Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Welcome to Your Voice Matters, a podcast amplifying the voices of the SEND and neurodivergent community. Hosted by Asma Jacob, a dedicated SEND Therapist with 20+ years of experience, we create a safe space to share stories, build connections and inspire understanding. In each episode, we explore powerful stories and perspectives from neurodivergent individuals, their families, and professionals dedicated to supporting the SEND community. Together, we address key topics like advocacy, mental health, navigating education, and building inclusive communities. Your Voice Matters is a place where every voice is valued—because real change happens when we listen, learn, and embrace the diversity of human experience. Whether you're part of the neurodivergent community or an ally, this podcast will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to make an impact. Subscribe today and join the conversation—because your voice matters.

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S1E29 Autism, ADHD & Burnout: Prioritising Needs over Labels with Lyric Rivera

May 20, 2026 52m

What if exhaustion wasn't a character flaw but your brain working twice as hard just to get through the day? We're exploring autism, ADHD, burnout, and why understanding your needs matter. "We're…

S1E28 Finding Yourself After a Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis with Lyric Rivera

Apr 15, 2026 1h 3m

Trigger warning: This episode touches on themes of childhood bullying, internalised shame and medical trauma, autistic burnout. What if everything that made life harder finally had a name and started…

S1E27 Hannah's Whirlwind

Feb 04, 2026 58m

How do we ensure disability, ADHD and neurodivergence inclusion at work (and personal life). That's the topic of this week's podcast episode. "Life sometimes is difficult and we are thrown lots of…

S1E26 People Pleasing in the Neurodivergent Community with Carly Considine

Jan 21, 2026 40m

Why is people pleasing so common in the neurodivergent community? We discuss that very topic on this week's episode of the podcast. "It is what it is. If people don't wanna be friends with me, it is…

S1E25 Amplifying Student Voice in SEND Education with Alex Silk

Jan 07, 2026 1h 2m

How do we amplify student voices when it comes to SEND education? Neurodiversity and inclusion specialist, Alex Silk, comes on the podcast to discuss. "We need to be asking how they feel about their…

S1E24 Managing School Anxiety with Sam Bowley [Includes Guided Meditation]

Dec 17, 2025 57m

What if the key to helping your child navigate school transitions isn't about removing their anxiety but giving them the tools to transform it? "On the other side of fear is the thing that you want."…

S1E23 Finding Strength in Dyslexia: Chris's Journey from Shame to Empowerment

Dec 03, 2025 43m

"When I put my mind to something, I get it. No matter what's in my way, I get it." In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob speaks with Chris, a hypnotherapist and former paramedic who…

S1E22 Carly talks about Anxiety

Nov 19, 2025 41m

"Anxiety is more than nothing. It's extremely exhausting and debilitating. It's okay not to be okay." Anxiety doesn't always need a reason and it's never "nothing." In this episode of Your Voice…

Music, Regulation & Play with Bella Ely

Nov 05, 2025 54m

"We sing, we create, we play, we have fun and it can't be one without the other." In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob speaks with Bella Ely, a music teacher with 23 years of teaching…

Malaika (MK) on Life in our Shoes & Finding your Spark

Oct 22, 2025 46m

Trigger warning: This episode discusses childhood trauma, sexual abuse, medical trauma, paralysis, and societal discrimination. Living with a disability and neurodivergence while defying the odds,…

S1E19 Strength and Resilience in Neurodivergence with Belinda Moscoso

Sep 17, 2025 1h 7m

Trigger warning: This episode includes honest discussion about isolation, stigma, and the challenges of living with chronic illness. In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob speaks with…

S1E18 Connecting with Children through Theatre and Play with Mick Collins

Sep 03, 2025 46m

Trigger warning: This episode touches on themes of trauma, isolation, and the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health. Please take care while listening. In this episode of Your Voice…

S1E17 The Passion That Drives My Music with Dale Dixon

Aug 20, 2025 28m

Trigger warning: This episode briefly discusses challenges faced by disabled and neurodivergent individuals, including social isolation and stigma. In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob…

Neurodiversity and Friendship with MissNatasha Connects

Aug 06, 2025 36m

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions around friendship challenges, feelings of isolation, and the emotional impact of not being accepted for who you are. While the conversation is…

ADHD, education, coming out, and the LGBTQA community with Andrea Schiff

Jul 16, 2025 40m

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of isolation, stigma, and the emotional challenges of coming out. Listener discretion advised. In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob…

Riko Ryuki's journey and the link with the LGBTQ+ community

Jul 02, 2025 47m

Trigger Warning: This episode explores themes of identity, including autism, gender, and asexuality. It touches on feelings of isolation, confusion, and the emotional impact of not having the…

Navigating Parenthood with PDA and Autism with Nia Zihni

Jun 18, 2025 1h 2m

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the emotional challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child, including topics such as burnout, meltdowns, sensory overload, and parental guilt. Some listeners…

Living with Chronic Illness with Carolyne Shallop

Jun 04, 2025 54m

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of chronic illness, physical pain, medical trauma, and the emotional impact of living with invisible conditions. Listener discretion is advised.…

Understanding and Accepting Neurodiversity with Karen Brennan

May 21, 2025 1h 3m

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of stigma, isolation, and parental guilt, which may be sensitive for some listeners. In this episode of Your Voice Matters, host Asma Jacob speaks…

Julia Daunt's Journey navigating life with ADHD and PDA

Apr 16, 2025 44m

"I reduce demands before an activity so that my anxiety reduces." In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob chats with Julia Daunt, a passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community.…

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Your Voice Matters has published 30 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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