mind 2 myND finale!

This week's episode is an end of season retrospective as Zeb, Murray and Joy-Amy reflect on the guests and topics from the second season of the podcast. 

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

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Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

In Episode 21 of our second series, we chat about our pets and the importance of animals in our lives and for neurodivergent folk.

How can animals help navigate the world around us and our mental health? We delve into the relationships we have with the animals around us and how this helps the relationship we have with ourselves.

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the miND with...Roberta

Roberta is a Multi-passionate creative and independent celebrant from Cheltenham with ADHD. In her own words, she "still hasn’t decided what she wants to be when she grows up!"

In Episode 20 of our second series, we chat with Roberta about her work as an independent celebrant and how we navigate grief with neurodivergence.

Content warning: This podcast contains some mature themes and language which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.This Episode contains sensitive discussions about death and dying, that may be triggering for some individuals.

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the mind of...Roberta!

Roberta is a Multi-passionate creative and independent celebrant from Cheltenham with ADHD. In her own words, she "still hasn’t decided what she wants to be when she grows up!"

In Episode 19 of our second series, we chat with Roberta about their late discovered neurodivergence and how this has changed their relationship with themselves.

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the 'screen free' MiND

It's Screen Free Week apparently! But is that a good idea for us neurodivergent folk. Zeb and Murray discuss the pro's and cons of the little screens in our pockets and invite you to comment on the same.

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the miND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

⚠️ *All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project or Inclusion Gloucestershire at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such

Life in the miND with...Bee!

Bee is Inclusion Gloucestershire’s Inclusion Hubs & MHELO (Mental Health Experience Led Opportunities) project manager and project coordinator of Autistic Youth Projects.

In Episode 17 of our second series, we chat to Bee about their work with neurodivergent young people, how this affects the struggles young people face, and how their experience can be fundamentally different to those of neurotypical individuals.

* From Sept 2024 – Aug 2025, Inclusion Gloucestershire are piloting a post-diagnosis course for autistic young people in Gloucestershire. Young people involved are invited to attend by the Social Communication and Autism Assessment Service (SCAAS) team in Gloucestershire

SCAAS: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/children-and-young-people/camhs/scaas/

⭐Find out more about MHELO: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/engagement/mhelo-mental-health-expert-led-opportunities/

⭐Find out more about Inclusion Gloucestershire's community Hubs: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/engagement/community-hubs/

⭐ Website for Inclusion Gloucestershire: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

⚠️ *All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project or Inclusion Gloucestershire at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such

Life in the miND of...Bee!

Bee is Inclusion Gloucestershire’s Inclusion Hubs & MHELO (Mental Health Experience Led Opportunities) project manager and project coordinator of Autistic Youth Projects.

In Episode 16 of our second series, we chat with Bee about their late diagnosed neurodivergence and how that affects their experience of the world.

⭐Find out more about MHELO: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/engagement/mhelo-mental-health-expert-led-opportunities/

⭐Find out more about Inclusion Gloucestershire's community Hubs: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/engagement/community-hubs/

⭐ Website for Inclusion Gloucestershire: https://www.inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk/

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about their experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the miND with...Dr Catherine Jones.

Dr Catherine Jones is the Director of the Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC). Her work is driven by the aim of improving understanding of autism and supporting better outcomes for autistic people.

We talk to Catherine about neurodivergence and sensory issues, her work in researching dedicated sensory rooms and spaces, and how brilliant these spaces can be for neurodivergent people.

⭐Webpage for the Cardiff University Sensory Room Guide: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology/research/impact/sensory-room-guide-supporting-the-learning-and-wellbeing-of-autistic-children

⭐Website for the Wales Autism Research Centre: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/wales-autism-research-centre

⭐Dr Catherine Jones webpage: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/jonescr10

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about there experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the miND of...Dr Catherine Jones.

Dr Catherine Jones is the Director of the Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC). Her work is driven by the aim of improving understanding of autism and supporting better outcomes for autistic people.

In Episode 14 of our second series, we chat with Catherine about her relationship with neurodivergence and how this informs her work at the Wales Autism Research Centre.

⭐Webpage for the Cardiff University Sensory Room Guide: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology/research/impact/sensory-room-guide-supporting-the-learning-and-wellbeing-of-autistic-children

⭐Website for the Wales Autism Research Centre: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/wales-autism-research-centre

⭐Dr Catherine Jones webpage: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/jonescr10

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about there experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.

Life in the miND with...Jake

Jake is a PhD Student at Cardiff University with Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) and Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC), investigating sensory processing differences in autism.

⭐ What are SQUIDs: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cardiff-university-brain-research-imaging-centre/facilities/magnetoencephalography-labs

⭐ What is a OPM: https://brainbox-neuro.com/techniques/meg

⭐ Find out more about WARC: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/wales-autism-research-centre

⭐ Find out more about CUBRIC: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cardiff-university-brain-research-imaging-centre

Life in the MiND is a podcast for, by and about Neurodivergent people. We interview people from all walks of life about there experiences, we also tackle topics facing them and the community.

⭐ You can also watch our episodes on Our NEW YouTube⭐

Follow Life in the MiND:

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/lifeinthemindpage

Instagram: @Life.inthemind

TikTok: @life.inthemind

Visit our website: www.lifeinthemind.co.uk

Our podcasts are made by the team at  Inclusion Gloucestershire and in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council

*ND means Neurodivergent

*All views and opinions are those, in the moment, of the presenters and/or guests, and represent personal views not necessarily reflective of those of the Life in the Mind project at large. Any personal experiences shared are those of the individual, and should be viewed as such.