Talking Twaddle with Leonie Dawson: Embracing Neurodivergence, Creativity & Life Without a Filter

🌀 Episode Summary:

What happens when two unapologetically neurodivergent women sit down and talk about literally everything? This episode is part joyride, part deep-dive into what it means to live, create, and *feel* as a neurodivergent human in a neurotypical world.

Joanne Hatchard is joined by bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and neurodivergent legend Leonie Dawson for a beautifully meandering conversation about identity, overthinking, internal monologues, toilet logistics, parenting, and creating a life that honours your energy and your weirdness.

This isn’t your standard self-development chat—this is two brains syncing up across a thousand tangents, proving (once again) that you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and your journey is more shared than you think.

✨ What We Talk About:

- [00:01:00] The myth of the “unique” ND journey

- [00:04:30] ADHD + Autism and the creative entrepreneur brain

- [00:08:00] Productivity tips that actually work for neurodivergent folks

- [00:11:00] Counting brain channels, friendship hierarchies & emotional regulation

- [00:21:00] Self-marriage and becoming your own best friend (seriously!)

- [00:32:00] Postpartum, shutdowns & the ADHD crash

- [00:39:00] Imposter syndrome vs. doing the damn thing

- [00:47:00] Farm girls, fandoms & manifesting weird-ass dreams

- [00:54:00] Parenting while ND (and trying not to cry in public)

💬 Quote of the Episode:

“There are people out there who are thirsty for what you have to offer. So stop fucking thinking about yourself and just do the thing.” — Leonie Dawson

🌿 Learn More:

🎓 Join Be Me Completely – the 8-week program for late-identified neurodivergent women who are ready to drop the mask and reconnect with their true selves.

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📲 Follow Joanne on Instagram for podcast updates, brain bubbles, and support for ND women and families.

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🎨 Connect with Leonie Dawson – courses, books, art, and delightfully weird things.

IG: Leonie Dawson

👉 Leonie Dawson Website

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