Hot Topic: Keir Starmer’s PIP U-Turn - What Labour Got Wrong (and Why It Matters)
🔥In this explosive Hot Topic episode, Jordan and Simon unpack the recent controversial U-turn on proposed PIP (Personal Independence Payment) reforms by the UK government. What began as a quiet policy proposal ignited a nationwide backlash from the disabled and neurodivergent community, eventually forcing Keir Starmer and Labour into a last-minute retreat.🎙️ Key Talking Points:The real reason behind the PIP policy reversalWho’s actually making these decisions—and why they don’t understand disabilityThe protest that changed everything (and the heroes behind it)Simon’s story of internalised ableism and navigating the NHSWhy “welfare reform” often targets the most vulnerableThe risk of pushing disabled people beyond survival—into silence, debt, or worseThis episode is a powerful mix of political commentary, personal testimony, and unapologetic advocacy for disability rights, highlighting how close the UK came to devastating welfare cuts.📢 Want Your Voice Heard?Were you part of the protest? Affected by PIP policy? We'd love to feature your story. DM us or email to be a guest on an upcoming episode.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Animals Are Better Than People": Our Neurodivergent Connection to Wildlife
In this episode, Jordan, Simon, and guest Chris Ash delve into the unique and powerful relationships between neurodivergent individuals and animals. From pet iguanas and seagull dissertations to life-changing moments with parrots and puffins, this episode is a joyful celebration of how animals provide comfort, clarity, and connection for autistic and ADHD individuals, with insights into why sensory processing, emotional regulation, and empathetic alignment with non-human creatures can be incredibly soothing and empowering for neurodivergent individuals. In This Episode, You’ll Discover:🧠 Why neurodivergent people often form deep emotional bonds with animals🐢 The soothing power of turtles, birds, and even rats📷 How wildlife photography helps with mental health and emotional regulation🦅 How autistic pattern recognition aids in birdwatching and conservation work🧑🎓 Chris’s journey from animal lover to wildlife conservation advocate📚 How David Attenborough inspired an entire generation of autistic thinkersDo you have a special bond with an animal? Are you autistic and obsessed with sharks, snakes, or seagulls? 🐍🐦🦈 We’d love to hear your story!❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hot Topic: Would You Wear a Neurodivergent ID Wristband?
🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott break down a bold new initiative: Devon & Cornwall Police’s Neurodiversity ID (NDID) wristband pilot—a wearable tech project designed to support autistic and neurodivergent people during emergencies.🟢 The wristbands, which look like digital swim locker keys, use NFC technology and store personal, neurodivergent-specific information to help first responders provide tailored, informed support. But is this a genuine step forward, or just surface-level accessibility?🎙️ Key Talking Points:What the NDID wristbands do—and why they could be game-changing for non-speaking or high-support needs neurodivergent peopleThe importance of autistic-led collaboration in designing neurodiversity toolsWhy training emergency services (by neurodivergent people, for neurodivergent people) is just as essential as techHow the wristbands compare to the widely misunderstood sunflower lanyardThe need for personalised, subtle, and stigma-free neurodivergent identifiers in workspaces and public settingsA visionary alternative: Jordan’s concept of the Invisible Disability (ID) Pin Badge🧠 Whether you're autistic, ADHD, PDA, or any neurodivergent flavour—this episode is full of honest reflections, practical concerns, and real hope for inclusive solutions created with us, not for us.You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ljmd5my63o🗣️ Let’s talk: Would you wear an NDID wristband? What would make it feel empowering, not patronising? Should all emergency services receive neurodivergent-led training as standard?❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, hosts Jordan James, Simon Scott, and special guest Sylvia James dive deep into your questions about the unspoken chaos of neurodivergent parenting. From the sensory nightmare of a UK heatwave to managing meltdowns caused by your own ND kids, this episode is as raw as it is relatable.Jordan and Sylvia open up about raising late-diagnosed autistic children, the trauma of childhood bullying, and how their own experiences as autistic adults shaped how they parent. They share lived experiences navigating:🔥 Sensory overload while parenting neurodivergent teens👶 Growing up with masking, rejection sensitivity, and "special interest" friendships💔 The heartbreak of seeing your child's joy extinguished by social rejection👨👩👧👦 Tips for helping ND kids build meaningful, healthy friendships🧠 Managing your meltdowns while your child is having theirs🧼 The mental health link between tidy spaces and emotional regulation💼 Neurodivergent young adults entering the workforce and decoding office politicsWhether you're an autistic parent, a late-diagnosed adult, or just trying to survive life with a sensory-challenged household, this episode is full of humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hot Topic: ADHD Referrals Denied After 25? What the NHS Isn’t Telling You
🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack the announcement that Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has temporarily suspended adult ADHD referrals for people over 25, and our hosts are fired up. What does this mean for late-diagnosed adults? Why is 'Right to Choose' being left out of the conversation? And how does this reflect a bigger systemic issue around neurodivergent care in the UK?🎙️ With wit, passion, and deep lived experience, the hosts dive into:Coventry and Warwickshire NHS says it’s to prioritize children—but is that the full story? Why cutting off care for adults sends a harmful message to undiagnosed neurodivergents. Right to Choose: The NHS ADHD Loophole They’re Not Telling You AboutFrom improved emotional regulation to better executive function, Jordan and Simon share raw, personal stories of how diagnosis and medication transformed their lives. How ADHD affects more than focus—covering overstimulation, fatigue, and the misunderstood benefits of medication.You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyrgrng3njo.amp🔥Have you been denied a referral or left in NHS limbo? Check the links in our show notes for RTN and explore your Right to Choose. You don’t need to wait 10 years. You’re not invisible, and we’re here for you!❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodesOur Sponsors:🧘♀️ Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy→ https://bit.ly/ashleynde🧠 RTN Mental Health Solutions – Autism & ADHD Assessments (UK)→ Use code RTN23 for a discount when making your initial enquiry.🔗 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Neurodivergent is often shrouded in misconceptions, stereotypes, and limited knowledge. While our experiences may overlap, no two stories are the same. Hosted by The Autistic Photographer, Jordan James, and Simon Scott - The Neurodivergent Experience is the weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the vast world of Autism, ADHD and more!Through this podcast, we aim to challenge those misconceptions and dive deep into the diverse experiences of those in the spectrum by sharing our personal stories, and exploring topics like early interventions, sensory processing, education, employment, and much more. Each episode will feature insightful conversations about living in the spectrum, with guest experts, advocates, and allies who are passionate about creating an inclusive and accepting world.Whether you're Neurodivergent yourself, a friend, a family member, or simply curious about this extraordinary way of experiencing the world, this podcast is your guide to unravelling The Neurodivergent Experience.Because Neurodivergent Voices Deserve to Be Heard—Support Us Today - https://theneurodivergentexperience.supercast.com/Socials:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent ExperienceYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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