Force 4 Good: Rethinking "Whole Body Listening" with Sarah and Charlie from Brilliant Little Gems.

The Deep Dive Podcast

In this powerful episode, we welcome Sarah — a late-identified neurodivergent mother, social worker, and mentor — who is on a mission to reshape how society supports neurodivergent children and their families. After facing exhaustion and burnout trying to fit herself and her son into systems not built for them, Sarah realized a radical truth: it's not the children who need fixing, but the environments that need changing.

Drawing from years of experience working with parents, schools, and health professionals, Sarah shares why endless therapies are not the answer — and how grassroots advocacy can ignite real change. Inspired by her son Charlie’s vision for a better future, Sarah launched the Force 4 Good campaign, empowering neurodivergent kids to thrive in education and beyond.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:
- The limits of traditional therapy-driven systems.

- How connection, authenticity, and sustainable change can uplift neurodivergent families.

- The story behind Charlie’s inspiring letter to help children struggling in school.

Check out the following links:-

🌐 https://force4goodcollective.org/
http://www.instagram.com/forceforgood4
📝 https://www.change.org/p/require-schools-to-replace-whole-body-listening-with-inclusive-listening-methods

Millie Carr and Jane (ADHD Mums) have a petition that I mentioned to try and create change within the education system https://www.change.org/p/our-schools-are-in-crisis-why-are-we-still-ignoring-inclusive-education

Find out more about Sarah's work with children, parents and professionals - www.brilliantlittlegems.com.au