I Am Not Calm Podcast
Amanda Nicholson
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With Guest, Gray Rodgers
I spoke to Gray Rodgers about discovering and accepting their autism diagnosis, then going on to help other people. Trigger Warning: We talked about suicidal thoughts near the beginning of this…
The Overthinking Episode
This week, I explain how the podcast is going to be changing for a little while, and I talk about overthinking. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe
Courtney Ward and Lee McShane
I spoke to Courtney Ward and Lee McShane about AUDHD, creativity, and dealing with burnout, among other things.About Courtney:Courtney has been published in several anthologies including “Our Time…
Poems by Pippa Bolton, and Joe Tetley
About the poets:Pippa is a mum with Autism and ADHD, she has two girls, and is creative in many ways, such as being able to play multiple instruments, making jewellery, crocheting, singing, and…
Poems by Amanda Nicholson, and Julia Webb
Today I share one of my own poems, and a poem by Julia Webb.About Julia:Julia’s ambitions to be a writer started when she was six-years-old and read The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton. She later did…
Poems by Majella Whittaker, and David Hardy
Today, I’m sharing poems by Majella Whittaker, and David Hardy.About the poets:Majella is a late identified autistic mum of 3 autistic boys. She is a full-time parent and carer and is a passionate…
Poems by Rob Mason, and Karen Kendrick
Today, I’m sharing poems by two more writers to mark National Poetry Writing Month and World Autism Acceptance MonthAbout the poets:Rob Mason is a multi-disciplinary artist hailing from Blackpool.…
Poems by Dawn Kirby, and Joe Tetley
Today I’m sharing poems from two poets for National Poetry Writing Month, and World Autism Acceptance Month.About the poets:Dawn has been writing for years, but only recently started to share her…
Girls Diverging
Todays poem is by Caroline Lisle. This is her first time taking part in something like this.To listen to more poems for World Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Writing Month, remember to…
In an Autistic World, No Alarms Needed
Today’s poem is by Courtney Ward.About Courtney:Courtney has been published in several anthologies including “Our Time and Space” by Writing East Midlands, “Speak Out” by The Word Association, and…
Musings from a Very Late Diagnosed Autistic Woman
Today, I’m sharing a poem written and read by Kate Rigby.I’m sharing poems throughout April to mark World Autism Acceptance Month, and National Poetry Writing Month.Please subscribe if you like what…
Seam Rites (poem) by Kerry Brooks
Today’s poem is by Kerry Brooks.Bio:Kerry Brooks is a writer based in Culcheth, Warrington. Drawn to a quieter and more meaningful life, she stepped away from corporate law to build her small,…
Poems by Amanda Crundall, and Jaymes Buckman
Today I’m sharing poems by Amanda Crundall, and Jaymes Buckman to mark World Autism Acceptance Month, and National Poetry Writing Month.About the poets:Amanda Crundall (a.k.a. “The Glam Poet”), is an…
What My Autism Means To Me (poem)
Today, I share a poem sent in by Aysheh Marley.Bio:Aysheh Marley grew up not knowing about her early autism diagnosis because of how stigmatised it was back in the 80s. Instead, she believed she was…
Another poem
Today we have a poem by Rachel, as part of National Poetry Writing Month and World Autism Acceptance Month (not day, as I accidentally said in the intro, oops!)About Rachel:Rachel describes herself…
Difference by Caroline Carey (poem)
Today I share a poem by Caroline CareyAbout Caroline:Caroline is a neurodivergent writer and creative guide whose work draws on decades of intuitive understanding, cultivated through childhood,…
A poem by Mary Maier
Today's poem is by Mary Maier.Bio: Mary is an AuDHD writer of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, novels and screenplays. She is a former solo mobile equine veterinarian who left the extraordinary…
What Unmasking Feels Like (poem)
Today, I share one of my own poems called ‘What Unmasking Feels Like’.About me (Amanda)Amanda Nicholson is an author, poet, podcast co-host and copywriter. Her recent self-published novel has the…
Lee McShane - You Don't Look Like It (poem)
Today, I share a poem written by Lee McShane.***About Lee:Lee McShane is a Neurodivergent actor, filmmaker, and published writer/poet. He integrates neurodivergence into his creative work, often…
With Special Guest, Jackie Schuld
I spoke to Jackie Schuld about her late-diagnosis, writing four books about autism, and art therapy.About JackieJackie Schuld is an autistic writer and art therapist who specializes in…
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