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The Neurodivergent Experience

Jordan James and Simon Scott

The Neurodivergent Experience is a candid, lived-experience podcast exploring life through a neurodivergent lens.We dive into autism, ADHD, masking, late diagnosis, identity, emotional regulation, relationships, friendships, and the messy reality of navigating a world not built for neurodivergent minds. Through honest conversations and the occasional hot topics, this is a space for deep chats, self-understanding and finding your Neurotribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:00:13

Perimenopause & Neurodivergence: Understanding the...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/04/22

In this important and compassionate episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan is joined by Ashley Dupuy for a powerful discussion on perimenopause, especially how it can uniquely impact neurodivergent women. Simon is taking time to rest and recharge, reinforcing the show’s message that rest is survival.Together, Jordan and Ashley explore why this stage of life is still so misunderstood and often overlooked — particularly for autistic and ADHD women whose symptoms may already resemble burnout,

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39:44

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: From Mask to Map...

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2026/04/19

In this week’s Mindful Mondays, we continue the From Mask to Map series by exploring a question that sits at the heart of so many neurodivergent lives:What is the difference between masking, performing, modelling behaviour, and learning soft skills?From the outside, these things can look almost identical. But inwardly, those same behaviours can come from very different places - and that distinction matters deeply.In this episode, Ashley explores:* masking as a nervous system adaptation for safety

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1:11:34

Living with Tourette’s: Tics, OCD & Finding Freedom...

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2026/04/15

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan and Simon are joined by musician and advocate Paul Stanworth, who shares his lived experience of growing up and navigating life with Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD.Together, they unpack how Tourette’s often overlaps with other neurodivergent conditions like OCD, ADHD, and autism — and why understanding these connections is so important. Paul opens up about his early childhood memories of tics, including the hidden and

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38:11

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: From Mask to Map |...

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2026/04/13

This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in Mindful Mondays - and in Ashley’s wider body of work.Inspired by her upcoming book, From Mask to Map, this episode begins a new series exploring what happens when we spend years organising ourselves around fitting in, coping, pleasing, performing, and overriding our own inner knowing - and what it looks like to begin finding our way home to something more honest.In this deeply personal opening episode, Ashley shares the medical journey that has

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24:25

Hot Topic: Social Media & Teen Depression — Is It...

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2026/04/09

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research linking children’s social media use with anxiety and depression in their teenage years.They unpack the study’s findings — particularly the link between increased screen time, reduced sleep, and poorer mental health — but question whether the issue is really that simple. For both hosts, the conversation quickly moves beyond screen time into something deeper: what children are actually

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52:22

Neurodivergent Reddit Stories: Empathy, Addiction &...

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2026/04/08

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by a special guest — Jordan’s daughter, Sophie — for a Reddit Stories episode exploring real neurodivergent experiences.They react to three powerful stories from the neurodivergent community, covering topics including low empathy in successful neurodivergent individuals, substance use as a form of maskingand crying and emotional expression.A raw, honest, and often funny conversation about real-life

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23:55

Hot Topic: ADHD Brain Stimulation — Breakthrough or...

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2026/04/02

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research into a potential ADHD treatment involving trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) — a device designed to stimulate brain activity during sleep.Drawing on their own lived experience with ADHD, they reflect on how treatments like medication can support emotional regulation, focus, and daily functioning, but also highlight the reality that ADHD is far more complex than just “attention deficits.”The

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59:01

When Your Hyperfixation Starts Hurting Your Relationship

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2026/04/01

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore hyperfixations and how they can impact relationships, through a relatable Reddit story about a man whose obsession with pro wrestling begins to take over his marriage.They unpack how hyperfixations can feel all-consuming, especially when you’re “in it,” and how difficult it can be to recognise the impact on the people around you.The conversation highlights the tension between passion and overwhelm — how something

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36:17

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: Smell, Taste,...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/03/29

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, we continue our exploration of the senses by turning toward two of the most emotional and memory-soaked senses we have: smell and taste.For many neurodivergent nervous systems, these senses are anything but minor. A single smell can transport you straight back into childhood. A single bite of food can soothe your nervous system - or overwhelm it in seconds. Smell and taste are deeply wired into emotion, memory, reward, safety, and threat.In this episode, Ashley

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22:03

Hot Topic: Trump Attacks Gavin Newsom’s Dyslexia

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2026/03/27

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to recent comments made by the President of the United States targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia.As two dyslexic hosts, they share their personal perspective on the remarks — unpacking why equating learning differences with intelligence or leadership ability is not only inaccurate, but deeply harmful.The conversation explores the wider impact of this kind of rhetoric, particularly on

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51:40

Stimming Explained: Types, Triggers & the Good and Bad

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/03/26

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore stimming — what it is, why it happens, and how it shows up in everyday neurodivergent life.They break down the different forms of stimming, from visual and auditory to tactile and movement-based, sharing personal examples that many people may not even realise count as stims. From fidgeting and pacing to echolalia and repetitive behaviours, they unpack how stimming helps regulate emotions, manage overwhelm, and

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36:47

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: Touch, Movement &...

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2026/03/23

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, we continue our exploration of the senses by turning toward something deeply personal and often overlooked: touch and movement.For many neurodivergent and highly sensitive people, the body can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even unsafe at times. And yet, movement and touch are not optional extras - they are fundamental ways the nervous system orients, regulates, and makes sense of the world.In this episode, Ashley explores:* How touch can regulate the nervous

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25:35

Hot Topic: Neurodiversity Celebration Week —...

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2026/03/20

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 and question what it really achieves.They explore the confusion around language, breaking down the difference between neurodiversity and neurodivergence and explaining why those terms are so often used interchangeably, even though they mean very different things. For Jordan, it highlights a wider issue: when the messaging itself is unclear, how meaningful can the

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52:17

Asking for Accommodations as a Neurodivergent Adult

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2026/03/19

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore the reality of accommodations as neurodivergent adults, from legal rights in the workplace to the everyday challenge of asking for support in social situations.Simon shares his experience travelling abroad with a group, navigating pain, overwhelm, and the difficulty of explaining invisible disabilities to others. From subtle judgment to moments of genuine support, the trip highlights how hard it can be to advocate

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37:29

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: The Light of Your...

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2026/03/16

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores something we live within every day, yet rarely stop to consider: light.Light shapes far more than our ability to see. It influences our sleep, mood, hormones, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing. For neurodivergent people especially, light can sometimes feel overwhelming or dysregulating - but when we understand how it works, it can also become a powerful ally for health and balance.In this episode we explore:* How light affects the

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46:57

Hot Topic: Is Autism Really Not a Spectrum?...

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2026/03/13

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott respond to the controversial article “Uta Frith: why I no longer think autism is a spectrum.”Reading and reacting to sections of the interview, they unpack the claims that rising autism diagnoses are a problem and that the label of autism should be restricted to those diagnosed in early childhood with more significant support needs.They discuss how diagnostic frameworks like the DSM are still heavily based on

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1:26:37

Re-Run | Girls Are Autistic Too: Misdiagnosed By...

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2026/03/12

Simon is away on holiday, so please enjoy this re-run while he gets some much-needed sunshine! In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by in-house therapist Ashley Bentley to explore the key differences between autistic men and women. We discuss how traits like repetitive behaviours and emotional expression show up differently, and the diagnostic biases and misogynistic societal expectations that affect late or missed diagnoses in women.🎤 In this

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32:46

Re-Run | Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: The Art...

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2026/03/09

This week, Ashley is prioritising her health, so please enjoy this re-run of Episode 7 of Mindful Mondays.In this episode of Mindful Mondays, we explore what it means to truly allow — to let life, emotions, and even other people simply be as they are.Spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, once observed that when we look at trees, we accept them - crooked, bent, imperfect, yet utterly beautiful. But when we look at people and ourselves, we judge. In this episode, Ashley explores how we can return to that same

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24:33

Hot Topic: Smiling Friends Ends at Its Peak — The...

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2026/03/06

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to the sudden cancellation of Smiling Friends — a hugely popular animated show created by Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel.At the height of its success, the creators announced they were ending the show after season three due to burnout. Jordan and Simon unpack what that decision means, not just for fans, but for neurodivergent creatives who know what it feels like to hit a wall after achieving something

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48:07

Why Neurodivergent People Are Vulnerable to Negative...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/03/05

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore why neurodivergent people can be more vulnerable to negative influence.Growing up feeling different often leads to masking, people-pleasing, and a fragile sense of identity. When belonging has felt conditional, it can become easier to agree, adapt, and absorb the views of others just to avoid rejection.Jordan shares a recent experience of being let down by someone he trusted, while Simon reflects on a past

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