We're back with Part 2 of our live podcast from Gosforth Civic Theatre, and this time the audience takes centre stage.

Together, we play a game of Neurodiversity Bingo, sharing the phrases so many neurodivergent people have heard, the moments that helped us recognise ourselves, and the sensory joys that make life that little bit brighter.

From "You can't be autistic because..." to stories about self-identification, waiting lists, family traits and the importance of community, this episode is packed with laughter, recognition and plenty of "it's not just me!" moments. Along the way, the audience also shares everything from favourite textures and comfort shows to the very specific ways they eat Kit Kats, proving once again that no two neurodivergent people are exactly alike.

A huge thank you again to everyone who joined us at Gosforth Civic Theatre and helped make these live episodes so special. Your stories, honesty and humour made this a brilliant evening, and we can't wait to do it again.

If you've got an idea for a future podcast topic, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch and you might inspire a future episode of Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws.

We're back with the first part of our recent live episodes recorded at Gosforth Civic Theatre, and this one is all about giving yourself permission to stop doing things that make life harder than it needs to be.

From supermarkets and recycling systems to forms, handshakes, Christmas dinner and social expectations, Kate, Nic and the audience share their own personal "just don't" moments. It's a funny, honest conversation about sensory needs, executive function, masking, and the small acts of rebellion that can make everyday life a bit easier.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the evening such a brilliant event. The audience played a big part in this episode and you'll hear plenty of their stories throughout.

We've got Part 2 coming soon, and we'd love to hear your ideas for future podcast topics. If there's something you'd like us to explore, let us know.

Recorded live at Gosforth Civic Theatre.

How many things do you do every day without realising they might actually be stims?

In this episode, Kate returns from running a neurodivergent writing retreat in Scotland after accidentally blowing everyone’s minds with a session on language stims. What starts as a chat about repeating words quickly turns into a much bigger conversation about humming, echolalia, accents, family phrases and all the small things people do to regulate themselves without even noticing.

Kate and Nic talk about the ways stimming gets misunderstood through a diagnostic lens, why so many people grow up hiding it and how certain phrases, songs and repeated words can become their own form of comfort.

There’s also a genuinely brilliant detour into musicals as communication, the phrase “hydrate or die straight”, and an unexpected history lesson on the gin crisis.

If you’ve ever repeated a word because it sounds satisfying, communicated entirely through song lyrics or suddenly realised your family all hum, whistle or bounce in their seats… this one might feel very familiar.