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Thick No More

by Jay Giddens

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ADHD AF’s Laura Mears-Reynolds: Diagnosed at 38, Saved by the Truth

October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

“My ADHD diagnosis didn't just change my life. It saved my life.” What happens when you spend 38 years believing you're the problem, only to discover your brain has been working differently all along? In this powerful, funny, emotional and…
ADHD, Food & the Willpower Myth: Caitlyn Haselgrove on Why We Struggle

October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Ever walked into the kitchen, grabbed something to eat and then realised you weren't even hungry? Or promised yourself you'd start eating better, exercising or getting into a routine on Monday… only for everything to fall apart by…
Mandi Gosling: ADHD, Lost Years & the Courage to Be Yourself

October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Mandi Gosling: ADHD, Lost Years & the Courage to Be Yourself What happens when you spend 31 years believing you're the problem, only to discover your brain simply works differently? This week on Thick No More, I'm joined by the incredible…
“I’m Not Stupid” — The Dyslexia Scars We Carry | Bernadette Haigh

October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

At 10 years old, Bernadette Haigh was made to stand in front of a classroom of children and explain why she was repeating the school year. Her answer? “I can’t read.” The shame from that moment stayed with her for decades. Today…
Nobody Knew He Was Struggling | Lisa Marshall on Suicide, Grief & Living Again

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

At 31 years old, Lisa Marshall's life changed with a knock at the door. Her husband Alan had died by suicide. She was suddenly a widow and solo mum to three young children, trying to understand something that made no sense while somehow…

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Nobody Joined the Dots | Adam Petrie on ADHD, School & the Signs We Miss

August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

What happens when the signs were always there, but nobody joined the dots? Adam Petrie grew up knowing there was a gap between what he was capable of and what he actually produced at school. He was monitored, labelled and struggled with…
“The Exam System Is Failing Our Children” — Hannah Gee & The Fight for Fair Exams

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

What happens when a child fails the same exam again… and again… and again? Hannah Gee knows exactly what that looks like. After watching her son struggle through repeated GCSE Maths and English exams, Hannah recorded an emotional video…
Millions Still Believe They're the Problem | Natalie Brooks

July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Millions of adults with dyslexia still believe they're the problem. Not because they aren't intelligent. Because nobody ever explained how their brain actually works. In this deeply honest conversation, dyslexia coach and author Natalie…
You Were Never Broken | Carrie Grant MBE on Autism, Education & Finding Hope

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

What happens when one of Britain's most recognisable TV personalities becomes one of the country's most powerful voices for neurodivergent families? In this deeply personal episode of Thick No More, Jay sits down with Carrie Grant MBE to…
When the Headteacher Becomes the SEND Parent | Kate Manning on Dyslexia, Inclusion & Fixing Education

July 2, 2026 · 56 min

🎙️ When the Headteacher Becomes the SEND Parent | Kate Manning on Dyslexia, Inclusion & Fixing Education What happens when the person leading a school suddenly finds themselves fighting the education system as a parent? In this episode of…
Heidi Mavir: Your Child Is Not Broken | The Truth About SEND, School Refusal & Why Parents Are Blaming Themselves

June 25, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

What happens when a parent is made to believe their child is the problem? In this powerful episode of Thick No More, I sit down with bestselling author, SEND advocate and campaigner Heidi Mavir to talk about the reality facing thousands of…
The School System Failed My Son | ADHD, Autism & the Fight for Support with Danielle Broadbent

June 4, 2026 · 54 min

In this powerful episode of Thick No More, Jay Giddens is joined by parent advocate Danielle Broadbent to discuss the reality facing thousands of families navigating ADHD, autism, school exclusions, EHCP applications, and a system many…

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About the show

They called us thick. We weren’t. Thick No More: The Neurospicy 🌶️ Podcast is about neurodiversity, real people, real stories and real change. Hosted by Jay Giddens, each episode brings honest conversations with neurodivergent people, parents, educators, campaigners and changemakers. From dyslexia, ADHD and autism to education, parenting, careers and everyday life, nothing is off the table. No jargon. No pretending everything is a superpower. Just real conversations about different brains, the systems that don’t always work for them, and the people trying to change things. Neurodiversity. Real People. Real Stories. Real Change.