ADHD, Burnout & Belonging: Soph's Plant Kitchen on Family Rejection & Finding Balance

Kate Griggs, the renowned author, TED X Speaker, and CEO of 'Made by Dyslexia' coined "dyslexic thinking," a term which is now recognised by dictionary.com and LinkedIn.Her influence spans major corporations like Virgin, Microsoft, and Ernst & Young, where dyslexic thinking is now valued as indispensable skill.In this chat with Ben, Kate explores how to support dyslexic learners, why 35% of company founders are dyslexic and the power of big-picture thinking. They also uncover the fascinating story behind her creation of the "Dyslexic Sperm Bank".WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: Chris HydeSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benKate Griggs @kate_griggsIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Maalis 202445min

To celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week we are excited to welcome two HUGE guests to THE HIDDEN 20%.Introducing the 'slash-slasher' - Footballer, Songwriter, Artist, Television Presenter and Pokemon Enthusiast - Chelcee Grimes. Chelcee is an ADHD megastar who pens hits for Dua Lipa by day, presents for the BBC by day and also holds up the midfield by day. By night, she's curled up in pyjamas looking at her Charizard shiny and refusing to go to networking events - because let's face it, if you had 3+ jobs & a neurodivergent brain you'd do the same too.ADHD Foundation's Dr Tony Lloyd is a megalith in neurodiversity having held the position of CEO in the ADHD Foundation since 2011. The ADHD Foundation is the UK's leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette's Syndrome and more. Dr. Lloyd is a seasoned Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with substantial expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and educational environments.Dr Tony Lloyd diagnosed Chelcee Grimes with ADHD himself - their relationship is truly special and we were honoured to have them appear together on THE HIDDEN 20%.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: Chris HydeSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Maalis 202458min

Marcia Brissett-Bailey, acclaimed author of "Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic," is an award-winning speaker and advocate, recognised as the ‘Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women’. In this chat with Ben, she discusses her experiences with selective mutism, educational challenges, and life at the intersection of race and neurodivergence.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benMarcia Brisset-Bailey @theblackdyslexicIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maalis 202426min

Lottie Moss graced the covers of Vogue, starred in Chanel & Calvin Klein campaigns, and walked at Paris Fashion Week, all before turning 20. But, being in the spotlight from a young age brought its challenges.In her chat with Ben, Lottie openly discusses mental health struggles, confronts the stigma around alcoholism and shares how she took back control of her career. They also explore why routine is crucial for ADHDers, especially in unpredictable careers.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benLottie Moss @lottiemossxoIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Maalis 202440min

Join Jess Thom, writer, comedian, artist, and activist whose creativity is "changing the world, one tic at a time".In this chat with Ben, Jess discusses the power of spontaneous creativity, redefining what it means to be a wheelchair user and the importance of knowing when to ask for support.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benJess Thom @tourettesheroIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Helmi 202443min

Douglas McMaster, a distinguished chef, restaurateur, Master Chef UK finalist, and pioneer in the zero-food waste movement, has always thought differently.In this chat with Ben, they delve into Doug’s ability to recognise patterns, be it within the human experience, the natural world or his own thoughts.They explore the psychology underpinning Doug’s relentless pursuit to master a subject.Ben also poses the big question… to seek formal diagnosis or self-diagnose.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benDouglas McMaster @mcmasterchefIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Helmi 202426min

After dropping out of school, being misdiagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and constantly feeling misunderstood, Ellie Middleton was finally diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.Since then, Ellie has built a thriving online community of over 300,000 people, founded the groundbreaking Unmasked community for neurodivergents, and worked with global brands like The Independent, Google, and LinkedIn to change the narrative on neurodiversity.In this chat with Ben, Ellie talks about the lost generation of Autistic ADHDers and why so many neurodivergent women are slipping through the net. She also delves into the dangers and benefits of self-diagnosis.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editors: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348 ___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benEllie Middleton @elliemiddsIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Helmi 202444min

RuPaul's Drag Race UK's dark cabaret sensation, Joe Black, sheds light on one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions, Tourettes.After having his tics dismissed as a “nervous twitch” and constantly being asked if he’s on drugs, Joe finally sets the record straight.In this chat with Ben, Joe dispels myths about Tourettes, delves into the intricacies of the dark cabaret scene, and explains why reality TV is not the arena for well-balanced conversation.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editors: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348 ___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benJoe Black @misterjoeblackKleins Cabaret @kleinskabarettIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Helmi 202434min