NeuroChatin

About NeuroChatin

NeuroChatIn is a straight talking, big hearted podcast about what it really means to live with a neuro diagnosis. The shock. The grief. The masking. The dark humour. The tears in the car park. The moments of unexpected strength. We talk honestly about the “what now?” stage, the friendships that wobble, the relationships that stretch, the everyday wins that feel huge, and the stuff nobody warns you about. Nothing is brushed under the carpet and nothing is too small to matter. Created in collaboration between NeuroDropIn and Lancaster University Management School, this podcast blends lived experience with insight and research. Hosted by Sharon Jackson, of NeuroDropIn, and Dr Leighanne Higgins and Ayesha Alam of Lancaster University, we bring real voices to the mic, alongside guest contributors who live and work with neuro conditions and those who support them every day. Stories are shaped by conversations at NeuroDropIn and from the wider community. If you have ever felt blindsided by diagnosis or unsure how to move forward, these chats are here to help you feel less alone and a little more steady on your feet.

Publisher

Lancaster University Management School and Neuro DropIn

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Life After Diagnosis

   Neuro conditions are life transforming, but not always for the negative. We explore how a neurological condition can help you to see a new side to yourself, a more creative side. Grab a cuppa and get ready to discuss all things self-defence, Tai-Chi, crafting, diary keeping, journalling and more.

2. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Who Cares?

   This is the first of likely many episodes that will offer a dedicated discussion on the role of carer, unearthing the challenges faced by the 24/7 carer and asking who genuinely cares in our society and world?

3. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Spontaneity, and the Lack of It

   With neuro conditions, Spontaneity often goes out the window, seeing us having to overplay and think every visit, outing and encounter. This episode explores this and the impact it has on us and our loved ones.

4. 

   31 Mar 2026

   Let’s not talk about the weather

   Neuro conditions are like the weather, changeable and unpredictable. They get us down or pick us up. So, let’s talk everything in between: songs, books, places, people, and let’s not dwell on our neuro conditions.

5. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Oh @#&* what do I do now?

   This episode explores the real feelings and emotions that many people experience when they learn about their diagnosis, unpacking the diagnosis elephant in the room and the at times hiding, masking and denial emotions and behaviours people engage in when first working through their diagnosis.

6. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Introduction to NeuroChatIn

   This episode introduces the NeuroChatin podcast and its presenters, Sharon, Ayesha and Leighanne, and explores the podcast’s founding charity NeuroDropIn.