Divergent Dialogues

Welcome to "Divergent Dialogues," a podcast where your hosts, Caitlin and Teena—both Accredited Mental Health Social Workers and Neurodivergent-affirming therapists—draw upon their extensive professional expertise and lived experiences. Divergent Dialogues provides quality education from the heart about Neurodivergent life from a practice, research and lived experience lens.For more information about our podcast hosts check out the links below:Caitlin Hughes: https://catharticcollaborations.com.au/Teena Mogler: https://www.balancecentreformentalhealth.com.au/

Divergent Dialogues is a health podcast hosted by Caitlin Hughes and Teena Mogler, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Caitlin Hughes and Teena Mogler hosts Divergent Dialogues, a health show with 51 episodes published.

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  Episode #48 That’s All, Folks! Our Final Episode

  Apr 28, 202610 minS0

  <p>After 2.5 years and 48 episodes, we’re wrapping up Divergent Dialogues.</p><p>This final conversation reflects on how the podcast began, what it has meant to create this space, and why this ending feels right. We share our thoughts on growth, changing commitments, meaningful connections with guests and listeners, and the sense of completion that can come with a good goodbye.</p><p>What started as regular Zoom chats between two neurodivergent social workers grew into something we’re incredibly proud of. We’re so grateful to everyone who listened, shared episodes, sent messages, and engaged with our work along...

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  Episode #47 Curiosity Over Assumptions Conversations on Black Neurodivergent Experiences with Sheldon Gay

  Apr 14, 202657 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Sheldon Gay for a thoughtful conversation about Black neurodivergent experiences, giftedness, identity, and intersectionality.</p><p>Together, we explore how systems like education and mental health can misunderstand or overlook neurodivergent people, particularly when race and culture intersect with neurodivergence. Sheldon shares reflections from his own journey as a late-identified gifted Black man, including how bias, assumptions, and systemic barriers can shape who gets recognised, supported, or misunderstood.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><p>The impact of being misread in school and mental health systems</p><p>Masking, code-switching, and na...

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  Voices at the Margins: Podcasting as Neuroqueer Collaborative Autoethnography and Epistemic Healing

  Mar 27, 20261h 44mS0

  <p>This conversation forms part of a creative research contribution to Neurodiversity: Towards a Critical Turn in Neurodiversity Studies. It explores podcasting as a neurodivergent way of doing research — one that values voice, connection, and shared meaning. Through dialogue between seven neurodivergent podcasters, we will reflect on how podcasting helps us share knowledge differently: through conversation, emotion, and lived experience rather than traditional academic writing.</p><p><br></p><p>You can read the journal article here: https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330261437265</p><p><br></p><p>Caitlin Hughes (she/they) is a queer, nonbinary, multi-exceptional Australian social worker, researcher, educator, and ad...

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  Episode #46 Freeing Up Time for What Matters: Reducing the Hidden Load for Neurodivergent Families

  Mar 10, 202646 minS0

  <p>What happens when AI is built with neurodivergent people, not about us?</p><p>Caitlin and Teena are joined by Laetitia Andrac (CEO/co-founder of Understanding Zoe) for a grounded, hope-filled conversation about AI, ethics, and easing the invisible work carried by neurodivergent families.</p><p>Together, we explore how AI can support scripting, communication, advocacy, and admin, while staying mindful of risks like bias and deficit-based language. Laetitia shares findings the 2025 Making the Invisible Visible report that includes research with data from 1,091 families, including the reality that many parents are carrying an extra 33 hours per week—with around 10 ho...

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  Episode #45 Holding Space for Yourself and Your Kids with Michael Coles

  Feb 10, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this thoughtful and heartfelt conversation, we’re joined by autistic advocate, podcast host and dad, Michael Coles, for a discussion about the lived experience of neurodivergent parenting. Together, we explore the complexities and joys of raising neurodivergent children as neurodivergent adults, especially through the lens of fatherhood.Michael shares how his self-understanding evolved through parenting, the sensory and emotional dynamics of a neurodivergent household, and the ongoing process of self-compassion, co-regulation and community connection.We discuss:The reality of differing neurotypes within the same familyChallenges and wins with school systems and advocacyThe power of support networks and peer co...

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