Princess and the Pea Podcast

Aug 22 2024 16 ep. 61 mins 14

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This podcast celebrates the unique ways neurodivergent people experience the world. Each episode is packed with insights, stories, and strategies to help you navigate life as an Autistic, ADHD, 2e, or other neurodivergent individual. Whether you're neurodivergent or an ally, this podcast is your guide to fostering true inclusion and belonging.

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15 | Affirming Neurodivergent Experiences with Amanda Morin

Aug 22 2024 55 mins

In this episode of 'The Princess and the Pea Podcast,' host Annie Crowe re-introduces Amanda Morin (back from season 1!), a neurodiversity and educational consultant and author of the forthcoming book, 'Neurodiversity Affirming Schools.' Together, they discuss the complexities of proving neurodivergence and the importance of creating inclusive environments. They also explore the 'd

14 | Healthcare Bias, Fat Activism, and Neurodivergence with Nicola Salmon

Aug 14 2024 58 mins

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the imp

13 | Long COVID & the Autistic Community with Dr Mel Houser

Jun 07 2023 65 mins

We kick off season 2 with a huge episode where our host Annie Crowe talks to Autistic Physician Dr Mel Houser (she/they) about how long COVID is impacting the Autistic community and why understanding Autistic physiology is key to neuroaccessible and inclusive healthcare.

12 | Shiny Ball Syndrome

May 13 2023 79 mins

Part 2 of Annie’s stimulating chat with the ausome Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist), we end season 1 with a BANG!

11 | Eating Disorders & Neurodivergence

May 13 2023 75 mins

Annie Crowe chats to the insightful and delightful Frances Brennan, an Autistic ADHD Speechie (aka Speech Pathologist) about her experience with disordered eating from a neurodiversity lens.

10 | Neurodiversity & Allyship

May 13 2023 58 mins

Annie chats to Natalie Phillips-Mason, a change management professional and, more importantly, an ally to neurodivergent people everywhere. Annie and Natalie discuss everything from the importance of language, overt allyship, disclosure difficulties, and so much more! Show notes www.neurodivergentmillennial.com

9 | Autistic Mothers Group

May 13 2023 83 mins

Annie speaks to Occupational Therapist and new mama, Claudia who is a neurotypical ally. Claudia works at Autism SA and was recently privileged to witness a fellow new mama (from mothers’ group) discover that was autistic. Annie and Claudia discuss the challenges of becoming a new mum and how autistic women (and AFAB individuals) can be better supported in the transition to paren

8 | ADHD Motherhood and Money

May 13 2023 66 mins

Annie chats with the wonderful Tina @theADHDaccountant about late diagnosis, motherhood and money! In the first part of this episode, Tina shares how she discovered her own neurodivergence after her son was diagnosed. And the wonderful self-acceptance and understanding a diagnosis (or self-identification) can bring. Then Annie and Tina talk about parenting with ADHD and all the joy

7 | Strengths-Based Approach

May 13 2023 47 mins

Annie finishes her chat with the wonderful Amanda Morin (listen to our last episode on Twice Exceptional Humans for part 1), talking about the need for a strengths-based focus and universal design. Amanda gives us some fabulous tips on communication preferences at work, from rephrasing questions to proactively sharing how you can work best. She shares her wealth of knowledge and li

6 | Twice Exceptional Humans

May 13 2023 67 mins

Annie talks to the incredible Amanda Mornin about their shared experiences as twice-exceptional humans and the unique challenges of this group that are often missed, dismissed, or unrecognised, both in support needs and giftedness.