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Divergent Minds

Divergent Minds

Written by: Keren MacLennan
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Join Dr Keren MacLennan to hear incredible stories and perspectives from neurodivergent folk and people who work in the realm of neurodiversity.


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Keren MacLennan
Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Zoe-Jane Littlewood
    Feb 29 2024

    In this episode, I chat to Zoe-Jane Littlewood, who is a dynamic and inspiring mixed race dyslexic woman on a mission to revolutionise the way people view dyslexia. As an advocate and content creator, she utilises her personal experiences and expertise to raise awareness and create a more inclusive society for individuals with dyslexia. We chat all about the misconceptions of dyslexia and Zoe's experiences of education, employment, and her various incredible projects.


    Make sure you follow Zoe on her socials:

    Instagram: @the_dyslexic_movement

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-jane-littlewood/?originalSubdomain=uk


    Follow us on Instagram: [@divergentminds.podcast](https://www.instagram.com/divergentminds.podcast?igsh=YmhoczVwMDVxaGVm&utm_source=qr)

    Divergent Minds is hosted and produced by [Dr Keren MacLennan](https://www.instagram.com/kerenmaclennan/)

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Lydia Wilkins
    Jan 31 2024

    In this episode, I chat to Lydia Wilkins, who is an award winning freelance journalist who specialises in disability and social inequality issues. She also is the current editor of Disability Review Magazine; her other work has been published in places such as The Metro, Refinery 29, Insider, the Brighton Seagull, PossAbility Magazine, The Simple Things and others.


    At AccessAble, who she is also an ambassador for, Lydia also edits their in-house newsletters. Her work as an ambassador has included speaking, video editing, consultancy and more. She is represented by Impacting The Young for speaking commitments.


    Lydia is also the author of The Autism Friendly Cookbook, which won 2 awards at the Gourmand awards in 2023. This has since been adapted into a pilot course in East Sussex, a first of its kind approach, with more to be developed.


    She is currently working on her second book.


    Lydia's website: https://lydiawilkins.co.uk/

    Instagram, X: @journo_lydia

    Cooking Beyond the Spectrum course: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cooking-beyond-the-spectrum-tickets-765623690067?aff=ebdsoporgprofile


    Follow us on Instagram: [@divergentminds.podcast](https://www.instagram.com/divergentminds.podcast?igsh=YmhoczVwMDVxaGVm&utm_source=qr)

    Divergent Minds is hosted and produced by [Dr Keren MacLennan](https://www.instagram.com/kerenmaclennan/)

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Jemma Freese
    Jan 2 2024

    Jemma Freese is a composer, arranger, keyboardist, synth player, pianist, vocalist and spoken word artist based in the north of England.


    In this fantastic episode, we talk all about Jemma's music, her music career, and her experiences of being late diagnosed autistic and being a neurodivergent person working in the music industry.


    You can follow Jemma on her socials and check out her incredible music!


    Instagram: jemma freese (@jemma_freese) • Instagram photos and videos


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YC0Dzt8J9MzVC2PzyVr6M?si=c1deEIzbSXuHtPsMtR9Ovw


    Bandcamp: Music | Jemma Freese (bandcamp.com)


    Twitter: Jemma Freese (@jemma_freese) / X (twitter.com)


    Youtube: (175) Jemma Freese - YouTube


    Follow us on Instagram: [@divergentminds.podcast](https://www.instagram.com/divergentminds.podcast?igsh=YmhoczVwMDVxaGVm&utm_source=qr)

    Divergent Minds is hosted and produced by [Dr Keren MacLennan](https://www.instagram.com/kerenmaclennan/)

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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