What do you do when a stranger at a gig tells you they think you have autism?

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Pierre Novellie sits down with John to talk about his experiences of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Pierre wasn’t diagnosed with ASD until the age of 31, after an audience member at his stand up show told him they thought he was on the autistic spectrum.

He talks about masking at a young age, and his fascination with comedy and the impact jokes have on people. The pair also discuss Pierre’s coping mechanisms for living in a neurotypical world, including learning what his face should do in certain situations, and knowing when to say no to holding hands.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Pierre shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, shares the 5 things she is grateful for.

Rebecca praises her hair and make up team, and expresses gratitude for a device that lets her listen to Peep Show whilst falling asleep.

Head to the main episode to hear about Rebecca’s need to reinvent both herself and her career, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.

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At what point do you decide to take the plunge and make that life-changing decision?

John sits down with musician and actor Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, to talk about how she reinvented both herself and her career.

Rebecca left the band Slow Club in 2017 and started releasing her own music under the moniker Self Esteem. She talks about the years leading up to the band’s split, and how the pressure to do her own thing became an urge she could no longer ignore.

She also talks about the role that women are expected to play in the music industry, her journey with therapy, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rebecca shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, RedHanded host Hannah Maguire shares the 5 things she is currently grateful for. Narrow ruled notebooks make an appearance, and there’s a heated debate around Lime bikes.

Head to the main episode to hear about Hannah’s experiences of receiving an ADHD diagnosis aged 33, how taking the first dose of medication left her in tears, and how the loss of her father at the age of 12 affected her childhood.

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Why are so many women only finding out as adults that they are neurodiverse?

Host of the hugely successful true crime podcast RedHanded Hannah Maguire sits down with John to talk about her experiences of living with undiagnosed ADHD.

Hannah always had an inkling that her brain worked differently to most people’s, but she was only diagnosed last year aged 33. She discusses why women are under-diagnosed, how a criticism left her bedridden for 3 days, and what impact losing her father at the age of 12 had on her childhood.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Hannah shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, Professor Jason Arday shares the 5 things he is grateful for. He explains how a McDonald’s triple cheeseburger acts a barometer for his gratitude, and why everyone needs to remain faithful.

Head to the main episode to hear about Jason’s experiences of learning to speak aged 11, and read and write aged 18, and how was he able to channel his determination to become the youngest black professor at Cambridge University.

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Jason was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay as a child, and was non-verbal. Despite these challenges, through determination and the support of family and teachers, he learnt to speak aged 11, and read and write by 18, before going on to forge a successful career in academia. He discusses his incredible journey with John...

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew and Lisa Roussos share the 5 things they are grateful for.

After losing their daughter Saffie in the Manchester Arena bombing, Andrew and Lisa questioned whether they would ever find joy again. Here they describe their gratitude for the emergency services, for the people of Manchester, and for Saffie herself.

Head to the main episode to hear about Andrew and Lisa’s experiences of the bombing, and how they were able to cope in its aftermath.

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If you need support, you can find advice and someone to talk to by visiting www.samaritans.org, emailing jo@samaritans.org or calling 116 123.

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