THE ND & FREE PODCAST - UNPACKING NEURODIVERGENCE

Epi 116 - How Our Default Mode Network is Impacted By Neurodivergence - With Aurelie Harrison - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 8

In this Eight episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Aurelie Harrison of Zhealthy. Aurelie is Neurodivergent Therapeutic Coach. Offering ADHD / ASD support for women and mums.

 

Owen and Aurelie discuss her story as a Neurodivergent mother and then a very insightful conversation about the Default Mode Network (DMN). We talk about what it is, how it functions and how a Neurodivergent brain operates in and around the Default Mode Network.

 

We also talk about the different presentations of ADHD and hear about a upcoming APP that can allow Neurodivergence people to better understand themselves and how to communicate their needs.  

 

Follow links for more on Aurelie Harrison and her work  

LinkTree

https://linktr.ee/zhealthy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a3f7b92a-8f73-4ac8-aa50-52e53f675bea 

Website - https://zhealthy.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zhealthy.co.uk

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. Thank you to all our experts.

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 ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'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

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

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

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

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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

Epi 115 - Living with Dyspraxia & Autism - With Charis Hawkley - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 14

In this fourteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with ND advocate and writer Charis Hawkley who shares her experience with Dyspraxia and how it presents for her. We talk about her inspiring journey through university, her writing and her thoughts of her Self-diagnosed Autism. Thank you to Chari for being on our show.   

 

Check out Charis's links.

Vote Now

 

https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/nominations/charis-hawkley/

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YCacrc3jFcE&t=3s&pp=ygUSZHlzcHJheGlhIG1hZ2F6aW5l

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/

 

https://nationalneurodiversityshows.com/midlands-show/

 

https://alifelessordinaryds.wordpress.com/tag/dyslexia-diagnosis/

 

https://www.freshered.com/what-its-like-studying-at-university-with-dyslexia/

 

https://www.freshered.com/my-struggle-to-accept-my-autism-autism-acceptance-week/

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/one-thing-we-would-like-you-to-know-about-dyspraxia

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/dyspraxia-and-fencing

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/history-of-dyspraxia

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/i-m-not-just-lazy

 

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/the-positive-aspects-of-dyspraxia-written-by-charis-gambon

 

https://www.harnessmagazine.com/my-disability-story/

 

https://www.redbrick.me/we-are-dyspraxic-and-we-are-sick-of-judgment/

 

https://www.redbrick.me/spotlight-on-hidden-disabilities/

 

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/04/my-alumni-story-charis-hawkley

 

 

More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

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 ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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, 

ND & FREE PODCAST PLUS - EPI 1 - Self-Esteem, Self-Worth & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - Join Patreon for More

Patreon Free To Listen Exclusive - In this episode we look at the impact Neurodivergence has on Self-esteem and Self-worth. We also take a look at Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and it's impact on ND Life. 

Want to skip the intro? Skip to 7 Minutes in. 

Sign Up On Patreon - https://patreon.com/NDANDFREE

WHAT IS ND & FREE PODCAST PLUS AND COMMUNITY

Podcast host Owen Morgan dives into the literature, science and human accounts of living with Neurodivergence. In this in depth podcast we seek to understand how to live a full and thriving life.

 

Join our Patreon community where we learn together and reflect on our own experiences as we navigate the world as ND'ers. We have 2 days per week where we share our wins and our struggles to feel heard in a safe place.

 

Listen to our weekly podcast, chat with fellow ND'ers and share what works for your ND brain with the community.

Sign up on Patreon today - https://patreon.com/NDANDFREE

MAIN SHOW INFORMATION

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. Thank you to all our experts.

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 ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'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

 

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

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

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

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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

Epi 114 - How The Nervous System is Impacted by ND : Polyvagal Theory - With Olena Baker - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 7

In this seventh episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Health Coach Olena Baker. Olena is Holistic Health & Resilience Coach Empowering Women Recovering From Chronic Fatigue, She has experience working with the Neurodivergent Population and has a focus on the nervous system & polyvagal theory

 

Owen and Olena discuss the Nervous System and how it is affected by a Neurodivergent brain. We also discuss how we can use our nervous regulation to help reduce the intensity of our ND presentations. We dive into 'Polyvagal Theory' and how it can help us understand our experience of life. 

 

Follow links for more on Olena Baker and her work  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OlenaBaker.HealthCoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olenabaker.healthcoach/

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. Thank you to all our experts.

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 ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'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

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

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

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

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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

Epi 113 - Being Authentic and ND in the Workplace - With Andy Ryan - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 13

In this thirteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the passionate Andy Ryan who shares his experience with his Self-diagnosed Autism and how living his truth has opened up his life to exploration. We also cover his experiences with seeing a therapist regularly and dive into how being Neurodivergence can impact us in the workplace. Thank you to Andy for being on our show. 

  

Check out Andy's instagram and TikTok

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neuro.narrative?igsh=MWJ1bDU1Y3E3MzBmMg==

 

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@neuro.narrative?_t=ZN-8uVidxYF87y&_r=1

 

More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

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 ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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, 

Epi 112 - Finding Your Career & Being a Mum As a ADHD'ER - With Lucy Czech - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 12

In this twelfth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the amazing Lucy Czech who shares her story of late diagnosis of ADHD and how it changed her life. Lucy tells us her experiences as a mother with ADHD within a Neurodivergent family unit and how she left her successful career to set up her own plant shop business. A motivated, inspiring and hopeful person. Thank you to Lucy for being on our show. 

  

Check out Lucy's instagram 

Instagram 

 

https://www.instagram.com/lucy.every.day

 

More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

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 ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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, 

Epi 111 - How Psychotherapy Can Help With Neurodivergence - With Kate Hough - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 6

In this sixth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Psychotherapist and Counsellor Kate Hough. 

 

Katie shares her story towards her Neurodivergence Diagnosis and how it informs her therapy practice. Then Kate takes us through how Psychotherapy and counseling helps those with Neurodivergence. We cover how an ND informed therapy space is so important, how to work through shame and grief post diagnosis and the approach to transform our relationship with ourselves. 

 

Follow links for more on Katie and her work 

Website https://www.dotswellbeing.com/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dotswellbeing

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dotswellbeing/

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. Thank you to all our experts.

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 ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'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

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

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

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

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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

Epi 110 - How Chronic Illness and ADHD Impact Us - With Guest Steph Meissner - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 11

Epi 110 - How Chronic Illness and ADHD Impact Us - With Guest Steph Meissner - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 11

 

In this eleventh episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with friend of the show Steph Meissner who shares her story through chronic illness and being housebound for over a year. She shares her experience of knowing she is Neurodivergent and the pain of having to wait for diagnosis on an endless waiting list. This is moving and emotional conversation about living purposefully and making the most of life despite the hardship. 

Check out Steph's instagram 

Instagram 

 

https://www.instagram.com/sclerodermahacks?igsh=dmc0enliN3NmeGl2

 

Steph's Story About Her Dad (Voiced by Owen)

 

https://youtu.be/Pdc9FvoSRU4?si=O6QFyFkeYCl97mZS 

 

More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

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 ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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, 

Epi 109 - ND & FREE Founder's Story of ADHD Devastation & Liberation - With Guest host Charlotte Fry

In this special edition episode of the ND and Free Podcast series Owen tells his story about Neurodivergence and his life before it. He is interviewed by guest host Charlotte about his run up to diagnosis, how it felt to discover he had ADHD and how hard life was for the 40 years before. An emotional conversation but raw and honest in a important way. Owen hopes it can help people who are listening. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

 

Find Charlotte via her linktree

https://linktr.ee/Charlottefryadhdcoach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=48519484-fc4f-4353-96a7-100d90f29457

 Check out Charlotte's Website -

https://www.elephantinthemind.com/

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

 

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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

Epi 108 - ARFID : Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - With Guest Michelle Jacques - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 10

In this tenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the inspiring mother Michelle Jacques who is spreading awareness of ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. This is a special edition episode that has the aim to dive into and share information around conditions, comorbidities and other Neurodivergent related issues.   .

Michelle shares her son's experience with ARFID and how as a mother she has to work around his sensory issues around food. We talk about the misconceptions around ARFID and how it relates to Neurodivergence. Thank you Michelle.

Check out Michelle's links

Instagram 

 

https://www.instagram.com/arfid_life_uk?igsh=d3Jjc21mdzFxM21t

 

LinkTree

 

https://linktr.ee/arfidlifeuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=55151f37-933e-4ad0-a32f-9e9ab312cbb0

 

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

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 ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types 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

 

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

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

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of 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