Differently Brained

Jacinta and Lachlan chat with Dr. Romi Fried, an autistic dentist passionate about making dentistry more accessible! This is Dr Trudy Lin who I mentioned during our chat: https://trudysmile.net/about-dr-trudy-lin/ & as promised, some accounts that I'd recommend from the gram (in the dental-sphere) --> https://www.instagram.com/drbethanystoothtales?igsh=YXk5Z21nbGJnMDhv https://www.instagram.com/_the_tooth_fairy_?igsh=NG12eTdycjlpaHE5 and mine (@theneurodivergentdentist) and I mentioned this one when I spoke about the pie chart https://www.instagram.com/livedexperienceeducator?igsh=MWV3cHZndmt4bmo2NA==

Regional journalist and writer Simon McCarthy drops by to talk about anxiety, work, and trying to figure out his different brain. Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news, features and produces video and multimedia for the Herald and the Weekender magazine, and he contributes regularly to the Newcastle Herald's daily Topics column. He is a photographer, writer, and co-creator of the Toohey's News Podcast. He's also one of the Differently Brained team's oldest friends. Check out some of the things we mention in this week's episode: Simon McCarthy, Newcastle HeraldThe Newcastle Herald's Topics columnFind Simon on InstagramDavid Foster Wallace 'This is Water' commencement speechElif Batuman on LongformElif Batuman: 'Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry' HOW TO FIND US Join our private Facebook communityFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch CREDITS This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich. ABOUT DIFFERENTLY BRAINED 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.

Another one from the archive! Jacinta and Lachlan were lucky enough to chat with Greens senator Jordon Steele-John not once but twice last year! In this episode, the ins and outs of the ADHD Senate Report are discussed (and despite the findings, ADHDers are still facing a slew of issues in 2024!) How to find us Follow us on InstagramJoin our private Facebook communityFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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 past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

You may have heard this one before - or maybe not! Either way, it's well worth a listen. In one of our most popular episodes we sat down to chat with Kay Kerr about her book 'Love & Autism' which, given the timing (a week after Valentine's Day) seemed like a good reason to do an encore. Original Episode Description: In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kay Kerr about her new book Love & Autism. Love & Autism presents an uplifting celebration of neurodivergent love, the search for it and a deeper look into the lives of autistic Australians. We chat to Kay about where the idea came from, the interview and drafting process, autistic affirmation and joy, and what she thinks lies ahead for the next generation of autistics. About our guest Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her debut novel Please Don’t Hug Me (2020) was shortlisted for Book of the Year for Older Children at the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2021, and listed as a ‘Notable Book’ by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Her second novel, Social Queue, was released with Text Publishing in October 2021. Kay’s freelance writing has appeared in The Guardian, SBS Voices, Daily Life, Broadsheet, and Peppermint Magazine, amongst others. She writes about autistic representation, disability, parenting, pop culture, gardening, and feelings. Kay's new book Love & Autism is out now. Representations & resources websitePlease Don’t Hug MeSocial QueueLove & AutismThe OvershareLate BloomerDifferent, Not LessBack From the BrinkPeta Lyre's Rating Normal)This Is the Way the World EndsQueens of GeekGoing Off ScriptThe BrightsidersThe Kiss QuotientThe Bride TestThe Heart PrincipleThe Bravest WordPawsHarriet HoundThe Unlikely Heroes ClubAll the Small Wonderful ThingsWe’re Not Broken 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.

Episode description Valentine's Day is...a lot. Whether you love it, hate it, or are somewhere in between, it's pretty firmly in the collective culture! Jacinta and Lachlan chat about their thoughts on Valentine's day and give a couple of ideas on how to make it more fun/less daunting/more tolerable! How to find us Join our private Facebook communityFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.

About our guest Adele Dumont is an Australian writer and critic. Her work has appeared in Griffith Review, Meanjin, Southerly, ABR, and Sydney Review of Books. Adele’s first book, No Man is an Island, is an account of her experiences teaching English to asylum seekers in detention. Her second book, The Pulling, is a work of memoir charting her experience of trichotillomania. Adele's TwitterAdele's website Representations Bezoar by Guadalupe Nettel, translated by Rahul Bery Resources TrichStop TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors How to find us Join our private Facebook communityFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.

About our guest Laura is a disabled writer and bibliophile living on Wurundjeri land. She has a Masters of Professional psychology and works as a plain language and Easy English content writer. Her words have appeared in places such The Age, Kill Your Darlings, ArtsHub, ABC Everyday and The Guardian. She is also a member of the minister-appointed Victorian Disability Advisory Council. Representations Palestinian writers Cerebral Palsy Mental health and neurodivergence How to find us Join our private Facebook communityFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.

Are you halfway through January and already tanked your new year resolutions? Or maybe you don't make them but feel a little adrift without a focus come midyear? Then we have the episode for you. Jacinta and Lachlan sit down and chat about why they are making a 2024 intention and how they picked theirs. Representations Resources How to find us Follow us on InstagramJoin our private Facebook communityFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.

Jacinta comes with a surprise list of questions for Lachlan to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what he hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on InstagramJoin our private Facebook communityFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.

Lachlan comes with a surprise list of questions for JD to chat about 2023, starting a podcast, how it all went and what she hopes next year brings. How to find us Follow us on InstagramJoin our private Facebook communityFollow us on TwitterCheck out our website @jacintadietrich @ruthooftheloch 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.