Differently Brained

Someone like Clem Bastow & Jo Case

Sorry for the delay with this one!Today, Jacinta and Lachlan are joined by two guests, the inimitable Clem Bastow and Jo Case!They have just released a beautiful new anthology titled Someone Like Me, which showcases works of creative nonfiction and memoir of Autistic women and gender-diverse people.It was a pleasure to chat with them, and we hope to have them back on the show some day!
 
Resources:
Clem's Bio
Jo's Bio
 
Blindboy Podcast (Episode featuring Paddy Considine)
 
Heartbreak High
 
The Boy Who Could Fly
 
Autistic Culture Podcast (Episode on Hans Christian Andersen)
 
Harriet the Spy - Louise Fitzhugh
 
Anne of Green Gables - LM Montgomery
 
Little Women - Louisa May Alcott
 
The Good Place
 
Parks and Recreation
 

Attention Surplus Hyperactivity Awesomeness with Georgia Zentrich, the ADHD Educator

Are you in need of some education on ADHD? Or perhaps some advocacy and youth work? Or maybe even a DJ for your event?Well look no further - in today's episode Jacinta talks to Georgia Zentrich, The ADHD Educator. They discuss ADHD stigma, managing schedules, the challenges posed by the mental health care system, and more (including DJing)Georgia has an InstagramAnd you can find the resources mentioned in the episode below.REFERENCES:
 It's A Lot Podcast with Abby ChatfieldInterview with G-Flip
William Dodson - Interest Based Nervous SystemHow Simone Biles Turned ADHD into Her Superpower
Heartbreak High
Geek Girl

NeuroTrip: Jacinta's travels in Europe

This one is a bit late, apologies all!In today's episode, Jacinta tells us all about her recent journey through Europe. How did it affect her? How can neurodivergent people prepare themselves for travel? Was it worth it? Are Jacinta and Lachlan the most beautiful singers you've ever heard?
Jump aboard and find out!

The Cold Truth about tech, anxiety and writing with Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Join us in welcoming back Ashley Kalagian Blunt - author, podcaster and friend of the show.In this episode we chat about her brand new book, 'Cold Truth', a tech-noir crime thriller. The conversation delves into the writing process, cybersecurity, technology anxiety, crypto-currency warnings, and more!ASHLEY'S BOOKS:COLD TRUTH — Ashley Kalagian Blunt
DARK MODE — Ashley Kalagian Blunt
HOW TO BE AUSTRALIAN — Ashley Kalagian Blunt
MY NAME IS REVENGE — Ashley Kalagian Blunt
 
Also, check out the podcast James and Ashley Stay at Home
REFERENCES:The Age of Magical Overthinking | Book by Amanda Montell | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster

Welcome to Season 3! Word of the Year 2025

It's a new year, friends, and a brand new season of Differently Brained! We're really excited to get back into the swing of things and give you all a year's worth of podcast goodness with different brains aplenty.Just like in 2024 we've come up with two new 'guiding words/intentions' for 2025 (No Spoilers as to what we chose, you'll just have to listen!)Welcome back, y'all, we missed you!
 
REFERENCED IN THE SHOW:
'Not Perfect' by Tim Minchin
9 Life Lessons - Tim Minchin UWA Address 
'You Don't Have to Dream' by Tim Minchin (book)

Lachlan's 2024 Wrapped: Salty, Disappointing, Hopeful

Who's that guy? Who's that guy? It's Rutho!Welcome to the second of our wrap up episodes for 2024. This time, Lachlan looks  back on the year and his intention of "RECALIBRATING".
Some of the resources mentioned:
The Pulling | Book | Scribe Publications (Adele's Book)
WISE Employment | Disability Employment Services | Workforce Australia | NDIS
Watch BEEF | Netflix Official Site
Lana Eileen (@lana.eileen.art) • Instagram photos and videos | Spotify Profile
 

Jacinta's 2024 Wrapped: Gloomy, vibrant shenanigans

We're back baybeeeeeeee!And not a moment too soon (considering the end of the year is hurtling towards us).In this, our first of two wrap-up episodes, Jacinta reflects on the year that was. Has she, indeed, "BUILT"?Some of the resources mentioned:The Pulling | Book | Scribe Publications (Adele's Book)Simply Happy Organisation - Narelle King - Professional Organiser - Yoga TeacherCandles – Lavender Moon Candle CoMel Watson - Speaker, Mentor, Burnout & HR Expert

Representations and Resources SUPERCUT!

Okay, we know, this one is a bit late and hastily edited, but nevertheless it is here!A supercut of many of our guest episodes from series 1 of Differently Brained sharing their favourite resources and representations dealing with mental health and neurodivergence. Of course, if you want something more comprehensive, do go back and listen to the full episodes.
In speaking order, the guests you will hear from are:
Orion Kelly
Kay Kerr
Matt Bruyninckx
Mel Watson
Min Lou
Kylie Maslen
Suzanna Poredos
Claudia-Barriga Larrivière
Brandon Harvey
Steph Liz Cuthbert
Miranda Luby
Kirk Cetinic
Amanda Tattersall
Dani Vee
Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Davina Bell
Alicia Elliott
Jess and Bonnie Flint
Below are links to as many of the resources and references mentioned that can be found:
RESOURCES:
Amaze — Creating an autism inclusive Australia
Always Angelic Aspie Alice (Suzanna Poredos' Podcast)
Peer-to-Peer Support - Our Programs - GROW Australia
Peer CARE Companion Warmline | Roses in the Ocean
Alternatives to Suicide in Australia – Alt2Su – NSW (alt2su-nsw.net)  
The Rapids by Sam Twyford-Moore
Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnson
James Ward-Sinclair, Author at Autistic & Unapologetic
Scaling Change — On making change big and small | by Amanda Tattersall | Medium (And some of Amanda's other articles: Amanda Tattersall – Medium)
The School of Life - YouTube Channel
James and Ashley Stay at Home Podcast
You Are Light by Aaron Becker
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness by Teresa M. Twomey
Love & Autism by Kay Kerr
I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir by Sarah Kurchak
paige layle - YouTube Channel
Dani Donovan
Better Late Than Never by Emma Mahony & Sari Solden
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
 
REPRESENTATIONS:
Heartbreak High
Helen Hoang (author) 
'Peta Lyre's Rating Normal' by Anna Whateley 
Everything's Gonna Be Okay (currently not streaming on iView)
Hannah Gadsby
Sex Education
Fisk
Julie and Julia
Malcolm in the Middle 'Hal fixing a lightbulb'
Modern Family 'Phil's ADHD'
Bojack Horseman
Maria Bamford: 'Old Baby', 'Lady Dynamite'
Silver Linings Playbook
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Please Like Me
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (Book & TV Show)
Taylor Tomlinson (comedian): 'Arm Floaties'
Fantasia 'Flamingo Scene'
'To This Day' TED Talk by Shane Koyczan
Kelly Clarkson's Spotify discography
360 feat Seth Sentry - 'Closer'
'Alone With You In The Ether' by Olivie Blake
Silver Linings Playbook
'Bloodlines' series by Richelle Mead
Modern Love series 1 episode 3
Tim Sharp and 'Laser Beak Man'
Works of Kate DiCamillo
Saint Maud
The Babadook
 

Side effects may include...

DISCLAIMER:As always it's important to state that we at Differently Brained are not medical professionals, and this episode contains our personal testimonies of being on medication. Furthermore, we have always been staunchly in favour of treatment for mental illness. The experiences in this episode have been shared as a means of conversation, and not for the dissemination of advice or education._________________
Sometimes the best things in life come with terms and conditions.
Jacinta and Lachlan chat about their own experiences of side effects of taking medication.And if you're reading this, don't forget to take your meds!

Jacinta's NDIS Troubles

DISCLAIMER: All information presented in this episode was correct at the time of recording in July of 2024. Since then, some circumstances have changed, namely the Minister for the NDIS.____________________________________________________________
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) - great idea, almost consistently failing in practice.There are a lot of folks who have had issues trying to get on to the NDIS, receive their entitlements, and generally not feel like they're a 'burden' on society.Jacinta is one such individual, and this week Lachlan asks her about the gauntlet she ran to try to be approved for the NDIS.We know that there are a lot of other stories out there, too.