Welcome to Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. We are an Own Voices poddy that chats all things neurodivergence and mental health.
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Podcasting is Weird - a "Meta-episode"
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It's been roughly 18 months since we started this podcast, and we thought it'd be high time to reflect on the process, what we've learned and what we've struggled with. A behind-the -scenes look at Differently Brained. But more than that, this is an episode in which we hype each other. Love us. Love our show.…
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Neurodiverging with the one and only (literally) Beau Windon
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Beau Windon is a neurodivergent author of Wiradjuri heritage who, in a first for Differently Brained, joined us in person for a chat! Beau talks to us about his identity, the creative process as a neurodivergent writer, and his PhD focus on Neurodivergent Aesthetics. Check out Beau's website, containing his writing, here! Resources: Neuroqueer Here…
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Michael Coles Pt.2 - Schooling, Parenthood, and Autism
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Michael is back this week to talk about his 6-year-old daughter who also has an autism diagnosis. He shares the challenges she faced in the schooling system, and the journey to finding a supportive and accommodating school.Von differentlybrainedpodcast
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Michael from The Deep Dive podcast
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Falling for Hayley Scrivenor
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Here at Differently Brained we sometimes make hyperbolic statements. This time is different! Jacinta and Lachlan list their top 3 things (it's a broad category) they can't live without as neurodivergent/mentally ill individuals. It's a short episode this week, but a fun one! Tell us your top three!Von differentlybrainedpodcast
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Bernie thinks in boxes and Jess toots her Horn
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This episode is all about a small rural city boy making his way in the big smoke of Melbourne. Lachlan and Jacinta record for the first time in person and talk all about what the trip has been like so far. Talking points: -Public Transport -Grace Cummings -Cold Weather -Smiling and waving at peopleVon differentlybrainedpodcast
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Jacinta Dietrich is, like, so hot (desk) right now
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For those who don't know, Jacinta Dietrich, 50% of the hosting apparatus comprising 'Differently Brained' is a writer. Not only that, she's writing a YA Novel! But wait, there's more -- she was also awarded a fellowship at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne to use one of their hot desks to work on her novel. In this episode, we chat about that experie…
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Hey, June - Community Episode
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As the month of June draws to a close and the year relentlessly lurches forward, Jacinta and Lachlan look back at their wins and losses of the month, as well as the wins and losses of the community. Other discussion points include: -Substituting ingredients in recipes -New Zealand Souvenirs -Pitching a new segment (with a bad name)…
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Jess is back with her new zebra diagnosis
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Self-compassion, self-advocacy and neuroaffirming psychology
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Tell your friends, tell your enemies
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Alex Creece has a potty mouth
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Mother's Day with Paula (Mumma P, That Lady Over There, Jacinta's Mum!)
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We know, we're a bit late to the party with this one! In this episode we chat with Paula, otherwise known in certain circles as Jacinta's mum! Paula tells us about C-PTSD and her wonderful work as a Lived Experience Worker.Von differentlybrainedpodcast
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Unmasking, Bird Psycho and that probbo guy: Unpacking Heartbreak High season 2
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Don’t go breaking my heart: Heartbreak High S1
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Silly and stupid with Molly Sokhom
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Let’s get this party started! But with all my accessibility supports and self-advocacy needs met please
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It’s Brittany b****h! Research, selective eating and food mods with Brittany St John
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Differently Brained goes to the dentist with Dr. Romi Fried
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Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Dr. Romi Fried, an autistic dentist passionate about making dentistry more accessible! This is Dr Trudy Lin who I mentioned during our chat:https://trudysmile.net/about-dr-trudy-lin/ & as promised, some accounts that I'd recommend from the gram (in the dental-sphere) --> https://www.instagram.com/drbethanystoothtales?i…
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Twinkle twinkle little star, how our sleep is often blah
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Narelle King is the queen of decluttering
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Simon McCarthy is figuring things out
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Regional journalist and writer Simon McCarthy drops by to talk about anxiety, work, and trying to figure out his different brain. Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news, features and produces video and multimedia for the Herald and the Weekender magazine, and he contributes regularly to the Newcastle H…
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Add your mums, add your dads: Feb community wrap
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Encore: Jordon Steele-John gives us the lowdown on the ADHD Senate Report
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Another one from the archive! Jacinta and Lachlan were lucky enough to chat with Greens senator Jordon Steele-John not once but twice last year! In this episode, the ins and outs of the ADHD Senate Report are discussed (and despite the findings, ADHDers are still facing a slew of issues in 2024!) How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our priva…
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Encore: Kay Kerr's Love & Autism will make you cry (in a good way)
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You may have heard this one before - or maybe not! Either way, it's well worth a listen. In one of our most popular episodes we sat down to chat with Kay Kerr about her book 'Love & Autism' which, given the timing (a week after Valentine's Day) seemed like a good reason to do an encore. Original Episode Description: In this episode, Jacinta and Lac…
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Hearts & minds: navigating Valentine's Day
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Episode description Valentine's Day is...a lot. Whether you love it, hate it, or are somewhere in between, it's pretty firmly in the collective culture! Jacinta and Lachlan chat about their thoughts on Valentine's day and give a couple of ideas on how to make it more fun/less daunting/more tolerable! How to find us Join our private Facebook communi…
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Money money money with Nicole Haddow
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Shame, secrecy and the private world of pulling with Adele Dumont
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About our guest Adele Dumont is an Australian writer and critic. Her work has appeared in Griffith Review, Meanjin, Southerly, ABR, and Sydney Review of Books. Adele’s first book, No Man is an Island, is an account of her experiences teaching English to asylum seekers in detention. Her second book, The Pulling, is a work of memoir charting her expe…
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Rest is best with Laura Pettenuzzo
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About our guest Laura is a disabled writer and bibliophile living on Wurundjeri land. She has a Masters of Professional psychology and works as a plain language and Easy English content writer. Her words have appeared in places such The Age, Kill Your Darlings, ArtsHub, ABC Everyday and The Guardian. She is also a member of the minister-appointed V…
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Setting your new year intentions
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Are you halfway through January and already tanked your new year resolutions? Or maybe you don't make them but feel a little adrift without a focus come midyear? Then we have the episode for you. Jacinta and Lachlan sit down and chat about why they are making a 2024 intention and how they picked theirs. Representations Resources How to find us Foll…
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That’s a wrap, part two: Lachlan reflects on 2023
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Jacinta comes with a surprise list of questions for Lachlan to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what he hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com Follow our personal stuf…
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That’s a wrap, part one: Jacinta reflects on 2023
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Lachlan comes with a surprise list of questions for JD to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what she hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com Follow our personal stuff - …
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The ADHD Senate report is out! with Jordon Steele-John
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The ADHD Senate report is out! We were lucky enough to have Senator Jordon Steele-John back again to give us the highlights, the lowlights and all the info on what we do next. About our guest Representations & resources How to find us Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an e…
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Writing all the feelings with Davina Bell
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About our guest Davina Bell is a writer for young people of many ages, and a children’s book editor. Her award-winning and Notable picture books include All the Ways To Be Smart, All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors, Under the Love Umbrella, The Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade, Oh Albert! and Hattie Helps Out. She is also the author of the Alice…
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Six challenges with mindfulness and gratitude and how to beat them
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Jacinta and Lachlan are both terrible at mindfulness and gratitude. Not because they aren't grateful for a whole bunch of stuff, or because they think mindfulness doesn't work. In fact, they know that science proves that both these practices can help mental and physical health. But still, they really suck at keeping it up and would gamble that plen…
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In this episode we give you a sneak peek of Jacinta's novella, This Is Us Now, including a short reading from the beginning. About our guest Jacinta Dietrich is a writer and editor who lives on Wurundjeri country in Naarm (Melbourne, Victoria). Jacinta is a wizard with the letters in more ways than one - she is autistic with ADHD for a bit of extra…
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We have our first ever neurodivergent nurse on the show! Sarah tells us all about her line of work as a district nurse and her experiences as a woman with autism and ADHD. We talk about 'finding your area' in life and work (which Sarah has thankfully done) to maintain a good level of self care. Easier said than done! One thing that constantly comes…
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Rest, spiderwebs, burnout and laziness lies with Mel Watson
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Mel Watson. We chat about a whole whack of topics from how Mel thinks more in spiderwebs rather than lines, how rest is essential and if you don't think so, your body will make you rest. We also chat about Mel's experience with burnout and how she is trying to help other women from experiencing burnout…
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Alicia Elliott, author of And Then She Fell
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author Alicia Elliott. We discuss Alicia's childhood and how her mother's mental health informed her perspectives and her own understanding around mental health and illness. We also chat about mental health and culture, femininity and motherhood, psychosis and mania, and of course, Alicia's new book, A…
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Get the goss on trichotillomania
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan talk about trichotillomania and how it impacts Lachlan's life. Also, we have a little favour to ask of you, dear listener. We would love it if you would vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards listener choice category. Just jump onto the website https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting and search for …
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Chronic illness and mental health
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan talk about Jacinta's latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) flare and how it has impacted her mental health. Also, we have a little favour to ask of you, dear listener. We would love it if you would vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards listener choice category. Just jump onto the website https://www.austr…
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Shattering the rose-tinted perspective: the reality of diagnosis in the late 90s with Jess Flint and Bonnie Flint
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Jess Flint and her mum Bonnie. The team and their guests discuss the diagnostic process for Jess and her family, the challenges and stigma they faced during schooling and Jess's exciting inclusion in Kay Kerr's wonderful Love & Autism. About our guest Episode partner Representations & resources You can…
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Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of Dark Mode and co-host of James and Ashley Stay at Home
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author and podcaster Ashley Kalagian Blunt. The trio chat about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, co-occurring mental health challenges and the lengths Ashley has reached to avoid going outside in the dark. About our guest Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller. …
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Amanda Tattersall, host of the ChangeMakers podcast
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Amanda Tattersall. They talk about bipolar, psychosis and medication, and also discuss the way mental health is stigmatised in wider society and individualised as the problems of a sole person rather than a community and social issue. About our guest Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor of Pract…
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More with Samuel Leighton-Dore, author of Wow It’s All A Lot
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan ask more questions of Samuel Leighton-Dore. About our guest Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members…
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Samuel Leighton-Dore, author of Wow It’s All A Lot
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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Samuel Leighton-Dore. About our guest Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members of the LGBT…
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