Neuro bounty - How foragers deal with Neurodivergence.

In this engaging discussion, Wild Bee, a singer-songwriter and artist with a passion for outdoor education, shares their journey of discovering neurodivergence. They explore the sensory joys of nature, reflecting on the experiences of rain and snow in the woods. Wild introduces the concept of 'spiky profiles,' celebrating neurodivergent strengths. They also discuss their upcoming woodland children's book and advocate for greater acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity while emphasizing the importance of reducing masking in society.

Helen Lehndorf (New Zealand) discusses what she's foraging at the moment, the sensitivity of foragers and what she'd like us to know about Autistic people. If Helen could forage anywhere in the world where would she go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Cutcliffe, a forager and founder of Edulous Wild Food, shares her journey with neurodivergence and foraging. She reveals that many of her foraging friends also have ADHD, discussing how it fuels her passion and offers insights into balancing special interests with hyperfocus. Lisa emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of nature and movement for mental well-being while cautioning against ADHD burnout. She highlights developing habitat intuition through experience, making a strong case for rethinking ADHD as an abundance of attention rather than a deficit.