S04E03 Weird Stuff People Say To Neurodivergent People with Harriet Dyer
Oct 19, 2023
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Comedian Harriet Dyer discusses weird and inappropriate remarks towards neurodivergent individuals. They share personal experiences and highlight the layers of insensitivity and ignorance behind these comments. The speakers also talk about the challenges of sharing personal stories, misconceptions about neurodiversity, and the power of humor in difficult moments. They discuss upcoming events, admiration for honesty, and share relatable neurodivergent moments. Plus, a funny incident at IKEA and a promotion for a comedy special.
Harriet Dyer bravely addresses incidents of insensitivity towards neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting their experiences.
Through her own experiences, Harriet Dyer challenges misconceptions and emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding of neurodivergent conditions.
Deep dives
Harriet Dyer's Comedy Special: Trigger Warning
Harriet Dyer is a brilliant comedian known for her special 'Trigger Warning' which explores dark topics in a funny and interesting way. Her openness and ability to make even the darkest things light-hearted is impressive. She talks about her own journey and experiences, including trauma and abuse, with humor and honesty. Despite the heavy subject matter, she manages to make her audience laugh and feel uplifted. 'Trigger Warning' is available for free on YouTube and is definitely worth watching.
Navigating Insensitive Remarks about Neurodivergence
Harriet Dyer shares incidents where people have made insensitive remarks about neurodivergence. One instance involved a comedian who introduced Harriet as having bipolar disorder, making light of her condition and implying she has multiple personalities. Another incident occurred during a corporate event where organizers tried to control the narrative of Harriet's personal story relating to trauma and abuse. Both incidents highlight the importance of understanding and respecting the experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Harriet bravely addresses these incidents to shed light on the insensitivity and lack of awareness some people display.
Difficulties with Labels and Misconceptions
Through her own experiences, Harriet Dyer highlights the difficulties and misconceptions surrounding labels. She shares situations where people have made assumptions or misconstrued her neurodivergent conditions. This includes individuals claiming to be 'a little bit ADHD' without understanding the true complexities of the condition. Harriet challenges these misconceptions and emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding. She also touches on the importance of addressing ignorance and learning from opportunities to educate others.
The Power of Humor and Vulnerability
Harriet's ability to navigate dark topics such as trauma, abuse, and mental health in a humorous and genuine way is commendable. She shares personal stories and discusses her journey with openness and authenticity, allowing audiences to see the lighter side of these difficult subjects. Harriet's humor and vulnerability create a sense of connection and empower others to feel more comfortable discussing similar experiences. Her comedy special and podcast, 'Make Me Better,' serve as platforms to discuss mental health openly and honestly.
This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Harriet Dyer
Harriet runs a fantastic mental health themed comedy club in Manchester called Barking Tales. She also has a special out on Youtube called Trigger Warning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKczZtezGys
Speaking of trigger warnings we talk about sexual assault and suicide in this episode so if that sounds like a discussion you don't want to hear then give this episode a miss.
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