There's No Such Thing As Normal
There's No Such Thing As Normal
Louisha Dutton
My name is Lou. I am completely blind, autistic and I have ADHD and anxiety. On this podcast I will be raising awareness around the topics of blindness, neurodiversity and mental health. I will be sharing my own personal experiences as well as information, myth busting and useful tips and tricks. I hope that my podcast is interesting, inspiring, informative, and that you gain more understanding and acceptance through listening. I feel that everyone would gain something from my podcast no matter who you are. Thanks for listening!
The Benefits Of Getting Diagnosed With A Neurodivergent Condition | Ep. 12
In this episode I discuss the benefits of receiving a diagnosis for any neurodivergent condition such as Autism or ADHD. I also touch on some potential reasons people may not want to get diagnosed. Finally I talk about the various ways being diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD has benefited me and how it's changed my life.
Jun 3, 2024
15 min
What Exactly Is Neurodiversity And Why Is It Important | Ep. 11
The word neurodiversity is used all the time. But what is it, what does it really mean and why is it important? In this episode I answer all these questions and more.
May 20, 2024
11 min
Neurodiversity And Songs On Repeat - My Experience And Why It Happens | Ep. 10
In this episode I discuss song repetition in neurodivergent people. I explain what it feels like and why I do it, as well as the potential reasons behind it.
Apr 29, 2024
6 min
ADHD Hyperfocus, What You Need To Know | Ep. 9
In this episode I talk about ADHD hyperfocus. I explain what it is, why it happens, what it feels like, the pros and cons of hyperfocus and tips and strategies to manage it effectively.
Apr 7, 2024
13 min
What It Feels Like To Be ADHD | Ep. 8
In this episode I discuss what ADHD feels like to me. It will give you a better understanding of what it feels like to be ADHD. This will help you understand and empathise with our experiences. If you are ADHD yourself I hope you can relate to this episode and find it useful.
Mar 18, 2024
11 min
Anxiety, A Simple Definition | Ep. 7
In this episode I give a brief overview of what anxiety is, how it can manifest itself and the possible causes.
Mar 11, 2024
10 min
How To Prepare For An ADHD Or Autism Assessment in 5 Steps | Ep. 6
If you're going for an Autism or ADHD assessment, you might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unsure. I believe that good planning and prepparation is key and will make the whole process go so much more smoothly, as well as reduce your anxiety. In this episode I give you 5 tips that will help you prepare and feel confident and ready.
Mar 11, 2024
8 min
What Happened During My ADHD Assessment | Ep. 5
If you're going for an ADHD assessment then this episode will help you to know what to expect. I discuss what happened during my assessment and what was involved.
Mar 11, 2024
9 min
What Happened During My Autism Assessment | Ep. 4
If you want to know what's involved in an autism assessment then this podcast will help you to know what to expect. I discuss what happened during my assessment from start to finish. I talk about the activities that were involved and the questions that I was asked. I hope this is reassuring and informative.
Mar 11, 2024
17 min
How I Dream As A Blind Person | Ep. 3
As a blind person I get asked about my dreams all the time. In this episode I talk about my dreams as a blind person and describe what they are like.
Mar 11, 2024
2 min
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