{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6926d14230ebd386484301bc/697f6dd656431a2c0f3231ee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Neurodiversity, Policy and Public Service: With Councillor Mike Ross","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6926d14230ebd386484301bc/1769958691158-9fc28f2a-1a50-42fa-9f9e-b229d8b20b09.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Be Yourself Be Heard, consultant psychiatrist Dr Faisal Shaikh is joined by Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, to explore neurodiversity through the lens of leadership, policy and public service. Mike reflects on his experiences in local government, how neurodiversity shows up in families, communities and workplaces, and why one-size-fits-all approaches often fail. </p><p><br></p><p>The conversation looks at individuality, strengths, authenticity, and how public policy can better recognise and support neurodivergent people while balancing real-world constraints. This episode offers an honest and thoughtful discussion on leadership, identity and inclusion from the perspective of a senior policymaker.</p><p><br></p><p>#BeYourselfBeHeard #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #PublicPolicy #Leadership #Inclusion #MentalHealthPodcast #NeurodiversityPodcast</p>","author_name":"Dr Faisal Shaikh"}