The Neurodivergent Experience

🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott dive into celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s recent revelations about his family's neurodiversity. They explore the importance of neurodivergent representation in mainstream media, the concept of 'bravery' in discussing these topics, and the impact of media representation on the public perception of being neurodivergent.Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about neurodiversity, media influence, and breaking stigmas around ADHD and dyslexia.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are once again joined by Sophie James as they get real about the challenges neurodivergent individuals face with food, from ARFID and sensory issues to body image and emotional regulation. They share personal stories, reflect on childhood eating habits, and explore how cooking and self-compassion play a role in healing.🎤 In this episode, we explore:The challenges of eating as a neurodivergent personHow executive dysfunction impacts food choicesThe role of childhood habits, cooking, and parental influenceStruggles with self-perception and emotional regulationThe influence of social media on body image and self-worthWhether you're neurodivergent, a parent, or just curious about the complex relationship between food and mental health, this episode offers a compassionate and eye-opening perspective. Tune in for a journey toward self-acceptance, balance, and kinder relationships with food.Sophies email: Sophiecofy@gmail.comHer new podcast - Navigating Neurodivergence:https://open.spotify.com/show/54rB8kwCwTwoVB6kBpaOo5?si=6z6Q3-J7QrywPhJSO37KCg❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience

🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack a day that began with unity and ended in shock. As Liverpool Football Club celebrated its Premier League win, a tragic incident during the parade left multiple people injured. Simon, who was there, shares a firsthand account of the joy, the fear, and the emotional aftermath.This episode isn’t just about football — it’s about the complexity of feeling deeply, especially for neurodivergent and empathic individuals, and navigating joy and trauma in the same breath.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you: ✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors: 🧘‍♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy → https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK) → Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience#NeurodivergentExperience #LiverpoolParade #EmpathyInChaos #MentalHealthPodcast

Grab your controllers and press start to escape, because in this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott and Jordan James take you on a deep dive into the power of video games through a neurodivergent lens. This isn’t just about high scores and console wars — it’s about how gaming has shaped our identities, helped us cope, and created space for community, connection, and healing. From childhood nostalgia to intense multiplayer emotions, this convo is loaded with relatable stories, laughs, and some real talk about mental health and the magic of gaming for neurodivergent brains.🎤 In this episode, we explore:Why games like Doom and Minecraft feel like home for Neurodivergent people.The link between gaming and mental health.How video games provide escapism, comfort, and emotional release through world-building.The link between gaming and mental health.The community side of gaming — from friendships to multiplayer chaos.Sensory reactions while gaming (yep, that adrenaline is real!).How soundtracks and game design tap into memory and emotion.The role of comfort games in navigating neurodivergence and anxiety.Our thoughts on the next-gen console hype (looking at you, Switch 2 👀).Whether you're neurodivergent, a lifelong gamer, or just game-curious, this episode will remind you why video games mean so much more than just play.💡 Support Our Sponsors:🌿 Break through emotional blocks with Ashley Bentley’sIntegrative Coaching, Breathwork & HypnotherapyLive with more clarity, confidence, and connection: https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 Need an Autism or ADHD assessment in the UK?Visit RTN Mental Health SolutionsUse code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.📲 Stay connected with NDE:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience💬 Love the show?Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It only takes a minute and will help more neurodivergent folks find our community.

🔥In this week's Hot Topic, Jordan James and Simon Scott take you on a deep dive into one of the most popular special interests in the neurodivergent community - Disney. From iconic hand-drawn classics to today’s flashy live-action remakes, is Disney still the king of storytelling magic — or just coasting on nostalgia? Join the duo as they dissect the rise and fall (and hopeful future!) of storytelling in the House of Mouse. Expect laughs, hot takes, and thought-provoking insights into the world of Disney's modern era, like: Why are villains getting sympathy arcs? What’s the real deal with ‘woke culture’ in Hollywood, and where does representation become tokenism? Has Disney lost its creative spark in favor of corporate-safe storytelling? If you love Disney, film critique, or just want a fresh Neurodivergent perspective on today’s entertainment trends, this one’s for you!💡 Support Our Sponsors:🌿 Break through emotional blocks with Ashley Bentley’s Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy. Live with more clarity, confidence, and connection: https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 Need an Autism or ADHD assessment in the UK? Visit RTN Mental Health Solutions. Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.📲 Stay connected with NDE:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience💬 Love the show?Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It only takes a minute and will help more neurodivergent folks find our community.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, hosts Simon Scott and Jordan James sit down with disability advocate Ellie Pavone to explore the realities of living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) as a neurodivergent individual in today’s world, and why trying to get support from the UK’s PIP (Personal Independence Payment) system, where support is being cut quicker than you can apply for it, is a Neurodivergent Nightmare!🎤 In this episode, we explore:. The personal impact of navigating the UK’s PIP (Personal Independence Payment) systemThe daily challenges of accessing support with MS, the shortcomings of healthcare assessments, and the urgent need for compassionate care. Ellie shares her lived experience with media representation, policy frustrations, and the fight for authentic advocacy in a system that often overlooks dynamic disabilities. Tune in for a candid, thought-provoking conversation that calls for empathy, reform, and real change in how we treat disability and chronic illness in the UK.💡 Support Our Sponsors:🌿 Break through emotional blocks with Ashley Bentley’sIntegrative Coaching, Breathwork & HypnotherapyLive with more clarity, confidence, and connection: https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 Need an Autism or ADHD assessment in the UK?Visit RTN Mental Health SolutionsUse code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.📲 Stay connected with NDE:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience💬 Love the show?Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It only takes a minute and will help more neurodivergent folks find our community.

🔥In this week's Hot Topic, Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack the viral craze behind Labubu collectibles - the quirky collectible toys that have taken pop culture by storm - and explore why neurodivergent individuals are often more susceptible to trend-driven consumer culture. From the addictive pull of mystery boxes, the emotional highs (and lows) of chasing the next big thing, and the influence of nostalgia and fashion trends, they explore the intersection of neurodivergence, nostalgia, FOMO, and the fast-moving world of collectibles.Expect a mix of humor, honesty, and sharp insight as they dive into topics like:Why scarcity and hype can hijack our brainsHow being Autistic, ADHD, and battling FOMO shapes collecting habitsThe fine line between joy and compulsion in fandom cultureThe social and emotional costs of keeping up with trends rather than being true to yourself.Why you shouldn't be ashamed of owning a fake (Lafufu)Collecting for joy, not peer pressure!Whether you’re deep in toy culture or just wondering what the fuss is about, this episode is a must-listen for any Neurodivergent person trying to stay grounded in a world of viral obsessions.💡 Support Our Sponsors:🌿 Break through emotional blocks with Ashley Bentley’s Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy. Live with more clarity, confidence, and connection: https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 Need an Autism or ADHD assessment in the UK? Visit RTN Mental Health Solutions. Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.📲 Stay connected with NDE:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience💬 Love the show?Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It only takes a minute and will help more neurodivergent folks find our community.

In this heart-tuning episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott, with a few delightful drop-ins from Sylvia James, explore music's powerful role in shaping memory, identity, and connection. Music isn’t just background noise—it’s the emotional soundtrack to our neurodivergent lives.🎶 In this episode, we explore:A sensory-friendly getaway to Pembrokeshire and how photography and music provide grounding, clarity, and creative expression.The nostalgia of childhood bangers, epic wrestling walkout songs, and why certain tracks just hit differently.How playlists become personalized emotional toolkits, and how shared musical interests can strengthen relationships, especially within neurodivergent families.Whether you’re moved by melody or fueled by rhythm, this episode is a love letter to the emotional gravity of music.▶️ Want to hear the songs we talk about? Check out our companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wO9Ww2Rls3K81aVucedQH?si=b6ad76de0232471a💡 Support Our Sponsors:🌿 Break through emotional blocks with Ashley Bentley’s Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy Live with more clarity, confidence, and connection: https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 Need an Autism or ADHD assessment in the UK? Visit RTN Mental Health Solutions Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.📲 Stay connected with NDE: Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepod Facebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook page YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperience TikTok: @neurodivergentexperience💬 Love the show? Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It only takes a minute and will help more neurodivergent folks find our community.

In this week's Hot Topic, we dive headfirst into the swirling storm of ignorance, outrage, and eye rolls sparked by Reform Party Leader Nigel Farage MP’s latest comments on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) individuals in the UK. From tone-deaf soundbites to a complete misunderstanding of what being a victim actually means, Farage once again proves that when it comes to empathy and education, he's more out of touch than ever.Join us as we unpack the backlash and throw in a few well-deserved side-eyes along the way. Spoiler alert: it's not just offensive—it's exhausting! If you're tired of politicians using vulnerable communities and minorities for cheap political points, this one’s for you.SUPPORT US THROUGH OUR SPONSERS:Work with Ashley Bentley at Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy to break free from old patterns and start living with more clarity, confidence, and connection - https://bit.ly/ashleyndeGet an Autism and ADHD assessment in the UK with https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/ Use the Discount Code RTN23 when you make your initial enquiry through the RTN website or the website portal.Follow NDE on social media:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperienceIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we please ask that you consider leaving a short a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show.