Welcome back to Episode 3 of NeuroSpice & Life.

In this episode, we explore one of the most painful and common labels placed on neurodivergent people: “lazy.” For many of us who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, dyslexic, anxious, or otherwise neurodivergent, this label shows up when we are actually overwhelmed, burnt out, frozen, masking, or simply misunderstood.

Join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking — two neurodivergent humans who have lived this label — as we unpack why “lazy” is rarely accurate, how it intersects with executive functioning, and what’s happening beneath the surface when motivation disappears.

This episode invites you to gently examine your own relationship with the word lazy, challenge internalised shame, and build a more compassionate understanding of your beautifully wired brain.

✨ Why “lazy” is a mislabel for neurodivergent brains ✨ How shutdowns, freeze, inertia and overwhelm are mistaken for lack of effort ✨ What executive dysfunction actually looks like day to day ✨ How repeated negative labels create internalised shame

Anyone navigating adult ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia, executive dysfunction, RSD, burnout, or supporting a neurodivergent friend, partner, child, or colleague. This space is for learning, compassion, and real-life neurodiversity-affirming tools.

Website: neurospiceandlife.com.au YouTube: @NeuroSpiceandLife Freya (Mumshine): mumshine.com.au Hanna (The Sensologist): thesensologist.com.au

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical, therapeutic, or mental-health advice. It does not replace therapy, diagnosis, or professional support. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare or mental-health professional for individual support.