NeuroSpice and Life
For anyone who’s ever felt the sting of an unfair label — lazy, blunt, weird, difficult — this one’s for you.
We’re Freya and Hanna — one counsellor, one sexologist, both AuADHD women with delightfully spicy brains. Together, we peel back the labels, examine the stereotypes and rewrite the stories about what it means to be neurodivergent, emotional, and unapologetically human.
From masking and meltdowns to relationships, shame, and self-acceptance, we talk about the messy, marvellous reality of neurospicy life — with humour, heart, and the occasional swear.
Because there’s nothing wrong with the way you’re wired — it’s time to reclaim your label and wear it with pride.
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Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Episode 2: Labels — Reframing
If Episode 1 was all about reflecting on the labels we’ve carried, Episode 2 is where we begin to reframe them. Join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking as we move from understanding the origins of our labels to transforming the narratives they’ve created in our lives.
In this episode, we introduce our Spice Jar Tool — practical ways to help you challenge old stories, bring more acceptance to your neurodivergent traits, and shift the meaning of the labels that have shaped your identity. We share step-by-step strategies, lived examples, and real-world language you can use to approach yourself with more compassion, curiosity, and emotional safety.
Whether you’ve spent years feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or constantly misunderstood, this episode gives you the tools to rebuild your relationship with yourself — gently and at your own pace.
Join us as we explore:✨ How reframing changes the emotional weight of a label✨ Practical steps for using the Spice Jar Tool in daily life✨ Why compassion is essential for healing internalised narratives✨ How acceptance creates room for growth, clarity, and self-trust
This episode is supportive, practical, and deeply human — perfect for anyone craving a new way to understand themselves or the neurodivergent people they love.
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Find out more about us:NeuroSpice & Life - www.neurospiceandlife.com.auYouTube - @NeurospiceandLifeFreya (Mumshine) - www.mumshine.com.auHanna (The Sensologist) - www.thesensologist.com.au
References:
• Instinctive Elaboration — how the brain searches for confirming evidence when given a prompt
• Harvard Business Review — research showing high-performing teams give 5 pieces of praise for every 1 criticism
• The Gottman Institute — findings on divorce predictors, including the ratio of 4 negative to 3 positive interactions
• Dr Ross Greene — collaborative and compassion-based approaches to behaviour (“Kids do well if they can”)
Disclaimer:The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical, therapeutic, or mental-health advice. It is not a substitute for professional support, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare or mental-health professional regarding any personal concerns or wellbeing needs.
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Episode 1: Labels — Reflect
Have you ever been called lazy, difficult, too sensitive, or stupid? In our very first episode, join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking, as we dive deep into the world of labels — what they are, why people use them, and why neurodiverse children are far more likely to be unfairly judged, misunderstood, and mischaracterised.
In episode 1, we reflect on our own stories over 30 years of friendship and unpack how these labels form, how they get repeated by teachers, parents, peers, and systems, and how they follow neurodivergent people into adulthood, often becoming internalised as shame, self-doubt, and anxiety. Whether you’re ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, dyslexic, or simply someone who’s ever felt misunderstood, this conversation is for you.
Join us as we explore:✨ Why humans label others so quickly✨ How neurodivergent traits are misread as behavioural issues✨ The long-term impact of repeated negative feedback✨ Hope for the ability to accept your wonderful brain the way it is
This episode is equal parts validating, eye-opening, and empowering — perfect for listeners seeking language for their lived experience and neurotypical listeners wanting to understand the people they love.
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Find out more about us on:
NeuroSpice & Life https://www.neurospiceandlife.com/posts
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NeuroSpiceandLife
Freya (Mumshine) - https://www.mumshine.com.au
Hanna (The Sensologist) - https://www.thesensologist.com.au
Sources used in the episode:
Children with ADHD Avoid Failure and Punishment More Than Others, Study Says
What to Know About Autism and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Why ADHD Is More Challenging for Women
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
NeuroSpice & Life: A podcast to peel back unfair and unjust labels given to us, one label at a time.
We celebrate all forms of neurodiversity. Join us as we challenge labels and rewrite narratives for neurodivergent adults who've been told they're "too much."
Perfect for: neurodivergents, ADHD community, autistic adults, AuDHD, allies seeking understanding, & anyone questioning if they're neurodivergent.
You're not too much. You're just enough. This is your space.