In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by a special guest — Jordan’s daughter, Sophie — for a Reddit Stories episode exploring real neurodivergent experiences.

They react to three powerful stories from the neurodivergent community, covering topics including low empathy in successful neurodivergent individuals, substance use as a form of masking

and crying and emotional expression.

A raw, honest, and often funny conversation about real-life neurodivergent experiences, and why hearing other people’s stories can help us better understand our own.

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In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research into a potential ADHD treatment involving trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) — a device designed to stimulate brain activity during sleep.

Drawing on their own lived experience with ADHD, they reflect on how treatments like medication can support emotional regulation, focus, and daily functioning, but also highlight the reality that ADHD is far more complex than just “attention deficits.”

The conversation challenges the way ADHD is framed in research and media, questioning why studies often focus narrowly on concentration while overlooking the broader cognitive, emotional, and sensory experiences that come with neurodivergence.

A thoughtful and candid discussion about ADHD treatment, scientific limitations, and the importance of looking beyond outdated definitions of neurodivergence.

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore hyperfixations and how they can impact relationships, through a relatable Reddit story about a man whose obsession with pro wrestling begins to take over his marriage.

They unpack how hyperfixations can feel all-consuming, especially when you’re “in it,” and how difficult it can be to recognise the impact on the people around you.

The conversation highlights the tension between passion and overwhelm — how something that brings joy, regulation, and identity can also lead to conflict, miscommunication, and emotional distance in relationships.

Jordan shares how collecting and past hyperfixations have affected his relationship, including a recent moment of conflict at home, while Simon reflects on finding balance, compromise, and communication within his own relationship.

A relatable, honest conversation about intensity, identity, and learning how to enjoy your interests without losing the people around you.

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