The Different Minds podcast series

Have you ever looked back on your life, and wished you could speak words of comfort and wisdom to your younger self for those times when life really tests you? April Kelley has done just that. In her wonderfully candid letter, she revisits a period in her life full of change – understanding that she is bisexual, and being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. You can find out more about April here: www.aprilkelley.com You can find support here: www.bipolaruk.org

A conversation between a mother and son on living with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  In this special episode, Broadcaster, John Offord chats with psychotherapist, Ruth Williams and her son, film student, Peter (who was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age) on living with ADHD as an adult. Ruth Williams is specialist Psychotherapist who works with neurodiverse clients, including people with ADHD. You can find out more about 'Aspire Autism Consultancy' which was founded by Ruth Williams and Deborah Wortman here: www.aspireautismconsultancy.co.uk Produced by www.johnofford.co.uk

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to Swedish painter and printmaker David Sandum about depression and Bipolar Disorder. An author as well an artist, David wrote a memoir about his challenges with mental illness: I’ll Run Till the Sun Goes Down: A Memoir about Depression and Discovering Art.  You can find out more about David here: www.davidsandum.com You can find support here: www.bipolaruk.org Podcast produced by www.johnofford.co.uk

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to psychotherapists, Ruth Williams and Deborah Wortman about the issues which typically bring autistic people into therapy and outline ways in which therapists can support neurodiverse clients.  We include information about adult diagnostic pathways and the potential benefits for those who decide to pursue a diagnostic assessment.  We explore the nature of relationships with neurodiverse partners and chat about what help is out there for people who may experience relational and communication difficulties.  Produced by www.johnofford.co.uk

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to YouTuber, Tom Henley about living with autism. This podcast was inspired by a documentary produced by Tom called "Aspergers In Society" which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/eLpcPOSFfNE Podcast produced by www.johnofford.co.uk

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to college student Austin Houck about coming to terms with his sexuality and accepting that he has Asperger's syndrome. This podcast was inspired by an article written by Austin which you can read here: https://www.glaad.org/amp/growing-up-queer-with-aspergers Produced by www.johnofford.co.uk

Broadcaster, John Offord chats to Debbie Mirza, author of The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist and Dr Robin Rise, a clinical psychologist about covert narcissism. After listening to the podcast, you can take a free quiz that will help you know if you are dealing with a covert narcissist on www.debbiemirza.com