Free Range Thinking - A Neurodiversity Podcast with Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl
Episodes
The Impact of Technology on Learning Parenthood and Education
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we - Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl, explore various themes surrounding parenting, education, and societal challenges. We discuss th...
Archivepisode - Experimenting Playfully: Tools, Keyboards, and Neurodivergence on Free Range Thinking #01 of 2025
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2025 of Free Range Thinking! 🎉 In this episode, Sharon and Alex explore the complexities of living and thriving as neurodivergent...
The secret of Secrets, Dan Brown, GABA, Neurodivergents and so much more :)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! In this episode we explore the intersection of neurodivergence, airport thriller literature :), and the human experience. We start ...
WE ARE BACK! :-) and talk about How do you self calm?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We knoooow it has been a long time :) But we are back (in fact we never went anywhere - we recorded almost weekly - but didn't published) until TO...
065 - From Compliance to Community: Understanding Neurodiversity with Grant Harris
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final Interview-episode of 2024, we welcome Grant Harris, a certified diversity executive, coach, and consultant, to explore the multifaceted w...
064 - Breaking Free from the Corporate Calendar | Neurodiversity & Executive Function Challenges
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was our last regular Episode of 2024! Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl discuss how societal constructs like the corporate calendar can clash with neuro...
063 Unlearning & Sensory Boundaries: The Adult Path to Montessori
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of applying Montessori methods for adults. Unlike children, teens, or seniors, adu...
062 The one where we fight & Sharon calls Alex sounding like a colonizer ;)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Sharon and Alex as they dive deep into the fascinating world of neurodivergent experiences, creative pursuits, and the intersection of tech...
061 - After almost exactly a year we are back with this practical ADHD Retreat and -Vacation Episode
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! We are back in our recording cave! In fact we weren't really gone - we recorded almost every week since out last upload on 31st o...
S02E27 - Anne-Laure le Cunff - Mindful Productivity, Liminal Minds and Nesslabs
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! This is a very special Episode for us becaauuuse: Anne-Laure le Cunff and her mindful productivity community nesslabs.com are someh...
S02E26 - Steve Chapman - I am a Curator of Weirdos
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
aaaand we have another wonderful conversation from summer with Steve Chapman All his art, content, Podcast, talks and wonderful things can be found a...
S02E25 - Perry Knoppert and we have a wonderful weird conversation
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
// NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK UPDATE: The last upload didn't work correctly. Know you have the FULL 90 minutes :-) // Greetings Friends! We are back f...
S02E24 - Just a short Hello ;)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We just chatted on this one and just recorded these short greetings :)
033 - How imagining takes the shock away - Jane McGonigal
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
travelling as a neurodivergent being overwhelmed by people or by expectation preloading energy segway into Book: IMAGINABLE by Jane McGonigal cou...
032 Resources for Neurodiversity
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't take anything as gospel! Analogy: Neurodiversities as Flavors paté de canada with corn chips and sour cherry keep your mind open - you know...
S02e23 - Flow, Autotelic and Exotelic and the ability to selfcalm
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rereading Finding FLow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Incorporating Knowledge over time The Maid - autistic and OCD detective in a hotel Explosion of r...
031 - Shame, Reward and Punishment
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shame Hackupy Scham CO2 Fußabdruck Seth Godin "What did I do to deserve this?" Reward and Punishment instead of WOW this is amazing posit...
S02e22 - Ideas for Workshops, a Platform for Neurodivergents and: You can send us messages!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! You can send us Voice Messages on the Spotify Page! Pleeeaaase try it out! And you MIGHT end up in one of our episodes :) What Sha...
030 - What are DAOs and are they interesting for Neurodivergent working at one
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends and welcome to this technical sounding Episode of FRT! But: It is not that technical as you might think :) Sharon and Alex talk abo...
s02e21 - Chris Marshall talks with us about Gin, the Science of uncertainty and how he helps people to be optimistic about change and the future
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! Meet Chris Marshall: A behavioral and uncertainty scientist with an endlessly curious Oldschool Aspie personality. Find more about...
029 Unlocking sustainability and circular economy through Neurodiversity
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friiieeeends! :) This Episode holds for you: Rewriting the LinkedIn Bio with a focus on company culture and living documents - Importance o...
s02e020 - How to find Collaboration Partners
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! Our podacst guest got caught up on a mountain top :) So we had to freewing this episode and talked about: How NOT to find a Coll...
028 - Learning Language as a neurodivergent, Notetaking and Consistency
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning french how can neurodiverse people Reading Listening English as secret language for parents :) Learning with DuoLingo Babble What does a ...
s02e19 - Different take on Gratitude and Words to live. Not only live by.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friends, in this episode we talk about sayings, quotes, phrases and words to live. Yeah. Word that you can live. Not only live by :) Sharons...
027 - Painting Murals, Neuschwanstein and the Power of Ambience
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! Here we are beack again after the 2022 summerbreak and the intro is directly interrupted by Alex's daughter to give Alex the up...
s02e18 - Sharon Hurley Hall is our guest about what would need to happen to be equality the standard & Star Trek
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends and welcome to this wonderful conversation with Sharon, Sharon and Alex :) Learn more about Sharon Hurley Hall here https://sharon...
026 - Giving others a Manual for Yourself - Neurodivergents in Relationships
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! This Episode revolves around being a Neurodivergent in relationships. Not only romantic relationships but friendships, work relatio...
s02e17 Finding Partners in Crime, Cold feet and Organizing with ADHD
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friend! We love to get even more in touch with you! Tell us what you'd like us to talk about or get on the show and talk WITH us! shar...
025 KITTENS & HEROINE: Shame, Blame and Overwhelm about Play
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! We would love to get in touch with you! [email protected] and [email protected] Feel the FUN and do it anyway :) Do you ne...
S02E16 - Answering your Questions! Guess how many we manage to talk about
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friend! In this episode we answer some of your questions! We love to get even more in touch with you! Tell us what you'd like us to ta...
024 - Do Artists feel less shame and how to fortify kids against it
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We now: the last 3 episodes were released in between 3 days :) LOTS of Sharon and Alex for you this week - but I wasn't able to edit the episodes ...
S02e15 - Sharon shares her struggle, Stress as a Slingshot and Cat Napping Trance
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WOOHOO! We surpassed 1000 listeners! (not that numbers matter that much to us - we would also do this just for our pleasure :-D) but we LOVE to know t...
023 - Neil Gaiman, Skunk Smell, MJHB and Neuschwanstein
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last was rough on the sickness-side so the episodes are late - sorry. And hey! You can get in touch with us via Mail: sharon.leigh@poleposition4...
S02e14 - Being raised with abundance and not scarcity
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of play book: Awaken your Genius by Ozan Varol Podcast Interview on The Human Upgrade Sharon mowing the lawn Being raised with abunda...
022 - Who were your teachers and who are you modelling?
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! This one from 2022 was very influenced by the Book Wanting from Luke Burgess and the concept of modelling he describes in the boo...
S02e013 - Do you have neurodivergent ancestors in your families
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Kyushu Green Tea Pot Stories about Ancestry and Neurodivergent Family Members Alex remebers his uncles younger uncle - social avoiding older ...
021 - Stories for living in a world that is not build for us
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friends! This one is a great example for all those rabbitholes we manage to go down in one episode :) Here a some Bullet points about the to...
S02E12 - Primal Brains, Portals into Thought Kingdoms And: We have an INTRO!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yeeees! We ha a musical intro! Thanks to Faustine and Ajay! Alex's Lizard brain kicked into fight or flight mode because of a Wildcat on the car ...
020 - Can Neurodiversity be a Superpower?
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greeting friends and sorry that we can't bring you a higher quality of shownotes this week but Alex is soooo tired. Greta Thunberg Superpower -...
S02E11 - The Art of Giving Gifts - especially for Neurodivergents
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giving the gift of the decision Presents that show you thought about somebody and know them sending unexpected random stuff in the mail What brings d...
019 - Shame is a shitty motivator
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can neurodivergent people live better with a feeling of being needless in a work environment for example The 2 meanings of the German word "übe...
S02E10 - Grandma's Sushi, Circular Economy and which role Neurodivergents play in there
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Recap of the Barcamp "Circular OWL Economy" Doughnut Economics - Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist Kate Raworth How...
018 - Important vs Interesting and Rabbit Holes of Cupcakes and One-size-fits-all
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna Gadsby - Netflix-Specials #Book : 10 steps to the Net Female Comedians Podcast with Glennon Doyle - Words and Languaging Interesting vs Importa...
S02e09 Implications of Neurodiversities, Montessori and Metaphors
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greeeetings Friends! We start with a short and graphic ;) description of what is going on on the feline side of Sharon's household Alex shares a s...
017 The Indiana Croft and Lara Jones Mindset - or: Treasure Hunt for Mistakes and Resiliency
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friends! In this Episode of Seasong 01 of FRT we talked about mistakes and resiliency. How do Kids deal with making mistakes When does the...
S02E08 - Maintain Friendships as a Neurodivergent esp with ADHD
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friend! Yaay! We have a YouTube channel! And we love you to subscribe and share it! :) https://www.youtube.com/@freerangethinkin...
016 - When are you an artist? Alex caught COVID and Creativity
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Geetings friends! This episode is from our archives after Alex's COVID Infection in 2022. In isolation he found out that he is an somewhat of an artis...
S02E07 - How to think like a connective Futurist - our Wundertüte
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We start with Sharon's next level French Pastry Leftover Recipe :) Followed by a brief recap of Sharon's trip to the NFT Convention in Paris https://...
015 - Mistakes are a bruise - not a tattoo and can turn into resilience
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to see the Silver Lining in mistakes Being punished for doing it different Resulting in a self-doubt cycle Introverts and extroverts Ego and th...
S02E06 - Where do you work best? Imagine working in Schloss Neuschwanstein :D
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being in a BIG convention as a human sponge NFT Event in Paris How Sharon prepared and organized a side-event to let people come to YOU One day AFTE...
014 - MACGYVERGASM as the ultimate hack to how we can make it easier?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uh! This episode has a hidden intro :-D We started talking right away, dived into different rabbitholes and interluded the inro somewhere on the way :...
S02E00 - Interlude - No Episode today - we were lost in a rabbithole of Housekeeping ;)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short Greetings friend!
013 - Travelling, Big Cities, Hugging and Hierarchies für Neurodivergents
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friend! This is on of our first Episodes, so it might sound a bit different than those you are used to already :) It was recorded on Febraua...
S02E05 - Garrison vs Combat Mindset - Neurodiversity in the Military
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friends. Today we have an interesting topic to talk about. We start out with strong habits since Alex managed to publish on his Blog on 100 ...
012 - No yawning: 24h Watercooler Conversations with Saskia Listle in the collaborative, neurodiverse Startup Household
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THAT Episode-Title is a mouthful! :-D And heeeere we are again with a new Interview Episode with Saskia Listle. First we have to say a little sorry: W...
S02E04 - How important is Laughing in Learning? - especially for neurodiverse people
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings friends to Episode 4 of our second season of Free Range Thinking! You can reach Sharon's via LinkedIn and Alex via Mail. Curios...
011 - Being good in a crisis, Hyper Adaption and Universal Design - Pt. 2 with Matthew Bellringer
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are again with our second episode with the wonderful Matthew Bellringer going even deeper down some exciting neurodiverse rabbit holes! You c...
S02E03 - How would you help people to find out what they are naturally good at?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We start with a question about Self awareness and identity but also really practical. You can reach Sharon via LinkedIn and Alex via mail@al...
010 Sometimes the right answer IS masking - with Matthew Bellringer 1/2 Creative Innovation Guide and Neurodiversity Advocate who sounds a bit like Neil Gaiman :)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with our third and wonderful guest, Matthew Bellringer, about how to get over the barricades and work with individuals and organizations on co...
S02e02 Tools for Neurodivergent Humans, ChatGPT as a dance partner and the Nann-AI
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“If it works for now: Milk the HELL out of it!” (Jesse Driftwood about tools like Journaling) Alex: The Idea of constant reinventions and evolving...
009 - a (meta)-conversation with our Guest Torsten TROJA Jacke - about High Sensitive People, Polymaths, Neurodiversity in Companies and so much more
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A (meta)-conversation with our Guest Torsten TROJA Jacke - About High Sensitive People, Polymaths, Neurodiversity in Companies and so much more&...
S02E01 - ChatGPT, ADHD and the struggle to finish things
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Friend! Heeeere we are again 🙂 This is our second season in 2023 and we explain in the intro why and when there are still a lot of episod...
008 - Our 1st guest Nick Perry: Neurodivergents add something to the tribe and: In Chaos the best thing is to take action
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - We wander in and introduce Nick Perry, Agile Coach and a neurodivergent human being 00:03:30 - Nicks Neurodivergent Launrdy List High Senso...
007 - Stupid SMART goals to find (not only neurodiverse) People who you would choose to be stranded in an airport with
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 Parking Downhill: Partnering for Neurodiverse Entrepreneurs 00:04:00 building something with the comfort zone of a loose struct...
006 - Baselines and Defaults
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are again with an interesting question: What is a baseline? What are your baselines? For example: ANGER How quickly do you return to your base...
005 - Let's have a deep conversation and find out what we can learn.
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Episode where we talk about growing up as a neurodivergent person in the 60ies aka "Sharon's Mom said..." :) In this episode we set ou...
004 - Compressed Time, The Laboratoy of Life, gentle Catpsychology and asking questions that make you wanna talk
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come in and get a front row seat in Sharon’s and Alex’s head! It is a RICH space in here! :-) Sorry about the crackling noises sometimes. That was...
003 - How can we be more inclusive for Neurodivergents - from School to digital Tool
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro - The Parking Downhill Note 00:01:30 - Alex is haunted by a Washingmachineghost - live on the record! 00:03:30 - Note taking Systems,...
002 - Neurodiverse Nutrition Nemesises
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode starts with Sharon telling a story about Behavorial Modification with Bracelets. It turned out so fascinating, that we kept it in the pod...
001 - Collecting Neurodiversities - There is no bucket list
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Free Range Thinking - a Podcast which starting point is Neurodiversity and from there we - that is your hosts Sharon a...