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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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22:03

Hot Topic: Trump Attacks Gavin Newsom’s Dyslexia

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

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

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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?...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

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...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

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...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

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...

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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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38:12

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: The Living Map |...

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2026/03/02

Six months ago, Mindful Mondays began as a simple weekly pause - a space to soften into presence and honour the neurodivergent nervous system.Twenty-six episodes later, something far more coherent has emerged.In this special half-year reflection, Ashley traces the living map that has been quietly forming beneath the surface - from radical acceptance and time reframing, to forest wisdom and the art of allowing… from nervous system cartography and breath as bridge, to loving-kindness, radical

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3:58

Our Statement on the BAFTA Incident Involving John...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/02/27

In this brief statement, Jordan James speaks on behalf of The Neurodivergent Experience to address the recent BAFTA incident involving John Davidson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:31

Hot Topic: Robert Aramayo’s BAFTA Win | Why Authentic...

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2026/02/27

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to major BAFTA wins for I Swear — including Robert Aramayo taking home Best Actor and the EE Rising Star Award.After previously calling it a “travesty” that Aramayo wasn’t Oscar-nominated, Jordan reflects on why this win feels so significant — not just for the actor, but for neurodivergent representation in film.They unpack why I Swear works: it doesn’t reduce Tourette’s to a stereotype, it tells the story

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47:31

Travelling as a Neurodivergent Adult: Airports,...

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2026/02/26

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James returns from New Zealand and joins Simon Scott for an honest and surprisingly positive conversation about travelling as a neurodivergent person.From long-haul flights and jet lag to airport anxiety and invisible disability accommodations, they reflect on how different this trip felt compared to previous travel experiences. Jordan shares how advocating for pre-boarding, using the sunflower lanyard, and clearly communicating needs made a

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37:14

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: The Symphony of...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/02/23

Sound is one of the fastest, most powerful systems in the human brain. It can soothe, destabilise, regulate, overwhelm - and, when used intentionally, it can become a profound tool for nervous system support.In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the neuroscience and lived experience of sound for neurodivergent minds. From music and rhythm as ancient emotional language, to binaural beats and brainwave states, humming and vagus nerve activation, ASMR, pink noise, and the surprising

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27:18

Hot Topic: Navigating the News with a Neurodivergent...

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2026/02/20

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott is joined by Ashley Dupuy to explore why the news feels so overwhelming — especially for neurodivergent brains.With relentless headlines, graphic footage, political division, and algorithm-driven doom-scrolling, they unpack how constant exposure to crisis can heighten anxiety, disrupt sleep, and intensify black-and-white thinking.Ashley explains the role of the brain’s reticular activating system (RAS) — the internal filtering

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1:03:10

Who Am I Without the Mask? Unmasking as a...

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2026/02/19

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott is joined by Ashley Dupuy to explore the emotional reality of unmasking as a neurodivergent adult — especially after late diagnosis.With Jordan still in New Zealand, Simon and Ashley dive into identity shifts, grief, anger, boundaries, and the destabilising question so many people face:Who am I without the mask?They discuss how masking begins as a survival strategy rooted in nervous system safety, but can eventually leave you disconnected

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33:40

Mindful Mondays With Ashley Dupuy: How Gratitude...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/02/16

If the word gratitude has ever made you roll your eyes, this episode is for you.This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine. It’s about neuroscience.In this episode, Ashley explores how gratitude reshapes your Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the brain’s internal filter that decides what gets noticed. For neurodivergent nervous systems wired for intensity, pattern recognition, and threat detection, that filter can easily become tuned toward what’s overwhelming or

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24:46

Hot Topic: I Swear (2025) – The Most Neuroaffirming...

The Neurodivergent Experience ·

2026/02/13

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore the powerful impact of the British biographical drama I Swear — a neuroaffirming film based on the life of John Davidson, who developed Tourette’s syndrome as a child and later became a speaker and advocate.They reflect on their wider experiences of being neurodivergent — the bullying, blame, masking, rejection, and misunderstanding that shaped their early lives. The film mirrors what it feels like to grow up

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