{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c77e1188f1e89132a5fd9d/69c77e21c2759aa9b1577730?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finding Your People: Neurodivergent Friendship, Belonging & Community with Kiran Rodriguez","description":"<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Kiran Rodriguez joins Paul to share the personal story and mission behind NeuroMatch—a new platform that creates safer, Neurodiversity-Affirming spaces for dating, friendship, and community. We delve into feature choices such as chat prompts, voice notes, dyslexia-friendly colour settings, and verification; why starting local in Hampshire is important; and how the team is addressing safety, moderation, and crisis signposting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Notable quotes</strong></p><ul><li>\"ADHD is very hard to live with… It's shaped me because I've learned how to be strong and resilient.\"</li><li>\"Prompts are there to help when you can't think of what to say first.\"</li><li>\"I'm dyslexic—I want people to choose the colour that helps them read.\"</li><li>\"Friendship comes first… some people just want someone to talk to when they're lonely.\"</li><li>\"You're never alone… there's always somebody you can connect with.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; links</strong></p><ul><li>NeuroMatch (soft-launch; website first, app later): neuromatchapp.co.uk</li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/neuromatchapp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/neuromatchapp/</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-rodriguez-1a625276?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=ios_app\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-rodriguez-1a625276?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=ios_app</a></li><li>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@neuromatchapp?_t=ZN-90C62rnsqrn&amp;_r=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@neuromatchapp?_t=ZN-90C62rnsqrn&amp;_r=1</a></li><li>Follow for meetups in Hampshire (UK) and global rollout updates</li><li>Support &amp; safety: in-platform reporting + support hub (as described)</li><li>If you're an ND seeking an authentic connection, join the NeuroMatch soft launch to share feedback and help shape the platform.</li><li>Creators &amp; orgs in neurodiversity: reach out to collaborate on the pilot.</li></ul>","author_name":"The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast"}