NeuroQuirks

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon Barry, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 6 explores the science and lived experience of Time Blindness—the challenge of seeing and managing time when the brain processes it differently.

In this episode, you’ll discover practical strategies to make time visible and manageable:

• Track how long your tasks actually take with a Time Logging Week.

• Use the Buffer Zone Method by adding 50% more time to your estimates.

• Anchor your schedule with visual timers, alarms, and hourglasses, rather than relying on an internal sense of time.

• Build in Transition Buffers to ease the shift between activities.

Simon also shares how Knowbotics AI is creating educational tools to help neurodivergent children experience time in a supportive and gamified way.

For a deeper dive and a free downloadable “Time Blindness Toolkit,” visit the Substack companion post for articles and resources: ⁠⁠https://neuroquirks.substack.com/⁠⁠.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and science-backed strategies to help quirky minds thrive.

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon Barry, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 5 explores the science and strategy of Body Doubling—the power of productive presence for boosting focus and getting things done.

Simon shares how the pandemic shed light on the challenge of working alone and introduces body doubling as a practical, neuroscience-backed productivity hack. He dispels the myth that needing someone present to work is “weird” or “needy,” showing how social accountability and gentle dopamine boosts can help neurodivergent brains thrive.

In this episode, you’ll discover actionable ways to use body doubling:

For a deeper dive and a printable Body Doubling Tracker Guide, visit the Substack companion post for articles and downloads: ⁠https://neuroquirks.substack.com/⁠.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and science-backed strategies to help quirky minds thrive

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon Barry, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 4 dives into one of the most personal topics in neurodiversity—Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—and how to build self-respect through healthy boundaries.

Simon unpacks the emotional intensity behind RSD, the fear of rejection that can drive perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout. He separates myth from truth, showing how RSD isn’t oversensitivity, it’s a neurological response that deserves understanding and compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn practical tools for setting boundaries and protecting your energy: start small, know your values, and practice self-compassion when things don’t go perfectly.

For a deeper dive and a printable worksheet on boundary-setting, visit the Substack companion post for in-depth articles and downloads: https://neuroquirks.substack.com/.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and science-backed strategies to help quirky minds thrive.

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon Barry, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 3 unveils the “Executive Function Toolbelt,” a practical guide for mastering planning, organisation, and motivation.

Simon explores the real challenges of executive function for quirky minds, busts myths about laziness, and presents science-backed strategies that go beyond willpower. Discover the toolkit: checklists, time blocking, visual timers, and mind mapping—essential techniques to boost productivity and reduce overwhelm.

Try a Quick Win by picking one tool from the episode and see how it transforms your workflow. For more insights and a printable worksheet, visit the Substack companion post for in-depth articles and downloads ⁠https://neuroquirks.substack.com/⁠.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and brain-friendly strategies to help quirky minds thrive.

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 2 dives into the powerful concept of Dopamine Menus, a practical toolkit for boosting motivation, energy, and focus using brain-friendly activities.

Simon shares science-backed insights on dopamine’s role in motivation and pleasure, busts common myths about “discipline,” and explains why neurodivergent brains often need tailored strategies. Learn how to build your own Dopamine Menu with appetizers (quick boosts), main courses (sustainable activities), and desserts (earned rewards) to help navigate moments of low motivation without relying on “junk food” distractions.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and insights to help quirky minds thrive.

Visit the companion Substack for in-depth articles and downloads https://neuroquirks.substack.com/

NeuroQuirks is a podcast for neurodivergent thinkers and anyone curious about the quirky side of the mind. Hosted by Simon, the neurodivergent founder of Knowbotics AI, episode 1 dives into the life-changing concept of sensory budgets—a way to track and manage your energy, just like financial spending, to avoid burnout and meltdowns.

Simon shares personal stories, science-backed insights on allostatic load and interoception, and practical advice for managing sensory input. Listeners get introduced to Simon’s 0-to-3 scale for rating sensory load across sound, light, touch, smell, and social interaction, helping you spot and stop overload before it happens.

Central to this episode is the idea of empowering neurodivergent kids (and adults!) with tools to understand and manage their unique sensory needs—turning a potential weakness into a strength. Each episode features a NeuroQuirks Quick Win, such as tracking one sensory category for a week and building a buffer to prevent crashes.

Subscribe to NeuroQuirks for stories, hacks, and insights to help quirky minds thrive, and check the companion Substack post for printable resources to support your journey.

Visit the companion Substack for in-depth articles and downloads https://neuroquirks.substack.com/