Find joy and fulfillment in being true to oneself and challenge societal expectations and stereotypes. In this episode, Jordan and Simon discuss the joy and importance of embracing childlike behavior as adults. They encourage listeners to embrace their childlike interests and hobbies, share experiences around the struggles of navigating authority and social hierarchy, the importance of autonomy and individuality for neurodivergent people and why we should respect others who may have unique perspectives and abilities that differ to our own.

In this episode you can expect to learn about:

• The concept of retaining infant synaptic pathways and the advantages of a 'baby brain' in terms of hyperlearning and creativity
• Treat others with respect, especially neurodivergent individuals who may have unique perspectives and abilities.
• Adopt a supportive managerial style that focuses on helping team members grow and giving them autonomy.
• Avoid being judgmental or condescending when someone makes a mistake; instead, offer guidance and support.
• Question social norms and be aware of the impact of your words and actions on others.

00:00 Intro

02:02 Embracing Childlike Behavior as an Adult

07:30 Understanding Neurodivergent Brain Development

10:20 Hyper Learning and Eye Contact

16:30 The Joy of Going to Disneyland and Embracing Inner Child

20:18 The Impact of Masking and Not Being True to Oneself

24:38 The Burden of Societal Expectations and Toxic Masculinity

26:31 The Importance of Being Treated with Respect

27:35 Struggling with Authority and Social Hierarchy

34:40 Different Managerial Styles

44:04 The Judge's Fist Bump and Acceptance of Differences

Whether you're Neurodivergent yourself, a friend, family member, or simply curious about this extraordinary way of experiencing the world, this podcast is your guide to unravelling The Neurodivergent Experience.

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