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Different, not broken

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by Lauren "L2" Howard

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You’ve spent your whole life feeling like something’s wrong with you. Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re not broken - just different? Welcome to Different, Not Broken, the no-filter, emotionally intelligent, occasionally sweary podcast that challenges the idea that we all have to fit inside neat little boxes to be acceptable. Hosted by L2 (aka Lauren Howard), this show dives into the real, raw and ridiculous sides of being neurodivergent, introverted, chronically underestimated - and still completely worthy. Expect deeply honest conversations about identity, neurodivergence, gender, work, grief, anxiety and everything in between. There’ll be tears, dead dad jokes, side quests, and a whole lot of swearing. If you are tired of pretending to be someone you’re not, this space is for you. Come for the chaos. Stay for the catharsis. Linger for the dead Dad jokes.

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July 29, 2026

Bet On Yourself (Even When Nobody Else Will)

The CEO said something shitty to me at 8:00 in the morning and I resigned by 8:30. There was no plan. There was no thought process. There was just a body that physically could not do it for one more day.So I called a family member. Someone who owns a business, has owned one for years, who understands small business, who had let me call and cry through every terrible month of that job. In my mind I was talking to exactly the right person.I told them I didn't think I could go back to work. That I thought I had to find a way to work for myself. That I didn't know what that looked like, but I thought I could do it.And they said: no. That's a terrible idea.Every ounce of cobbled-together confidence I'd scraped up in the days since — gone. All the air went out of the universe. What I heard was I don't think you should bet on yourself.I don't think that's what they meant. But that's what I heard.This episode is what came after. The consulting company that started completely by accident. The job I took because someone who loved me told me it was what I was supposed to do. The boss who told me "it's not if you get it, it's when" during early COVID, while I was the primary caretaker for my mom, who had just had an organ transplant. The fact that I have spent years remembering that I quit that job when actually — I've just realised — they fired me.Which is fine, by the way. Getting fired gets a bad rap. Let someone pay you to go away. There is no greater joy in life.Six years on, I make significantly more than the person who told me not to start my own business. I don't say that to brag. I say it because somebody else's faith in you should not be the thing that decides whether you bet on yourself. Even people who love you will give you bad advice. Even people who know their own business very well might not know yours. Take in opinions. Let them influence your perception. Don't let them make the decision.Then Alison brings a Small Talk from Tamara in Louisiana, whose son was diagnosed autistic at five. Her mother-in-law said she was letting doctors label him. Her father said she was looking for excuses. Her husband believed it immediately and has been his biggest champion ever since. She asked: how do you love someone who won't do the work of understanding the person you love most?Don't sit at the table with them.I have an infinite amount of love and a finite amount of space. The love is awarded whether you want it or not — once I give it to you, I don't take it back. The space is awarded on a merit system, and you have to earn it.You are worth betting on. I would bet on you. So you should bet on you too.🎧 Different, Not Broken — honest, funny conversations about neurodivergence, mental health, burnout, and being a person.📞 Leave me a voicemail — Small Talk, brags, fights: <a href="https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/voicemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/voicemail</a>💬 Come argue with us in the Quirky community (it's free): <a href="https://alwaysquirky.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alwaysquirky.com</a>Learn more: <a href="https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com</a>Contains strong language.

July 22, 2026

Is Mitch McConnell Alive? I Have Questions. And 40 Tabs On Fire.

Host [Host Name] explores the chaotic political timeline and the internal struggles of appearing fine when you're not, offering validation for those feeling overwhelmed.

July 15, 2026

Taylor Swift Wedding Drama, President Trump's Billions, And Service Staff Love

Host Lauren Howard interviews guests about service staff experiences, Taylor Swift's wedding drama, and Donald Trump's wealth, exploring societal outrage and double standards.

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What is Different, not broken?: You’ve spent your whole life feeling like something’s wrong with you. Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re not broken - just different?

Welcome to Different, Not Broken, the no-filter, emotionally intelligent, occasionally sweary podcast that challenges the idea that we all have to fit inside neat little boxes to be acceptable. Hosted by L2 (aka Lauren Howard), this show dives into the real, raw and ridiculous sides of being neurodivergent, introverted, chronically underestimated - and still completely worthy.

Expect deeply honest conversations about identity, neurodivergence, gender, work, grief, anxiety and everything in between.

There’ll be tears, dead dad jokes, side quests, and a whole lot of swearing.

If you are tired of pretending to be someone you’re not, this space is for you.

Come for the chaos. Stay for the catharsis. Linger for the dead Dad jokes.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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