THE ND & FREE PODCAST - UNPACKING NEURODIVERGENCE – Details, episodes & analysis

In this sixthteenth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Nutritionist and food relationship coach Sophia Harris.

Owen and Sophia discuss how eating patterns and behaviours could look for ND'ers and dive into emotional eating. We explore how elements of Neurodivergence play into how we approach foods including sensory issues, RSD influence and how we think about food. An insightful conversation with an inspiring person. Thank you Sophia. 

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Thank you to all our experts.

MORE ON SOPHIA.

Sophia supports amazing humans like you struggling with impulsive eating, food noise over restriction and binge eating. She runs her business Apollo Nutrition and hosts the Apollo Nutrition Podcast. 

Check out Sophia links - 

Website - https://apollonutrition.co.uk/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Apollonutrition

Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/sophia_apollo_nutrition   Podcast Spotify - https://apollonutrition.co.uk/    

More about The ND & FREE Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ND'ers can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Check out our website https://www.ndandfree.com/

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/ 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

In this fifteenth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have ADHD Coach and Trauma and Somatic Counsellor Zoe Joanna.

Owen and Zoe discuss how our body, our senses and our emotions are impacted by ND brains. We look at how to meet our emotions and sensations as they arise and how we can help our bodies return to a sense of calm. How can we honor this part of ND life.  

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Thank you to all our experts.

MORE ON ZOE.

Zoe supports sensitive souls with busy brains find calm and confidence in a life that feels more aligned with them. 

Check out Zoe links - 

Website - https://www.zoejoanna.com/

Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/zoejoannacoaching    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zoejoannacoaching/  

More about The ND & FREE Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and ASD'ERS can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Check out our website https://www.ndandfree.com/

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/ 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1 

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support from professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

In this fourteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with ND advocate and writer Charis Hawkley who shares her experience with Dyspraxia and how it presents for her. We talk about her inspiring journey through university, her writing and her thoughts of her Self-diagnosed Autism. Thank you to Chari for being on our show.     

Check out Charis's links.

Vote Now   https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/nominations/charis-hawkley/   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YCacrc3jFcE&t=3s&pp=ygUSZHlzcHJheGlhIG1hZ2F6aW5l   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/   https://nationalneurodiversityshows.com/midlands-show/   https://alifelessordinaryds.wordpress.com/tag/dyslexia-diagnosis/   https://www.freshered.com/what-its-like-studying-at-university-with-dyslexia/   https://www.freshered.com/my-struggle-to-accept-my-autism-autism-acceptance-week/   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/one-thing-we-would-like-you-to-know-about-dyspraxia   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/dyspraxia-and-fencing   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/history-of-dyspraxia   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/i-m-not-just-lazy   https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/blogs/articles/the-positive-aspects-of-dyspraxia-written-by-charis-gambon   https://www.harnessmagazine.com/my-disability-story/   https://www.redbrick.me/we-are-dyspraxic-and-we-are-sick-of-judgment/   https://www.redbrick.me/spotlight-on-hidden-disabilities/   https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/04/my-alumni-story-charis-hawkley     More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

In this seventh episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Health Coach Olena Baker. Olena is Holistic Health & Resilience Coach Empowering Women Recovering From Chronic Fatigue, She has experience working with the Neurodivergent Population and has a focus on the nervous system & polyvagal theory   Owen and Olena discuss the Nervous System and how it is affected by a Neurodivergent brain. We also discuss how we can use our nervous regulation to help reduce the intensity of our ND presentations. We dive into 'Polyvagal Theory' and how it can help us understand our experience of life.   

Follow links for more on Olena Baker and her work  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OlenaBaker.HealthCoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olenabaker.healthcoach/

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Thank you to all our experts.

More about The ND & FREE Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/ 

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

In this thirteenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the passionate Andy Ryan who shares his experience with his Self-diagnosed Autism and how living his truth has opened up his life to exploration. We also cover his experiences with seeing a therapist regularly and dive into how being Neurodivergence can impact us in the workplace. Thank you to Andy for being on our show.    

Check out Andy's instagram and TikTok

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neuro.narrative?igsh=MWJ1bDU1Y3E3MzBmMg==   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@neuro.narrative?_t=ZN-8uVidxYF87y&_r=1   More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

In this twelfth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the amazing Lucy Czech who shares her story of late diagnosis of ADHD and how it changed her life. Lucy tells us her experiences as a mother with ADHD within a Neurodivergent family unit and how she left her successful career to set up her own plant shop business. A motivated, inspiring and hopeful person. Thank you to Lucy for being on our show.    

Check out Lucy's instagram 

Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/lucy.every.day   More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

In this sixth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we welcome Psychotherapist and Counsellor Kate Hough.    Katie shares her story towards her Neurodivergence Diagnosis and how it informs her therapy practice. Then Kate takes us through how Psychotherapy and counseling helps those with Neurodivergence. We cover how an ND informed therapy space is so important, how to work through shame and grief post diagnosis and the approach to transform our relationship with ourselves.   

Follow links for more on Katie and her work 

Website https://www.dotswellbeing.com/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dotswellbeing

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dotswellbeing/

WHAT IS THE ND THRIVE GUIDE

'ND Thrive Guide' Series, we will explore how to live a full, thriving and authentic life with our Neurodivergent Brain. A show all about hope and growth. Tips, advice and ideas from coaches, therapists and experts. Thank you to all our experts.

More about The ND & FREE Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other Neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW adhd'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

All links - https://linktr.ee/theawarenessspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7d096ca2-62bd-449c-aa67-f51de0a91a0c

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/ 

 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

Epi 110 - How Chronic Illness and ADHD Impact Us - With Guest Steph Meissner - Me, Myself & ND - Epi 11  

In this eleventh episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with friend of the show Steph Meissner who shares her story through chronic illness and being housebound for over a year. She shares her experience of knowing she is Neurodivergent and the pain of having to wait for diagnosis on an endless waiting list. This is moving and emotional conversation about living purposefully and making the most of life despite the hardship. 

Check out Steph's instagram 

Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/sclerodermahacks?igsh=dmc0enliN3NmeGl2   Steph's Story About Her Dad (Voiced by Owen)   https://youtu.be/Pdc9FvoSRU4?si=O6QFyFkeYCl97mZS    More about the show

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

In this special edition episode of the ND and Free Podcast series Owen tells his story about Neurodivergence and his life before it. He is interviewed by guest host Charlotte about his run up to diagnosis, how it felt to discover he had ADHD and how hard life was for the 40 years before. An emotional conversation but raw and honest in a important way. Owen hopes it can help people who are listening.    More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series   Find Charlotte via her linktree

https://linktr.ee/Charlottefryadhdcoach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=48519484-fc4f-4353-96a7-100d90f29457

 Check out Charlotte's Website -

https://www.elephantinthemind.com/

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

 

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen

In this tenth episode of the Me, Myself and ND series Owen sits down with the inspiring mother Michelle Jacques who is spreading awareness of ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. This is a special edition episode that has the aim to dive into and share information around conditions, comorbidities and other Neurodivergent related issues.   .

Michelle shares her son's experience with ARFID and how as a mother she has to work around his sensory issues around food. We talk about the misconceptions around ARFID and how it relates to Neurodivergence. Thank you Michelle.

Check out Michelle's links

Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/arfid_life_uk?igsh=d3Jjc21mdzFxM21t   LinkTree   https://linktr.ee/arfidlifeuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=55151f37-933e-4ad0-a32f-9e9ab312cbb0  

'Me, Myself and ND. We dive into conversation with a guest on all things ADHD and other Neurodivergent brain presentations (should they be part of their experience). We will cover the run up to diagnosis, the diagnosis experience and how life unfolded afterwards. Including looking at the guests' passions and how they thrive. 

 

More about 'the ND & FREE' Podcast series

Welcome back to the ND & FREE podcast brought to you by the Awareness Space Network. A podcast and social media platform that explores how ADHD'ers and other neurodivergent brain types can live their truth and feel free in their lives. We hear from inspiring COACHES, THERAPISTS, EXPERTS AND FELLOW ND'ers from all over the world, who sit down with me Owen Morgan to share their wisdom with us. 

Our mission is to explore how the human spirit and understanding our whole self can bring us a life full of possibilities

 

Follow our instagram and TikTok for information, facts and useful content in and around Adhd, Autism and AuDHD. -

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nd_and_free/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_and_free?_t=8scJhGZ4Sp6&_r=1

These conversations are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic support. Please seek support of professionals trained within Neurodiversity support. Listen to episodes with care.

Keep up to date with our latest posts on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the show, 

Owen