Neurodivergent Pulse

About Neurodivergent Pulse

Neurodivergent Pulse is a heartfelt, practical podcast for parents, allies, and neurodivergent adults. Hosted by Laetitia (founder of Understanding Zoe, the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step) with guest pulse checks from her daughter Zoe. Each 20–30 min episode features expert guests with lived experience, sharing honest stories and actionable insights for real life.

Publisher

Laetitia Andrac

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   53: Make neuroaffirming care inclusive across different languages and cultures with Sharen Lui

   How do we make neuroaffirming care truly inclusive across different languages and cultures? In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Sharen Lui, a neurodivergent Clinical and Developmental Psychologist and founder of Sprout Psychology Melbourne. Together, they explore why neuroaffirming practice can't simply be translated word for word across languages and cultures. Sharen shares how the Chinese term for autism can shape a family's first understanding of their child, and why professionals need to look beyond labels to understand the people in front of them. They also talk about cultural expectations, the strengths of extended families, and why what looks like resistance or denial might actually be fear, uncertainty or an attempt to protect someone they love. At the heart of their conversation is a simple reminder: connection isn't secondary to the work. It's the foundation. ✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 7 days (https://understandingzoe.com/signup) – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step. KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇 🧠 Why neuroaffirming language doesn't always translate across cultures 🧠 How the words we use can shape a family's understanding of autism 🧠 Why hesitation doesn't always mean denial 🧠 The importance of connection before recommendations 🧠 How extended families can be a source of strength and advocacy 🧠 Why cultural humility matters more than having all the answers 💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support. 🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today (https://understandingzoe.com) ABOUT THE GUEST 👇 Sharen Lui is a neurodivergent Clinical and Developmental Psychologist, Chinese-speaking parent, and founder and Director of Sprout Psychology Melbourne, with practices in Burwood and Hawthorn. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, Sharen has been conducting autism and ADHD assessments in Chinese since 2015. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between multicultural families and professionals through neuroaffirming practice, cultural humility and connection. Alongside her team, she has developed Chinese-language resources that help families understand neurodivergence through a more affirming lens. Sharen and Laetitia met at the Neurodiversity Affirming (Un)Conference in August 2026, where they joined the panel What Families Actually Want from Professionals. 💻 Website: www.sprout-psychology.com.au/ (https://sprout-psychology.com.au/) 📸 Instagram: @multilingual.psych (https://www.instagram.com/multilingual.psych) | @sproutpsychology (https://www.instagram.com/sproutpsychology) ABOUT THE HOST 👇 Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   52: Let’s talk about burnout and supporting neurodivergent bodies with Caitlin Hooper

   What happens when you're doing everything for everyone else, but your own body is running on empty? In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Caitlin Hooper, the Unmasked Naturopath, an Autistic ADHDer, mum, naturopath and nutritionist supporting neurodivergent women. Drawing on her own experiences of chronic health challenges, parenting and burnout, Caitlin shares why feeling constantly exhausted isn't always as simple as needing more rest. Together, they explore the connections between hormones, gut health, sleep, stress and nervous system regulation. Caitlin also explains why health advice needs to consider someone's actual capacity, especially when they're already overwhelmed. From simplifying routines to learning to ask for help, this conversation is a reminder that looking after yourself shouldn't become another exhausting task. ✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 7 days (https://understandingzoe.com/signup) – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step. KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇 🧠 Why burnout is more than just feeling tired 🧠 How hormones, gut health and sleep can affect our wellbeing 🧠 Why health support needs to match your actual capacity 🧠 Why doing less can sometimes be the best place to start 🧠 Recognising the signs that you're becoming overwhelmed 🧠 Learning to ask for help and share the mental load 💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support. 🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today (https://understandingzoe.com) ABOUT THE GUEST 👇 Caitlin Hooper is the Unmasked Naturopath, an Autistic ADHDer, mum, qualified naturopath and nutritionist who brings both lived experience and professional knowledge to her work. After navigating her own chronic health challenges while raising a neurodivergent child with a physical disability, Caitlin built a practice focused on supporting neurodivergent women, particularly mums, with hormones, gut health, mood and burnout. Her approach is evidence-informed, personalised and neuroaffirming, combining nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle support while recognising that everyone's needs and capacity are different. Caitlin also offers individualised three- and six-month support packages and is developing an online course for neurodivergent women, covering hormones, nervous system support and gut health. 💻 Website: www.unmaskednaturopath.com.au (https://www.unmaskednaturopath.com.au) 📸 Instagram: @unmaskednaturopath (https://www.instagram.com/unmaskednaturopath) ABOUT THE HOST 👇 Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   51: I believe you: Trusting yourself and parenting differently with Jessica Otter

   What happens when you know something is different, but the people around you keep telling you not to worry? In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Jessica Otter, the autistic mum behind Aussie Autism Family and Social Spoons. Jess shares the early years of wondering whether her son was autistic, being told to “wait and see”, and how hard it was when professionals and family members dismissed what she was noticing. She also opens up about recognising her own neurodivergence, being assessed as autistic in 2024, and how understanding herself gave her permission to parent differently, lowering demands, supporting sensory needs and letting go of some of the rules around what family life is “supposed” to look like. Together, Jess and Laetitia talk about trusting yourself, finding community, building work around your energy and creating a family life that works for the people actually living it. ✨ Try Understanding Zoe free for 7 days (https://understandingzoe.com/signup) – the neuroaffirming app turning every report, observation and meltdown into an actionable next step. KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇 🧠 Trust yourself when something feels different 🧠 Why “wait and see” can be so hard for families 🧠 Finding permission to parent differently 🧠 Lowering demands can support the whole family 🧠 Why flexibility matters for neurodivergent families 🧠 Finding work that fits your energy, not the other way around 🧠 The power of finding people who understand 💛 Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your care village, and leave us a review so more families can find this support. 🔗 Try Understanding Zoe for free today (https://understandingzoe.com) ABOUT THE GUEST 👇 Jessica Otter (she/her) is an autistic mum of two near Newcastle and the person behind Aussie Autism Family, an online community she created after searching for other Australian families like hers. After supporting her son through his autism assessment, Jess began wondering about her own neurodivergence and was assessed as autistic in 2024. Sharing her family’s experiences online has helped her build the community she was looking for in those early years. Jess also runs Social Spoons, a social media management business built around energy and flexibility. As she puts it: “Support that doesn’t account for your energy isn’t really support at all.” In August 2026, Jess joined the What Families Actually Want from Professionals panel at the (Un)Conference, chaired by Laetitia. 📸 Instagram: @aussieautismfamily (https://www.instagram.com/aussieautismfamily) | @social.spoons (https://www.instagram.com/social.spoons) ABOUT THE HOST 👇 Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

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• Hollie-Ann Newman
• Brianna Dahlstrom
• Shae Rodgers
• Stephanie Robertson
• Agnes Abelsen

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