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Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy - With Owen, Alice & Philippa (Episode Six)

Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy - With Owen, Alice & Philippa (Episode Six)

 

In this sixth episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss how PDA shows up, how we can work with it and why needing autonomy is okay. 

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

MORE ON ALICE

 

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d

 

Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.

 

Follow links for more on Alice's and her work  

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==

 

 

MORE ON PHILIPPA

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e

Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach.

Check out Philippa's links. 

Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/ 

Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Multiple Diagnoses, Working with Anger & Picking a Positive - With Owen, Dan & Darren - (Episode Five)

In this fifth episode of the ND and Free Podcast we have our Q & A Episode. Owen and his co-hosts Darren Cammock and Dan Katona discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps. 

 

00:40 - Intro

 

02:45 - Question One - Gabby from TikTok - What is one positive aspect of your ND? I am trying to meet mine with more positive regard. 

 

15:00  - Laura from Instagram - I feel like there are more diagnoses eg. Dyselxia and ASD alongside my ADHD, but not sure if getting more assessments will help me in life. What would you do?  

 

33:16  - Shaun from TikTok - My biggest struggle that impacts my life is my anger. It comes when I get overwhelmed. How do you guys experience this, if you do? 

 

48:20   - Special Interest Quiz for Fun.- Which co-hosts will score the most points.

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

More On Dan.

 

Follow Dan's journey on Social media.

 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/

 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_

 

More on Darren.

Check out Darren's podcast -

Me and ADHD Podcast

https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54

 

 

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - With Owen, Dan & Darren - (Episode Four)

In this fourth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of RSD.  How can we help ourselves when it arises, how to support our sensitive nervous systems and build confidence / self-esteem. We also cover Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's. Finishing with a special interest quiz. 

 

00:40 What we have learnt since our last episode together including Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's reflections on the things we already do to help ourselves without realising we do it.   

 

15:50 - Topic of the Episode. RSD.

 

01:03:14 - Special Interest Quiz

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

Time Stamps.

 

00:40 What we have learnt since our last episode together including Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's 

 

15:50 - Topic of the Episode. RSD. - How can we help ourselves when it arises, how to support our sensitive nervous systems and build confidence / self-esteem.

 

 

 

More On Dan.

 

Follow Dan's journey on Social media.

 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/

 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_

 

More on Darren.

Check out Darren's podcast -

Me and ADHD Podcast

https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Parenting as an ND'er, Impulsivity & Being Around People - With Owen, Alice & Philippa - (Episode Three)

In this third episode we have a Q & A. Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps. 

 

02:56  - Question One -  How do you parent neurodivergent children whilst battling your own ND symptoms? Often the needs of parties are conflicting.

 

15:10 - Question Two - I find I have a threshold of how long I can be around people but I don't know how to tackle telling people I need space and shorter time together. Your thoughts?  

 

23:13 - Question Three - I find my impulsivity really hard work to stop. Do you have any ways you help yourself if you are impulsive? 

 

32:56 - Special Interest Quiz. Which co-hosts will score the most points.

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

MORE ON ALICE

 

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d

 

Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.

 

Follow links for more on Alice's and her work  

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==

 

 

MORE ON PHILIPPA

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e

Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach.

Check out Philippa's links. 

Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/ 

Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Neurodivergence & Burnout - With Owen, Alice & Philippa (Episode Two)

In this second episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topic of honouring our needs, how to live our truth & avoid burnout. 

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

MORE ON ALICE

 

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d

 

Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.

 

Follow links for more on Alice's and her work  

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==

 

 

MORE ON PHILIPPA

Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e

Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach.

Check out Philippa's links. 

Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/ 

Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

ND & Free Podcast - Epi 58 - From Burnout to Breakthrough as an ND'er - With Garrett Wood - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 32

In this Thirty second episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Garrett Wood of Gnosis Therapy. Garrett offers Solution-focused coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and executive functioning support for high-achieving, masking professionals.  Garrett talks with Owen all about what burnout is, how we can move towards a burnout free life and how to live in a way that fits with our energy and capacity . Thank you Garrett. 

  

ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

 

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.

 

More On Garrett.

Garrett's coaching provides practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in the science of well-being. No burnout, no band-aids—because lasting success shouldn’t cost your health, happiness, or relationships

Check out Garrett's links - 

Website - https://www.gnosistherapy.com/ 

Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/ 

 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/ 

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

ND & Free Podcast - Epi 57 - Cultivating Self-worth and Discovering Our Identity - With Steph Taker - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 31

In this Thirty First episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Integrative Therapist Steph Taker of Therapy with Steph. Steph returns to talk with Owen all about how Self-Worth and knowing our Identity can be hard when you are ND. We discuss how we can gain a healthy sense of self and cultivate more Self-Worth and discover our Identity. Thank you Steph.. 

 

Listen to our first episode together from 2025 -

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T51sglPKlyQSRoNKvomvk?si=e243c8013cb84d50

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epi-35-the-benefit-of-therapy-alongside-coaching-for/id1500282568?i=1000710109685

 

ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

 

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.

 

More On Steph.

Steph provides compassionate therapy services tailored to your needs. As a late diagnosed ADHD'er Steph is passionate about supporting the ND community. 

Check out Stephs links - 

Website - https://therapywithsteph.co.uk/ 

Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/the.therapists.edit/

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Neurodivergence & Overstimulation - With Owen, Dan & Darren (Episode One)

In this first episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of overstimulation. We also cover of medication status, how sensory input effects us and hyper vigilance. Finishing with a special interest quiz. 

 

Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email ndandfree@gmail.com  

 

Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

Time Stamps.

 

00.00 Intro to show and co-hosts and our medication status 

 

09:44 - Show Topic - Overstimulation. How can we help ourselves. We also cover whether Owen and Darren feel they have autism aswell as ADHD and how does Dan experience AuDHD. Also a conversation on sensory input, hyper vigilance and planning for certain environments.

 

44:50 - Listener and patreon questions

 

46:32 -   How do you parent neurodivergent children whilst battling your own ND symptoms? Often the needs of parties are conflicting.

 

01:03:18 - I often leave little to no time to get ready and get to where I am going. How can I break this habit?

 

01:25:07 - I find dating hard as I don't know if I should mention my ND and fear a woman will think I am less of a man. What should I do?

 

01:43:33 - Special Interest Quiz. Finishing off with some fun. Who will win first quiz. 

 

 01:54:26 - Signing off and reflections 

 

 

More On Dan.

 

Follow Dan's journey on Social media.

 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/

 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_

 

More on Darren.

Check out Darren's podcast -

Me and ADHD Podcast

https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

ND & Free Podcast - Epi 56 - The Power of Coaching Groups For ND'ers - With Leah Carroll - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 30

In this Thirtieth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have ADHD Life & Mindset Coach and neurodiversity trainer Leah Carroll. Leah returns to talk with Owen all about the power of being part of groups and coaching collectives. How can being with other Neurodivergent people help us on our own journey of understanding ourselves. How can we process our own experiences inside a safe space alongside peers. Thank you Leah.. 

 

Listen to our first episode together from 2025 -

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p38Dnwtl4FqSN6o4EJNW2?si=2b7756ed0d744287 

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epi-43-working-with-the-mind-our-thoughts-as-adhders/id1500282568?i=1000718731667 

 

ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

 

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

 

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.

 

More On Leah.

Leah is an ADHD Life & Mindset Coach and neurodiversity trainer who helps overwhelmed ADHD adults and the organisations they work in move beyond survival mode. Through 1:1 coaching, group programmes, and workplace trainings, she blends lived experience, executive function know-how, and nervous-system-aware strategies to help people stop restarting every week and start building ways of living and working that actually fit their brains. Leah is originally from the US and now lives in Germany, working with clients and companies across the UK, Europe, and beyond..

Check out Leah's links. 

Website - leah ccoaching.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhd.coach.leah/

 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

ND & Free - Special Edition Epi - The Day Owen Nearly Died & His ADHD Diagnosis Journey - With Host Jessica-Rose Johnson - Unbreakable Hope Podcast

In this special edition episode Owen becomes a guest. He is interviewed by the host of the Unbreakable Hope Podcast, JessicaRose Johnson. JessicaRose holds a space for Owen to share his experience of being diagnosed ADHD and the year that followed. He also shares his experience with a life threatening illness 9 years ago in which he was just days from dying. A conversation that Owen is very grateful for. Thank you JessicaRose. 

 

MORE ON The Unbreakable Hope Podcast.

 

Check out JessicaRose's links. 

Website - https://jessicarosehjohnson.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicarosehjohnson/ 

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unbreakable-hope-with-jessica-rose/id1779184357

YouTube - Video Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@jessicarosehjohnson

 

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More about The ND & FREE Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ND'ers can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Check out our website - https://www.ndandfree.com/ 

Check out our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@awareness_space_coaching

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen