{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden 20%","slug":"the-hidden-20-6751677","podcast_index_feed_id":6751677,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1727688431246-13a9e78d-6673-4702-95f5-bff12701363d.jpeg","author":"Ben Branson","episode_count":122,"summary":"Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677"},"episode":{"title":"AuDHD Relationship Goals & The Intersection Of Neurodiversity & Gender","slug":"audhd-relationship-goals-the-intersection-of-neurodiversity-gender","published_at":"2026-04-01T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/audhd-relationship-goals-the-intersection-of-neurodiversity-gender","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677","url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20/episodes/audhd-relationship-goals-the-intersection-of-neurodiversity","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657b32c48f98e20016664592/e/69cb9a8216bd65d0697c2c1d/media.mp3","summary":"Content creators Lori-Jade and Max Siegel join Ben for an honest, deeply human conversation about late diagnosis, identity and what it means to build a life together as a neurodivergent couple. Both diagnosed with AuDHD in adulthood, they reflect on being missed for decades - from masking and misdiagnosis to the quiet grief of realising how different things could have been.  They explore how gender, queerness and hormones shape their neurodivergent experience, and what happens when both partners are navigating sensory needs, communication and regulation in real time. If you’re navigating late diagnosis, identity or relationships as a neurodivergent adult, this episode is for you. Join us at  hidden20.org/donate . ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Late Autism Diagnosis & Where It All Begins 05:57 Early ND Experiences & Feeling Different 11:38 Self-Awareness & ADHD Masking 16:21 Life Before Diagnosis 23:59 Recognition & Getting Assessed For ADHD 27:45 Understanding Yourself After Autism Diagnosis 37:56 ND Communication Differences Explained 43:13 Discomfort, Boundaries & Misunderstandings 48:22 Trust, Relationships & Being Honest 52:09 Daily Life, Challenges & Coping 56:22 Gratitude & Positive Reflections 1:00:55 Identity, Background & Personal History 1:09:10 Shared ND Experiences & Validation 1:18:43 Overstimulation & Sensory Struggles 1:23:38 Secondary Impacts Of ND 1:28:59 Lori & Max's Green Dot of Light The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodi…","meta_description":"Content creators Lori-Jade and Max Siegel join Ben for an honest, deeply human conversation about late diagnosis, identity and what it means to build a li…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5598,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-20-6751677/episodes/audhd-relationship-goals-the-intersection-of-neurodiversity-gender/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/audhd-relationship-goals-the-intersection-of-neurodiversity-gender.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}