--- title: 'Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/navigating-neurodivergence-a-lived-experience-story' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/navigating-neurodivergence-a-lived-experience-story.md' date: '2026-05-18' taxonomy: category: - Neurodivergence tag: - Anxiety - ADHD - Stigma - Autism - 'Early Intervention' - 'Self Harm' type: - Podcast contributor: - 'Alis Rocca' - 'Andy Tolly' --- # Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story ### Nip in the Bud Podcast - Episode 24 ## Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story [Download Episode](user://media/podcasts/24-andy-tolly-navigating-neurodivergence-a-lived-experience-story.mp3) | Published 04-Mar-2026 | Duration: 0h 56m 21s ### Host: [Alis Rocca](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/alis-rocca) --- **Disclaimer:** The content provided in the Nip in the Bud podcasts is for educational and entertainment purposes only. 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