The festive season is meant to be joyful… but for many neurodivergent people, it can be exhausting. In this episode, we chat about Christmas parties, sensory overload, social pressure, and the endless mental load of figuring out what to wear, who to talk to, how long to stay—and whether to go at all.

We talk escape plans, boundaries, saying no without guilt, and how the season can drain us long before the celebration even begins.

It’s a relatable, honest conversation for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the “fun” of festive expectations.

In this episode, we get personal about sensory processing and how it shows up in our lives as neurodivergent people. We talk about sensory sensitivities and sensory seeking, how we communicate these needs with friends and family, and the impact sensory overwhelm can have in the workplace.

From textures to sounds to environments that feel just too much, we open up about what our nervous systems are really experiencing — and why accommodations and understanding make such a difference. As always, it’s real, vulnerable, and full of relatable moments.

In this episode of Big Not Small Talk, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence. From stereotypes we’ve had thrown at us to the everyday assumptions people make, we break down what’s true, what’s harmful, and what needs to change.

We share our own experiences, challenge some of the narratives we’ve all heard far too often, and dig into why these misunderstandings stick around in the first place. Expect honesty, humour, a few tangents, and our usual unfiltered take on the realities of being neurodivergent.

Another big conversation—myth-busting edition.