The ND & Free Podcast - Spotlight Episode with Owen, Alice & Philippa - ND & Burnout - Honouring Our Needs (Epi 2)

In this third episode of the ND and Free Podcast we have our Q & A Episode. 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 Merch Store - https://nd-free-store.myshopify.com/  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 Spotlight Episode 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 Merch Store - https://nd-free-store.myshopify.com/  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 Thirty second episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Garrett Wood of Gnosis Therapy. Garrett offers Solution-focused coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and executive functioning support for high-achieving, masking professionals.  Garrett talks with Owen all about what burnout is, how we can move towards a burnout free life and how to live in a way that fits with our energy and capacity . Thank you Garrett.     ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    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. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.   More On Garrett. Garrett's coaching provides practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in the science of well-being. No burnout, no band-aids—because lasting success shouldn’t cost your health, happiness, or relationships Check out Garrett's links -  Website - https://www.gnosistherapy.com/  Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/    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 Thirty First episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE'  we have Integrative Therapist Steph Taker of Therapy with Steph. Steph returns to talk with Owen all about how Self-Worth and knowing our Identity can be hard when you are ND. We discuss how we can gain a healthy sense of self and cultivate more Self-Worth and discover our Identity. Thank you Steph..    Listen to our first episode together from 2025 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T51sglPKlyQSRoNKvomvk?si=e243c8013cb84d50 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epi-35-the-benefit-of-therapy-alongside-coaching-for/id1500282568?i=1000710109685   ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    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. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.   More On Steph. Steph provides compassionate therapy services tailored to your needs. As a late diagnosed ADHD'er Steph is passionate about supporting the ND community.  Check out Stephs links -  Website - https://therapywithsteph.co.uk/  Instagram Main - https://www.instagram.com/the.therapists.edit/ 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 first episode of the official ND and Free Wellbeing show Owen and his co-host Daniel Katona and Darren Cammock discuss the topic of overstimulation. We also cover of medication status, how sensory input effects us and hyper vigilance. Finishing with a 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 Merch Store - https://nd-free-store.myshopify.com/  Check out our Linktree To Explore all our Partners and Services - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    Time Stamps.   00.00 Intro to show and co-hosts and our medication status    09:44 - Show Topic - Overstimulation. How can we help ourselves. We also cover whether Owen and Darren feel they have autism aswell as ADHD and how does Dan experience AuDHD. Also a conversation on sensory input, hyper vigilance and planning for certain environments.   44:50 - Listener and patreon questions   46:32 -   How do you parent neurodivergent children whilst battling your own ND symptoms? Often the needs of parties are conflicting.   01:03:18 - I often leave little to no time to get ready and get to where I am going. How can I break this habit?   01:25:07 - I find dating hard as I don't know if I should mention my ND and fear a woman will think I am less of a man. What should I do?   01:43:33 - Special Interest Quiz. Finishing off with some fun. Who will win first quiz.     01:54:26 - Signing off and reflections      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 Thirtieth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have ADHD Life & Mindset Coach and neurodiversity trainer Leah Carroll. Leah returns to talk with Owen all about the power of being part of groups and coaching collectives. How can being with other Neurodivergent people help us on our own journey of understanding ourselves. How can we process our own experiences inside a safe space alongside peers. Thank you Leah..    Listen to our first episode together from 2025 - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p38Dnwtl4FqSN6o4EJNW2?si=2b7756ed0d744287  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/epi-43-working-with-the-mind-our-thoughts-as-adhders/id1500282568?i=1000718731667    ND & Free - Who are we and what do we do? Visit our Linktree to find out more. Visit https://linktr.ee/ndandfree    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. Plus learning from the lived experience of ND'ers from all over the world.  Thank you to all our guests.   More On Leah. Leah is an ADHD Life & Mindset Coach and neurodiversity trainer who helps overwhelmed ADHD adults and the organisations they work in move beyond survival mode. Through 1:1 coaching, group programmes, and workplace trainings, she blends lived experience, executive function know-how, and nervous-system-aware strategies to help people stop restarting every week and start building ways of living and working that actually fit their brains. Leah is originally from the US and now lives in Germany, working with clients and companies across the UK, Europe, and beyond.. Check out Leah's links.  Website - leah ccoaching.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhd.coach.leah/   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 special edition episode Owen becomes a guest. He is interviewed by the host of the Unbreakable Hope Podcast, JessicaRose Johnson. JessicaRose holds a space for Owen to share his experience of being diagnosed ADHD and the year that followed. He also shares his experience with a life threatening illness 9 years ago in which he was just days from dying. A conversation that Owen is very grateful for. Thank you JessicaRose.    MORE ON The Unbreakable Hope Podcast.   Check out JessicaRose's links.  Website - https://jessicarosehjohnson.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicarosehjohnson/  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unbreakable-hope-with-jessica-rose/id1779184357 YouTube - Video Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@jessicarosehjohnson   ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining sharper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWENM15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com    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/  Check out our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree  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/@awareness_space_coaching 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 twenty-ninth episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Donna Jackson. Donna is an accredited Intuitive Psychology Coach and an ICF accredited Insight Coach. We talk about what intuition is and how we can access it to help guide our life path. We talk about inner trust and living by our values. How does all this apply to a Neurodivergent brain?. We hear about Donna's work as a coach and her story.  Thank you Donna.    ND & Free Coaching Service.   Find out more about coaching with Owen. I support those with ADHD, people who are waiting for assessment or suspect ADHD could be part of their life. I help people cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion and life changing presence. Visit https://www.ndandfree.com/     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 DONNA. Donna Jackson. Donna is a accredited Intuitive Psychology Coach and an ICF accredited Insight Coach. She is also a certified nutrition coach and PT.  She helps her clients achieve their health goals and thrive as the best version of themselves. Check out Donna's links.  Website - https://mailchi.mp/9126542682c8/e6345xyxbc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donnamarie.coaching/   ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining sharper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWENM15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com    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/  Check out our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree  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/@awareness_space_coaching 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 twenty-eight episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have CBT Psychotherapist, CBT Supervisor, and Registered Mental Health Nurse Sam Done. Owen and Sam discuss how CBT can help support those with ADHD. We also unpack how Sam helps people with Identity and Anxiety. We hear Sam's story of diagnosis and what she is most proud of despite her ADHD potentially getting in the way. Thank you Sam.    ND & Free Coaching Service.   Find out more about coaching with Owen. I support those with ADHD, people who are waiting for assessment or suspect ADHD could be part of their life. I help people cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion and life changing presence. Visit https://www.ndandfree.com/     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 SAM. Sam is a CBT Psychotherapist, CBT Supervisor, and Registered Mental Health Nurse who specialises in Anxiety and Identity. Sam runs her own online private practice where she is passionate about adapting therapy to meet the needs of neurodivergent people so that they can live as their most authentic self. Check out Sam's links.  Website - www.samdonetherapy.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.identity.therapist/     ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining sharper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWENM15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com    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/  Check out our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree  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/@awareness_space_coaching 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 twenty-seventh episode of  'THE ND THRIVE GUIDE' we have Diane Jones. ADHD coach, CBT-qualified facilitator, newly certified NLP practitioner, and Yoga Nidra teacher in training Diane Jones. Owen and Diane discuss all things doing the work, becoming our inner coach and how feeling worthy is so important in our quest to transform our lives. Thank you Diane.    ND & Free Coaching Service.   Find out more about coaching with Owen. I support those with ADHD, people who are waiting for assessment or suspect ADHD could be part of their life. I help people cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion and life changing presence. Visit https://www.ndandfree.com/     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 DIANE. Diane specialises in nervous system regulation and belief transformation for overwhelmed parents. Her approach integrates neuroscience with trauma-informed care, helping families move from survival mode to thriving.. Check out Diane's links.  Website - www.dianejonescoaching.com/home  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-jones-20890b371/   ND & Free is in partnership with Ankhway Mushroom Gummies. A tasty supplement with 10 functional mushrooms bundled in a gummy. They can help with gaining sharper focus, a clearer mind, a more balanced mood, a natural energy boost and so much more. Enjoy 15% of your order at checkout with code 'OWENM15'. Find out more about the gummies at www.ankhway.com    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/  Check out our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ndandfree  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/@awareness_space_coaching 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