Professional keynote speaker and neurodiversity advocate Charlie Hart, known as ‘Ausome Charlie,’ shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life. She highlights the profound impact of her diagnoses, the power of self-advocacy and the strength found in self-acceptance. Charlie’s story is a testament to embracing differences and breaking down barriers, discrimination and stigma. By championing a world where every mind is understood, valued and celebrated, she reminds us that true self-compassion begins with clarity and embracing our uniqueness. These are the Keys to Self-Compassion.
KEY TAKEAWAY
‘Each of my diagnoses is a key to understanding how my mind works and then it's also a key to self-compassion.’
CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING
In this podcast conversation Charlie talks about suicide. If you would like to avoid these particular sections of the episode, please stop listening at 13:46 and resume from 19:24 and again from 24:36 resuming at 25:44.
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ABOUT CHARLIE
Charlie Hart, also known as social media neurodiversity advocate ‘Ausome Charlie’, is a professional keynote speaker with CIPD qualifications and 20-year background in HR Analytics.
Charlie is multiple-neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD and Complex PTSD), bisexual and gender non-conforming. She speaks passionately about neurodiversity acceptance and inclusion, often through an intersectional lens, specialising in the ‘double rainbow’ intersection: LGBTQIA+ and Autistic.
Combining neurodivergent lived experience with expertise in HR and inclusion, Charlie delivers engaging, impactful talks infused with humour and unapolo
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