This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with Kanan Tekchandani, who runs Aspie Coach. Kanan and Morwenna talk about diagnosis, realisations, meditation, yoga, wellbeing, and what might help neurodivergent people to live their best (and most organised) lives. Join the Institute of Neurodiversity at: https://www.ioneurodiversity.org Topics discussed: Neurodivergent diagnosis Neurodiversity Yoga, meditation, wellness Organisation Twice exceptional Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.aspiecoach.com/ http://www.morwennastewart.com https://www.ioneurodiversity.org This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna talks with Nicky Collins who supports autistic women and girls through her organisation, The Autism Coach. Nicky provides affordable diagnosis and post-diagnosis support packages – primarily for women and girls. Nicky is openly autistic and brings her knowledge, warmth and humour to the great work that she does. Topics discussed: Autism diagnosis Women and girls Affordable diagnosis and support Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.theautismcoach.co.uk/ https://www.ioneurodiversity.org https://www.morwennastewart.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with Dr Seonaid Anderson (consultant at www.neuro-diverse.org) about about her work with people with tics and Tourette syndrome. Among many projects, she’s set up a global organisation - Tics and Tourette’s Across the Globe (TTAG on Twitter) - to make Tourette resources easy to find. Topics discussed: Tourette syndrome Tics and stimming Behavioural treatments Neurodiversity benefits Links mentioned in this episode: https://twitter.com/TTAGpatients https://www.neuro-diverse.org https://www.ioneurodiversity.org https://www.morwennastewart.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with Michael Schumacher (CEO of RTN Mental Health Solutions). RTN Mental Health Solutions is one of the Institute of Neurodiversity's vital partner organisations. Michael tells us about his passion for creating accessible, affordable mental health support and why his organisation is unique in its understanding of neurodiversity. Topics discussed: Neurodiversity and mental health Anxiety, depression RTN Mental Health Solutions Institute of Neurodiversity Links mentioned in this episode: http:www.ioneurodiversity.org https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com https://www.morwennastewart.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, we talk with Tony Fish. Tony is trustee/director at the Institute of Neurodiversity. He’s also an investor, author and pioneer. Tony has expertise in tech, artificial intelligence, data and much more. Topics discussed: Technology Artificial intelligence Neurodiversity Links mentioned in this episode: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfish/ www.ioneurodiversity.org www.morwennastewart.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, we talk with Nathan Whitbread who is founder of The Neurodivergent Coach. Nathan is a coach, trainer, consultant and a certified workplace needs assessor. Nathan coaches neurodivergent people to be their brilliant best selves at work. Topics discussed: Dyslexia Workplace needs assessor Strengths-based approach Access to Work Links mentioned in this episode: www.theneurodivergentcoach.co.uk www.morwennastewart.com www.ioneurodiversity.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with coaches Katie Friedman and Lynne Tapper, of Gold Mind Neurodiversity Training about their work to make sure that all coaches have neurodiversity training. Topics discussed: Coaching and neurodiversity Lived experience Trauma, executive function International Coach Federation, ICF Links mentioned in this episode: https://morwennastewart.com/ https://goldmindneurodiversity.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with Caren Launus-Gamble - who runs KreativeInc Agency with her son, Callum - about the importance of digital accessibility. Topics discussed: Website accessibility Workplace accessibility Autism and accessibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://morwennastewart.com/ https://kreativeincagency.co.uk/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart talks with Carly Jones (MBE) - autistic woman, advocate and all-round amazing human being - about her work in autism advocacy and her important new book on safeguarding. Topics discussed: Autism advocacy Healthcare Autistic women Links mentioned in this episode: https://morwennastewart.com/ http://britishautismadvocate.simpl.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Morwenna Stewart invited Jude Morrow onto the show to discuss his work with Neurodiversity Training International and his personal story as an autistic man. Topics discussed: Autism Self-acceptance ION Links mentioned in this episode: https://morwennastewart.com/ www.judemorrow.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm