In this episode of What’s The Tea?, Lydia and Andy talk through the kind of week where everything feels a bitoff-kilter. There are stories about cats in inflatable collars, tweenagers turning thirteen, and small adulting wins that deserve recognition.

The main focus is neurodivergence — whatit means, why awareness is increasing, and how people experience conditionssuch as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s and sensory processingdifferences. The conversation also looks at practical ways to navigate everydaylife, sharing tools and resources that can make things easier, from wellbeingapps to sensory-friendly clothing.

As always, the episode rounds off withsome unusual news stories — including a mystery wedding guest at the wrongvenue and Chinese toilets that only dispense paper after you watch an advert.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• • Finch App – wellbeing & self-care companion• Endel – soundscapes for focus, relaxation, and sleep• Focus Keeper / Flow – Pomodoro timer apps with calming music• Comfort Clothing UK – sensory-friendly t-shirts for children and adults (comfa.co.uk)• Fidge Jewellery – fidget necklaces and earrings• Grammarly – writing support (with discounts via Student/DSA schemes)• Trello – task management and organisation• Notion + Todoist – notes, dashboards, and productivity planning• Sensory Soothing Toolkit – build a personalised toolkit for regulating overwhelm (worksheets available online)

👉 Subscribe on your preferredpodcast app or watch via the YMCA Exeter YouTube channel for more conversations that mix real-life experiences, wellbeing ideas, and the occasional odd newsstory.

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