Rest is best with Laura Pettenuzzo

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.