Welcome back to the second half of our special guest episode of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws!

We continue our deep dive into monotropism with our incredible guests, Tanya Adkin and David Gray-Hammond.

In this part, Tanya and David share powerful personal stories and insights about how lived experiences have shaped their understanding of autistic suffering, trauma, and recovery.

From navigating atypical burnout to overcoming systemic failures in social care and mental health, their journeys illustrate the resilience and resourcefulness required to thrive as neurodivergent individuals in a neurotypical world.

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Welcome back to Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws! Kate Fox and Nic King dive into a thought-provoking topic for this episode on how we rank aspects of our identity and where neurodivergence lands on the list.

Ultimately, this episode underscores the fluidity and context-dependency of identity, while encouraging you to embrace your lists—whatever they may be—and explore what feels most authentic in each moment.

Your identity list doesn’t need to follow a fixed order, and it’s okay for it to change depending on where you are and who you’re with.

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Welcome to this special two-part episode of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws! Today, Kate Fox and Nic King are joined by two incredible guests: Tanya Adkin of ND Social Care and David Gray-Hammond of Emergent Divergent.

Together, they dive into the fascinating world of monotropism, exploring concepts like the monotropic split and meerkatting, and how these ideas connect to the lived experiences of autistic people.

This episode offers a blend of professional insights, lived experiences, and relatable moments as Tanya and David bring their expertise and humanity to the discussion.

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Welcome to the first Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws episode of 2025! 🎉 Kate Fox and Nic King and Kate Fox kick off the year by tackling the big, sparkly elephant in the room—New Year’s resolutions. Is the "New Year, New You" mantra really compatible with neurodivergent experiences?

This episode questions whether resolutions need to be about grand reinventions or whether they can simply be about embracing self-acceptance, rejecting societal expectations, and creating joy on your own terms.

There is an upcoming live recording at Gosford Civic Theatre on the 6th March —a chance to meet the community and share experiences.

Happy New Year! Let’s take it one day at a time, neurodivergent style.

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In this insightful episode of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate Fox and Nic King delve into the concept of glimmers—those small, joyous moments that bring warmth, peace, and a restorative boost to your energy. As the counterpart to triggers, glimmers are key indicators of activities and experiences that replenish your spoons, offering a way to navigate the demands of life.

This episode is a gentle reminder to embrace the quirky, random joys in life and to honour what works for you. Whether you’re uncovering your niche or enjoying the small moments, this podcast might just be one of those glimmers for you.

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In this festive episode of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate Fox and Nic King explore the joys, pressures, and sensory overloads of the Christmas season. They discuss how traditions, like making Christmas puddings or decorating with familiar scents, can evoke vivid memories—both comforting and challenging—and how to navigate the associated emotions. Nick shares her journey of letting go of traditions that no longer serve her, while Kate advocates for a "Christmas audit" to create a season that genuinely works for you.

Wishing you all a joyful and stress-free holiday season. Merry Christmas from Kate and Nic!

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Join us for the first part of an insightful two-part special of Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws, where hosts Kate Fox and Nic King engage with special guests Fergus Murray and Sonny Hallett.

This episode dives into the complex world of monotropism, a theory significantly shaped by Fergus's mother, Dinah Murray.

Fergus and Sonny, both pivotal in the neurodivergent advocacy and research spheres, share their experiences and the expansive reach of their work—from academic research to practical counselling.

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In Episode 22 of Neurotypicals Don’t Juggle Chainsaws, Kate Fox and Nic King dive into “spoon theory” and how it applies to neurodivergent and chronically ill individuals. They break down the concept as “energy accounting,” explaining how each activity—no matter how small—requires energy or “spoons” and why managing these resources is vital.

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