Neurodivergent Moments

Mark Nicholas, who runs the inclusive comedy club Laugh-able in London, shares his journey in creating welcoming spaces for neurodivergent individuals in comedy. He dives into the joys and hurdles of holiday travel, discussing personal anecdotes around childhood vacations and family dynamics. Mark highlights the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals during trips while keeping the tone light with humorous travel misadventures. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of mental well-being through holidays and fosters an insightful dialogue on inclusivity.

Welcome back listeners, we're starting the season strong with a fantastic interview with comedian, writer and podcaster, Suzi Ruffell.Suzi has a book out in the new year and you can pre-order it here: https://www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page/pre-order-suzi-ruffellam-i-having-fun-now-out-5-6-25We have a live show on the 16th of November in Balham (South London), get your tickets here: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/neurodivergent-moments-live-show-16th-oct-ticketsRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!savandepaul.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are live at the Saint Audio Festival in Oxford talking to content creator, Phil Carr, about Dopamine.If you haven't seen Phil all over social media then check him out @philc1984. If you'd like to see a live podcast record then we will be at The Cheerful Earful in Balham this October, tickets here: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/neurodivergent-moments-live-show-16th-oct-ticketsAlso Joe will be at The Edinburgh Fringe from tomorrow, check out his show, Daddy Autism. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joe-wells-daddy-autismRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!savandepaul.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about autistic imagination with comedian, writer and actor Ashley Storrie.You probably already know Ashley from BBC sitcom Dinosaur but if you don't then make sure you check it out on BBC Iplayer (in the UK) or Hulu (in North America)Ashley is on Instagram as @ashleystorrie make sure that you give her a followRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!savandepaul.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spoke to wonderful film-maker Sarah Leigh. We talked about how to make the world a more inclusive place, to find out more about how Sarah is doing this check out her production company here: https://www.inclusivityfilms.co.uk/Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we make big talk about small talk with Elsa Williams.Elsa is one half of the autistic-themed satirical website, The Daily Tism. Check it out here: https://thedailytism.com/Elsa is also on instagram as @pidgewilliams and Xwitter as @williamspidgeRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to comedian Sunjai ArifCheck out Sunjai's comedy by following his social media @sanjsmashRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Emily Katy discusses autistic joy and her book 'Girl Unmasked' with hosts Abigoliah and Joe. Topics include embracing neurodivergent traits for happiness, love for reading books, and comical anecdotes about prawns and medical office misunderstandings.

This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to brilliant comedian and serial hobbyist Thomas Green.Thomas is back on tour soon, sign up to his mailing list to get the latest news: https://linktr.ee/thomasgreencomedyNeurodivergent Moments is coming live to Oxford on the 26th of May: get your tickets here: https://www.datathistle.com/event/2372934-neurodivergent-moments-podcast-live-the-saint-audio-podcast-festival/106781-arts-at-the-old-fire-station-oxford/amp/Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Abigoliah and Joe talk to the incredible Jess Thom.Jess is an artist, writer, and activist, who co-founded Touretteshero in 2010. Check out her work at https://www.touretteshero.com/Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.See Neurodivergent Moments live in Oxford on the 26th of May. Tickets available from https://oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/neurodivergent-moments-podcast/If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comfollow us on social media @NDM_PodcastMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.