The Podcast

Labels can feel heavy — and hard to shake. We all carry them, some more than others. In this episode, we explore where those labels come from, how they stick, and what they say about the stories we’ve been told.

Just because we’ve been given a label doesn’t mean we have to keep it. In this follow-up, we talk about how to spot unfair labels, unpack the narratives behind them, and gently let them go — with a healthy dose of humour along the way.

Sometimes the hardest work is unlearning what we were told about effort and worth. We unpack how the word lazy shows up in our lives — what it triggers, what it hides, and how it’s shaped the way we see ourselves.

What if it’s not about motivation at all, but momentum — and protecting the energy that fuels it? In this episode, we look at different ways to wrap our minds (and arms) around lazy and embrace it as part of who we are.

Weird — it’s a word that’s been used to wound, to isolate, and to make us smaller. In this episode, we unpack what “weird” really means, how it shows up in our stories, and why we all need to find our village..

What if weird isn’t something to fix, but something to celebrate? We explore embracing authenticity, finding our people, and turning the quirks we once hid into the connections that make life richer, realer, and way more fun.

“Too sensitive” — it’s something many of us have heard. We explore where that story began, why we’ve tried to harden ourselves, and what happens when we stop apologising for feeling deeply and start listening to our body's needs.

Sensitivity isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. We reframe sensitive into emotional awareness and intuition that guide connection, creativity, and peace. We give ourselves permission to listen when our bodies speak and ask for what we need.

Ever been told you’re too direct? We unpack why honesty feels so logical and real and what happens when we take that word and over correct - into people pleasing, mental gymnastics, tying ourselves in knots... and silence...

Bluntness isn’t the problem — disconnection is. We explore how letting it out, can be kinder than keeping it in and different strategies to deliver the message a little more comfortably (for all involved).

Ever struggled to put on your pants? Us too! Does that make us stupid? In this episode we talk about different types of intelligence, our unique patterns for brilliance and how school systems can leave us feeling dumb.

You’re not stupid — you find some things tricky and that's OK - we all do. We reframe mistakes as learning and celebrate the creativity and pattern-thinking that live beyond the rulebook... where did I put my keys?

Ever been called self-centred for missing a cue or forgetting a name? We explore all the ways our brains show and share love, connection and compassion and some of the quirks that make some of the social 'norms' hard to do.

Communication and connection between neurotypes can be like speaking a different language. Let's talk strategies to connect, understand your preferences and ways to advocate for the connection you crave.

Are we being difficult - or experiencing difficulty? We discuss where resistance comes from and how strong values, strong opinions and strong reactions can put us in the "too hard basket"

When we live in a world and work in systems that are not designed to support us - friction is inevitable. We discuss ways to notice the rub, be curious and identify accommodations to smooth the seas.