In this episode of 'The Princess and the Pea Podcast,' host Annie Crowe re-introduces Amanda Morin (back from season 1!), a neurodiversity and educational consultant and author of the forthcoming book, 'Neurodiversity Affirming Schools.'

Together, they discuss the complexities of proving neurodivergence and the importance of creating inclusive environments. They also explore the 'double empathy problem,' emphasising the need for mutual understanding between neurodivergent and neuronormative perspectives.

The conversation underscores the critical role of empathy, curiosity, and validation in supporting neurodivergent individuals.

00:32 Welcome to Princess and the Pea Podcast

02:15 Meet Amanda Morin

04:20 The Absurdity of Proving Neurodivergence

06:58 Challenges in Diagnosis and Advocacy

14:43 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Access Needs

27:29 Navigating Empathy and Discomfort

28:44 Understanding the Double Empathy Problem

29:32 Communication Challenges Between Neurotypes

33:32 The Burden of Education and Burnout

37:10 Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Environments

42:11 Sensory Overload and Its Impact

47:26 The Double Empathy Solution

53:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Pre-order book! "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported" from Free Spirit Publishing here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D81QWSX8/

Connect with Amanda:

https://www.amandamorin.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamorin/

https://www.instagram.com/amandarmorin

https://www.threads.net/@amandarmorin

https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMorinTeaches

https://learningforward.org/journal/reaching-all-learners/is-your-school-welcoming-to-neurodiverse-students/

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the importance of bodily autonomy, and the intersection of neurodivergence and health. The episode emphasises that everyone deserves appropriate, respectful, and evidence-based care regardless of their size or neurotype.

00:28 Welcome

02:05 Introducing Nicola Salmon

04:46 Nicola's Journey with PCOS and Fat Activism

05:35 The Impact of Diet Culture on Fertility

06:41 Transition to Fertility Coaching

07:40 Embracing Fat Acceptance

09:28 Challenges in Healthcare for Larger Bodies

12:35 Personal Experiences with Diet Culture

20:30 The Reality of Thin Privilege

28:10 Nicola's ADHD Journey

29:22 Exploring ADHD and Self-Diagnosis

30:17 Mental Health Challenges Post-Pregnancy

30:47 Life Transitions and Executive Functioning

32:07 PTSD and ADHD Overlap

33:52 Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

36:12 Navigating Medical Bias and Advocacy

40:14 Fertility Treatment and Systemic Bias

53:10 The Importance of Self-Advocacy

56:30 Final Thoughts

Nicola Salmon

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/

https://www.facebook.com/Fatpositivefertility/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-salmon-98683216/?originalSubdomain=uk

Welcome back! Season 2 is here!!! 🥳

Episode 13

We kick off with a huge episode where Annie talks to Autistic Physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the Autistic community and why understanding Autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.

Sponsor by Yellow Ladybugs

This episode is proudly sponsored by Yellow Ladybugs with the support of the Victorian Government.

Time Stamps

01:19 Intro

03:14 Celebrating Yellow Ladybugs (show sponsor)

04:11 Annie's comments on neuroaccessible conferences

NOTHING ABOUT US. Period.

06:44 GIVEAWAY!!!

09:07 Start of Annie and Mel's chat about:

- Autistic Health

- Long COVID

- Mast Cells

- Chronic Illness

- Pacing

- Trauma

- Burnout

- Anxiety

- Privilege

- Neuronormativity

- and more!

62:52 Annie's Wrap Up

Guest: Dr Mel Houser

Follow Dr Mel Houser's incredible work and ABB community at All Brains Belong.

Instagram: @allbrainsbelongvt

Facebook: @allbrainsbelongvt

Here is the guide on pacing Dr Mel talks about on the show.

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GIVEAWAY!

If you'd like to win your own FREE copy of Supporting Autistic Girls & Gender Diverse Youth you can enter the giveaway by 30 June 2023 via Instagram @princessandthepeapodcast and @yellowladybugs_autism

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Until next time, many spoons! x

Season 1 finale!!! Where did the time go?!

In part 2 of Annie's stimulating chat with the ausome Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist), we end season 1 with a BANG!

Annie and Frances discuss everything from info dumping, masking, people pleasing, driving with ADHD, memory, distractions, exposure therapy, dysregulation, assuming competency, labels, and more on divergent eating.

Frances shares her frustration with the deficit-based language needed for NDIS reports and does something SO exciting! Stay tuned till the end to find out more.

This is exactly why advocacy matters and why we need to keep these conversations going.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

#StrongerTogether #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Annie Crowe chats to the insightful and delightful Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist) about her experience with disordered eating from a neurodiversity lens. 

In part 1 of 2 jam-packed episodes, Annie and Frances discuss everything from defining disordered eating to autistic communication differences, diet culture, weight stigma, autistic rules-based thinking, ADHD dopamine seeking, medical gaslighting, harmful psychological practices, sensory differences, social context of eating, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), late diagnosis, speech pathology in practice and so much more!

Together, they highlight the importance of understanding how neurodivergent brains see and interpret the world in a healthcare context, including defining what "ideal" eating disorder recovery really looks like for neurodivergent people.

Given eating disorders and mental health care is one of Annie's special interests, you will not want to miss this!

She enjoyed talking to Frances SO much that they have a double episode - this is what happens with two AuDHDers share their passion for helping people. Yay!

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Please Stay Safe

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In an emergency call 000

Annie chats with Natalie Phillips-Mason, a change management professional and, more importantly, an ally to neurodivergent people everywhere. 

Annie and Natalie discuss everything from the importance of language, overt allyship, disclosure difficulties, and so much more!

We touch on some hard topics that definitely need more conversations.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie talks with Claudia (an OT at Autism SA) and fellow new-ish mama about trying to support Autistic mothers!

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie chats with the wonderful Tina @theADHDaccountant about late diagnosis, motherhood and money!

In the first part of this episode, Tina shares how she discovered her own neurodivergence after her son was diagnosed. And the wonderful self-acceptance and understanding a diagnosis (or self-identification) can bring.

Then Annie and Tina talk about parenting with ADHD and all the joys and struggles. And how much easier it is to work and live when you understand your divergent brain and can then accommodate it and stop fighting and hiding your neurodivergent traits.

Finally, they get into the money with budgets and impulse spending. Annie shares a shameful story from her past! Shhh!

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie finishes her chat with the wonderful Amanda Morin (listen to our last episode on Twice Exceptional Humans for part 1), talking about the need for a strengths-based focus and universal design.

Amanda gives us some fabulous tips on communication preferences at work, from rephrasing questions to proactively sharing how you can work best. She shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience in an authentic and articulate way that just leaves you wanting more - Annie just wouldn't let her leave!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a little surprise that Amanda and Annie are cooking up for you.

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com

Annie chats with the incredible Amanda Morin about their shared experiences as twice-exceptional humans (both gifted and disabled) and the unique challenges & strengths of this group that are often missed, dismissed, or unrecognised, both in support needs and giftedness. 

This is part 1 of 2 incredible discussions. 

Are you twice-exceptional? Or even multi-exceptional? Let us know on our socials @princessandthepeapodcast (Instagram and Facebook) what your experience has been and if you can relate to our shared lived experience. 

Enjoy! x

Show notes: www.princessandthepeapodcast.com