ND & Free Podcast

Epi 30 - Communication, Language & Employment For ND'ers - With Alice Cantwell - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 9

Epi 118 - Communication, Language & Employment For ND'ers - With Alice Cantwell - The ND Thrive Guide Epi 9

 

In this Ninth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Neurodevelopmental Specialist and Speech and Language therapist Alice Cantwell of Bold Minds ND. Alice is a AuDHD'er and is doing amazing within the ND Community. .

 

Owen and Alice discuss communication generally between people but how it can look for ND'ers. We talk through the worrying statistics of ND'ers out of work and how things need to change. This is a deep dive into speech, language and how we can feel more heard and understood. 

 

 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==

 

ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining shaper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWEN15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com 

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 29 - Embracing Life Alongside Autism & Comorbidities - With Will Venus - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 15

In this fifthteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with inspiring digital creator and Neurodivergent Advocate Will Venus. Will shares his less common journey to an Autism Diagnosis. We talk about his mindset around his Neurodivergence and other Comorbidities. Will also shares his passion and interests and how they bring a light to his life. Thank you to Will for being on our show.   

 

Check out Will's links.

Vote Now

 

Will Venus ASMR YouTube:

 

https://youtube.com/@willvenusasmr

 

Will Venus AuDHD TikTok:

 

https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdadulting

 

Aphrodite Postiche Instagram:

 

https://www.instagram.com/aphroditepostiche

 

LinkTree - For podcast and other links

 

https://linktr.ee/willvenus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=138ec339-64eb-45bd-b027-28de2c808519

 

 

 

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 28 - 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 27 - 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, 

Epi 26 - 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/

 

ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining shaper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWEN15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com 

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 25 - 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 24 - 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 23 - 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 22 - 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 21 - 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