Your Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters
Podcast Description
Welcome to Your Voice Matters, a podcast amplifying the voices of the SEND and neurodivergent community. Hosted by Asma Jacob, a dedicated SEND Therapist with 20+ years of experience, we create a safe space to share stories, build connections and inspire understanding.
In each episode, we explore powerful stories and perspectives from neurodivergent individuals, their families, and professionals dedicated to supporting the SEND community. Together, we address key topics like advocacy, mental health, navigating education, and building inclusive communities.
Your Voice Matters is a place where every voice is valued—because real change happens when we listen, learn, and embrace the diversity of human experience. Whether you’re part of the neurodivergent community or an ally, this podcast will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to make an impact.
Subscribe today and join the conversation—because your voice matters.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on vital themes such as advocacy, mental health, education navigation, and community inclusion. For example, episodes include discussions on self-love and understanding different learning styles with advocates like Antonio Myers, as well as the unique challenges of PDA with experts like Melanie Phipps, providing actionable insights for listeners.
Welcome to Your Voice Matters, a podcast amplifying the voices of the SEND and neurodivergent community. Hosted by Asma Jacob, a dedicated SEND Therapist with 20+ years of experience, we create a safe space to share stories, build connections and inspire understanding.
In each episode, we explore powerful stories and perspectives from neurodivergent individuals, their families, and professionals dedicated to supporting the SEND community. Together, we address key topics like advocacy, mental health, navigating education, and building inclusive communities.
Your Voice Matters is a place where every voice is valued—because real change happens when we listen, learn, and embrace the diversity of human experience. Whether you’re part of the neurodivergent community or an ally, this podcast will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to make an impact.
Subscribe today and join the conversation—because your voice matters.
“I reduce demands before an activity so that my anxiety reduces.”
In this episode of Your Voice Matters, Asma Jacob chats with Julia Daunt, a passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community. Julia shares her lived experience with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and ADHD, offering insights into how she overcame the challenges she faced from childhood and adulthood.
She discusses the lack of early support, the impact of PDA on daily life, and the strategies she has developed to help her succeed. Through her work as an author, blogger, and speaker, Julia raises awareness about PDA and empowers others with practical tools for self-acceptance and support.
Key Takeaways:
Finding a supportive neurodivergent community can be validating and life-changing.
ADHD medication helped Julia process her PDA traits and navigate daily challenges.
Letting go of societal expectations allows for more ease in completing daily tasks.
“I reduce demands before an activity so that my anxiety reduces. When I’m doing whatever it is what I’m doing, my anxiety obviously will increase, but because it was low to start with, it doesn’t go above what I can handle, so I don’t get to the point of meltdown. And then after, I’ll have a period of recovery, so that it goes down again.”
About Julia Daunt:
Julia Daunt is an advocate, author, and public speaker dedicated to raising awareness about PDA and ADHD. As a neurodivergent individual, she shares her experiences to promote understanding, acceptance, and better support systems for others. Through her writing, consulting, and public talks, Julia works to empower individuals and families navigating PDA and neurodivergence.
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