Neurocurious! A Psychocinematic Podcast

TRANSCRIPT HERE   This episode is an open letter to the white neurodivergent community, especially those who are advocates, mental health and allied health professionals, and particularly psychologists.  It describes the problem we have around whiteness, and anti black/blakness, and how we must, MUST, do better.  I myself am a white neurodivergent psychologist, and am not the voice that needs to be centered in this conversation, but am hoping to use my platform as an ally. To actually do better and listen to the voices that matter, see links below!   DONATE TO (But also seek out Mutual Aid where you can) https://djirra.org.au/ (Djirra) https://fpdn.org.au/ (First Peoples Disability Network) https://www.thejilyainstitute.com.au/ (Westerman Jilya Institute) https://www.vals.org.au/ (Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service) https://paytherent.net.au/ (Pay The Rent) https://indigenouspsychology.com.au/ Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (and many more)    FOLLOW: @king_khadija_gbla @asiatu.coach  @mahalia.mabo @blakbookishbrunette__ @kaishawna_music for mutual aid, follow @geddit.here (and many more!)   --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

It's our third Diagnostic Diaries episode, and at this point I'm deep in the ADHD & Autism assessment process and learning some major things about masking, how often I wear a mask, and how hard it is to take it off. Featured also is the Yellow Ladybugs conference, where I learnt just how hard it is to unmask even in the most affirming and accepting contexts.  TRANSCRIPT HERE Yellow Ladybugs Conference is coming up this year! Sign up here (in person tix have sold out sadly :()  --- Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Today’s podcast ep is about correcting misinformation, managing mass panic and calling influential celebrities to account. A few weeks ago Osher Gunsberg invited a neuroscientist onto his podcast Better Than Yesterday, and some very problematic and non-evidence based things were said about ADHD and digital use. Find out what happened and what science actually tells us. Also follow Amanda Moses Psychology for her own take on the clickbait clip that was shared.   TRANSCRIPT HERE   Better than Yesterday episode - How social media and smartphones are rewiring our brains with Dr Mark Williams Dr Mark Williams' book - Screen Smart Children Links to research:  ADHD assessment and treatment in the digital age Navigating the Digital Age: How Modern Technology Amplifies ADHD Symptoms Screen time, impulsivity, neuropsychological functions and their relationship to growth in adolescent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms ADHD and digital disconnection: Exploring inclusive and practical approaches https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/adhd-youth-and-digital-media-use/ Large Cohort Studies Find Little-to-No Evidence of Association Between ADHD and Digital Media Screen Time Screen time and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a meta-analysis The Impact of Screen Time on ADHD Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review of Treatment Approaches.   ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

There's been a few things happening about disability & neurodivergence in the media lately and I gotta say my piece Chrissy*.   First up, a summary on the discourse surrounding the incident at the BAFTAs involving a badly executed attempt at inclusion and a racial slur. You know the one.  Transcript HERE Creators with lived experience to follow (with tourettes &/or of colour) https://www.instagram.com/killk1yoshi/ https://www.instagram.com/sypped/ https://www.instagram.com/jhonelle_bean/  https://www.instagram.com/chloe_tic/  https://www.instagram.com/im6footseven/  https://www.instagram.com/meowm0ns/  Jayme Lawson's full interview with Hollywood Reporter BBC Article on the incident There Are No Girls On the Internet Podcast *Sopranos fans know  

In the next Diagnostic Diaries entry, I, Steph, take you through some of the interpersonal breakdowns in my life that have led me to question...'hey I thought I was good at social cues and recognising red flags. Maybe I'm not?' And maybe it's time for that autism assessment... Enjoy!  Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Welcome to the first entry of Diagnostic Diaries, where Steph takes you through her journey of getting assessed for autism and ADHD. Today, one of the many little/big moments that makes you go "Okay maybe this is NOT a neurotypical experience and maybe I need some help?"  We also look at concept of Circle of Security, as a supportive way to deal with your own emotions and your child's emotions, at the same time.  Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT   ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Last week, Autistic Barbie was released by Mattel as part of their Barbie Fashionistas series. And the Autism community was absolutely ROCKED by this. Join me and follow along with the social media posts below to unpack the discourse - the positive, the negative, and the backlash AGAINST the backlash. And out of all of this I attempt to answer, what is going on here?    Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT   Social media posts referenced: Yellow Ladybugs Onwards & Upwards Psychology  Make A Mark With Dolls  Morgan Foley  Autism In Black  The ADHD and Autism Consultant  Amanda Moses Psychology  JRC the SLP  Dr Kristen Sommer  The Mothering Psychologist post has been removed! Baker Speech Therapy Kaz Windness  Dr Kristen Sommer, Nell Harris, Emily Georgina, Esther Baxter ("Goldie") Dr Kristen Sommer final comment Epic Autistic  Legally Detained To Autism With Love  The Lived Experience Educator Kaishawna Music AAC post Leah Talks  Fidgets and Fries Neurotopical Therapy Author Meg Raby The Joy Thief Lovettejallow & Action4Humanity Kaishawna Music Mattel post The Autism Cafe  Candy Courn  SpiceGalz The Daily Tism The Squeaky Wheel Blossoming Autism   ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Welcome to our second ever episode!  Today I unpack a tricky question - is it ethical and professional for psychologists to share advice, information and general content on social media?  To answer this I do a wee dive into the APS Social Media Guidelines and Code of Conduct (please note this was recorded before the new APS Code of Conduct came out in December 2025) What are your thoughts? Tell us on our insta page!   Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT   ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Welcome to the first episode of Neurocurious! A Psychocinematic Podcast. This is a bit of an intro about where I'm at, why I've started this podcast, what I hope to achieve with it, and what it will look like!    Transcript available here: TRANSCRIPT ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!

Curious about neurodivergence? Work with neurodivergence, are neurodivergent, or considering if you might be? Wondering what that big long word actually means? Tune in to Neurocurious, a new podcast from Psychocinematic, and find out from the horses mouth! Here at Neurocurious, I will be bringing to you perspectives about working in the neurodivergent field, as a neurodivergent psychologist, who is also about to discover exactly what flavour of neurodivergence she is. Come along on her, I mean my journey, and listen as I struggle repeatedly to say the name of my own damn podcast. Sigh, I should have called it ‘steph rambles and rants about a bunch of things’... Coming on January 5th 2026! ------ Created by Stephanie Fornasier Music by Stephen Jackson Follow me at @PsychocinematicPodcast on Insta, @Psychocinematic on Tiktok and Youtube!