Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws

Can what you wear change how you feel? 

In this episode of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate and Nic get into the joy of dopamine dressing, from rainbow trousers and sunflower dungarees to sequins, shiny shoes, and novelty ties. 

There’s talk of goths, grief, rainbows, resistance, and a fair bit about pockets. 

Whether you’re fully sequinned or just testing out a colourful earring, you’re invited. 

This one’s for the animal lovers and the animal needers.

Kate and Nic explore how animals can calm, support, and connect us, especially if you're neurodivergent. From alpaca walks to ex-therapy pets, dog reading, and fox neighbours (yes, really), it’s a warm, funny episode about the very real emotional support that animals can bring.

Includes: cats with opinions, therapy owls, and a red panda with boundaries.

It's time for episode 42.

This one’s about AI...again. But can you blame us? From helping with legal letters and holiday hot tub instructions, to identifying flowers mid-walk and giving specific, heartfelt compliments on funeral outfits, AI’s proving oddly perfect for neurodivergent brains. 

We talk friendship, therapy, ethics, awkward Roman queens, and what happens when AI gets philosophical about the meaning of life (spoiler: it’s still 42). 

In this episode, Kate and Nic talk about death - how we process it (or don’t), how society expects us to react, and why it can feel particularly complex for neurodivergent people.

They cover everything from scripts that don’t land, to overwhelming grief etiquette, to why “I’m sorry for your loss” sometimes just doesn’t cut it.

It’s honest, thoughtful, awkward in places, and quietly funny in others - just like real conversations about death often are.

In Episode 40 of Neurotypicals: Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, we explore the idea that things like truth, justice, and mercy aren’t just abstract ideals, they’re deeply felt emotions for many neurodivergent people.

Kate and Nic reflect on the strong sense of right and wrong that so often shapes autistic identity, activism, and everyday life. From personal ethics to social expectations, this episode gets right into what drives us and why it matters.

In this week’s Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Nic and Kate take on the nonsense so you don’t have to. From the latest nonsense to paracetamol panic and vaccine conspiracies, they call out the wildest (and most persistent) myths about the cause of autism.

Expect proper facts, sharp wit, and the kind of laughter you need when the world keeps asking the wrong questions.

🧬 Spoiler alert: it’s genetic.

This week on Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate and Nic take on the tricky topic of friendship.

What does it mean to be a good friend as a neurodivergent adult? Why is it so hard to make new ones? And is it OK to just want low-maintenance WhatsApp friendships and heated car seats?

Expect honest chat, gentle humour, and some very relatable reflections on energy, expectations, and why being “undemanding” might just be the dream.

In the second part of our special episode with Fergus Murray and Sonny Hallett, we focus on the practical aspects of living as a neurodivergent individual, including the challenges and strategies related to neurodivergent privilege, identity construction, and community support. 

Fergus and Sonny share their insights on creating supportive environments through counselling, advocacy, and mutual aid, which facilitate better understanding and acceptance of neurodivergent identities.

This week, we’re talking memory—and how it can affect relationships, expectations, appointments, and everything in between when you’re neurodivergent.

Kate and Nic explore forgetfulness that’s not personal, missed calendar dates, and why reminders aren’t about assuming incompetence, they’re about care.

We get into prompting culture, inconsistent systems, and how many of us are walking around with brains too full to remember it’s Thursday.

In the final part of our conversation with the brilliant Kieran Rose, we continue exploring the deep stuff—trauma, safety, diagnosis, and the stories that shape how autistic people are seen, treated, and understood. 

We talk about the real impact of unsupported neurodivergence across a lifetime, what’s missing in many professional approaches, and why pushing for understanding isn’t just about “awareness”—it’s about challenging systems. 

Expect compassion, realism, and a healthy dose of challenge to the status quo. Because, as Kieran puts it, you can’t separate autism from the world it exists in—and the stories we tell matter.