21andsensory Podcast

In this episode I speak to Glenn who is the manager of Waltham Abbey Focus which is a disability and SEN football team at the top of their game! Glenn chats about all things football-related and we discuss a documentary that's being made about the team with the intention of raising awareness of disability football, and promoting it as an inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by everyone.

We talk about:

• Glenn's autism diagnosis and how he got into football from an early age
• All things Waltham Abbey Focus FC! How the team started up and and the role Glenn plays within the club
• How long Glenn has been involved with the club and what his day-to-day look like
• We chat about the exciting documentary that's going to be focused on the club and discuss how the idea came about.
• Raising awareness of disability football and it being an inclusive sport that a lot of people aren't aware of
• Discuss how Glenn and the players at Waltham Abbey Focus are finding UK lockdown and how have they all been getting on as they have not been able to train and meet-up as a team regularly.

Waltham Abbey Focus FC Links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walthamabbeyfocusfc/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/walthamabbeyfc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walthamabbeyfc/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walthamabbeyfocusfc
• Website: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/walthamabbeysenior

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On today's episode I have the super lovely Georgia Lock. Georgia is an actor, presenter, poet and an OCD advocate. She is hugely creative having written her own poetry collection book and is also a singer so we are definitely going to have a lot to chat about in this episode!

We chat about:

• A bit of Georgia's background and her work as an actor and presenter
• Georgia's journey to a diagnosis of OCD
• Her online presence and her active role as an OCD advocate online and common misconceptions that surround OCD. 
• How the TV industry can misportray different conditions
• Creativity and Georgia's poetry
• How she is coping daily life and the current UK lockdown

Georgia's Links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgia_nathalie/
• Spotify Artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cixEatctpj9VZXETRJwqd?si=gCIC1e8tSLix5bhoYtqj1Q
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXYsFBt3CAcU3f3cQUjGCw
• Her poetry book: 'With Every Wave' https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0578736403/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_34Q6SYYFG4W7CRKXKPE3

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On todays episode I have the lovely Zara as my special guest. Zara is 15 and lives in the UK and has Tourettes Syndrome. She raises awareness of Tourettes and tics and educates people via her hugely popular social media platforms! Zara hit 1 million followers on TikTok this month (link below to her profile!) This episode contains some swearing so has been marked as Explicit. 

We chat about: 

• Zara's diagnoses of Tourettes and OCD and support she has had within education 
• How she is finding studying from home and GCSE coursework 
• Her hobbies and special interests  
• Her TikTok account, how she started it and it's rapid growth! 
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme How she copes with daily life and the main challenges she faces 

Zara's Links: 

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeezee25 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zara_bethx/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvAmmzhy_4kl2oMje9Rk5w 
• Her bands TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@venusband 
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zarorahx 
• Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/arA9fkSM3f 
• Other links: https://linktr.ee/zarabeth 

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My last bath-running relaxation episode (after episode 1) was super popular so I thought I'd do a longer looped recording with a higher quality microphone - enjoy!

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On today’s episode, I have special guest Nick Ransom joining me! Nick works as a freelance television researcher / digital video producer.

Since 2018 he has secured a number of contracts at the BBC, working at Children in Need, Radio Manchester, A Question of Sport and most recently BBC Bitesize! Nick is now freelance researcher and has worked with the likes of Studio Lambert, Viacom International Studios and Purple Productions. In the workplace, neurodiversity can offer real potential and Nick is a big supporter of ensuring those with disabilities are accommodated to help create an equal, diverse and fair society. 

We chat about:

• Nick's journey to getting an autism diagnosis
• His experience moving away from home and studying a degree in Television and Radio at university
• His experience working within the TV Industry and the shows he has worked on
• Neurodiversity in the workplace and routines

Nicks Links:

• Website: https://www.nickransom.co.uk
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrnickransom
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrnickransom/

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On today's episode I have the lovely Abi Lewis. Abi is 16 and is studying ALevels at Sixth Form College in the UK. Abi has also been a phone out guest on the BBC's '1800 Seconds on Autism' Podcast (link below).

We chat about:

Her autism diagnosis and studying at a mainstream secondary school

Online learning and the uncertainty of school exams during a pandemic

What ALevels she is taking and what she might like to study at uni

Her special interests and hobbies (such as her cute dog Harvey!) 

Abi's Links: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abi_lewisxox 
• TikTok: @awesomeclevergirl07922 
• The episode of '1800 Seconds on Autism' Podcast she was on: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08wq6r9 

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Hi everyone! On today's episode I have the very lovely and super creative Cheryl from @_thislineismine. Many of you will recognise Cheryl from the autistic videos she creates on TikTok where she has over 200,000 followers!!! 

We chat about:

• Cheryl's autism diagnosis and the whole journey and process she went through
• Her university experience, support at uni and finding a degree and career she enjoys
• Cheryl's awesome TikTok account, how she started it and it's huge growth!
• Autism in the work place and how she copes by creating a set routine
• Favourite fidget toys and when she uses them most

..and some great personal stories!

Cheryl's links:

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_thislineismine
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thislineismine/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thislineismine

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Hi everyone! Welcome to a surprise Christmas Bonus Episode! It's just me chatting all about...

Christmas this year and how to deal with overwhelm and my tips with managing the festive season

A new YouTube video I filmed

Being a guest on the BBC podcast ‘1800 seconds on Autism’ - listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p091wl6f

My Christmas Gift Guide (see my illustration on my Instagram and Blog here: https://21andsensory.wordpress.com/2020/12/01/21andsensory-gift-guide-🌲

A little personal round up of my year, 21andsensory and personal related! Includes recent milestones and my mental health.

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Hi everyone! On today's episode I talk to the very knowledgable Christa who is an autistic self-advocate from Texas and runs the the internationally recognised neurodiversity lifestyle blog Neurodivergent Rebel and Instagram account @neurodivergentrebel. Christa's blog pushes for acceptance of neurological difference and respect for the autonomy of neurodivergent people. 

Christa also manages Neurodivergent Consulting which is a consulting agency that works with businesses “to create new policies that work to attract and increase tenure of current and future neurodivergent employees”. The philosophy of Neurodivergent Consulting is to advocate for accessible workplaces where neurodivergent employees will be able to fully implement their unique talents and fresh perspectives. The agency analyzes the policies of interested workplaces for how they tap into, or hinder, the creative power of neurodivergent employees, including how accommodating these workspaces are to the sensory and predictability needs of autistic people.

We chat about:

• Both being diagnosed with autism and compare the process it took us to get there
• Christa's coaching and consulting services
• Autism in the workplace and how much we both hate open plan offices!
• Christa's social media presence and the #askingautistic hashtag that Christa is the pioneered
• How Christa is coping with the pandemic, daily life and their special interests

Christa's links:

All of Christa's links to social media, store, Patreon, etc can be found here: https://linktr.ee/NeurodivergentRebel

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Hi everyone! On today's episode I talk to the super lovely Lily! Lily runs @shortie.autie on instagram, she is autistic and is an autism advocate sharing her thoughts and experiences online through instagram posts and her fab podcast 'Autism and Positivity'. 

We chat about:

• Lily's experience at primary and secondary school in the UK and how she is managing with her A-Level studies at the moment (due to COVID-19 she is studying at home)
• Special needs support within schools and local support groups
• Lily's hobbies, passions and special interests
• Autism representation online and in mainstream media

Lily's links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shortie.autie/
• Autism and positivity podcast: https://anchor.fm/shortie.autie
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilymae23x

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