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Predictably Good
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Predictably Good is a podcast exploring Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, and other neurodivergent experiences. Co-hosts Hannah, a multiply neurodivergent Occupational Therapist and mother, and Jen, a curious neurotypical content creator, dive into relatable stories and practical insights on navigating sensory, social, and everyday challenges. From tackling societal barriers to celebrating small wins, the podcast fosters understanding and inclusivity. Whether neurodivergent or neurotypical, join the movement toward connection, acceptance, and change—one conversation at a time.
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S5, Episode 10 - Disability, Gender and Collective Action
Mar 900:25:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode we meet Nem Kearns, co-director of Disabled Women Ireland. Nem talks about why disabled women and gender-marginalised people are at high risk of poverty, how policy often overlooks them and how to turn shared lived experience into collective action.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 9 - Navigating Perimenopause and Neurodivergence
Feb 2300:23:25Tap to summarizeWe speak with Dr. Sam Burrows about the realities of perimenopause, from mood changes and brain fog to the emerging links with ADHD and autistic women. Sam shares what she’s seeing in her practice, why the conversation has changed so quickly, and how hormonal shifts affect women across different stages of life.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 8 - Energy Accounting and Quality of Life
Feb 900:25:36Tap to summarizeA conversation with autistic psychologist and author Maja Toudal about energy accounting, burnout, anxiety, and the realities behind building a meaningful quality of life. Maya shares how her early experiences shaped her work and why energy accounting can support anyone navigating stress.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 7 - Neuro Pride Ireland: Origins & Impact
Jan 2600:24:58Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Gillian Kearns, co-founder of Neuro Pride Ireland. Gillian talks about how Neuro Pride began, the drive for stronger intersectional representation, and how activism and lived experience shaped its direction.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 6 - Redefining Identification
Jan 1200:26:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we chat with Dr Maeve Kavanagh, Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Adult Autism and ADHD Practice and co-founder of Childversity. Maeve talks about creating neuroaffirmative ways to explore identity, supporting people beyond identification, and what genuine allyship looks like in practice.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 5 - Making Libraries Inclusive for Everyone
Dec 800:24:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we chat with Chris Nugent, Senior Librarian with Dublin City Council Libraries, about making libraries more accessible and inclusive. Chris shares how Dublin libraries are breaking down barriers through sensory supports, outreach programmes, audiobooks, and creative community spaces designed for everyone.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 4 - Making Sense of Ourselves
Nov 2400:23:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we chat with occupational therapist and late-identified AuDHDer Sarah Sproule about Internal Family Systems, a structured therapeutic approach that helps people understand the different parts of themselves. We talk about burnout, sensory experiences, and the importance of being understood in healthcare settings.Content note: this episode includes discussion of sexuality.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 3 - Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education
Nov 1000:25:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we chat with Ryan Palm, Executive Director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania. Ryan shares how their long-standing program supports neurodivergent students through academic, social, and vocational pathways. It helps them to build confidence, independence, and community during their college years.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 2 - Stories of Birth and Beyond
Oct 2700:27:27Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode our guest, Katie, shares her powerful story of pregnancy and birth as a neurodivergent woman. She reflects on navigating medical systems, sensory challenges, and the emotional transition into motherhood, with warmth, humour, and insight into how understanding ourselves can change everything.
Transcribe →S5, Episode 1 - Creativity, Connection, and the Power of Community
Oct 1300:23:02Tap to summarizeThis week we chat with Peter O’Brien, founder of Neuroconvergence, a collaborative platform that brings together the neurodivergent community, advocates, and organisations into a shared ecosystem of understanding and change. We chat about building spaces where every kind of mind belongs and about the power of community, creativity, and lived experience in shaping a more inclusive future. Join the Neuroconvergence Festival at the UCD Student Centre on 18 October for a free celebration of neurodivergent creativity, connection, and conversation.Go to Neuroconvergence.ie for the full line up in UCD and to learn more about this innovative project. You can listen to their intro podcast at https://www.neuroconvergence.ie/podcasts#Neuroconvergence #neuroconvergence2025 #diversity #neurodivergent #inclusionmatters #predictablygood
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