Chewing the Crust with The Pie Eating Man
Chewing the Crust with The Pie Eating Man
Podcast Description
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Unexpected challenges, setbacks, and major life pivots can leave us feeling lost—but they don’t have to define us.
In this inspiring YouTube series, I sit down with incredible guests who have faced life’s toughest moments—career changes, personal struggles, and unforeseen obstacles—yet have found a way forward. Through resilience, determination, and a shift in perspective, they’ve turned adversity into opportunity and discovered new paths to happiness and success.
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The series covers themes of personal struggle, resilience, and life pivots with specific episodes focused on challenging topics such as losing a loved one, navigating alcoholism in relationships, and overcoming homelessness. Notable episodes include Jo Lee's story of transforming loss into motivation through marathon running, and Debbie and Steve Akester's efforts to create a charity following their son's tragic death, illustrating how adversity can lead to impactful advocacy.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Unexpected challenges, setbacks, and major life pivots can leave us feeling lost—but they don’t have to define us.
In this inspiring YouTube series, I sit down with incredible guests who have faced life’s toughest moments—career changes, personal struggles, and unforeseen obstacles—yet have found a way forward. Through resilience, determination, and a shift in perspective, they’ve turned adversity into opportunity and discovered new paths to happiness and success.
In this deeply personal yet playfully insightful episode of the *Pie Eating Man Podcast*, Mark Grimes sits down with Dr Kristen Williamson to explore the real-life experiences of late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. From raising children with the same neurodivergent profiles to the struggles and triumphs of pursuing higher education undiagnosed, Kristen shares her remarkable journey.We also dive into the joys of Comic Con, sci-fi idols, and the cultural contrasts between life in the UK and the US—with plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Watch to hear:- What it's really like being neurodivergent in adulthood – The beauty and difficulty of living in neurodiverse families – How Kristen earned her master's and doctorate as a single mum – Stories from fandoms and geek culture – Our thoughts on publishing, storytelling, and resilience📚 Discover Dr Williamson’s books: [Amazon Author Page](https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Kristen-Williamson/author/B0FCDS8V57?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753472408&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) 🥧 Check out *The Pie Eating Man*: [Mark’s Book on Amazon](https://amzn.eu/d/j4l82VQ) ✉️ Contact Mark: [email protected]
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