The Neurodivergent Lens

Epizodes

• Why time feels different when you’re neurodivergent 20.05.2026 19min

  Does time feel like your enemy? In Episode 4, we explore why neurodivergent individuals experience time so differently - from time blindness and hyperfocus to punctuality, executive functioning, and the shame of never quite keeping up. We cover: time slippage vs time management, why the language matters, time blindness and the neurodivergent brain, hyperfocus and losing track of time completely, the shame around needing support with something "everyone else can do", practical strategies inclu...
• Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis? 29.04.2026 24min

  Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis? Do you freeze when faced with a decision? In Episode 3, we explore decision paralysis and the "don't knows" - unpacking why neurodivergent individuals are disproportionately affected, how alexithymia, shame, and anxiety intersect, and what self-understanding and psychological safety can unlock. In this episode, we discuss: decision paralysis and alexithymia, nervous system shutdown and overwhelm, the duality of shutdown vs impul...
• Does the Shame of Being Neurodivergent Hold You Back? 08.04.2026 24min

  Episode Summary Does shame hold neurodivergent people back? In Episode 2, we unpack the links between shame, trauma, bias, disclosure, and self-worth, while also exploring resilience, creativity, advocacy, and what becomes possible on the other side of shame. What We Cover How shame can shape the neurodivergent experienceThe link between shame, trauma, and the internal criticHealthy shame vs toxic shameSelf-esteem, inferiority, and feeling held backVisibility of traits, disclosure, and work...
• Trauma & Neurodivergence Uncovered! 18.03.2026 31min

  Episode 1: Trauma & Neurodivergence Uncovered Episode Summary In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lens, we explore how trauma shapes the neurodivergent experience — from masking, invisibility and toxic shame to dysregulation, brain fatigue and emotional intensity. Alongside the challenges, we also uncover the often-overlooked strengths that can emerge through lived experience, including resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and the transformative power of diagnosis and community. ...
• Season 1 Trailer: Nemesis & Gifts 17.03.2026

  What if the challenges of neurodivergence also hold hidden strengths? Season 1 explores the Nemesis and Gifts of neurodivergence - unpacking trauma, shame, time, decision-making and empathy through lived experience. With five episodes releasing every 3 weeks, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s to come and be part of the conversation. Watch, Listen & Connect Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentLensPodcast Website: https://dyscourse.org/podcast Apple Podcasts: ht...
• Podcast Trailer 17.03.2026 1min

  Welcome to The Neurodivergent Lens - a podcast exploring neurodivergence through thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions, centre lived experience, and reframe difference through a strengths-based lens. New episodes drop every 3 weeks throughout Season 1. Subscribe so you don’t miss a conversation and let's talk neurodivergence! Watch, Listen & Connect Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @TheNeurodivergentLensPodcast Website: https://dyscourse.org/podcast Apple Podcasts: ...