by Ben Branson
<h3>The lightbulb, Willy Wonka, The Beatles & even the screen you’re reading this on would not exist without neurodivergent minds.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Join Ben Branson (Autistic/ADHD), the visionary founder of Seedlip, as he sits down with great minds that think differently: from neurodivergent entrepreneurs & talented creatives to renowned authors, psychologists & experts. </h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 30, 2025
<p>In this episode, Ben chats with leading nutrition entrepreneur and founder of Heights, Dan Murray-Serter about the link between brain health and mental health. Dan shares how discovering neuroplasticity changed his life, why gratitude can be a superpower, and how ADHD and entrepreneurship often go hand in hand. From simple daily habits to building mental resilience, Dan’s insights reframe how we look at burnout, anxiety, and brain fog. Dan also shares his top tips for neurodivergent entrepreneurs trying to build sustainable success.</p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2024, and all information discussed reflects that time. </strong></p><p>_________________</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>1:37 Inside Dan’s Brain </p><p>2:42 I Can’t Live Like This: Discovering Neuroplasticity</p><p>5:57 The Superpower of Gratitude: Dan’s Top Tips for Creating Life-Changing Habits </p><p>8:34 What Dan Has Learnt About His Brain </p><p>10:13 Golden Advice That Changed Ben’s Perspective </p><p>11:48 How Do You Build Mental Resilience?</p><p>13:12 Dan’s Top Two Books To Read</p><p>17:58 The Danger Of Overanalysing VS Taking Action</p><p>19:40 ADHD & Entrepreneurship: Why Are They Often Best Friends?</p><p>22:38 Why Dan is Self-Diagnosed with ADHD</p><p>27:21 Reflecting On Childhood Through An ADHD Lens </p><p>28:02 Cambridge University Offer VS April Fools Day</p><p>29:42 The Reality of Having a Disabled Parent</p><p>34:35 Heights: Brian Nourishing Supplements </p><p>37:33 Why Dan Started Heights</p><p>39:11 Brain Health VS Mental Health </p><p>43:45 How Dan’s Research Led To Heights</p><p>47:00 The Dream Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Team </p><p>49:40 Supplements VS Pharmaceuticals</p><p>52:33 Feeling Constantly Unwell VS Simple Interventions </p><p>53:50 Advice For Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs </p><p>__________</p><br><p>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><br><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><br><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p>_____________________________________</p><br><p>Follow & subscribe…</p><br><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Simon Baron Cohen @sbaroncohen</p><br><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 23, 2025
<p>Autism is back in the political spotlight in the U.S., as Donald Trump and his Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announce a major study to “find the cause” of autism — reviving the long-debunked claim that vaccines may be to blame. The move has sparked concern among scientists, advocates, and the autistic community.</p><br><p>In this episode, Ben is joined by Independent journalist, Washington correspondent, and author Eric Garcia to unpack what’s really at stake. They explore the dangers of anti-vax politics, the truth behind the so-called autism “epidemic,” and the billion-dollar autism industry — including who really profits. </p><br><p>As one of the few openly autistic reporters in Washington, Eric also explains why he fears for autistic people across the country.</p><br><p>_________________</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>1:54 What is Happening in the USA?</p><p>2:23 Anti Vaxxers & Autism</p><p>5:01 Setting the Facts Straight: Business Profits VS Facts</p><p>7:04 The World of Autism in the 2016 Former Presidency</p><p>7:45 “Autism Is An Epidemic” VS The Facts Behind The Numbers</p><p>10:57 Looking For Someone To Blame: Autism is Not a Disease</p><p>12:35 Why is Autism a Priority in the USA?</p><p>14:06 The Autism Industry in the USA: How Big Is It and Who Profits?</p><p>16:00 What’s it like to be Autistic in the US? - A personal perspective</p><p>17:06 Parents of Autistic Children in the USA: The Fear is Real</p><p>19:08 Autism in America Under Joe Biden: What Was Happening?</p><p>20:13 Why Eric Love’s Politics</p><p>21:00 Why Don’t We Hear About Other Neurotypes?</p><p>22:05 ‘Aspie supremacy’ & Elon Musk: Debunked</p><p>23:53 Two Narrative Extremes: Eliminate Autism VS Supreme Autistic Beings</p><p>24:30 How Does This All End?</p><p>25:41 Victor Perez: The Killing of an Autistic Teen in 12 Seconds</p><p>27:16 Why Eric Wrote His Book: Creating Autistic Acceptance</p><p>29:10 Connection: The Invisible Autistic String</p><p>30:37 Eric’s One Wish For the Future</p><p>30:51 Green Badge Segment</p><p>__________</p><br><p>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><br><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><br><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p>_____________________________________</p><br><p>Follow & subscribe…</p><br><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Simon Baron Cohen @sbaroncohen</p><br><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>If you’ve binge-watched a British teen classic, you’ll know Kimberley Nixon — from Wild Child to Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging and Fresh Meat. But it’s her off-screen honesty that’s truly resonated.</p><br><p>In this chat with Ben, Kimberley shares her raw and harrowing journey through perinatal OCD — a time when she felt trapped in “the Upside Down from Stranger Things,” her mind flooded with the darkest thoughts imaginable. They explore motherhood, mental health, and the compulsive need for repetition. Together, they unpack the overlaps between OCD, autism, and ADHD — and how Kimberley is helping shine a light on the struggles so many experience in silence. </p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>1:54 Kimberley VS Her Brain</p><p>3:07 How Other People Think</p><p>4:10 Autism And Brains That Work Differently</p><p>4:52 The Brain VS OCD</p><p>5:39 OCD Stereotype VS The Reality: Hurricane Kimberley</p><p>6:47 Who Flagged Perinatal OCD?</p><p>8:04 Perinatal OCD: What We Need To Know?</p><p>9:36 Examples of Perinatal OCD</p><p>11:44 Intrusive Thoughts: Am I a Secret Serial Killer? Is My Brain Broken?</p><p>17:28 How Does Perinatal OCD Manifest?</p><p>18:45 Kimberley’s Husband VS Her Perinatal OCD</p><p>20:12 Autism & ADHD NHS Diagnosis Assessment Wait List</p><p>23:27 Ben’s Podcast Catalyst for Getting an AUDHD Diagnosis</p><p>25:43 The Cross Overs of OCD, Autism & ADHD Traits</p><p>30:40 Celebrating That Everyone’s Brain Is Different</p><p>31:20 How Does Kim’s Autism Show Up?</p><p>31:43 Opening Up To Friends & Family: “You’re Not Autistic!”</p><p>32:40 Taking Off The Mask</p><p>35:28 Physical Compulsions in Perinatal OCD</p><p>36:56 The Journey of Recovery: Being Kinder To Yourself</p><p>41:03 Literal Autistic Brains VS April Fools Day, Reading Between The Lines & Acting</p><p>44:09 Taking Off The Autism Mask & Becoming Yourself</p><p>45:22 OCD Therapy: Learning To Stop Enabling Reassurance</p><p>47:43 Why Did Kim Decide To Go Public With Her Perinatal OCD Crisis?</p><p>49:56 The Leading Cause of Death in Mother’s The First Year After Birth</p><p>50:33 Are You Born With OCD?</p><p>51:22 Avoiding Smoking & Drugs Due To Addictive Traits</p><p>52:37 The Power of Familiarity & Autism: Kim’s Secret Audio Book Safe Place</p><p>55:49 Autism, Motherhood & Resistance to Change</p><p>59:19 Ben’s Unofficial Autism Diagnosis</p><p>1:00:20 Perinatal OCD: Facing The Never Ending Nightmare</p><p>1:01:47 Excuses VS Explanation</p><p>1:08:08 The Benefits of Autism & A Career in Acting</p><p>1:10:17 What Does it Mean To Be Neurodivergent in Today’s Society?</p><p>1:16:49 Intrusive Thoughts: You Are Not Alone</p><p>1:17:43 Kimberley’s Promise</p><p>1:19:15 Kimberley’s Green Light</p><br><p>__________</p><br><p>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><br><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><br><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p>_____________________________________</p><br><p>Follow & subscribe…</p><br><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Simon Baron Cohen @sbaroncohen</p><br><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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