Rethinking Neurodiversity

In this episode, we speak to certified ADHD Coach Kim To about neurodivergent dating. We talk about being on dating apps, whether to disclose your neurodivergence, first dates, demisexuality and sapiosexuality. Kim also gives her best tips on dating as a neurodivergent person and shares some of her recent experiences.On top of being a certified ADHD coach, Kim is also a neurodiversity consultant. To follow Kim's work, check out her website www.ownyourflair.com and follow her on LinkedIn. To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/ 🚀If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode we speak to Jackie Schuld, an art therapist and late-identified AuDHDer, about art therapy and late-identified neurodivergence. We talk about her work as an art therapist with late-identified neurodivergent people and how helpful a creative outlet can be. We also discuss the lack of training and education around neurodivergence within the mental health field, and the importance of finding the right therapist for you. To follow Jackie’s work, check out her writing on Medium or her website.Jackie’s newest book, Life as a Late-Identified Autistic, comes out January 2024. To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, we talk to Manisha Snoyer about how to create the best learning environment for neurodivergent kids, whether that be through homeschooling or at schools. We also talk about the challenges that neurodivergent parents may face and how they can work with teachers to improve their child’s learning experience.To follow Manisha’s work, check out her LinkedIn and have a listen to the Teach Your Kids podcast. To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/.If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

In this week’s Rethinking Neurodiversity episode, we talk to Joseph Pack about Drug Free ADHD.We talk about the techniques he uses to help manage his ADHD without taking medication, from meditation to cold water exposure, and those techniques that have failed.To follow Joe's work, check out his LinkedIn and newsletter on Drug Free ADHD. To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

This Dyspraxia Awareness Week, Tumi Sotire, aka the Black Dyspraxic, joins us on our Rethinking Neurodiversity podcast! Tumi talks about intersectionality in neurodiversity, from race and gender to geography and different neurodivergences.Tumi also talks about dyspraxia and why it is important to advocate for neurodivergences that aren’t discussed as frequently.To follow Tumi's work, check out his LinkedIn. The Black Dyspraxic website is coming soon.To be the first to hear about Noetic's launch, sign up on our website: https://noetic.health/.If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

Dr. Anna McLaughlin joins Fran and Ai Ling to talk about the Evolution of ADHD. They discuss the benefits of ADHD traits in the hunter-gatherer days and how our modern society has changed creating an evolutionary mismatch. They also talk about different circadian rhythms and sleep patterns in people with ADHD.  To follow Anna's work, check out her LinkedIn and Sci-translate. To join Noetic's community and connect with Anna and other neurodivergent people or allies, sign up here.If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

In this week’s episode, Andre Skepple joins Ai Ling and Fran to share his self-discovery journey of neurodivergence. Andre discusses his core belief that the right support and environment can massively change the outcomes in both education and the workplace.They also talk about what it means to be a neurodivergent entrepreneur, the strengths and challenges this can bring, and ask why neurodivergent people are often drawn to creating their own businesses!To follow Andre's work, check out his LinkedIn or follow FullSpektrum. To join Noetic's community and connect with Andre and other neurodivergent people or allies, sign up here.If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, Ai Ling and Fran speak to AJ Singh, neuroscientist and decoloniser of mindbody health. They discuss what pathologising neurodivergence means, why it needs to be depathologised, and the steps we should take to achieve this. They also talk about how we can create a better environment for everyone by understanding and supporting the needs of those around us.To follow AJ's work, follow them on Linkedin and subscribe to their Mindbodies Decolonised newsletter. You can check out AJ's amazing work that they mention at Wautistic Wayfinder and Mission Equality's recent Black Paper: On Equalism.To join Noetic's community and connect with AJ and other neurodivergent people or allies, sign up here.If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through hello@noetic.health. We'd love to hear from you!