The Deep Dive Podcast

In this special Deep Dive Podcast edition, we bring you highlights from the Neurodivergent Wellbeing Conference 2025. Michael Coles sits down with leading voices in neurodiversity and psychology, including:

Justine Munro – Neurodiversity in Education Project, New Zealand

Dr Charlia Falchi – Wellminded Psychological Services, Wellington

Dr Joey Laurence – Neudle, Brisbane, Australia

We explore insights into education, mental health,...

In this episode of The Deep Dive Podcast, we pour a glass with Rita Shamoun — the speech pathologist and advocate behind Wine with Wita and founder of RS Speech Pathology. Rita brings authenticity, humour, and bold honesty to conversations about neurodivergent-affirming therapy and inclusive practice.

Through real talk and lived experience, Rita breaks down what it means to communicate with care, challenge outdated systems in allie...

Discover the inspiring story of Victoria-Rose, a late-identified autistic woman and endometriosis warrior, who is redefining healing and empowerment through radical self-acceptance. Victoria-Rose shares her journey of navigating life with autism and chronic illness while helping neurodivergent women embrace their creativity, power, and authenticity. Through raw, honest storytelling and lived experience, she champions the importance...

Meet Siobhan Wilson — international speaker, author, philanthropist, and founder of Our Pixie Friends. Siobhan began her journey at just 6 years old to help children with medical needs and trauma feel less isolated. Now an award-winning entrepreneur and youth advocate with the Queensland Family and Child Commission, she’s supported thousands of children, teenagers, and adults through her work. Siobhan’s inspiring mission has led to...

Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of The Deep Dive Podcast — a platform dedicated to amplifying neurodivergent voices and exploring the complexities of disability, mental health, advocacy, and inclusion. Over the past 12 months, we’ve gone beyond surface-level conversations to tackle the realities of autistic burnout, workplace inclusion, accessible education, and mental wellbeing.

In this special anniversary episode, w...

Are you a creator who's feeling invisible despite all the effort? You're not alone.

In this vulnerable video, Michael Coles, an autistic advocate and host of The Deep Dive Podcast, opens up about the emotional weight of low engagement, algorithm struggles, and self-doubt as a neurodivergent content creator.

🎙️ Michael asks the hard questions:

• Where am I going wrong?

• Is it the content — or just the system we're in?

• What d...

"Hi everyone — we have an important message to share with you from The Deep Dive Podcast." "The episode we were preparing to celebrate our first anniversary… will no longer air on June 25 as originally planned. It will be postponed to a later time this year." "Right now… it just doesn’t feel like a time for celebration. Autistic and neurodivergent people are under immense pressure, and for many of us, the weight is heavy." "To be h...

In this episode, we’re joined by **Michael Clark**, the marketing mind behind [Athletic Koala](http://www.athletickoala.com.au) — a platform dedicated to helping **causes, businesses, and individuals grow their audience and amplify their impact**.

With over a decade of experience, Michael has worked across sectors to refine the art of **getting the right message to the right people using the right tools**. Whether you’re a grassroo...

Kristy Haworth is an accredited dyslexia therapist, educator, and founder of All Kids Can Education, a private practice delivering evidence-based structured literacy support. With 20 years of experience in education, Kristy specialises in helping children with dyslexia and literacy difficulties using the Orton-Gillingham and Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) approaches. Her research-backed methods empower kids to read, write, ...

Melody Edwardson is a registered counsellor and founder of Wellbeing Wise, with over 30 years of experience in disability and mental health services. Specialising in supporting women and non-binary individuals, Melody empowers clients to release stress and anxiety using tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping). Following her late diagnosis of autism, Melody transformed her life to better accommodate her neurodivergence...

Raimy-Rose Lewis is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Disability Advocate, and the Creator of the Sick Of It podcast. Living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), she has turned her lived experience into a mission—empowering others with chronic illness and disability to take control of their health. Specialising in inclusive fitness and adaptive coaching, Raimy-Rose supports disabled individuals in achieving their well...

In this powerful episode, we welcome Sarah — a late-identified neurodivergent mother, social worker, and mentor — who is on a mission to reshape how society supports neurodivergent children and their families. After facing exhaustion and burnout trying to fit herself and her son into systems not built for them, Sarah realized a radical truth: it's not the children who need fixing, but the environments that need changing.

Drawing fr...

Karen The Pink Haired Lady joins The Deep Dive Podcast to explore the magic of Konnect Fest – an empowering Australian community for neurodivergent-led entrepreneurs, changemakers, and growth-minded individuals within the NDIS space. 🌟

In this episode, Karen shares her journey, what drew her to create the Konnect Fest community, and how it's become a hub for authentic connection, collaboration, and personal evolution. Whether you'...

Nicole Yeates is a leading brain health expert dedicated to helping individuals in the corporate and NDIS sectors unlock their full potential using cutting-edge neuroscience techniques. With 18 years of experience in occupational rehabilitation, she has mastered the art of breaking barriers and overcoming challenges.

Despite a life-altering diagnosis at just 16 years old, predicting either death or a vegetative state, Nicole defi...

Join us as The Deep Dive Podcast hits the ground at the Brisbane Disability Connection Expo, Australia’s leading disability services event! We’re connecting with NDIS providers, support coordinators, participants, and carers to bring you real stories, expert insights, and powerful conversations from the heart of the disability community. 🎤 In this episode, we: ✅ Explore the latest NDIS trends and updates ✅ Chat with passionate pro...

Angie Martin is a dedicated Business Mentor, Product Developer, and Digital Marketing Manager with two decades of experience in fashion and business development. Starting her first business at just 12 years old, Angie’s entrepreneurial journey reflects her passion for growth and empowerment. Originally from London, Ontario, Canada, she moved to Australia in 2012 to deepen her expertise. Angie’s work spans fashion design, product de...

Nell is a dedicated blogger, vlogger, and songwriter who transforms their lived experience with disability, chronic illness, and mental health challenges into powerful advocacy and awareness. Passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering inclusivity, Nell uses storytelling to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences worldwide.

You can have a deeper look at:- www.nelltyler.com On Instagram http://www.instagram.c...

Financial Literacy Australia is a leading EdTech NDIS initiative. We provides tailored financial literacy education to NDIS participants. Through our innovative online platform, which includes over 2,500 lessons, one-on-one mentoring, and accessible tools like text-to-speech, the program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate budgeting, scams, insurance, and more. Committed to accessibility and inclusivity, F...