education and Burnout

37:10 Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Environments

42:11 Sensory Overload and Its Impact

47:26 The Double Empathy Solution

53:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Pre-order book! "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported" from Free Spirit Publishing here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D81QWSX8/

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https://www.threads.net/@amandarmorin

https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMorinTeaches

https://learningforward.org/journal/reaching-all-learners/is-your-school-welcoming-to-neurodiverse-students/

00:28 Welcome

02:05 Introducing Nicola Salmon

04:46 Nicola's Journey with PCOS and Fat Activism

05:35 The Impact of Diet Culture on Fertility

06:41 Transition to Fertility Coaching

07:40 Embracing Fat Acceptance

09:28 Challenges in Healthcare for Larger Bodies

12:35 Personal Experiences with Diet Culture

20:30 The Reality of Thin Privilege

28:10 Nicola's ADHD Journey

29:22 Exploring ADHD and Self-Diagnosis

30:17 Mental Health Challenges Post-Pregnancy

30:47 Life Transitions and Executive Functioning

32:07 PTSD and ADHD Overlap

33:52 Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

36:12 Navigating Medical Bias and Advocacy

40:14 Fertility Treatment and Systemic Bias

53:10 The Importance of Self-Advocacy

56:30 Final Thoughts

Nicola Salmon

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Episode 13

We kick off with a huge episode where Annie talks to Autistic Physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the Autistic community and why understanding Autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.

Sponsor by Yellow Ladybugs

This episode is proudly sponsored by Yellow Ladybugs with the support of the Victorian Government.

Time Stamps

01:19 Intro

03:14 Celebrating Yellow Ladybugs (show sponsor)

04:11 Annie's comments on neuroaccessible conferences

NOTHING ABOUT US. Period.

06:44 GIVEAWAY!!!

09:07 Start of Annie and Mel's chat about:

- Autistic Health

- Long COVID

- Mast Cells

- Chronic Illness

- Pacing

- Trauma

- Burnout

- Anxiety

- Privilege

- Neuronormativity

- and more!

62:52 Annie's Wrap Up

Guest: Dr Mel Houser

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Facebook: @allbrainsbelongvt

Here is the guide on pacing Dr Mel talks about on the show.

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GIVEAWAY!

If you'd like to win your own FREE copy of Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth you can enter the giveaway by 30 June 2023 via Instagram @princessandthepeapodcast and @yellowladybugs_autism

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Until next time, many spoons! x

In part 2 of Annie's stimulating chat with the ausome Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist), we end season 1 with a BANG!

Annie and Frances discuss everything from info dumping, masking, people pleasing, driving with ADHD, memory, distractions, exposure therapy, dysregulation, assuming competency, labels, and more on divergent eating.

Frances shares her frustration with the deficit-based language needed for NDIS reports and does something SO exciting! Stay tuned till the end to find out more.

This is exactly why advocacy matters and why we need to keep these conversations going.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

#StrongerTogether #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

In part 1 of 2 jam-packed episodes, Annie and Frances discuss everything from defining disordered eating to autistic communication differences, diet culture, weight stigma, autistic rules-based thinking, ADHD dopamine seeking, medical gaslighting, harmful psychological practices, sensory differences, social context of eating, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), late diagnosis, speech pathology in practice and so much more!

Together, they highlight the importance of understanding how neurodivergent brains see and interpret the world in a healthcare context, including defining what "ideal" eating disorder recovery really looks like for neurodivergent people.

Given eating disorders and mental health care is one of Annie's special interests, you will not want to miss this!

She enjoyed talking to Frances SO much that they have a double episode - this is what happens with two AuDHDers share their passion for helping people. Yay!

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Please Stay Safe

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In an emergency call 000

Annie and Natalie discuss everything from the importance of language, overt allyship, disclosure difficulties, and so much more!

We touch on some hard topics that definitely need more conversations.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Enjoy! x

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In the first part of this episode, Tina shares how she discovered her own neurodivergence after her son was diagnosed. And the wonderful self-acceptance and understanding a diagnosis (or self-identification) can bring.

Then Annie and Tina talk about parenting with ADHD and all the joys and struggles. And how much easier it is to work and live when you understand your divergent brain and can then accommodate it and stop fighting and hiding your neurodivergent traits.

Finally, they get into the money with budgets and impulse spending. Annie shares a shameful story from her past! Shhh!

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Amanda gives us some fabulous tips on communication preferences at work, from rephrasing questions to proactively sharing how you can work best. She shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience in an authentic and articulate way that just leaves you wanting more - Annie just wouldn't let her leave!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a little surprise that Amanda and Annie are cooking up for you.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

This is part 1 of 2 incredible discussions. 

Are you twice-exceptional? Or even multi-exceptional? Let us know on our socials @princessandthepeapodcast (Instagram and Facebook) what your experience has been and if you can relate to our shared lived experience. 

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Yesterday was Autistic Pride Day. A perfect weekend to post this neurodiversity-affirming episode, where I talk to fellow neurokin and autistic clinical psychologist, Dr Joey (aka @nd_psych on TikTok)!

We talk about how she came to find out about her own neurodivergence after over a decade of psychology studies and professional experience. We also discuss therapy and the importance of feeling safe to unmask. 

I loved this convo and how it had a true mix of professional and lived experience - the way it should be!

Dr Joey is a perfect example of why we need more lived experience in clinical settings and leading the research on our community.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

They discuss her work, which focuses on helping organisations understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent people as part of their social inclusion and diversity programs.

Topics covered include everything from leadership to recruitment, retention, the great resignation and skills shortage, the evolving workforce post-pandemic, rejection sensitivity, communication differences, psychological safety at work, self-advocacy, flexible work practices, masking and much more.

They almost made this into two separate episodes but figured that you can always pause and come back. Or binge the whole thing! ;)

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Key topics:

04:30 Q1 zero to a hundred

05:30 Q2 listening, distractions and covid

08:25 Q3 procrastination, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, masking

22:36 Q4 therapy types, trauma, double empathy

35:40 Q5 study and failing

40:55 Q6 chaos and organisation (executive functioning)

47:55 Q7 following up

50:50 Q8 fatigue

51:40 Q9 consistency and saying the wrong thing

55:20 Q10 demand avoidant (PDA), dopamine seeking and self-acceptance

59:50 Q11 having guests over (hide the mess)

1:03:40 Q12 no more spoons (spoon theory) and pain sensitivity

1:07:15 Q13 imposter syndrome, masking, mirroring, identity

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Quiz used from Additude: https://www.additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls/ (note questions in this episode are used out of order)

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Sneak peak: Alana and Annie have a brand new podcast coming soon called "Moose and Freckles" follow on Instagram @mooseandfreckles for more! x

Episode one introduces your host, Annie and explains the podcast name choice and a bit of history about the neurodiversity movement.

0:00 Intro

1:00 What it's all about

1:30 The royal title and sensitivity

5:40 The neurodiversity movement

9:35 Who am I?

13:25 Question of the week

17:00 Outro

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