Celebrating Neurodiversity, without ignoring the hard bits

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!🎙️ NeuroWomen Natter – Season 2, Episode 1ADHD Awareness Month: Beyond the HeadlinesWe're BACK for Season 2!October is ADHD Awareness Month, but with ADHD dominating the headlines, are we actually making progress when it comes to understanding, acceptance and inclusion?In this episode, Toni Horn from NeuroEmpower CIC and Charlie Hart from Ausome Minds UK return after their summer break for another honest, unfiltered conversation about ADHD, misinformation, lived experiences and why awareness alone simply isn't enough.As two neurodivergent women with ADHD, we're challenging stereotypes, sharing personal experiences and discussing what we REALLY want people to understand.💜 What We're Nattering About🧠 ADHD Misinformation: Why claims that ADHD is a trend or that everyone has it now can be so damaging.💜 Women and Late Diagnosis: Why so many women go unrecognised for decades and the impact of masking.🔥 ADHD and Menopause: How hormonal changes can affect neurodivergent women.💼 ADHD in the Workplace: Why awareness training isn't enough and what managers can do to create meaningful inclusion.🧩 Executive Functioning: The hidden challenges of task initiation, planning, organisation, working memory and emotional regulation.🎭 When Strengths Hide Struggles: Why being successful or capable doesn't mean someone isn't struggling behind the scenes.✅ Reasonable Adjustments: What good workplace support looks like and why adjustments should be based on individual needs.💬 Support Without Diagnosis: Why people shouldn't have to wait for a diagnosis to receive understanding and practical support.Our Challenge to EmployersAs ADHD Awareness Month comes to an end, we're encouraging managers to ask one simple question:"What helps you do your best work, and is there anything getting in the way?"Then listen, act and follow through.Because awareness without action changes very little.🎉 Celebrating Two Years!We're also approaching our second anniversary on 1 November! Two years, 23 episodes and plenty of honest conversations about neurodivergent life.Thank you to everyone who continues to listen, share and support us.🎤 Meet Your HostsToni Horn FRSA Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Consultant, Workplace Needs Assessor, Keynote Speaker and Founder of NeuroEmpower CIC.🌐 https://neuroempower.org 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonikhornCharlie Hart Neurodiversity Advocate and Founder of Ausome Minds UK. https://ausomeminds.substack.com🎧 Join the ConversationWhether you're neurodivergent, exploring a diagnosis, supporting someone with ADHD or working towards a more inclusive workplace, this episode is for you.Enjoyed listening? Follow NeuroWomen Natter, share this episode and join the conversation!And remember...Different is OK. Make no apology for your neurology! 💜#NeuroWomenNatter #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD #WomenWithADHD #Neurodiversity #LateDiagnosis #ADHDAtWork #Neuroinclusion

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This is NeuroWomen Natter, episode 21. In this open and honest conversation, two late-diagnosed neurodivergent women talk about what it really feels like to have been misunderstood for most of their lives. They explore the journey of climbing back, the gap between how they feel and how they think they are supposed to feel, and the frustration that comes with answers arriving so late. It is candid, heartfelt, and a reminder that you are not alone in any of it.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!We are chatting honestly about how autism and ADHD can sometimes disguise, clash with, compensate for, or even confuse each other. Because when you are both autistic and ADHD, it isn’t always easy to explain what is going on internally. Sometimes ADHD pushes you towards novelty, movement, impulsivity and big ideas. Sometimes autism craves routine, predictability, clarity and recovery time. And sometimes they both show up at once… leaving everyone confused, including us! You can expect brutal honesty, real-life experiences, laughter, and the kind of conversation that says the things many people are thinking but don’t always feel able to say out loud.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!NWN19 with Charlie, Sam Warner and Azi Court. We discuss Autism Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance, Autistic Appreciation, unfluffy communication suiting more people than you think, the link between autism and gender diversity, and more.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Neurodiversity Celebration Week is in March. In this episode, Toni and I chat about how we can celebrate neurological diversity without being dismissive of neurodivergent challenges and needs.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Discussing LGBTQ+ with Charlie and with this month's guest Kathleen Helm.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This episode is for the women who were praised for being easy, good, and capable, and quietly learned to put themselves last. we’re talking honestly about:💬 people-pleasing💬 perfectionism💬 masking💬 burnout💬 and unlearning the rules we never agreed to.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of NeuroWomen Natter, Toni Horn sits down with a special guest to explore what an inclusive Christmas can look like, both at home and in the workplace.We chat about: 🎄 Inclusive Christmas at work – simple, practical ways organisations can make festive celebrations more welcoming and accessible for neurodivergent colleagues. 🌟 Parenting neurodivergent children during the holidays – supporting sensory needs, managing expectations, and creating calm within the chaos. 💜 Doing Christmas your way – letting go of pressure, embracing flexibility, and choosing what truly works for your wellbeing.A warm, honest conversation filled with real-life strategies, relatable insights, and compassion during a season that can easily feel overwhelming.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Charlie, Toni and Guest the Neurodivergent executive, talk about NeuroInclusion Experiences in the workplace !

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Episode 12 – NeuroWomen and PMDD with Toni and Samantha GarstinIn this episode, Toni is joined by guest Samantha Garstin for an open and honest conversation about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and its impact on women’s lives. Together, they explore what PMDD is, how it intersects with neurodivergence, and the challenges women face in both personal and professional spaces when living with it.Samantha shares her own experiences and insights, while Toni brings her perspective as a neurodivergent woman navigating the complexities of well-being. The discussion highlights the importance of awareness, compassion, and kindness in supporting those with PMDD, as well as practical strategies for managing symptoms and advocating for yourself.