Comedians Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells discuss neurodiversity, their personal origin stories, online communication trends, neurodiversity in comedy, terminology surrounding neurodivergency, embracing neurodiversity in London, and humorous anecdotes like cupboard mishaps and fridge tampon mishaps.
Neurodiversity advocates for embracing diverse brain functions and reframing diagnoses as differences, not deficits.
Individuals can find strength in their unique brains through acceptance, leading to personal growth and fulfillment.
Comedy performances and hyperfixations can serve as coping mechanisms for ADHD individuals, leveraging creativity and unique strengths.
Deep dives
Explanation of Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity encompasses the idea that everyone's brains are unique, acknowledging differences in brain function among individuals. It can also represent a belief in the value of diverse brain functioning for society and a social movement advocating for reframing diagnoses as differences rather than deficits.
Terminology in the Neurodivergent Movement
Neurodivergent refers to individuals whose brains work differently than what is considered typical by society. In contrast, neurotypical individuals have brains functioning as expected in society. The term 'neurodiverse' pertains to a group consisting of diverse brain functions, while each individual within the group can be neurodivergent.
ADHD and Coping Mechanisms
ADHD individuals have lower dopamine production leading to hyperfixations and fidgeting to regulate dopamine levels. Coping mechanisms like comedy performances might offer a dopamine boost for ADHD individuals, contributing to their creativity and unique strengths.
Embracing Neurodiversity and Individuality
True success and happiness for neurodivergent individuals stem from embracing their unique brains rather than trying to fit into a neurotypical mold. Acceptance of one's neurodivergence can lead to personal growth, creativity, and fulfillment.
Promoting Understanding and Inclusive Conversations
Exploring neurodiversity terminologies and encouraging open conversations about individuals' unique brain functions fosters understanding and inclusivity. By sharing neurodivergent moments, individuals can celebrate their differences and create supportive communal dialogue.
Welcome to Neurodivergent Moments, a podcast where we (Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells) talk to people from the creative world who have differently wired brains.
We wanted you to get to know us better so it's just the two of us this week talking about what Neurodiversity is, why it's important and our own personal origin stories.
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