The Divergence Department

Welcome to the show where two neurodivergent neuroinclusion consultants pull apart the world of work, identity, culture and “professionalism” with brains that refuse to stay in the lines. We’re not here to “explain autism” or sprinkle your ADHD with empty positivity, we’re here to expose the systems, decode the social myths and laugh through the chaos of being different in a world built for sameness. If you’re craving honesty and connection without the clichés, then join us at the Divergence Department - where tangents are a love language.

The Divergence Department is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Divergence Department, a science show with 21 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #17

  22: Instant Kin - Celebrating Neurodivergent Friendship

  Sep 29, 202645 minS1

  Kerri and Luisa are celebrating one whole year of friendship, and you're invited to the party. Some people just feel like home the moment you meet them. In this episode, Kerri and Luisa look back on the year since their friendship clicked into place (spoiler: it took about five minutes) and what it means when someone feels like kin. Along the way, they laugh about the glorious chaos of editing this podcast (yes, the last episode was an adventure), and talk about how good friends nudge us out of our comfort zones and into community. They also get real about why making friends as an adult is so much harder than it was in school, especially when you've always felt a little on the outside. Every neurodivergent experience is different, but that feeling of outsidedness is one plenty of us know well. This conversation is a warm celebration of the understanding, acceptance, and belonging that come from finding your people.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #19

  19: Do you rest horizontally? Exploring neurodivergence and relaxation

  Aug 18, 202650 minS1

  <p>Someone tells you to rest, and your brain goes: rest from what, exactly?</p><p>In this episode, Kerri and Luisa pull apart the tangled, oddly loaded idea of "relaxation" and why the version other people mean is so rarely the one that actually works for them. Luisa unpacks why a packed, activity-filled holiday can feel more restorative than doing nothing. Kerri admits her idea of a good time barely resembles "relaxed" at all and that might be exactly the point.</p>

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #19

  19: Do you rest horizontally? Exploring neurodivergence and relaxation

  Aug 18, 202650 minS1

  Someone tells you to rest, and your brain goes: rest from what , exactly? In this episode, Kerri and Luisa pull apart the tangled, oddly loaded idea of "relaxation" and why the version other people mean is so rarely the one that actually works for them. Luisa unpacks why a packed, activity-filled holiday can feel more restorative than doing nothing. Kerri admits her idea of a good time barely resembles "relaxed" at all and that might be exactly the point.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #18

  18: Your Brain vs. The Open Floor Plan - What is Neuroarchitecture?

  Aug 4, 20261 hourS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Strohmayr, neuroarchitecture expert, to unpack how the spaces we live and work in quietly shape our brains, our moods, and our ability to function like actual humans. Spoiler: modernism has a lot to answer for.</p><p>We dig into what "neuroinclusive" design actually means, why your open-plan office might be sabotaging everyone's focus, and how something as simple as a nook, a window, or the right lighting can be the difference between burnout and thriving. We also explore the difference between feeling psychologically safe and neurologically safe — and why most bu...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #18

  18: Your Brain vs. The Open Floor Plan - What is Neuroarchitecture?

  Aug 4, 20261 hourS1

  In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Strohmayr , neuroarchitecture expert, to unpack how the spaces we live and work in quietly shape our brains, our moods, and our ability to function like actual humans. Spoiler: modernism has a lot to answer for. We dig into what "neuroinclusive" design actually means, why your open-plan office might be sabotaging everyone's focus, and how something as simple as a nook, a window, or the right lighting can be the difference between burnout and thriving. We also explore the difference between feeling psychologically safe and neurologically safe — and why most buildings only design for one. Whether you're an architect, an employer, a teacher, or just someone who's ever hidden in a bathroom stall to escape sensory overload at work — this one's for you.

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.