Pilot Episode - Neurodivergent Navigation: Diagnosed Late, Living Fully
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In this deeply personal episode, siblings Lois and Ian—co-hosts of Unlabelled and Limitless—sit down to reflect on their shared but uniquely individual experiences of navigating life as late-diagnosed neurodivergents. With Lois living with ADHD and Ian with autism, they unpack the moments of confusion, resilience, and discovery that shaped their paths.
From missed signs in childhood to the liberating clarity of adulthood diagnoses, they explore how being undiagnosed affected their relationships, education, and self-worth. Together, they challenge outdated labels and stereotypes, offering listeners a raw and relatable look into the world of neurodivergence.
Expect honest storytelling, a touch of humor, and sibling chemistry that brings warmth to even the heaviest topics.
Points of discussion:
The overlooked signs of ADHD and autism in childhood
Sibling dynamics in a neurodivergent household
Masking, burnout, and the emotional cost of "passing"
The relief and grief that can come with a late diagnosis
Rewriting the narrative: from shame to self-acceptance
How community, conversation, and connection support healing
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