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What does it really mean to belong somewhere? And can you have faith while still having doubts?

In this episode of The Danifesto Podcast, I'm joined by Chris Hayes from Heart Liverpool for an open and honest conversation about faith, family, mental health, inclusion and finding somewhere you truly feel accepted.

Chris shares his journey from growing up in Oklahoma, USA, to living in Prague and eventually making Liverpool his home. We talk about how his faith has shaped his life, the challenges he's faced along the way, dealing with anxiety and depression, and why he believes it's completely normal to question what you believe.

We also explore the story behind Heart Liverpool, a community café that's about much more than coffee. It's somewhere people can meet, build friendships, explore faith and feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or circumstances.

As someone who's autistic, I share why Heart Liverpool is one of the places where I genuinely feel comfortable and accepted. We discuss neurodiversity, the importance of inclusion, sensory-friendly environments and why having somewhere you can simply be yourself makes such a difference.

We also talk about the challenges of building a community, the importance of not judging people before getting to know them, and what's next for Heart Liverpool.

Whether you're religious, questioning your faith, or simply interested in hearing someone's story, this episode is about something we can all relate to: finding acceptance, building connections and having somewhere we feel we belong.

The Danifesto Podcast is all about real conversations, real experiences and discussing the things that actually matter, from ADHD and autism to mental health, growing up, Liverpool and everything in between.

Real talk. Real life. No filter.

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Dan is joined by Kanika, founder of Beetroot Consultant, for a wide-ranging conversation about challenging broken systems and creating better ways to work.

They explore how technology can support people without replacing human connection, the opportunities and risks of AI, and why doing things differently requires courage and intention. Kanika and Dan also share their personal experiences of ADHD, medication, creativity and navigating systems that are not always designed with neurodivergent people in mind.

Along the way, they discuss digital trust, medical anxiety, entrepreneurship, 3D printing and the podcast recording they lost the first time around.

Support the show

Thanks for listening to The Danifesto. If this episode meant something to you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs that little push to back themselves. You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook for behind the scenes clips and updates. If you want early episodes and bonus content, you can join The Danifesto Plus through my Buzzsprout page. Your support helps me keep growing this and bringing bigger conversations to the mic.

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In this episode of The Danifesto Podcast, I’m joined by Joanne Bourne, mum to Harry and the person behind Harry’s Harness.

Joanne shares what life is really like raising a non-verbal autistic teenager with ADHD and developmental delay. We talk about Harry’s early diagnosis, communication, sensory needs, SEN education, social media, judgment from strangers and the reality of keeping him safe.

Joanne also opens up about one terrifying moment when Harry ran straight in front of a car, and how experiences like that eventually led to the creation of Harry’s Harness. What started as something designed to keep Harry safe has grown into something helping other families feel more confident getting out and about.

We also talk about AAC communication, ear defenders, sensory regulation, elopement, parenting criticism, online trolling, independence, dignity and what Joanne hopes Harry’s future will look like.

This is an honest conversation about autism, ADHD, parenting, support, inclusion and why people need to understand neurodivergent families rather than judge them.

The Danifesto Podcast

Real talk. Real life. No filter.

Support the show

Thanks for listening to The Danifesto. If this episode meant something to you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs that little push to back themselves. You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook for behind the scenes clips and updates. If you want early episodes and bonus content, you can join The Danifesto Plus through my Buzzsprout page. Your support helps me keep growing this and bringing bigger conversations to the mic.