Differently Brained

Idioms are not everyone's cup of tea

It's been discussed before that some neurodivergent folks don't really vibe with idioms. Either they don't understand them, find them frustrating and trite, or don't parse the context together.Jacinta is one such neurodivergent person with this particular pet peeve (is that an idiom?) and Lachlan tests out some of the more egregious examples on her to figure out why.

Top 3 Favourite Rewatches (for when we need a bit of comfort)

One of our favourite things to ask our guests on Differently Brained is what resources or media show quality representation. This time, however, the discussion is all about what shows or movies make us feel comfy and a bit more regulated.In this very short episode you'll hear Jacinta and Lachlan talk about the things they never get tired of watching over and over and over and over and over again.

Cin City

Podcasting is Weird - a "Meta-episode"

It's been roughly 18 months since we started this podcast, and we thought it'd be high time to reflect on the process, what we've learned and what we've struggled with. A behind-the -scenes look at Differently Brained.But more than that, this is an episode in which we hype each other. Love us.Love our show.
 

Neurodiverging with the one and only (literally) Beau Windon

Beau Windon is a neurodivergent author of Wiradjuri heritage who, in a first for Differently Brained, joined us in person for a chat!
Beau talks to us about his identity, the creative process as a neurodivergent writer, and his PhD focus on Neurodivergent Aesthetics.
Check out Beau's website, containing his writing, here!
 
Resources:Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr. Nick Walker
Phil Smith

Michael Coles Pt.2 - Schooling, Parenthood, and Autism

Michael is back this week to talk about his 6-year-old daughter who also has an autism diagnosis. He shares the challenges she faced in the schooling system, and the journey to finding a supportive and accommodating school. 
 
 

Michael from The Deep Dive podcast

Bye bye July

Falling for Hayley Scrivenor

Top 3 things we 'can't live without'

Here at Differently Brained we sometimes make hyperbolic statements.This time is different! Jacinta and Lachlan list their top 3 things (it's a broad category) they can't live without as neurodivergent/mentally ill individuals.
It's a short episode this week, but a fun one!Tell us your top three!