Artistic Identity and Neurodivergence: An Interview with Sam Leamy

Sam Leamy join us to share his unique journey from a childhood filled with musical inspiration to his life as a musician deeply connected to his art.Sam delves into his early musical influences, the records that captivated him as a toddler, and his eventual discovery of heavy metal, which opened a new world for him. He candidly discusses his experiences growing up as a neurodivergent individual, his recent autism diagnosis, and how this has shaped his understanding of the world around him. Through vibrant anecdotes, Sam gives us a glimpse into his creative process, the bands he's been part of, and his passion for music that's unrestricted by genres. Whether he's jamming with bandmates or facing the challenges of a live performance, Sam's stories highlight the vibrant, sometimes complex intersection of music and identity. Join us as we explore Sam's life, where music and autism converge to create a profound and insightful experience.Love Not Cure.Exploring autism one strength at a time.Takiwatānga is the Te Reo Māori for autism.From 'tōku/tōna anō takiwā' - 'my/his/her own time and space' This is a New Zealand-based podcast about autism.🍿 Channels you might be interested to watch:Hades X | Chronicles:📼 YouTube: https://bit.ly/HadesXchronicles🎙 Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3VTHOvH🎙 Apple : https://apple.co/3LuXgIeHades X's Kultura:📼 YouTube: https://bit.ly/KulturaIncident🎙 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3K3BxqF 🎙 Apple: https://apple.co/42zpwAH Hades X's Takiwātanga:📼 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wcGUwx🎙 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3K8BRV6🎙 Apple: https://apple.co/3NkKmORYou can also buy some merch here:🛍 https://eesel.digitees.co.nzwww.takiwatanga.org.nz------------------------------Let’s SOCIALise, don't forget to like and follow:📱 FB: @iamhadesx📷 IG: @iamhadesx✖️ X: @iamhadesx//About me:In case we haven’t met before,Great to see you here! I regularly publish contents here about great people doing great things.*Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. I get a portion of the sale to help me support the channel. Thanks for supporting this channel.// 😁 Disclaimer:Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!#thepodcast #aotearoanewzealand #people #tangata #mgatao#Takiwatanga, #autismawareness, #autism, #lovenotcure