The Neurodivergent Awakening

By Amber Collins

Hi and welcome to The Neurodivergent Awakening Podcast. I call this the Neurodivergent Awakening because it does genuinely feel over the past few years the world has woken up to Neurodiversity, in

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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

The Neurodivergent Awakening episodes:

October 28, 2022 Episode 18 - The Things I Have Learnt Since my ADHD Diagnosis ADHD Awareness Month
Life lessons I have learned since my ADHD diagnosis and a medication update!

How I got my ADHD diagnosis video https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMdChCl-o1/
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50min
October 20, 2022 Episode 17 - Why Autistic and ADHD Children Are Not Naughty
Inspired by the Jo Frost of Supernanny fame uproar...why neurodivergent children are not naughty!

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29min
October 14, 2022 Episode 16 - Neurodivergent Women, Spirituality and Moon Cycles - is there a link? With Diana Safieh and Sareta Fontaine
Join me for my first collaborative podcast with Diana Safieh and Sareta Fontaine.

Find Diana here:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/we.knew.the.moon.podcast/
https://weknewthemoon.co.uk
https://weknewthemoon.co.uk/podcast
https://www.facebook.com/groups/501220987367978/?ref=pages_group_cta

Find Sareta here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhorebrand/
https://www.instagram.com/heysareta/
https://saretafontaine.com/women-who-rebrand/

SOURCES
Just Fucking Do It by Noor Hibbert
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson
The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner and Mark Hyman
The Tapping Solution Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UypGSQtzFw
Do Less by Kate Northrup
Lorna Wing
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/lorna-wing-an-autism-hero
https://www.wimlf.org/blog/lorna-wing-judith-gould-pioneers-in-autism-research
Moon cycle and autism study
https://embrace-autism.com/the-effect-of-moon-phases/

https://thecrossingchurch.com/Events/Detail?EventOccurrenceId=678

https://www.reddit.com/r/neurodiversity/comments/9p3k8m/is_spirituality_ableistneurotypical/

http://neurodiversity.com/religion.html

https://astrogarden.proboards.com/thread/1646/neurodivergent-metaphysically-oriented

https://www.facebook.com/mindgeographic/

https://neurodiverging.com/creating-safe-spiritual-spaces-for-neurodivergent-folks-with-rev-catharine-clarenbach/

https://www.texthelp.com/resources/blog/12-neurodiversity-strengths-that-come-from-thinking-differently/

https://embrace-autism.com/the-effect-of-moon-phases/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1087079209000082

This makes sense as our brain chemistry is different to that of a non autistic person

https://www.space.com/amp/full--moon-affects-human-sleep-menstrual-cycle

FROM FARMERS ALMANAC
7 ways the moon may affect your health

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1h 10min
October 06, 2022 Episode 15 - The Comparison Trap
This weeks episode...I'm struggling.

So this is for everyone else who is struggling, having a hard time. This is very much a parenting episode, but even if you're not a parent I think this episode could be useful.

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37min
September 30, 2022 Episode 14 - You Don't Seem Autistic (and yes I have had a name change!)
Ever disclosed your diagnosis to be met with 'YoU dOn'T sEeM aUtiStIc" then listen to this episode!

This episode does discuss ableism, feelings of invalidation and gaslighting.

If you like this podcast PLEASE rate and review and download as it helps me get seen so I can help more people.

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27min
September 23, 2022 Episode 13 - Why I wish I was told I was Autistic
On this episode I expand on the question..."should I tell my child they are autistic?"

Helpful links....

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My Brother Otto
https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Brother-Otto-Elisa-Pallmer/dp/1423651545

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN - really helpful video to show older children and explain they are Autistic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo
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39min
September 16, 2022 Episode 12 - Reminder to all autistics: your energy is precious!
A little late night download spawned this episode!

If you enjoy the podcast PLEEEEASE rate subscribe and review it means I can reach more people and help them.

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35min
September 09, 2022 Episode 11 - Autism and Authority
The events of today have made me go on a train of thought about authority, and how autistic minds deal with hierarchies that make no sense to us.

If you enjoy this episode please rate and review and subscribe it means more people can find it!

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31min
August 26, 2022 Episode 10 - Why Neurodivergent People Could Benefit From Inner Child Healing
I've done a lot of self development in the last year or so including inner Child Healing, and wanted to share my take on it and why it is so beneficial if you are late diagnosed Autistic/ ADHD or going through a diagnosis with a loved one.

Recommendations from the episode:
Louise Hay You Can Heal Your Life - there are also various YouTube videos of her exercises
https://www.instagram.com/thesophiehale/
https://www.instagram.com/angelicsoulhealing/ (not an AD but ill put it here because she's my client)

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23min
August 19, 2022 Episode 9 - Why are so many women being diagnosed ADHD?
Bare with me guys as this is a bit of a long one!

A quick run through of why I think this may be happening, and is this a good thing?

Accounts and books discussed discussed
Sophie Hale https://www.thesophiehale.com
Leyth Hampshire https://www.leythhampshire.com/about#aboutStory
Stolen Focus by Johaan Hari https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Stolen_Focus/GUlUEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
The Highly Sensitive Parent https://www.scribd.com/book/445077073/The-Highly-Sensitive-Parent-Be-Brilliant-in-Your-Role-Even-When-the-World-Overwhelms-You?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=3Q_Google_DSA_NB_RoW&utm_term=&utm_device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZsrvfq_x4s1oGnThzGIBxvnVJjC9TNfyePyglzaagTR3WNluhvpFUkhoCBq4QAvD_BwE

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FAQs about The Neurodivergent Awakening:

How many episodes does The Neurodivergent Awakening have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.