Jess Thom on Tourettes: “My world was shrinking"
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...
28 Feb 202443min
Doug McMaster on Neurodivergence: "I obsessively learn to the point of mastery"
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...
21 Feb 202426min
Ellie Middleton on Autism & ADHD: "If you try and fight it, you're never going to win"
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 h...
14 Feb 202444min
Joe Black on Tourettes: "People just think I'm on drugs"
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 con...
7 Feb 202434min
Hester Grainger on ADHD: "I've always sought out high pressure jobs"
BBC Radio Presenter turned ADHD advocate, Hester Grainger, turned her family's neurodivergent diagnosis into a mission for workplace accessibility.Hester leveraged her experience as an ADHD woman with...
31 Jan 202438min
Lee Chambers on Autism:“Part of me is just contrarian by nature”
CW: This episode includes references to harmful online contentLee Chambers has faced a fair few challenges in life; navigating a world designed for neurotypicals, coping with autistic burnout, and los...
24 Jan 202440min
Kit Harington on ADHD: “I’m a good dad because I’m sober”
For Kit Harington's first-ever podcast appearance, we dive deep. From his iconic role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones and the complexities of fame, to his personal journey with addiction and ADHD diagn...
17 Jan 202446min
Adelle Tracey on Dyselxia & Dyscalculia: "I thrive in environments others find stressful"
From measuring sunflowers in Jamaican hills to racing against the clock, numbers have never come easy for track athlete Adelle Tracey.In this chat with Ben, Adelle candidly shares the challenges and s...
17 Jan 202437min
