Neurodivergent Pulse

We all love and connect with music on a deep level. We all have different tastes and preferences. In this fascinating and deeply practical episode, Laetitia is joined by Tiziana, founder of Music Tree in London, music therapist, educator, and creator of the Music Tree Approach. Together they explore how music can become a powerful tool for supporting regulation, executive functioning, connection and self-expression for neurodivergent children and adults.Drawing from both lived and professional experience as an ADHD educator herself, Tiziana shares how traditional music education often misses the needs of neurodivergent learners and what becomes possible when we move towards child-led, flexible and relationship-based approaches.Whether you're a parent wondering if music is the “right fit” for your child, an educator, or someone curious about the connection between music and the brain, this conversation opens a completely different lens on what music can offer.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 7 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why music activates multiple areas of the brain at the same time🧠 How music supports executive functioning, regulation and attention🧠 Why traditional music education can feel challenging for neurodivergent children🧠 The difference between performance-based teaching and child-led music learning🧠 Why group music experiences can strengthen flexibility, self-regulation and connection🧠 What parents can look for when choosing music teachers or programs🧠 Why fewer activities and deeper passions can sometimes support children more🧠 How music can create connection not only for children, but for the whole family💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Tiziana is the founder of Music Tree, a Holistic Music Centre in London and a worldwide training movement for music educators.With over 20 years of experience as a music educator and therapist, she created the Music Tree Approach — an interdisciplinary methodology integrating music education, neuroscience and psychology, with a strong focus on executive functions, improvisation and child-led learning.As an ADHD educator herself, her work is deeply shaped by lived experience, creating an approach that is inclusive, flexible and responsive to neurodivergent learners.Rooted in Gordon's Music Learning Theory and expanded through years of interdisciplinary practice, Tiziana's work challenges traditional models of music education and reimagines the role of educators — moving beyond instruction into cognitive, emotional and social development.Through Music Tree, international trainings and retreats, she is building a global movement of educators committed to a more human, research-informed and transformative approach to music learning.💻 Website: www.musictreeuk.com📸 Instagram: @tiziana.musictree🎵 Music Tree UK: @musictree_uk🌿 Retreats: @musictree_retreats🎶 Sydney recommendation: MUSIC N ME – founded by Laura Kahar, offering a neurodiversity-affirming approach to music learning.ABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What happens when you’re navigating being neurodivergent while raising neurodivergent children… without the right tools?In this powerful and grounded episode, Laetitia is joined by Michael (an autistic ADHDer, parent, speaker, and host of the Deep Dive podcast) who shares his lived experience of parenting, overwhelm, and finding new ways to make sense of it all.Together, they explore what it really looks like behind the scenes: the unpredictability, the emotional load, and the constant need to problem-solve in real time.This is an honest conversation about what changes when you finally have a tool that helps you connect the dots… not just for your child, but for yourself too.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 7 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why parenting neurodivergent children can feel unpredictable and overwhelming🧠 The challenge of understanding triggers without the right tools🧠 How capturing patterns can support better planning and reduce stress🧠 Why supporting yourself as a neurodivergent parent matters just as much🧠 The power of connecting reports, lived experiences, and real-time insights🧠 How communication between families, schools, and clinicians can be strengthened💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Michael Coles is a neurodiversity advocate, public speaker, and podcast host based in Australia.As the host of the Deep Dive Podcast and a Program Facilitator at Empower Autism, he brings both lived experience and professional insight to conversations about autism, inclusion, and what it truly means to create environments where neurodivergent people can thrive.Michael’s work focuses on the topics that don’t always get enough airtime — including autistic burnout, unconscious bias, and the gap between awareness and genuine understanding. Through his speaking, podcast, and advocacy, he shares practical, honest perspectives that move beyond surface-level conversations into real, actionable change.When he’s not behind the mic, Michael works alongside individuals and organisations to build inclusion that actually sticks.🌐 Website: http://www.deepdiveau.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560333886558💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-deep-dive-podcast📸 Instagram: @thedeepdiveau🎵 TikTok: @thedeepdiveau▶️ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheDeepDiveAUABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What does PDA parenting really look like… in the messy, imperfect, everyday moments?In this honest and deeply relatable solo episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia moves beyond theory and into real-life lived experience … sharing what actually happens in her home raising a PDA child while being PDA herself.From morning struggles to emotional overwhelm, this episode offers a grounded look at what support can look like when everything feels like too much — for both parent and child.And importantly, it explores how having the right support in the moment can change everything.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why no two mornings are ever the same in a PDA household🧠 How your own nervous system impacts everything🧠 What “genuine autonomy” really looks like (and why it’s hard)🧠 Why play is one of the most powerful tools🧠 The importance of dropping demands completely (sometimes)🧠 How to support yourself when you’re too overwhelmed to think🧠 Why parenting support needs to be available in the moment, not later💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today 💻 Website: www.understandingzoe.com/📸 Instagram: @understanding.zoe📲 Try PIP (AI coach) inside the app: https://app.understandingzoe.com/signupABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What happens when families stop trying to do it all alone and finally find their people?In this powerful and deeply human episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia is joined by Vanessa Gauci, CEO of Autism Community Network (ACN).Vanessa shares her personal journey as a mother of five, including raising her autistic, non-speaking son, and how that lived experience led her into advocacy and community leadership.Together, they explore the real, often unseen realities of raising neurodivergent children — from navigating daily care needs to managing burnout, isolation and systemic gaps.This episode is a heartfelt reminder that community is not optional — it is essential for survival, wellbeing and belonging.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why finding your “village” is critical for neurodivergent families🧠 The unseen realities of caregiving (burnout, isolation, constant vigilance)🧠 How community spaces build confidence, connection and belonging🧠 The importance of safe, non-judgemental environments🧠 Why small moments (a shared conversation, a birthday song) matter deeply🧠 The impact of cultural diversity and inclusion in community spaces🧠 Why self-care is not selfish — it’s essential for sustainable caregiving💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Vanessa Gauci is the Chief Executive Officer of the Autism Community Network (ACN), a non-profit charity providing peer-to-peer support for autistic individuals and their families since 2011.ACN was born from a simple but powerful moment — a conversation in a school playground between two fathers, one raising an autistic child and the other a grandfather seeking connection. From that single exchange, ACN has grown into a thriving community supporting over 2,000 families across New South Wales and beyond.Vanessa leads an organisation that is proudly grassroots, volunteer-powered, and deeply community-led, with 85% of its members coming from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.ACN is also a delivery partner for Autism Connect, the national autism helpline funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Through her leadership and advocacy, Vanessa continues to elevate the voices of families, speaking openly about the often invisible load carried by carers — before, during and long after diagnosis — and working closely with government to drive meaningful systemic change.💻 Website: https://www.acnaustralia.org.au/📸 Instagram: @acn_australia1ABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What does truly neuroaffirming support look like in practice?In this insightful episode of Neurodivergent Pulse (and special episode for Neurodiversity Celebration Week), Laetitia sits down with psychologist and resource creator Adelle Sushames, founder of Neurodivergent Ally.With nearly two decades of experience in psychology and the last decade focused exclusively on Autism and ADHD assessments and support, Adelle shares how frustration with outdated, deficit-based resources led her to create tools that genuinely reflect neurodivergent experiences.Together, they explore the concept of spoons and energy, the importance of neuroaffirming language, and how tools like Adelle’s card decks help children, teens, adults, and families better understand their needs.This episode is a powerful reminder that communication, understanding and allyship are at the heart of supporting neurodivergent individuals.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 What neurodiversity-affirming practice really means beyond training or theory🧠 Why outdated resources and language can harm neurodivergent individuals🧠 How spoon theory helps explain energy limits and capacity🧠 Why autism is not a linear spectrum but a dynamic wheel of experiences🧠 The importance of recognising missed diagnoses, especially among girls, women and adults🧠 How tools like card decks can support communication, reflection and self-understanding🧠 Why allyship from families, professionals and communities matters in creating neuroinclusive spaces💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Adelle Sushames is a psychologist with 18 years of experience, the last decade of which has focused exclusively on Autism and ADHD assessments and therapeutic supports.Adelle is also the creator of a range of widely used neuroaffirming resources including:ND MeSpoon ThievesSpoon SaversSpoons @ SchoolThese tools help neurodivergent individuals explore energy, needs and challenges in ways that support communication and understanding across home, school and therapy settings.Her work is informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. Adelle was diagnosed AuDHD in her early 40s, deepening her commitment to creating resources that truly reflect neurodivergent lives.She is also the author of the children’s book:📘 Strong and Sensitive: A Tiger Tale about Autism and ADHD (for ages 5–12)Through her platform Neurodivergent Ally, Adelle supports families, clinicians and educators in building more affirming environments for neurodivergent people.💻 Website: https://www.neurodivergentally.com/📸 Instagram: @neurodivergent_allyABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What if ADHD wasn’t about deficit… but about innovation?In this energising and deeply affirming conversation, Laetitia is joined by Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, transformational leader, creative strategist, autistic/ADHD founder of Wondiverse, and host of Neurodelight.Together, they unpack the misconceptions around ADHD (especially in women), the hidden cost of masking, and the profound power of creativity and play as tools for regulation and belonging.Madeleine shares her late diagnosis journey at 49, the grief and empowerment that followed, and how embracing her neurodivergence unlocked a new level of leadership, advocacy and community design.This episode is a powerful reminder: when you allow people to be, magic happens.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 ADHD is fundamentally about regulation - not laziness or lack of focus🧠 How creativity and play create safe spaces for self-expression🧠 The grief and empowerment of late diagnosis🧠 Why divergent thinking drives innovation🧠 Choice and control as foundations for co-regulation at home💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is a sought-after leader in transformational leadership, with over 20 years’ experience empowering individuals and organisations to create bold impact.She has delivered coaching, mentoring and facilitation programs across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and globally — working with Members of Federal Parliament, senior educators, Olympians, not-for-profit founders and leaders in science, business and the arts.Since 2020, Madeleine has immersed herself in the disability and not-for-profit sector, becoming a respected voice in neurodivergence, inclusion and community design.In 2022, she joined The A List, a national organisation supporting autistic and neurodivergent young people. As General Manager, she formed major partnerships — including LEGO Australia — and helped launch the groundbreaking Social Hubs for Teens program.In 2024, Madeleine founded Wondiverse, a neurodivergent-led social enterprise dedicated to creating a world where all neurotypes can work and play together. Through Wondiverse, she now leads the federally funded Create Space Arts Initiative in partnership with The A List and the Department of Social Services.Her leadership has earned national recognition, including:🏆 Westfield Local Hero🏆 2024 Changemaker of the Year🏆 Dare Magazine’s Top 50 Australians Over 50Madeleine is also the host of A Different Brilliant (Autism Spectrum Australia – ASPECT) and her own podcast Neurodelight.She first imagined “Wondiverse” at age eight as an imaginary business rooted in wonder and possibility. Today, that childhood vision has evolved into a thriving social enterprise grounded in joy, belonging and transformation.Madeleine is proudly autistic/ADHD and parents neurodivergent children. Her lived experience and fierce commitment to inclusion shape every aspect of her work.💻 Website: https://wondiverse.com.au📸 Instagram: @wondiverseABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What does a “successful” morning look like when you’re neurodivergent?In this real, funny and deeply resonant episode, Laetitia is joined by Johanna Badenhorst, Clinical Psychologist, ADHD mentor and host of the ADHD Her Way podcast, for a raw conversation about the everyday chaos that comes with ADHD mornings and how to meet them with more self-compassion and less shame.Together, they unpack the visible and invisible demands that shape the start of our days from executive dysfunction and transitions to sensory overload and morning meltdowns. Johanna shares personal stories (including the magic of a well-timed coffee and a cuddly puppy) and offers simple, sustainable strategies that honour our nervous systems.Whether you're a parent, practitioner or just trying to get out the door in one piece, this episode is full of wisdom and warmth for anyone navigating mornings with a neurodivergent brain.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why mornings are so hard for ADHDers and what’s really going on🧠 The power of predictability and visual tools🧠 How to reduce transition stress for kids and adults🧠 What happens when shame enters the chat and how to respond with compassion🧠 Little rituals that can reset your nervous system and your day💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Johanna Badenhorst is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD expert, business mentor, mum of two, and host of the ADHD Her Way podcast – a fun but informative show designed to support overwhelmed mums and busy entrepreneurs. With over a decade of experience in both government and private practice, Johanna brings a rare combination of clinical insight, lived experience and community-building to everything she does.Following her own late ADHD diagnosis after becoming a mum, Johanna became passionate about helping other neurodivergent women and parents thrive – not just survive. Her work now focuses on helping ambitious women drop the mask and build a life and business that actually works for them.💻 Website: www.johannabadenhorst.com🎧 Podcast: ADHD Her WayABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

How do we build authentic, lasting relationships with neurodivergent young people, especially when traditional approaches fall short?In this deeply thoughtful episode, Laetitia is joined by psychologist and connection advocate Isobel Ziatas, whose work at The Kidd Clinic centres on truly seeing, hearing, and respecting young people on their own terms.Together, they unpack how connection grows not from quick tricks or surface-level rapport but from curiosity, consistency and deep attunement. Isobel brings nuance to what “trust” really means, how to spot signs of safety beyond words, and the subtle magic of small, sensory-aligned moments.From the PACE and NEST frameworks to memes, fidgets and “most generous interpretations”, this episode is a masterclass in what it means to relate without demand and co-create space that honours difference.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why trust isn’t a checkbox, and how safety shows up differently for every young person🧠 The PACE approach: Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy🧠 What to do when we get it wrong: scripts and strategies for repair🧠 “Most generous interpretation” – a simple mantra for keeping curiosity alive🧠 Sensory regulation and how fidgets become portals to connection🧠 How to honour communication preferences, even if it means dropping the “therapy voice”🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Isobel is a Registered Psychologist and presenter at The Kidd Clinic. She works from a neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based lens, supporting neurodivergent young people and their families.Her work centres on nervous system safety, connection, and understanding behaviour through compassion rather than compliance.🖥️ Website: www.kiddclinic.com.au📘 PACE Framework: ddpnetwork.org/about-ddp/meant-pace🛠️ NEST Approach: spectrumgaming.net/the-nest-approach📚 Most Generous Interpretation - Dr Becky Kennedy: Good Inside (book)📖 Related blog posts:• Building Relationships• Ways We Connect📄 Kidd Clinic Resource: Types of ConnectionABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What if your child didn’t need fixing and neither did you?In this beautifully candid episode, Laetitia is joined by Tracey Jewel, AuDHD mum, carer, and founder of Inclusive Mamas Club. Together, they explore the daily chaos, grief, and magic that come with raising neurodivergent children and how flipping the script from “doing it right” to radical acceptance can change everything.Tracey shares her lived experience navigating life with her son Frankie, and the moment she realised all the tools and resources in the world don’t matter if we’re not resourcing ourselves. She shares how embracing chaos doesn’t mean giving up; it means showing up. For our kids. For ourselves. For the micro-moments of joy in between.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why chaos is part of the neurodivergent parenting landscape, and why that’s okay.🧠 Letting go of “perfect routines” and mainstream parenting books.🧠 Why sensory tools shouldn’t just be for our kids.🧠 Grief, joy and the power of noticing micro moments.🧠 How to reconnect to your inner child and create new norms that fit your family.🧠 What radical acceptance actually looks like in daily life.💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Tracey Jewel is an AuDHD mum and carer to her son, Frankie. With over 15 years of experience in the disability space and a postgraduate qualification in Social Impact, Tracey brings deep lived and professional insight into how neurodivergent families are supported—and often overlooked.She is the founder of Inclusive Mamas Club, a not-for-profit peer community for mums and carers of neurodivergent children. Through storytelling, resources, and safe-space connection, Tracey is helping caregivers feel less alone and more empowered to rewrite the rulebook and reclaim joy in the everyday.💻 Website: www.inclusivemamasclub.com💛 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusivemamasclub/ ABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

How can we reduce communication breakdowns for neurodivergent learners, across every setting?In this affirming and practical episode, Laetitia is joined by Jess and Jenn, the co-creators of MyComms, a communication accessibility app supporting children, families, and professionals with visual supports that actually work.Drawing from years of experience across education, behaviour support, assistive tech and speech pathology, Jenn and Jess share how their unique collaboration is helping neurodivergent individuals understand and be understood in the moments that matter most. They unpack executive functioning overload, school transitions, meltdowns, and explain why visuals aren’t just helpful, they’re essential.Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist or just visual yourself (hello Post-Its!), this episode will show you how visuals are anchors for emotional security, and how personalisation can make all the difference.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 What executive functioning overload really looks like (and how to support it)🧠 Why visual supports are better than verbal instructions for overwhelmed nervous systems🧠 How to make transitions and school routines easier with task breakdowns and visual cues🧠 What “co-design” means when it comes to communication tools for kids and adults🧠 The ripple effect of clear communication🧠 Why assistive tech like MyComms can empower families, not replace therapists💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Jess is a highly experienced and empathetic Teacher, Behaviour Support Practitioner and Inclusion Consultant with a focus on executive functioning, behaviour and meaningful inclusion. Her work spans classroom teaching, behaviour support and inclusion consulting, bringing practical expertise in creating environments that enable learning, communication and independence.Jenn is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist specialising in complex communication needs, inclusive practice and assistive technology. Jenn lectures medical students at Macquarie University and has completed senior-level leadership training through the Association of Independent Schools, building a strong foundation in education leadership, organisational change and collaborative practice.Together Jess and Jenn have created MyComms, a communication accessibility platform designed to ensure that every person can understand and be understood in the moments that matter most. Their combined transdisciplinary expertise drives a powerful focus on co-design, real-world application and tools that reduce communication barriers across home, school, health, disability and aged care settings. Through MyComms and their professional learning programmes, Jess and Jenn are championing a future where communication support is accessible, adaptable and genuinely inclusive for people of all ages and communication profiles.💻 Website: https://www.commspec.co📸 Instagram: @mycomms.au📱 App Store: Download MyComms on Apple📱 Google Play: Download MyComms on AndroidABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What if we let go of the pressure to “fix” picky eating, and honoured what feels safe to eat instead?In this episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia is joined by Margo White, a Certified Practising Nutritionist, AuDHDer and founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Together, they unpack what ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) really is, and how we can better support neurodivergent children and families to feel safe, seen and nourished.With a beautifully affirming lens and lived experience as both a clinician and a parent, Margo challenges outdated narratives and reminds us that food doesn’t have to look a certain way to be enough.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 What ARFID is (and what it’s not)🧠 Why “picky eating” isn’t the full story🧠 How cultural food, sensory preferences, and trauma shape eating🧠 Why “fed is best” is the most freeing feeding philosophy🧠 How to support your child’s eating without shame or pressure🧠 Practical ways to advocate with schools, carers + extended family💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Margo is a Certified Practising Nutritionist and the founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Her practice specialises in supporting Neurodivergent individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to cultivate an emotionally healthy relationship with food.As a proud AuDHDer and mother of two, Margo understands the challenges that both her clients and their families are navigating when they present to her in the clinic.Margo has developed a unique style of practice that draws from a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and lived experience lens. She gently encourages her clients to understand and accept that there are different ways of eating and takes the time to validate all sensory feeding differences, which further builds on their therapeutic relationship.💻 Website: wholebodynutrition.com.au📸 Instagram: @margo_wholebodynutritionABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

What if school or work just… didn’t work?In this honest and deeply personal episode, Laetitia is joined by Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage – a social enterprise created by and for people living with bipolarity. Together, they explore how traditional systems often fail to support neurodivergent individuals, and what it looks like to find your own path forward.From misdiagnoses and medication challenges to sleep, shame and self-agency, Clément opens up about the real-life experience of living with bipolarity – and what it takes to build a life of hope and meaning. Whether you’re navigating mental health yourself or supporting a loved one, this conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t linear, and healing doesn’t happen alone.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 Why school and work often break down for neurodivergent people🧠 Understanding bipolarity beyond the stereotypes🧠 How disclosure is personal, and how to choose when and how to share🧠 Why hope, support teams, and acceptance change everything🧠 The link between sleep, substances and self-regulation🧠 A future vision of personalised support systems for every neurotype💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Clément Baissat is the founder of HopeStage, a social enterprise created by and for people living with bipolarity. He builds tools, trainings, and communities that help individuals and families better understand bipolarity, prevent relapses, and move forward with hope. His work spans podcasts, online courses, and practical resources that bridge science and lived experience. Originally from Paris and now based in Sydney, Clément is passionate about showing that recovery is possible.💻 Website: hopestage.com🎧 Podcast: podcast.hopestage.com📸 Instagram: hopestage.frABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

How do you find balance as someone who is neurodivergent?In this beautifully grounded episode, Laetitia is joined by Sandhya Menon, an AuDHD developmental psychologist, author, and creator of the beloved books The Brain Forest, The Rainbow Brain, and My Body’s Power Pack.Together, they unpack energy accounting, a gentle, practical approach for understanding how your nervous system gains and loses energy throughout the day.Whether you’re a parent, teacher or therapist, Sandhya offers powerful tools to help neurodivergent children (and ourselves!) stay in the black, not the red, when it comes to our daily energy needs. They explore how burnout builds invisibly, why rest is as important as activity, and how we can design systems and rhythms that honour every person’s power pack.✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 30 days – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step.KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇🧠 How energy accounting works like a bank.🧠 Why not all “chargers” actually recharge🧠 How school takes more energy than we think🧠 Why predictability protects energy💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support.🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today ABOUT THE GUEST 👇Sandhya Menon is an AuDHD Developmental Psychologist and Author of the much-loved kids’ books The Brain Forest, The Rainbow Brain, and her latest creation, My Body’s Power Pack. She spends her days helping children and families build strong self-identities that celebrate and know their neurotype before the world tries to tell them otherwise.Her work is a mash-up of sharp clinical knowledge, lived experience, and just enough whimsy to make even the trickiest concepts feel human (and yes, actually fun). She also draws from her collectivist family roots in Singapore and her neurodivergent self to call out Western and neuronorms that don’t serve our communities and make conversations truly inclusive and representative of our different realities.💻 Website: www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au📸 Instagram: @onwardsandupwardspsych📘 Facebook: @onanduppsychABOUT THE HOST 👇Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.