Neurodivergent Pulse
Episodes
30: Why we built Understanding Zoe: The story behind the mission | Solo Episode
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Understanding Zoe exist… really?In this deeply personal solo episode, Laetitia takes you behind the scene… not into strategy decks or pro...
29: PDA Parenting in real life: What actually helps in the moment | Solo Episode
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does PDA parenting really look like… in the messy, imperfect, everyday moments?In this honest and deeply relatable solo episode of Neurodiverge...
28: Autism Acceptance & PDA: When the “right strategies” don’t work | Solo Episode
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason nothing is working… isn’t you?In this deeply personal solo episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia opens up about a turning p...
27: The Power of Community: Why no Neurodivergent family should do this alone with Vanessa Gauci
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when families stop trying to do it all alone and finally find their people?In this powerful and deeply human episode of Neurodivergent Pu...
26: Finding belonging in the chaos: The power of peer support for Neurodivergent families with Kristy Cartan & Eliza Hoare
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when neurodivergent families finally find a space where they don’t have to explain themselves?In this heartfelt episode of Neurodiverge...
25: Neurodiversity Celebration Week Special Episode: Neurodivergent allyship & affirming resources with Adelle Sushames
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does truly neuroaffirming support look like in practice?In this insightful episode of Neurodivergent Pulse (and special episode for Neurodiversit...
24: Unschooling Neurodivergent Kids: Trusting curiosity over curriculum with Melissa Crockett-Joyoue
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if learning didn’t have to follow a curriculum?In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Laetitia is joined by Melissa, founder...
23: The art of belonging and ADHD with Madeleine Jaine Lobsey
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if ADHD wasn’t about deficit… but about innovation?In this energising and deeply affirming conversation, Laetitia is joined by Madeleine Jain...
22: Wilderness within and ADHD with Kaya Lyons
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if “wild” wasn’t something to tame… but something to understand?In this grounded and expansive conversation, Laetitia is joined by Kaya, ...
21: ADHD Mornings: Why they feel impossible and what helps with Johanna Badenhorst
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does a “successful” morning look like when you’re neurodivergent?In this real, funny and deeply resonant episode, Laetitia is joined by Joh...
20: What is ARFID and why a word shift may be needed with Natasha Lane
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if feeding differences weren’t seen as problems, but as natural expressions of neurodivergence?In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Natasha L...
19: Building relationships with neurodivergent young people with Isobel Ziatas
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do we build authentic, lasting relationships with neurodivergent young people, especially when traditional approaches fall short?In this deeply th...
18: Play is learning: How curiosity helps neurodivergent kids thrive with Angie Casella and Kaycee Larney
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if play was never just a break from learning but the learning itself? In this deeply insightful episode, Laetitia speaks with Angie and Kaycee, ...
17: Raising Neurodivergent kiddos, embracing the chaos with Tracey Jewel
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your child didn’t need fixing and neither did you?In this beautifully candid episode, Laetitia is joined by Tracey Jewel, AuDHD mum, carer, ...
16: Introception and ARFID, let's understand it better with Kelly Mahler
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if our bodies are sending messages we were never taught to understand?In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Kelly Mahler, occupational therapist...
15: Communication breakdown: How visual support ease executive overload with Jessica Shahbazi and Jennifer Winstone
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we reduce communication breakdowns for neurodivergent learners, across every setting?In this affirming and practical episode, Laetitia is join...
14: Rethinking speech goals: Communication that truly supports autistic kids with Adina Levy
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we support neurodivergent kids to communicate in their own way?In this vibrant, practical and inspiring episode, Laetitia is joined by Adina L...
13: Fed is best: Taking the pressure off ARFID families with Margo White
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we let go of the pressure to “fix” picky eating, and honoured what feels safe to eat instead?In this episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laet...
12: Love under pressure: Intimacy and connection in ND families with Lil Desille
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does intimacy look like when you're parenting neurodivergent children, or navigating your own neurodivergence in relationships?In this ground...
11: Bipolarity in balance: Beyond the myths and misunderstandings with Clement Baissat
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if school or work just… didn’t work?In this honest and deeply personal episode, Laetitia is joined by Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage ...
10: Beyond Words: Different ways of communicating with Christina Schmidt
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if communication wasn’t about words at all?In this deeply moving and expansive episode, Laetitia is joined by Christina Schmidt, AuDHD speech t...
9: Energy accounting: Finding balance for neurodivergent lives with Sandhya Menon
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find balance as someone who is neurodivergent?In this beautifully grounded episode, Laetitia is joined by Sandhya Menon, an AuDHD developme...
8: School Can’t: Finding Your Path Through Education Breakdowns with Corinne Smith and KinHub
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get your child to go to school?In this deeply affirming episode, Laetitia speaks with Corinne Smith, founder of KinHub, about the misund...
7: The tug-of-war brain: Harnessing ADHD & Autism for strengths with Brianna Thomas
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you are playing tug-of-war? In this uplifting and insightful episode, Laetitia is joined by Brianna, late-identified AuDHD (Autistic and...
6: Challenging neuronormativity: Why the old rules don’t fit with Caitlin Hughes
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t need to follow the “old rules” and this episode will explain why. In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Caitlin Hughes,...
5: Why affirming swimming lessons save lives: making aquatics safe for all with Antoinette Spear
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we create an affirming and safe space by the pool for our neurodivergent children? Antoinette Spear, General Manager of Autism Swim - a glob...
4: Your guide to Gestalt Language Processing and communication with Mariam Shapera
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply affirming episode, we sit down with Mariam Shapera, mother of three, part-time family doctor, and author of two beautifully illustrated...
3: What is Equine Therapy? How can it support my child who is neurodivergent? With Sarah Hayden
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This heartfelt conversation with accredited social worker, author, and equine-assisted psychotherapist Sarah Hayden dives deep into what it means to p...
2: Neuroaffirming Classrooms: How we move from compliance to connection with Millie Carr
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, we’re joined by neurodivergent educator and founder of Unmasking Education, Millie Carr (our first official guest). ...
1: A quick pulse check with Zoe
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ep 1 of Neurodivergent Pulse! In this short episode, we are giving you a taste into what you can expect with our small pulse checks we will...
Trailer: Neurodivergent Pulse
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodivergent Pulse is a heartfelt, practical podcast for parents, allies, and neurodivergent adults. Hosted by Laetitia (founder of Understanding Zo...