{"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lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems.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":"“The One Thing About Autism That F*cks Me Off” - My Wife, Sam Branson Opens Up","slug":"the-one-thing-about-autism-that-f-cks-me-off-my-wife-sam-branson-opens-up","published_at":"2025-12-03T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/the-one-thing-about-autism-that-f-cks-me-off-my-wife-sam-branson-opens-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677","url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20/episodes/sam-branson-opens-up","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657b32c48f98e20016664592/e/692ef15ebb6816004e1163cd/media.mp3","summary":"Seventeen months on, Sam Branson - Ben’s Wife - returns for her most honest conversation yet. Their daughter River is now diagnosed autistic, and Sam and Ben reflect on how that has reshaped their marriage, family life and understanding of each other. This episode is their most vulnerable yet. Sam reflects on what it has really been like since Ben’s autism diagnosis and the pain of autistic shutdowns from both perspectives.  Together, they talk about parenting an autistic child, adjusting their communication and finding understanding and compassion in the hard moments. This is a raw, honest conversation for anyone raising an ND child or loving someone whose brain works differently. 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 01:26 Reflecting Since Sam’s Last Episode (17 Months Later) 05:22 Autism Diagnosis: How Are Things Now in Our Marriage? 06:19 “Let’s Talk About Autistic Shutdowns”: The Pain From Both Sides 21:12 Ben & Sam on Their Daughter River’s Autism Diagnosis 28:34 Sam vs Ben: Parenting an Autistic Child Differently 36:25 The Importance of Neurodiversity-Aware Schooling 38:45 “I Have More Patience for Our Daughter’s Autism Than Yours” 39:45 “I Wasn’t For Our Daughter’s Autism Diagnosis” 58:11 Navigating Autism, Marriage, Shutdowns & Family Life 1:00:12 Sam’s Top Tips for ND Families at Christmas 1:14:15 Sam’s Green Dot Badge The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by ADHD & autistic entrepreneur Ben Branson. Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees neurodivergence. No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence. 1 in 5 people are neuro…","meta_description":"Seventeen months on, Sam Branson - Ben’s Wife - returns for her most honest conversation yet. Their daughter River is now diagnosed autistic, and Sam and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4603,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-20-6751677/episodes/the-one-thing-about-autism-that-f-cks-me-off-my-wife-sam-branson-opens-up/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/the-one-thing-about-autism-that-f-cks-me-off-my-wife-sam-branson-opens-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}