Carrie Grant

Receiving an Autism diagnosis at the age of 58 came as no surprise to Carrie, the proud mother to 4 neurodivergent children. Ben sits down with BAFTA Award winning broadcaster, vocal coach and author, Carrie Grant. They discuss the significance of shifting perspectives, overcoming internalised phobias, and challenging societal norms.Content Warning: References to sexual abuse and violence.WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast___________  On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benCarrie Grant @carriegrantsaysYou can buy Carrie's book A Very Modern Family hereIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge . All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Carrie Grant MBE, TV presenter and vocal coach who campaigns on SEND, and Zoë Grünewald, political journalist and commentator. They unpack Labour leadership manoeuvres and Starmer’s China trip. They also probe defections to Reform, Palantir’s NHS data concerns and a brewing fight over SEND reforms and legal rights.

Carrie Grant, a vocal coach and autism advocate, shares her journey of unmasking after her diagnosis, focusing on embracing neurodivergence during family festivities. David Grant, her husband and fellow vocal coach, discusses the challenges of ADHD assessment wait lists and their shared experiences as neurodivergent parents. Together, they highlight the importance of creating meaningful Christmas traditions that prioritize memories over material gifts, while letting go of societal pressures to redefine holiday joy for their family.