In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are once again joined by Sophie James as they get real about the challenges neurodivergent individuals face with food, from ARFID and sensory issues to body image and emotional regulation. They share personal stories, reflect on childhood eating habits, and explore how cooking and self-compassion play a role in healing.

🎤 In this episode, we explore:

• The challenges of eating as a neurodivergent person
• How executive dysfunction impacts food choices
• The role of childhood habits, cooking, and parental influence
• Struggles with self-perception and emotional regulation
• The influence of social media on body image and self-worth

Whether you're neurodivergent, a parent, or just curious about the complex relationship between food and mental health, this episode offers a compassionate and eye-opening perspective. Tune in for a journey toward self-acceptance, balance, and kinder relationships with food.

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🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack a day that began with unity and ended in shock. As Liverpool Football Club celebrated its Premier League win, a tragic incident during the parade left multiple people injured. Simon, who was there, shares a firsthand account of the joy, the fear, and the emotional aftermath.

This episode isn’t just about football — it’s about the complexity of feeling deeply, especially for neurodivergent and empathic individuals, and navigating joy and trauma in the same breath.

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Grab your controllers and press start to escape, because in this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott and Jordan James take you on a deep dive into the power of video games through a neurodivergent lens. This isn’t just about high scores and console wars — it’s about how gaming has shaped our identities, helped us cope, and created space for community, connection, and healing. From childhood nostalgia to intense multiplayer emotions, this convo is loaded with relatable stories, laughs, and some real talk about mental health and the magic of gaming for neurodivergent brains.

🎤 In this episode, we explore:

• Why games like Doom and Minecraft feel like home for Neurodivergent people.
• The link between gaming and mental health.
• How video games provide escapism, comfort, and emotional release through world-building.
• The link between gaming and mental health.
• The community side of gaming — from friendships to multiplayer chaos.
• Sensory reactions while gaming (yep, that adrenaline is real!).
• How soundtracks and game design tap into memory and emotion.
• The role of comfort games in navigating neurodivergence and anxiety.
• Our thoughts on the next-gen console hype (looking at you, Switch 2 👀).

Whether you're neurodivergent, a lifelong gamer, or just game-curious, this episode will remind you why video games mean so much more than just play.

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