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Thick No More
They called us thick. We weren’t. Thick No More: The Neurospicy 🌶️ Podcast is about neurodiversity, real people, real stories and real change. Hosted by Jay Giddens, each episode brings honest conversations with neurodivergent people, parents, educators, campaigners and changemakers. From dyslexia, ADHD and autism to education, parenting, careers and everyday life, nothing is off the table. No jargon. No pretending everything is a superpower. Just real conversations about different brains, the…
Episodes
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Nobody Noticed: Jo Rees on Finding Out She Was Dyslexic at 34
Jo Rees has spent 25 years in dyslexia as a teacher, SENCO, specialist assessor, author and mentor, with more than a thousand assessments behind her. She’s…
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ADHD AF’s Laura Mears-Reynolds: Diagnosed at 38, Saved by the Truth
“My ADHD diagnosis didn't just change my life. It saved my life.” What happens when you spend 38 years believing you're the problem, only to discover your…
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ADHD, Food & the Willpower Myth: Caitlyn Haselgrove on Why We Struggle
Ever walked into the kitchen, grabbed something to eat and then realised you weren't even hungry? Or promised yourself you'd start eating better, exercising or…
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Mandi Gosling: ADHD, Lost Years & the Courage to Be Yourself
Mandi Gosling: ADHD, Lost Years & the Courage to Be Yourself What happens when you spend 31 years believing you're the problem, only to discover your brain…
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“I’m Not Stupid” — The Dyslexia Scars We Carry | Bernadette Haigh
At 10 years old, Bernadette Haigh was made to stand in front of a classroom of children and explain why she was repeating the school year. Her answer? “I can’t…
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Nobody Knew He Was Struggling | Lisa Marshall on Suicide, Grief & Living Again
At 31 years old, Lisa Marshall's life changed with a knock at the door. Her husband Alan had died by suicide. She was suddenly a widow and solo mum to three…
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Nobody Joined the Dots | Adam Petrie on ADHD, School & the Signs We Miss
What happens when the signs were always there, but nobody joined the dots? Adam Petrie grew up knowing there was a gap between what he was capable of and what…
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“The Exam System Is Failing Our Children” — Hannah Gee & The Fight for Fair Exams
What happens when a child fails the same exam again… and again… and again? Hannah Gee knows exactly what that looks like. After watching her son struggle…
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Millions Still Believe They're the Problem | Natalie Brooks
Millions of adults with dyslexia still believe they're the problem. Not because they aren't intelligent. Because nobody ever explained how their brain actually…
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You Were Never Broken | Carrie Grant MBE on Autism, Education & Finding Hope
What happens when one of Britain's most recognisable TV personalities becomes one of the country's most powerful voices for neurodivergent families? In this…
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When the Headteacher Becomes the SEND Parent | Kate Manning on Dyslexia, Inclusion & Fixing Education
🎙️ When the Headteacher Becomes the SEND Parent | Kate Manning on Dyslexia, Inclusion & Fixing Education What happens when the person leading a school suddenly…
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Heidi Mavir: Your Child Is Not Broken | The Truth About SEND, School Refusal & Why Parents Are Blaming Themselves
What happens when a parent is made to believe their child is the problem? In this powerful episode of Thick No More, I sit down with bestselling author, SEND…
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The School System Failed My Son | ADHD, Autism & the Fight for Support with Danielle Broadbent
In this powerful episode of Thick No More, Jay Giddens is joined by parent advocate Danielle Broadbent to discuss the reality facing thousands of families…
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Not Good Enough" to Unstoppable | Andy Vincent on Dyslexia, Trauma & Transformation
Season 3, Episode 1 – Andy Vincent | Thick No More Season 3 kicks off with one of the most honest, emotional and inspiring conversations we’ve had yet. In this…
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The Quiet Gift | Pamela Cass on Dyslexia, Feeling Invisible & Finding Your Purpose
This week on Thick No More, Jay sits down with performance coach, speaker, and author Pamela Cass, whose story will resonate with anyone who has ever felt…
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I Lost Everything at 56... Then Discovered I Had ADHD | John O'Shea
🎙️ Thick No More – Episode 1: John O’Shea | NeuroSpicy, Resilience & Rediscovering Yourself What happens when your life completely unravels your marriage ends…
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Autistic and Thriving in Tech | Shea Belsky on Leadership, Inclusion & Being Yourself
Autistic self-advocate and tech leader Shea Belsky (Tech Lead @ HubSpot; ex-CTO & co-founder at Mentra; host of Autistic Techie) joins Thick No More to flip…
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Diagnosed & Dumped | Why ADHD Diagnosis Is Just the Beginning with Beth Thomas
Diagnosed & Dumped — with Beth Thomas (ADHD/ND Life Coach, Neurodivergent by Design) This week, Jay sits down with Beth Thomas — ADHD & neurodivergent life…
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From Performative to Practiced Inclusion | Fixing Workplace Neurodiversity with Trisha Daho
🎙 Thick No More – Season 2, Episode 1: From Performative to Practiced Inclusion — Fixing Workplace Neurodiversity Welcome to Season 2 of Thick No More, the…
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Worth ≠ Grades | Katherine Perry on Dyslexia, Shame & Reclaiming Identity
🎙️ Thick No More – Season 1 Finale with Katherine Perry This week marks the end of Season 1 of Thick No More and it couldn’t be wrapped up by anyone more…
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A Diagnosis Doesn't Define You | Ben Sutcliffe on Epilepsy, Purpose & Resilience
🎙 Thick No More – Episode with Ben Sutcliffe In this episode of Thick No More, Jay sits down with Ben Sutcliffe, a man whose story is one of resilience…
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From Rock Bottom to Remarkable | Laura Horn on Trauma, ADHD, Autism & Recovery
Laura Horn’s journey is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. Growing up with childhood trauma, family struggles, and poverty, Laura found herself…
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They Told Me the Statistics. I Refused to Become One. | Cristina Gilbert
What happens when you’re diagnosed with ADHD as a little girl in 1995, at a time when hardly anyone believed girls could have it? For Cristina Gilbert, it…
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They Gave Me Dot-to-Dot Books Instead of an Education | Darren Clark
🎙️ Episode Description – Darren Clark | Thick No More Podcast What happens when the world labels you as “different”? When you’re excluded, underestimated, and…
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Expelled. Addicted. World Record Holder. | Andy Stone's ADHD Journey
🎙️ “Just a quick note before we begin: this episode contains some strong language and open discussions about addiction and recovery. Listener discretion is…
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Why Dyslexia Is Not a Measure of Intelligence | Ingrid & Erika Poupart
Episode 2 – Rewiring the Reading Brain: Ingrid & Erika Poupart of NeuraLign Season 1 | Thick No More In this emotional and inspiring episode, I’m joined by…
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Believing in Yourself | Mary Wilcox on Dyslexia, Learning & Rethinking Intelligence
🎙️ Episode 1: Believing in Yourself – with Mary Wilcox In our very first episode, host Jay Giddens sits down with former teacher and assistive tech trainer…
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Trailer – Thick No More
They called us thick. We weren’t. Thick No More is the bold, honest podcast about growing up with dyslexia and finally rewriting the narrative. Hosted by…