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Welcome to Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. We are an Own Voices poddy that chats all things neurodivergence and mental health.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Differently Brained episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Differently Brained for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Differently Brained episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Differently Brained - Matt Bruyninckx, Director of Divergent Studios
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04/10/23 • 50 min

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Matt Bruyninckx. We discuss Matt's diagnosis journey, his new venture Divergent Studios and what a more accommodating arts industry looks like, as well as Matt's experience with workplace bullying and discrimination.

About our guest

Matt Bruyninckx is the director of Divergent Studios, as well as a seasoned actor, writer, and producer, who has worked in both the Screen and Music Industries. Since being diagnosed Autistic in 2019, Matt has directed his passion for the arts and creative expression towards advocacy for and education surrounding neurodiverse people within the workplace. He continues to channel this learning and experience into developing neurodivergent safe spaces in the arts. In 2022 he was accepted into the highly contested Neurodiverse Leadership Program offered by the Sylvia Rodger Academy and continues to show his wealth of knowledge and strong commitment to the ethos of 'we’ll find a way'.

Content warning

In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss ableism, discrimination and workplace bullying. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.

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You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Dr Alissa Knight. Dr Alissa Knight is a clinical psychologist, researcher and founder of The Calming Suite. We discuss anxiety, perfectionism and mental health during the teen years. We also chat about disordered eating and binge drinking and the way these can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Finally we finish the conversation with a chat about self-care, balance and Alissa's amazing career.

About our guest

Dr Alissa Knight is a clinical psychologist, researcher and founder of The Calming Suite. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Alissa worked as a scientist/researcher, exploring areas such as psychiatry, psychology and nutrition. A woman of many talents, Alissa has also worked as a primary school teacher, journalist, professional dancer and yoga instructor. Having taught children for many years, Alissa was drawn towards working with youths in her psychology practice, particularly teens and young adults. With their whole lives ahead of them, Alissa is passionate about providing young people with the tools and skills needed to unlock joy and fulfillment. She is passionate about helping people to reach their full potential and transform their lives for the better.

Content warning

In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss alcohol abuse, disordered eating, suicidality and depression. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.

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Representations & resources

You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Dani Vee, author of My EXTRAordinary Mum and My EPIC Dad!
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01/30/23 • 43 min

In this episode we have the absolute pleasure of talking to Dani Vee about her anxiety, her energy levels and how she's making slowing down a priority.

About our guest

Dani Vee is host of the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds. Dani is also a writer with her debut picture book My EXTRAordinary Mum, published by Larrikin House and Her My EPIC Dad! six picture book series and a short story in a crime fiction anthology are coming in 2023! Dani loves nothing more than reading Oscar Wilde with a cup of camomile tea and dark chocolate.

Content warning

In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss domestic violence and panic attacks. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.

Representations & resources

You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Get to know Differently Brained
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12/12/22 • 14 min

We are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be launching Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. Differently Brained is an own voices podcast where each fortnight we interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has lived experience with mental health challenges.

We talk to a diverse range of people with a focus on telling individual stories and championing the different ways we all exist in the world. We hope that these discussions will help to break down the stigmas and misconceptions around neurodivergence and mental health, and normalise these conversations in our community.

Before we launch properly, we figure it is only fair to give you guys a bit more insight into the podcast and, of course, who we are. In this mini intro episode we share our passions, motivations and hopes for the podcast in this host Q&A.

We hint at a few of the guests we have coming for Season 1, chat about the bonus episodes we hope to record across the year and share our first giveaway!

Show credits

This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.

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About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Learn more about Differently Brained
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12/19/22 • 24 min

We are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be launching Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. Differently Brained is an own voices podcast where each fortnight we interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has lived experience with mental health challenges.

We talk to a diverse range of people with a focus on telling individual stories and championing the different ways we all exist in the world. We hope that these discussions will help to break down the stigmas and misconceptions around neurodivergence and mental health, and normalise these conversations in our community.

Before we launch properly, we figure it is only fair to give you guys a bit more insight into the podcast and, of course, who we are. In this second mini intro episode we share our passions, motivations and hopes for the podcast in this host Q&A. And we hint at a few of the guests we have coming for Season 1 and chat about the bonus episodes we hope to record across the year!

Show credits

This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.

How to find us

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Introducing Differently Brained
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12/04/22 • 2 min

Hello, I’m Lachlan Rutherford and I’m Jacinta Dietrich and we are delighted to announce that in 2023 we will be launching Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same.

Differently Brained is an own voices podcast where each fortnight we interview a neurodivergent guest or a guest who has lived experience with mental health challenges.

We talk to a diverse range of people with a focus on telling individual stories and championing the different ways we all exist in the world.

We hope that these discussions will help to break down the stigmas and misconceptions around neurodivergence and mental health, and normalise these conversations in our community.

At this point, you’re probably wondering who we are, and fair enough.

Lachlan Rutherford is a writer and editor who lives on Bundjalung country (Lismore, Northern NSW). Lachlan is a master of the brain, with years of mental health highs and lows. His official diagnosis is bipolar disorder, trichotillomania and generalised anxiety - a spicy mix to keep him on his toes.

Jacinta Dietrich is a writer and editor who lives on Wurundjeri country in Naarm (Melbourne, Victoria). Jacinta is a wizard with the letters in more ways than one - she is autistic with ADHD for a bit of extra flavour. She also has a family history of suicidality, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

We have a cracker season lined up for you in 2023 with so many exciting guests and conversations we can’t wait to share with you.

In our regular interviews we chat all things autism, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, binge eating, depression, suicidality and so so much more. We will also drop bonus episode across the season on topics we feel deserve a deep dive episode all of their own (Jacinta really just wants an excuse to have a Heartbreak High review episode).

We are also lucky enough to have some amazing giveaways coming up that you’ll definitely want to be around for.

We have a lot of hopes for Differently Brained, but our main hopes are that if the content speaks to you, we hope that you feel seen, represented and maybe less alone or different.

And for those of you that may not be able to relate to the content, we hope it widens your understanding and awareness and helps you better support those in your life who may want to have these conversations themselves.

If you like the sound of Differently Brained, please subscribe to the show so you can get it in your ears the minute we drop and even leave a review telling us what you are most looking forward to.

If you want to get in touch with us, we are always keen to hear from listeners, potential guests and future podcast sponsors. You can reach us at our email [email protected] or our Instagram handle is @differentlybrainedpodcast.

We are so excited to bring this project to you in 2023 and hope you love it as much as we do.

Show credits

This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.

How to find us

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Jess is back with her new zebra diagnosis
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06/12/24 • 58 min

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You may have heard this one before - or maybe not! Either way, it's well worth a listen.
In one of our most popular episodes we sat down to chat with Kay Kerr about her book 'Love & Autism' which, given the timing (a week after Valentine's Day) seemed like a good reason to do an encore.

Original Episode Description:

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Kay Kerr about her new book Love & Autism. Love & Autism presents an uplifting celebration of neurodivergent love, the search for it and a deeper look into the lives of autistic Australians. We chat to Kay about where the idea came from, the interview and drafting process, autistic affirmation and joy, and what she thinks lies ahead for the next generation of autistics.

About our guest

Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her debut novel Please Don’t Hug Me (2020) was shortlisted for Book of the Year for Older Children at the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2021, and listed as a ‘Notable Book’ by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Her second novel, Social Queue, was released with Text Publishing in October 2021. Kay’s freelance writing has appeared in The Guardian, SBS Voices, Daily Life, Broadsheet, and Peppermint Magazine, amongst others. She writes about autistic representation, disability, parenting, pop culture, gardening, and feelings. Kay's new book Love & Autism is out now.

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You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Differently Brained - Rest is best with Laura Pettenuzzo
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01/23/24 • 53 min

About our guest

Laura is a disabled writer and bibliophile living on Wurundjeri land. She has a Masters of Professional psychology and works as a plain language and Easy English content writer. Her words have appeared in places such The Age, Kill Your Darlings, ArtsHub, ABC Everyday and The Guardian. She is also a member of the minister-appointed Victorian Disability Advisory Council.

Representations

Palestinian writers

  • Songs of the Living and the Dead

Cerebral Palsy

  • The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones
  • The Heights
  • Bridie McKim
  • Special

Mental health and neurodivergence

  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • United States of Tara
  • Peta Lyre's Rating Normal by Anna Whateley
  • If I Fall, I Die
  • Social Queue, Please Don't Hug Me and Love & Autism by Kay Kerr
  • The Bravest Word by Kate Foster
  • Xavier in the Meantime by Kate Gordon

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About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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Jacinta and Lachlan are both terrible at mindfulness and gratitude. Not because they aren't grateful for a whole bunch of stuff, or because they think mindfulness doesn't work. In fact, they know that science proves that both these practices can help mental and physical health. But still, they really suck at keeping it up and would gamble that plenty of other people are in a similar boat. So they sat down to compare notes about all the challenges they face around these topics and how they might be able to overcome them to be healthier and happier in 2024.

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If you’re on the hunt for something special for yourself or maybe a beautiful gift for someone special, now is the perfect time to check out their range. The Short Story Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale starts today, like, right now! They are offering some amazing deals including their online exclusive, Buy More Save More, which can be stacked on top of their 70% Off Super Sale so there are definitely some really great bargains to be had. The best part - you don’t even need a code, the discount will be automatically applied at the cart.

So whether shopping for yourself or getting a jump on your Christmas shopping, Short Story is the way to go. And if you do get yourself some goodies, share them on the socials and tag us because we would love to see how you use your Short Story treats.

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  • Stormtrooper candle
  • Floral Candle and Diffuser set
  • Harper Candle and Diffuser set

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

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How many episodes does Differently Brained have?

Differently Brained currently has 85 episodes available.

What topics does Differently Brained cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Differently Brained?

The episode title 'Min Lou, self-diagnosed autistic and non-binary transgender person' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Differently Brained?

The average episode length on Differently Brained is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Differently Brained released?

Episodes of Differently Brained are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Differently Brained?

The first episode of Differently Brained was released on Dec 4, 2022.

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