There's No Such Thing As Normal

By Lou Dutton

My name is Lou. I am completely blind, autistic and I have ADHD and anxiety. On this podcast I will be raising awareness around the topics of blindness, neurodiversity and mental health. I will be sha... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

There's No Such Thing As Normal episodes:

October 05, 2024 What You Need To Know About ADHD And Memory | Ep. 15
In this podcast I talk all about ADHD and memory. I explain how our memories work as well as how ADHD specifically impacts on memory. I also give some helpful strategies and tips that you can use to help you and improve your day-to-day life. Just to add, I'm not a doctor or a memory expert, i'm just a Neurodivergent person who wants to share what I've learnt and my own experiences to hopefully help you all to understand yourselves and others and lead the best life you can.
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24min
August 24, 2024 Journaling For Mental Health, What It Is And How It Can Help | Ep. 14
In this episode I talk about journaling, what it is, how it can help and how to do it. It is very useful for improving mental health and wellbeing and it has a wide range of benefits. I hope you learn something and find this episode useful in some way, and as always, thanks for listening.
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12min
June 09, 2024 Why Is Change So Hard For Autistic People And How Can You Help | Ep. 13
Change is something we all experience throughout life, however if your autistic like me then change can be extremely challenging. It's a common autistic trate but I feel our difficulties and experiences with change are offen misunderstood and belittled. I really want people to understand why change is so very hard, and the feelings it can cause. I also give some practical and emotional tips for supporting someone who struggles with change and tips that you yourself can use to help yourself.
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19min
June 03, 2024 The Benefits Of Getting Diagnosed With A Neurodivergent Condition | Ep. 12
In this episode I discuss the benefits of receiving a diagnosis for any neurodivergent condition such as Autism or ADHD. I also touch on some potential reasons people may not want to get diagnosed. Finally I talk about the various ways being diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD has benefited me and how it's changed my life.
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16min
May 20, 2024 What Exactly Is Neurodiversity And Why Is It Important | Ep. 11
The word neurodiversity is used all the time. But what is it, what does it really mean and why is it important? In this episode I answer all these questions and more.
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12min
April 29, 2024 Neurodiversity And Songs On Repeat - My Experience And Why It Happens | Ep. 10
In this episode I discuss song repetition in neurodivergent people. I explain what it feels like and why I do it, as well as the potential reasons behind it.
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7min
April 07, 2024 ADHD Hyperfocus, What You Need To Know | Ep. 9
In this episode I talk about ADHD hyperfocus. I explain what it is, why it happens, what it feels like, the pros and cons of hyperfocus and tips and strategies to manage it effectively.
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14min
March 18, 2024 What It Feels Like To Be ADHD | Ep. 8
In this episode I discuss what ADHD feels like to me. It will give you a better understanding of what it feels like to be ADHD. This will help you understand and empathise with our experiences. If you are ADHD yourself I hope you can relate to this episode and find it useful.
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12min
March 11, 2024 Anxiety, A Simple Definition | Ep. 7
In this episode I give a brief overview of what anxiety is, how it can manifest itself and the possible causes.
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11min
March 11, 2024 How To Prepare For An ADHD Or Autism Assessment in 5 Steps | Ep. 6
If you're going for an Autism or ADHD assessment, you might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unsure. I believe that good planning and prepparation is key and will make the whole process go so much more smoothly, as well as reduce your anxiety. In this episode I give you 5 tips that will help you prepare and feel confident and ready.
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9min

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How many episodes does There's No Such Thing As Normal have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.