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Differently Brained
Welcome to Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. We are an Own Voices poddy that chats all things neurodivergence and mental health.
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author and podcaster Ashley Kalagian Blunt. The trio chat about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, co-occurring mental health challenges and the lengths Ashley has reached to avoid going outside in the dark.
About our guest
Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller. Her previous books are How to Be Australian (2020), a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge (2019), a thriller novella and collected essays. My Name is Revenge was shortlisted for the 2019 Woollahra Digital Literary Awards and was a finalist in the 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award.
Her writing appears in Griffith Review, Sydney Review of Books, Overland, Australian Book Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Openbook, Kill Your Darlings, and more.
Ashley is an award-winning speaker and has appeared at Sydney Writers’ Festival, Brisbane Writers’ Festival, Story Club and more, and is a Moth StorySLAM winner. She is the co-host of James and Ashley Stay at Home, a podcast about writing, creativity and health, and was a judge in the 2020 Writing NSW Varuna Fellowship.
She also teaches a range of creative writing courses and mentors emerging writers. She has a decade of experience in teaching and curriculum design, working with children and adults, and has a Master of Research in creative writing.
Before moving to Australia, Ashley lived and worked in Canada, South Korea, Peru and Mexico.
In 2022, Ashley was an artist in residence at Bundanon, and on fellowship at KSP Writers' Centre. Her Armenian travel memoir was shortlisted for the 2018 Impress Prize for New Writers and the 2017 Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award, and received a 2015 Varuna PIP residency.
Episode partner
Representations & resources
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Amanda Tattersall. They talk about bipolar, psychosis and medication, and also discuss the way mental health is stigmatised in wider society and individualised as the problems of a sole person rather than a community and social issue.
About our guest
Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor of Practice with the Sydney Policy Lab and School of Geosciences, bringing decades of change making experience to the University. She is the founder of some of Australia’s most interesting social change organisations, including the Sydney Alliance and GetUp.org.au. She hosts the ChangeMakers podcast that tells stories about people trying to change the world. Her book, Power in Coalition, was the first international analytical study of alliance building as a strategy for social change.
Episode partner
Eating healthy used to be a struggle for me, but that was before I discovered the BlendJet 2 portable blender. Now when fast food temptation strikes, I just blend up a delicious and nutritious protein shake or smoothie. What are you waiting for? Go to blendjet.com and grab yours today! And be sure to use the promo code DB12 to get 12% OFF your order and free 2-day shipping! Use our special link https://zen.ai/BhfrkalNWbaJ_Pplo8vxWg to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan ask more questions of Samuel Leighton-Dore.
About our guest
Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members of the LGBTIQ+ community across his multifaceted creative practice, winning Visual Artist of the Year at the 2019 Honour Awards and producing work for organisations including Equality Australia, ACON, Twenty10, ReachOut and, most recently, writing and producing a series of short animations for men’s health organisation Man Cave. His ceramic work has featured on the cover of the Journal of Australian Ceramics and exhibited as part of the North Queensland Ceramic Awards.
Episode partner
Eating healthy used to be a struggle for me, but that was before I discovered the BlendJet 2 portable blender. Now when fast food temptation strikes, I just blend up a delicious and nutritious protein shake or smoothie. What are you waiting for? Go to blendjet.com and grab yours today! And be sure to use the promo code DB12 to get 12% OFF your order and free 2-day shipping! Use our special link https://zen.ai/BhfrkalNWbaJ_Pplo8vxWg to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
Samuel's website, instagram, twitter and newsletter
Sad Man Studio website
Samuel's books How To Be A Big Strong Man and Wow It's All A Lot
You Can't Ask That Obsessive Compulsive Disorder episode
Australian Survivor episodes
How Villains Are Made by Parvati Shallow
Adult Fantasy by Briohny Doyle
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Samuel Leighton-Dore.
About our guest
Samuel Leighton-Dore is a visual artist and writer. His book How To Be A Big Strong Man brought accessibility and humour to topics of masculinity and mental health. Samuel has explored these themes at great length, particularly as experienced by members of the LGBTIQ+ community across his multifaceted creative practice, winning Visual Artist of the Year at the 2019 Honour Awards and producing work for organisations including Equality Australia, ACON, Twenty10, ReachOut and, most recently, writing and producing a series of short animations for men’s health organisation Man Cave. His ceramic work has featured on the cover of the Journal of Australian Ceramics and exhibited as part of the North Queensland Ceramic Awards.
Episode partner
Eating healthy used to be a struggle for me, but that was before I discovered the BlendJet 2 portable blender. Now when fast food temptation strikes, I just blend up a delicious and nutritious protein shake or smoothie. What are you waiting for? Go to blendjet.com and grab yours today! And be sure to use the promo code DB12 to get 12% OFF your order and free 2-day shipping! Use our special link https://zen.ai/BhfrkalNWbaJ_Pplo8vxWg to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
Samuel's website, instagram, twitter and newsletter
Sad Man Studio website
Samuel's books How To Be A Big Strong Man and Wow It's All A Lot
You Can't Ask That Obsessive Compulsive Disorder episode
Australian Survivor episodes
How Villains Are Made by Parvati Shallow
Adult Fantasy by Briohny Doyle
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan continue their interview with Senator Jordon Steele-John. They delve into all things NDIS: how it should work, how it currently works (or doesn't) and what needs to change to make it better to actually support neurodivergent and disabled folks.
About our guest
Jordan Steele-John is one of your Greens Senators for WA. He has recently led the charge in pushing for the ADHD Inquiry in Federal Parliament and is the Greens spokesperson for disability rights, health and mental health.
Episode partner
Eating healthy used to be a struggle for me, but that was before I discovered the BlendJet 2 portable blender. Now when fast food temptation strikes, I just blend up a delicious and nutritious protein shake or smoothie. What are you waiting for? Go to blendjet.com and grab yours today! And be sure to use the promo code DB12 to get 12% OFF your order and free 2-day shipping! Use our special link https://zen.ai/BhfrkalNWbaJ_Pplo8vxWg to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
Senator Jordon Steele-John
Parliament public hearings schedule
Contact senator.steele-john@aph.gov.au to be part of the Greens ADHD Slack channel
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Senator Jordon Steele-John. We quiz Jordon on the ADHD Senate Inquiry and how that came about, how the response for submissions has far exceeded expectations (yay community!) and where we go from here.
About our guest
Jordan Steele-John is one of your Greens Senators for WA. He has recently led the charge in pushing for the ADHD Inquiry in Federal Parliament and is the Greens spokesperson for disability rights, health and mental health.
Episode partner
Eating healthy used to be a struggle for me, but that was before I discovered the BlendJet 2 portable blender. Now when fast food temptation strikes, I just blend up a delicious and nutritious protein shake or smoothie. What are you waiting for? Go to blendjet.com and grab yours today! And be sure to use the promo code DB12 to get 12% OFF your order and free 2-day shipping! Use our special link https://zen.ai/BhfrkalNWbaJ_Pplo8vxWg to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
Senator Jordon Steele-John
Parliament public hearings schedule
Contact senator.steele-john@aph.gov.au to be part of the Greens ADHD Slack channel
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
We have some exciting news to share! Differently Brained has been included in the 18th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards! We are included in the Health category of course and also in The Adam Curry People's Choice Awards.
It would mean the world to us if you voted for our show here and shared it with your family, friends, enemies and acquaintances to boost us into the shortlist! Nominations are open until July 31st so please get in quick!
You will need to sign up which I know is a little annoying but please consider it (and you can always just unsubscribe later after you've done us this huge favour!)
VOTE HERE!
Also if you want to connect with us across our different socials and what not, we've popped them all in here so you can find us:
Differently Brained Facebook Community
Facebook page
Instagram
Twitter
Website
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Claudia Barriga-Larrivière. Claudia Barriga-Larrivière is Sendle Australia's Director of People & Culture. She also lives with dyslexia and anxiety.
About our guest
Claudia Barriga-Larrivière is Sendle Australia's Director of People & Culture. She also lives with dyslexia — which is why she's made it her life's work to champion neurodiversity in the workplace (as well as in society more broadly). In her current role, she designs end-to-end solutions in the form of products and services for the Sendle team, team leads and executive team. She strongly believes that effective skills are the key to unlocking technical hard skills, especially in leadership platforms. She designs with that in the mind to make all processes human-centric, intuitive and kind.
Episode partner
Quit being boring, just eating dinner and watching tv every night. Next time pull out a Wongo Puzzle and enjoy the conversation and fun that happens when people puzzle together. Wongo is the perfect balance of a good challenge without being so hard you stop talking to each other and leave your family forever. Trust me, once you try Wongo, you’ll never go back to a boring old jigsaw puzzle. Use our link https://zen.ai/differentlybrained or the code DB to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
More about Claudia - her LinkedIn profile, her website
Book Claudia for your next event
Sendle
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Dr Alissa Knight. Dr Alissa Knight is a clinical psychologist, researcher and founder of The Calming Suite. We discuss anxiety, perfectionism and mental health during the teen years. We also chat about disordered eating and binge drinking and the way these can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Finally we finish the conversation with a chat about self-care, balance and Alissa's amazing career.
About our guest
Dr Alissa Knight is a clinical psychologist, researcher and founder of The Calming Suite. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Alissa worked as a scientist/researcher, exploring areas such as psychiatry, psychology and nutrition. A woman of many talents, Alissa has also worked as a primary school teacher, journalist, professional dancer and yoga instructor. Having taught children for many years, Alissa was drawn towards working with youths in her psychology practice, particularly teens and young adults. With their whole lives ahead of them, Alissa is passionate about providing young people with the tools and skills needed to unlock joy and fulfillment. She is passionate about helping people to reach their full potential and transform their lives for the better.
Content warning
In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss alcohol abuse, disordered eating, suicidality and depression. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.
Episode partner
Are you tired of the same old boring puzzles? Mix things up with Wongo Puzzles! Each puzzle is a custom design, with intricate patterns and whimsical shapes that will keep you engaged for hours. Plus, their eco-friendly materials and commitment to sustainability make Wongo Puzzles a guilt-free way to unwind. Use our link https://zen.ai/differentlybrained or the code DB to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
The Calming Suite website
Dr Alissa Knight's Instagram and LinkedIn
The Body Keeps the Score by Professor Bessel van der Kolk
Eight Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder and the companion workbook by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb
More Than a Body by Lindsay Kite and Lexie Kite
At Last a Life: Anxiety and Panic Free by Paul David
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Elise McCann, co-founder of Hey Lemonade. We ask Elise all the nosey questions we had about Hey Lemonade as an idea and an app - where the idea came from, how Elise and Lucy got it up and running and if they use their own pep talks when things get a little hard. We dig into the CSIRO's report and findings of the efficacy of the app and why it was so important to both Lucy and Elise to have writers and speakers from different walks of life involved in the app.
About our guest
Actor, producer and co-founder of the pep talk app, Hey Lemonade, Elise is a Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award winner. Elise is currently starring in Mamma Mia in the lead role as Donna.
Elise is a graduate of NIDA and studied law at the University of NSW. In 2014 she founded her own production company Oriel Entertainment whereby she has created and produced theatre, musicals and concerts for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, QPAC, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the ABC. Elise’s debut album Dahlesque was released with ABC/Universal in 2017.
Episode partner
Are you tired of the same old boring puzzles? Mix things up with Wongo Puzzles! Each puzzle is a custom design, with intricate patterns and whimsical shapes that will keep you engaged for hours. Plus, their eco-friendly materials and commitment to sustainability make Wongo Puzzles a guilt-free way to unwind. Use our link https://zen.ai/differentlybrained or the code DB to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!
Representations & resources
Hey Lemonade website
CSIRO Hey Lemonade report
Download the Hey Lemonade app
You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.