HeyJaredThe Deep Dive Podcast
Hosted by Michael Coles (An Autistic/ADHDer), we will explore the narratives that unfold beneath the surface as we embark on this journey together. Every story shared is a unique treasure waiting to be uncovered.
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Leaving Corporate Burnout Behind: Autistic Burnout, AuDHD & Business with Caroline Warnes (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Deep Dive Podcast, Michael Coles speaks with Caroline Warnes, a Sydney-based writer and consultant, about Autistic burnout, AuDHD and the impact of the corporate world on neurodivergent people.Caroline is AuDHD and the sole carer of her AuDHD son. After experiencing how traditional workplaces and corporate systems often fail neurodivergent people, she began building a different way of working — one centred on flexibility, sustainability, financial independence and nervous-
Vanessa Mancuso on Late Autism Diagnosis, Autistic Parenting & Homeschooling Neurodivergent Children (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Deep Dive Podcast, we speak with Vanessa Mancuso about her experience of receiving a late autism diagnosis, how it reshaped her understanding of identity, masking, mental health, parenting, and what it means to raise autistic children as an autistic parent. Vanessa shares openly about the complex emotions that can come with late diagnosis — including relief, grief, confusion, and self-understanding — and how diagnosis helped her make sense of lifelong struggles with maskin
Robert Annis | Making Neuroinclusion Measurable with the NEURO Standard (opens the original)
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Robert Annis is an organisational psychologist and co-founder of NEURO (www.neurocharity.org), a charity helping organisations move beyond awareness into systems—building, evidencing, and showcasing meaningful neuroinclusion.Robert leads NEURO’s work to turn neuroinclusion into measurable capability through the NEURO Standard, spanning schools, universities, employers, and public services. NEURO has been recognised as Charity of the Year at the NCC Business Awards, and Robert is a frequent keyno
Rachel Fletcher (She/They) | Adult Neurodiversity Support & Nature-Based Therapy (opens the original)
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Rachel Fletcher (She/They) is a neurodivergent speech pathologist and private practitioner in Melbourne, supporting neurodivergent adults with approaches that move beyond traditional clinic spaces. Rachel’s work includes nature-based therapy and Telehealth, with a focus on practical, real-world support.Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, Rachel is passionate about creating support that is:Flexible and client-ledSensory-aware (built for real sensory needs, not “one-size-fi
Neurodivergent Community & Sensory-Safe Events: The Neuro Awesome Story | Carolina Jimenez (opens the original)
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In this interview, Carolina Jimenez shares the story behind Neuro Awesome—a community created to meet a real need for sensory-considerate, safe social spaces for neurodivergent adults who want genuine connection without pressure to mask.We explore why many mainstream social environments can lead to overstimulation, exhaustion, and burnout, and how Neuro Awesome designs events differently: calm venues, clear expectations, and a supportive culture led by people with lived neurodivergent experience
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