Best Monique Mitchelson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 78: Understanding ADHD: Insights from a Dad's Perspective 34:52

8d ago34:52

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Have you ever felt the weight of navigating a world that doesn’t quite understand the unique challenges of neurodivergence? In this insightful episode, we sit down with Derek McCormack, the Director of the Raising Children Network, to delve into the complexities of parenting neurodivergent children and the resources available to support families on…

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Ep 77: Late Diagnoses and Neurodivergent Identity: Monique Mitchelson's Journey 40:31

1M ago40:31

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Have you ever felt like you were navigating a world that just didn't understand you? In this powerful episode, we're joined by clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson to explore the rich landscape of neurodivergence - from late diagnoses to celebrating neurodivergent identity. Monique brings a rare perspective as both a psychologist and someone wi…

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Gender Diversity with Lumen Gorrie 1:27:17

2M ago1:27:17

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For our final episode for Season 7, we’re thrilled to welcome clinical psychologist and lived-experience speaker, Lumen Gorrie (they / them), to speak with us about gender diversity. Lumen is a queer, trans, multiply neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled person based in Naarm. Lumen is passionate about neurodivergence, gender, queerness, di…

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Living Regional, Rural, and Remote as a Neurodivergent Person with Avril Fazel 1:29:59

2M ago1:29:59

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This week Monique chats with Avril Fazel about living in regional, rural, and remote areas as a neurodivergent person. Avril lives on the lands of Kuungkari, Bidjera and Inningai peoples, between the rural towns of Blackall and Tambo in outback Queensland. She identifies as intersectional feminist with lived experiences in mental illness and neurod…

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Domestic and Family Violence with Patricia Gallagher 1:32:19

2M ago1:32:19

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In this week’s episode we’ll be discussing family violence and domestic abuse. These are important conversations, but they can also be distressing or triggering for some listeners. If this episode feels too difficult to listen to right now, please take care of yourself and consider coming back to it when you feel ready—or just skipping it altogethe…

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Episode 76: The Power of Vulnerability: How Hotel Etico’s Saraya Rewrote Her Story 41:38

2M ago41:38

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What happens when a dyslexic woman who was told she’d "never be anything" becomes a trailblazing leader in disability inclusion? In this raw and powerful episode, Saraya O’Connell from Hotel Etico—Australia’s first social enterprise hotel—opens up for the first time about her dyslexia, ADHD, and how she turned workplace struggles into superpowers. …

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Breastfeeding and Infant Sleep with Arnikka de Kort 1:30:55

2M ago1:30:55

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This week Monique welcomes Arnikka de Kort to the podcast, to chat about breastfeeding and infant sleep. Arnikka is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Neonatal Nurse and Founder of SuckleBubs - a space that reimagines how women and babies are supported in the early weeks of newborn life. She is also the creator of In Blo…

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EDS, POTS, and MCAS with Dr Megan Thomas and Bianca Comfort 1:35:25

3M ago1:35:25

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On this week’s episode Monique chats with two amazing guests – Specialist GP Dr Megan Thomas (she / they) and Clinical Psychologist Bianca Comfort (she / her) – about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAS). Dr Megan is a queer, disabled, neurodivergent doctor with liv…

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Neurodivergent Stories with Jessica Horner 1:20:36

3M ago1:20:36

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Hey everyone, just a heads up that in this episode Jessica mentions times in her life when she was suicidal. If this brings up anything for you, please reach out to someone you trust, or contact one of the support lines we’ve included in the show notes. Take care of yourselves, and feel free to pause or skip this one if you need to. This week we ar…

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Ep 75: How AI Is Empowering Dyslexic and Neurodivergent Minds: Tools, Tips, and Transformation 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Ever felt like your brain just works differently — and wished technology could meet you halfway? In this empowering solo episode, Dr Shae Wissell shares why AI has become a game-changer for dyslexics and other neurodivergent minds, offering practical ways to turn daily challenges into new superpowers. In today’s episode, Dr Shae Wissell, researcher…

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High Support Needs and Autism with Sienna Macalister 59:01

3M ago59:01

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This week Monique chats with Sienna Macalister (they/them), who listeners may know by their Instagram handle @sienna.stims, about being an Autistic person with high support needs. Sienna is a non-binary, ‘unreliably speaking’ Autistic advocate, diagnosed with Autism Level 3. They are multiply neurodivergent and have a number of co-occurring health …

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Neurodivergence and Teens with Dr Michelle Garnett 1:35:35

4M ago1:35:35

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On today’s episode we are deeply honoured to have Dr Michelle Garnett speaking with us about neurodivergence in the teen years, as well as her own life experience as a neurodivergent woman. Dr Garnett is a clinical psychologist, author, and late-diagnosed AuDHDer, and she has worked in the autistic community for over 30 years. Listeners would likel…

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Functional Neurological Disorder with Simone Mangelsdorf-Collett 1:24:30

4M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

We’re super excited to bring you this week’s episode with Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, Simone Mangelsdorf-Collett (she/her). We chat with Simone about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) – or, as Simone puts it “the most common disorder you’ve never heard of”. Simone specialises in FND, neurodegenerative syndromes, and movement disorders, …

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Neurodivergence and Chinese Culture with Sharen Lui 52:58

4M ago52:58

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This week Monique chats with Sharen Lui. Sharen is a neurodivergent Educational and Developmental Psychologist, and the Director of Sprout Psychology Melbourne. Sharen specialises in neurodivergence within Asian communities, supporting families with assessments, therapy, and culturally responsive mental health support. Sharen and Monique cover: Wha…

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Unschooling with Sari González and Becka Koritz 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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On this week’s episode we chat with Sari González and Becka Koritz – co-founders of Radical Learning – about unschooling and alternative models of education. Sari and Becka are mums to neurodivergent unschoolers, youth rights advocates, and agile learning facilitators who challenge conventional education and parenting. Through their business, Radic…

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Ep 74 “That’s Just Scott”: Unseen Dyslexia & the Realities of Neurodivergence 36:41

4M ago36:41

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In a world where disability often gets lost in the noise of bureaucracy, how do we ensure that every voice is heard? In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Peter Smith, the Director and Founder of the Center for Disability Employment Research and Practice (CDERP). With over 15 years of experience in the field, Peter has dedicated his career to…

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Learning and Memory 1:26:36

5M ago1:26:36

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We’re kicking off Season 7 with a deep dive into learning and memory – this one’s for the nerds out there! We cover: Four stages of memory: perceiving, encoding, retaining, and retrieving. What can affect perceiving and encoding; the ‘front end’ of memory. Different types of memory, including working memory, short term memory, long term memory, and…

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Ep 73: Redefining Leadership Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Dr. Annalisa Contos’ Journey 31:57

5M ago31:57

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What if the key to unlocking potential in the workplace lies in embracing neurodiversity? We are joined in this episode by Dr. Annalisa, the founder of Atom Consulting, a company dedicated to helping water utilities manage their risks, particularly in water quality. With a rich background in consulting and a personal journey through neurodiversity,…

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Season 7 coming March 24th! 3:38

6M ago3:38

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We are back with Season 7 of the podcast on March 24th! In the meantime, we both have some online training for professionals. Check out Michelle’s training on providing meaningful and theraputic Assessment Feedback for psychologists, running online on the 28th Feb, and Monique’s training on the Square Model – Supporting Neurodivergent Folks in Ther…

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Ep 72: Is Dyslexia a Label, a Disability, or a Superpower? 20:18

6M ago20:18

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Did you know that most research on dyslexia focuses on children, leaving a massive gap in understanding how it impacts adults—especially in professional settings? In this episode of the Dear Dyslexia Podcast, host Dr. Shae Wissell dives into her groundbreaking research on the challenges faced by dyslexic adults in the workplace. She sheds light on …

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Knowing Yourself with Clare Bowen 1:19:53

8M ago1:19:53

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For our final episode of Season 6 we are thrilled to welcome Australian actor and vocalist Clare Bowen to the podcast, to chat with us about her experiences as an Autistic and ADHD woman. Clare has been in a number of wonderful films, series, and theatre productions both here in Australia and internationally, with her most recognizable role being S…

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Dissociation with Dr Jamie Marich 50:11

8M ago50:11

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This week Monique interviews Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) about dissociation. Jamie is a clinical trauma specialist, EMDR Consultant, expressive artist, recovery advocate, and author of many excellent books, including ‘Dissociation Made Simple’, and their latest book ‘You Lied to Me About God’ – a memoir of spiritual abuse and recovery. She is a que…

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Ep 71: Driving Inclusivity: Transforming the Automotive Industry and Beyond with Raffy Sgroi 40:25

8M ago40:25

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Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Dear Dyslexic! This week, we dive into the world of inclusive business practices and the remarkable journey of a powerhouse in the automotive industry. In this episode of the Dear Dyslexic podcast, host Dr Shae Wissell sits down with Raffy, a dynamic leader in the automotive industry and a passionate advo…

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Self Care with Dr Megan Anna Neff 1:30:16

8M ago1:30:16

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On today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Dr. Megan Anna Neff to the podcast to chat with us about neurodivergence and self-care. Megan is a clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of Neurodivergent Insights. She’s written Self-Care for Autistic People and has a new book on autistic burnout coming soon. Megan discovered her own neurodiverg…

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Special Interests and Creativity with Marie Masse 1:25:06

9M ago1:25:06

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This week on the pod we chat with Marie Masse (pronounced ‘moss’) about special interests and creativity. Marie is part of our little ND Woman Pod team, and she has been the creative genius behind pretty much everything except the actual episodes themselves, so if you follow us on socials, or you’ve checked out our website, or you’ve downloaded one…

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Gaming with Jess Rowlings 1:09:58

9M ago1:09:58

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Today’s guest is Jess Rowlings. Jess is the CEO and co-founder of Next Level Collaboration, as well as a qualified speech and language therapist. She also works as a researcher at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, and previously Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Jess is an adult diagnosed AuDHDer and has a lifelong love of games, bot…

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Aging as an Autistic Person with Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones 1:13:20

9M ago1:13:20

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This week Monique interviews Professor Sandra Thom-Jones about aging as an autistic person. Sandra is an autistic author, artisan, academic, and advocate. She provides consultancy services to education, employment, and healthcare providers, and supports for autistic people, through her consultancy ‘Autistic Professor’. Sandra is the author of Growi…

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Ep 70: From Hidden to Hero: Embracing Dyslexia in Entrepreneurship with Nigel Lockett 45:11

9M ago45:11

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Imagine keeping a part of yourself hidden for over 50 years – a part of you that defines not just who you are, but how you think, work, and see the world. In today’s episode, Dr Shae Wissell sits down with Nigel Lockett, the Dyslexic Professor, to unravel the profound journey of embracing dyslexia and redefining it as a strength in the world of ent…

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Grooming with Anna Clarke 1:28:31

10M ago1:28:31

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Content warning: This episode discusses grooming and sexual assault. Some listeners may decide to skip this one. This week Monique interviews fellow psychologist Anna Clarke on grooming. As a multiply neurodivergent psychologist, EMDR therapist, and play therapist, Anna is passionate about supporting care teams with a trauma-informed, neurodivergen…

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Penny Moodie 1:11:27

10M ago1:11:27

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This week we speak with Penny Moodie about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Penny is a writer, OCD advocate, and mum of three little people. She is the author of ‘The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness – and how to get it back’ and the co-creator the website soocd.com.au, which is packed with information on OCD and how to get support. In …

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Grief and Loss with Liam Spicer 1:20:18

10M ago1:20:18

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On today’s episode Monique interviews Liam Spicer about grief and loss. Listeners will notice that Liam is not a neurodivergent woman, but we’ve decided to make an exception this time as Liam is an expert in the area of neurodivergence and grief. Liam is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, and he’s a Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and Accredited Schem…

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Working with Eating Disorders with Margo White 1:23:41

10M ago1:23:41

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We are thrilled to interview Margo White this week on working with eating disorders in the neurodivergent population. Margo is an Accredited Clinical Nutritionist, proudly neurodivergent AuDHDer, mother of two, and founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Margo helps Neurodivergent folk of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to cultivate an emotionally heal…

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Ep 69: Unleashing Neurodivergent Potential: ADHD Australia CEO Mel Webster on Workplace Transformation 47:43

10M ago47:43

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Discover how embracing neurodiversity can unlock hidden potential and transform workplaces with Mel Webster, a leader who proudly wears her ADHD and dyslexia as badges of strength. Mel Webster is the CEO of ADHD Australia, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, and a proud individual with ADHD and dyslexia. With a background in working with indi…

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Entrepreneurship and Neurodivergence with Dr Hayley Kelly 1:09:58

11M ago1:09:58

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This week Monique chats with Dr Hayley Kelly about entrepreneurship. Hayley is a clinical psychologist, CEO, and Founder of Therapists Rising. Her goal is to transform the mental health landscape by helping therapists build sustainable and impactful businesses. Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD later in life, she brings a unique, neuroaffirming approa…

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Being Childfree 1:23:44

11M ago1:23:44

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We kick off Season 6 with a chunky episode about being childfree, and share our personal experiences on this topic. This was a really meaningful and important topic for us – we hope you find it useful! We cover: The cultural and normative context of motherhood Understanding your desire for or against motherhood and what are the complexities and nua…

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Ep 68 From Classroom to Career: How Dyslexics Pass, Mask, Cope and Succeed with Dr Neil Alexander Passe 38:48

11M ago38:48

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What if the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals are more about survival than adaptation? In this episode of the Dear Dyslexia podcast, Dr. Shae Wissell dives deep into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr Neil Alexander Passe, a researcher and advocate who is reshaping our understanding of neurodivergence and its impact on daily life. …

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Ep 67: Building Inclusive Workplaces: Deirdre Hardy's Strategies for Young Neurodivergents 18:20

1y ago18:20

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Are you ready to hear how one organisation is making a difference in the lives of young people with neurodivergences? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Deirdre Hardy from Future Connect! In this episode, we are thrilled to host Deirdre Hardy, a dedicated advocate for young people with neurodivergences. Deirdre is the CEO of Future Connect,…

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Ep 66: The Business Case for Inclusion: Dr. Jamica Nadina Love on Cultural Add 39:04

1y ago39:04

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Dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Dr. Jamica Nadina Love, a trailblazer making waves across the education sector and beyond. Get ready to challenge your perspectives and understand the true power of intersectionality. Guest Introduction: In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jamica Nadina Love, a renowned DEI expert …

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The Future of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Sonny Jane Wise 1:10:48

1y ago1:10:48

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For our final episode of the season we welcome Sonny Jane Wise to the podcast, to share their wisdom on all things neurodivergence. This is a fabulous ep to start with if you’re new to the neurodiversity affirming model, and also if you’ve been here a while! Sonny Jane is a trans, multiply neurodivergent & disabled public speaker, advocate and auth…

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Ep 65: The Impact of Late Dyslexia Diagnosis: A Conversation about art, resilience and self discovery with Kim Percy 37:38

1y ago37:38

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In this episode, Shae has an open discussion with Kim Percy, where they talk about life and parenthood as a late-diagnosed dyslexic. After her youngest son was diagnosed in year 2, Kim found herself relating to many of his experiences with dyslexia and felt she too may be dyslexic. Over the last 24 years, she has co-directed and been a senior desig…

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Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings 49:46

1y ago49:46

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We are thrilled to have Rosemary Richings on the podcast today, to chat with us about her experience of dyspraxia. Rosemary is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity, and she is the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia. Rosemary is on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me…

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Compassionate Practice 1:09:08

1y ago1:09:08

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In this week's episode we chat about compassionate practice. We have both been super keen to do an episode on compassion for a while now, given compassion is a core tenant of our practice. In this ep we went through some of the core features of compassion, how this can be used therapeutically, and developing self-compassion. We loved putting this e…

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Minority Stress with Rebecca Gannon 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

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Today on the show Monique interviews Rebecca Gannon. Rebecca is a Neurodivergent Psychologist with a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Their clinical work focuses on Autism and ADHD assessment for adults as well as supervising other Psychologists and allied health professionals in neuroaffirming practice skills. Rebecca is Aborig…

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Depression and TMS with Michelle Marques 1:19:34

1+ y ago1:19:34

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In this week’s episode we are thrilled to chat to Michelle Marques about her experience with depression and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, plus a million other things. Michelle is an Autistic and ADHD writer with a background in journalism and a Master’s in African American studies. Her writing and research focuses on gender, sexuality, race, n…

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Ep 64 Unlocking Potential: A Dyslexic Journey with Dr. Helen Ross 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

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In this fun podcast, Dr Shae Wissell speaks with Dr Helen Ross about living with dyslexia and undiagnosed ADHD. Helen is a dyslexia expert and Special Educational Needs specialist with experience in independent and public education sectors, as well as at local and national levels. As a former teacher/SENDCo with over 10 years of experience, I now w…

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Early Identification with Josephine Barbaro 1:05:23

1+ y ago1:05:23

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This week on the podcast Monique interviews the incredible Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro. Josie is a late identified Autistic ADHDer. She is a Principal Research Fellow and Psychologist at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne. She is the Research Director of Identification and Diagnosis of Autism, and Cli…

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Sensory Regulation with Joanne Seymon 1:05:49

1+ y ago1:05:49

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A note to our listeners: In this episode we chat about self-harm. Some of our listeners may prefer to skip this one. Happy Monday! In today’s episode Monique interviews Joanne Seymon; AuDHDer Occupational Therapist, and co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets. Jo is passionate about developing appropriate sensory tools for teens and adults, with a focus on har…

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Stimming with Marie Camin 1:21:13

1+ y ago1:21:13

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On this week’s episode Monique interviews Marie Camin about stimming. Marie is a multiply neurodivergent clinical psychologist, researcher, and a neurodiversity advocate. Marie is currently completing her PhD on Autistic stimming at La Trobe University and she is a Founding Committee Member of the OTARC Autistic Advisory Group; she believes strongl…

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Pelvic and Sexual Pain with Shan Morrison 1:22:53

1+ y ago1:22:53

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This week on the podcast we interview ADHDer and physiotherapist Shan Morrison. Shan is a Specialist Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. She has practiced exclusively in pelvic health for 30 years, and is the director of Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy: a private practice bas…

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Episode 63 with Dana Neiger, Author/CHRO/Co-Founder at HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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In this episode, Shae speaks with Dana Neiger, Author/CHRO/Co-Founder at HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm Dana's recruiting experience covers a wide range of industries such as accounting and finance, construction, engineering, light industrial and warehousing, sales and marketing, with a specialty in legal recruiting. Her human resources consulting ba…

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