415 - Being a Neurodiverse creative with Andi White, Carl G Brooks and Jen DeHaan

This new JOYOUS episode of INDIE AF looks at what its like to be a neurospicy creative with guests ANDI WHITE CARL G BROOKS  JEN DEHAAN There is so much explored in this episode from how to utilise neurospicy fuelled creative skills and our beautiful unique brains to help make the very best audio fiction. Carl makes up a new word - rackedly - Andi becomes our dictionary of terms corner, and Jen shares many top tips on making working practices better. We explore being and working with being  alexithymia hyperfantastia, dyslexia, interoception, ptsd and more. Yes, we may overshare, yes one project is just boring when seven will do, but mostly, we strive to get things done - and oh how exciting it is to actually finish something - like getting this episode out! It should be celebrated! Why? Because... We also talk Why its almost impossible to work in a linear fashion Why Multi-tasking is the norm Why there should be a burnout warning indicator Why putting direction in the script helps actors and post prod to know what to do How shrinking the font helps actors understand you want them to talk quieter/whisper What ADHD means How finishing something is a major achievement How folks can help neurodiverse folks be their best and not have to mask up or shrink Why deadlines are missed What spoons are and why they’re important How having the ability to do asynchronous things can help Having very clear requirements sent in good time Why networking is difficult What RSD is What masking is AND SO MUCH MORE± HUGE THANKS to my wonderful patreons - I am ever so grateful for you all, supporting my works and helping get this lovely fun filled show out into the world and giving audio fiction creators a voice. If you want to help more eps get made, please feel free! Here I truly hope you enjoy this ep, feel seen, and reach out if you need to to any of us or the links below. Whatever happens, know you have a tribe in audio fiction creatives, and hope you can continue to make the very best of your inate superpowers, can unmask and be your authentic self and create. HAPPY MAKING AF Sarah🌞 Links to ANDI INSTA FB LINKED IN https://www.tiktok.com/@AndiGWhite TIKTOK Links to CARL Dyslexic page Website Socials Affiliate & Neurodiverse Producer: dyslexy Links to JEN Audio Dramas AuDHD coaching & Wired Divergent podcast/YouTube (a lot of further educational stuff about many of the things mentioned today too) Your Improv Brain podcast/YouTube (neurodivergent & improv) That improv site where you can "improvise with me" in scenes (it's a bit) mentioned near the end Sarahs links of audio loving joy ⁠⁠⁠SARAH BLUESKY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SARAH LINKTREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUIRKY VOICES PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ADWIT PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WIRELESS THEATRE⁠ USEFUL LINKS AUTISM SOCIETY PDA SOCIETY ADHD HELP MIND QUEER AND NON BINARY ADHD SUPPORT ADDA USA NEURODOVERSITY SUPPORT Please email me to send any comments on this ep, or leave them on the Spotify app - would LOVE to have any new reviews, ratings or a simple share to your networks helps Some other points to ponder gently from Andi: Always remember this world is set up for neurotypical people.  Find a tribe of similar people who really understand. I feel there's a high probability that if you (the listener) don't already know of several in your network as being neurodiverse, a good proportion of them will be and you don't know it. Following on.... there's probably others in your network who are, who don't know it yet. If you can, try to be open with collaborators about neurospicyness. It might help clear up possible conflicts and misunderstandings before they turn into big issues. Find ways to work that work for you. The rest of world may say you should focus on one project at a time - but if that isn't working for you, do something different. Experiment, find your own pattern and stay with that.