In this episode of Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws, hosts Nic King and Kate Fox discuss the challenges of being diagnosed with neurodivergence later in life.

They focus on the common belief that one must be visibly struggling or be struggling in the ‘correct way’ to qualify for a diagnosis or support.

Sharing personal stories and broader societal views, they critique the idea that intense suffering is necessary before one can get help.

The episode emphasises that current medical standards often miss people who don't fit the usual expectations of what struggling looks like, advocating for a broader, more inclusive approach to understanding neurodivergence.

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Episode 11 of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws jumps into the contrasting worlds of planners and improvisers within the neurodivergent community.

Nic King, a self-professed planner, discusses her need for structure and the comfort it brings, while Kate Fox reflects on the year 2020 and how it solidified her position as a 'not planner,' coping with the chaos of cancelled plans.

The episode, titled Planner vs Not Planner, talks about how different neurodivergent individuals approach planning, the stress of uncertainty, and whether there's a perfect balance between planning and spontaneity.

Is there a hidden synergy when planners and improvisers collaborate?

Join Nic and Kate as they unpack these questions, share their personal insights, and invite listeners to consider where they fall on the planning scale.

Tune in to explore the dynamics of planning when neurodivergent and how it impacts daily life and well-being.

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Join Nic King and Kate Fox in episode 10 of 'Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws' for an insightful look into the world of self-employment for neurodivergent individuals.

In this episode, Nic shares her personal experience with traditional employment and why it didn't suit her, shedding light on the possible advantages of self-employment for those with ND traits.

Kate discusses the unique challenges and the lesser-known support systems that can make the self-employment journey more accessible.

They explore how self-employment can offer the autonomy and agency that neurodivergent individuals often need to thrive.

Tune in to weigh the benefits against the obstacles and discover tips and resources that could guide neurodivergent individuals considering this path.

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