ND & Free Podcast - Finished May 2026

A panel show with 3 guests from 2020. As I celebrate 10 years of podcasting we return to previous conversations from years gone by. They aren't directly linked to Neurodivergence but if you can listen through a Neurodivergent lens, I hope what is discussed could help you. Neurodivergent topic episodes are coming every month alongside these wellbeing special episodes.  In this panel show episode we talk Alyssa Scolari, Emerald McLeod and Christina Giammalva. Owen talks with his guests about the impact CPTSD has on our bodies and minds, how their healing journey's look and how we can find a sense of safety in the space of CPTSD-- We cover what Self-Awareness means to us, our experience personally with CPTSD, what our healing journey looked like and what helped. We also discuss how we can cultivate a sense of safety and connection in the space of CPTSD and what would be our 3 pieces of insight for those struggling with their emotional or mental health. Explore more about our official Podcast Partner Sponsor 'Chillzones - Fidget Tools' - Use code 'OWEN15' at checkout for 15% off - https://chillzones.co.uk/  Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]       Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree 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

Explore more about our official Podcast Partner Sponsor 'Chillzones - Fidget Tools' - Use code 'OWEN15' at checkout for 15% off - https://chillzones.co.uk/    In this Tenth episode of the official ND and Free Talk Show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona, Philippa Balazs and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Careers when you are Neurodivergent.   In this episode we cover the following areas ....   1. Our own experiences, struggles and journeys within work. 2. What we feel are the common challenges for working when you are Neurodivergent. 3. How can we find ways to earn and find the right jobs for our needs. 4. How can we live a life without the burnout and exhaustion of neurotypical working expectations.  5. Our Final Thoughts / Message of Hope.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree   More On Phillipa.   Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach. Check out Philippa's links.  Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/  Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable   More On Dan.   Follow Dan's journey on Social media.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_   More on Darren. Check out Darren's podcast - Me and ADHD Podcast https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54   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 Ninth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Skills Regression when you are Neurodivergent.   In this episode we cover the following questions ....   1. What are our experiences with this and what happened post diagnosis when it comes to our ND presentations?    2. How can we find a balance for completing tasks and also honoring our need for low level living ( more stress free, quiet and withdrawn life )   3. How do we compassionately support ourselves to get stuff done and engage with meaningful tasks.    4. Final thoughts on this.     Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree   More On Dan.   Follow Dan's journey on Social media.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_   More on Darren. Check out Darren's podcast - Me and ADHD Podcast https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54   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 eighth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of Masking as Neurodivergence.   In this episode we cover the following questions ....   1. What do you feel masking is and how does it look to you?   2. How do you find interaction and communication makes you feel?   3. How do you decide how much to share about your ND and put in boundaries?   4. Final thoughts around masking.     Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree   More On Dan.   Follow Dan's journey on Social media.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_   More on Darren. Check out Darren's podcast - Me and ADHD Podcast https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54   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 episode we have a Q & A. Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topics brought to us by you. This episode includes how to work with overstimulation and seeking stimulus, how to cultivate and sustain friendship an ND'er and how nature can help us. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    02:37 - Question One -  When I get really wired and overstimulated I end up scanning on social media or doing things rather than creating space and calm and no screens. How can I work with this?.   09:40 - Question Two -  I find getting outside into nature or the country really helps. Do you think this is a common tip for ND'ers   17:10 - Question Three - I struggle with friendships. I ruminate over what the connection means, questioning their behaviour and wondering if they care. What do you do to help yourself let go and just be with friendship dynamics.   Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    MORE ON ALICE   Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d   Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.   Follow links for more on Alice's and her work   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==     MORE ON PHILIPPA Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach. Check out Philippa's links.  Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/  Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable   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

Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy - With Owen, Alice & Philippa (Episode Six)   In this sixth episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss how PDA shows up, how we can work with it and why needing autonomy is okay.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    MORE ON ALICE   Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d   Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.   Follow links for more on Alice's and her work   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==     MORE ON PHILIPPA Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach. Check out Philippa's links.  Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/  Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable   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 fifth episode of the ND and Free Podcast we have our Q & A Episode. Owen and his co-hosts Darren Cammock and Dan Katona discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    00:40 - Intro   02:45 - Question One - Gabby from TikTok - What is one positive aspect of your ND? I am trying to meet mine with more positive regard.    15:00  - Laura from Instagram - I feel like there are more diagnoses eg. Dyselxia and ASD alongside my ADHD, but not sure if getting more assessments will help me in life. What would you do?     33:16  - Shaun from TikTok - My biggest struggle that impacts my life is my anger. It comes when I get overwhelmed. How do you guys experience this, if you do?    48:20   - Special Interest Quiz for Fun.- Which co-hosts will score the most points.   Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree  More On Dan.   Follow Dan's journey on Social media.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_   More on Darren. Check out Darren's podcast - Me and ADHD Podcast https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54       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 fourth episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of RSD.  How can we help ourselves when it arises, how to support our sensitive nervous systems and build confidence / self-esteem. We also cover Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's. Finishing with a special interest quiz.    00:40 What we have learnt since our last episode together including Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's reflections on the things we already do to help ourselves without realising we do it.      15:50 - Topic of the Episode. RSD.   01:03:14 - Special Interest Quiz   Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    Time Stamps.   00:40 What we have learnt since our last episode together including Dan's first week on Medication and Darren's journey with Medication plus Darren's    15:50 - Topic of the Episode. RSD. - How can we help ourselves when it arises, how to support our sensitive nervous systems and build confidence / self-esteem.       More On Dan.   Follow Dan's journey on Social media.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audhdan_/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdan_   More on Darren. Check out Darren's podcast - Me and ADHD Podcast https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2a36f6c1-0aef-4a4a-9bf8-dcb51cac5b54   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 third episode we have a Q & A. Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topics brought to us by you. Below are the questions we cover and the time stamps.    02:56  - Question One -  How do you parent neurodivergent children whilst battling your own ND symptoms? Often the needs of parties are conflicting.   15:10 - Question Two - I find I have a threshold of how long I can be around people but I don't know how to tackle telling people I need space and shorter time together. Your thoughts?     23:13 - Question Three - I find my impulsivity really hard work to stop. Do you have any ways you help yourself if you are impulsive?    32:56 - Special Interest Quiz. Which co-hosts will score the most points.   Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    MORE ON ALICE   Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d   Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.   Follow links for more on Alice's and her work   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==     MORE ON PHILIPPA Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach. Check out Philippa's links.  Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/  Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable   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 second episode of the ND and Free Podcast Owen and his co-hosts Alice Cantwell & Philippa Balazs discuss the topic of honouring our needs, how to live our truth & avoid burnout.    Want us to talk about a topic you would like unpack then DM us on social media or email [email protected]     Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    MORE ON ALICE   Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 30 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkVftqDPDbtJlpMocTVWL?si=e420b64300b84e7d   Alice is a Neurodivergent Assessor and speech and language therapist and runs her business Bold Mind ND.   Follow links for more on Alice's and her work   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-cantwell-80aa7a229/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVjCMJFD6/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boldmindsnd?igsh=MWEyd2Y2NzN0dmx5aA==     MORE ON PHILIPPA Hear her 1-1 Episode on the Pod - Episode 50 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kGEQULLpUjqosWh7wQBpG?si=43a975945636412e Philippa Balazs is a Kent-based AuDHD therapist and advocate. She runs a thriving private practice “Flourish with Philippa” where she specialises in late diagnosis, high masking women, and supporting ND parents with ND kids. She is also training to be a ADHD Coach. Check out Philippa's links.  Website - https://www.flourish-counselling.co.uk/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/flourish_with_philippa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_philippa/  Misophonia Article - https://www.autistictherapistdirectory.com/post/misophonia-when-everyday-sounds-feel-unbearable   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