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The Hidden 20%
by The Hidden 20% · English
Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our message to Prime Minister Andy Burnham...
The hosts announce a shift in the podcast/charity’s mission and branding, and directly address UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
8 Oct 2026 · 2m · 1 chapterThe Hidden 20% Final Episode: The Uncomfortable Truth About Neurodiversity
The Hidden 20% final episode reframes neurodiversity as a social/identity movement, critiques media narratives, and explains the charity’s “uncomfortable truth” that the “Hidden 20%” name is based on…
24 Jun 2026 · 1h 10m · 29 chaptersADHD, Chronic Illness & Hypermobility: The Hidden Link? | Dr Jess Eccles
The episode argues there’s a “hidden link” between neurodivergence (ADHD/autism traits), hypermobility/connective-tissue differences, inflammation/immune responses, autonomic dysfunction…
17 Jun 2026 · 1h 15m · 31 chaptersGemma Styles on ADHD, Depression & Finally Understanding Her Brain
Gemma Styles discusses her late ADHD diagnosis and how it reframed her mental health—especially depression/anxiety—plus her boundaries around sharing online, her experience of rejection sensitivity…
10 Jun 2026 · 1h 7m · 29 chapters
How Technology Could Transform Your Dyslexia Assessment + Early Identification & Education Reform
Dyslexia screening and early identification in schools, and how technology could scale accurate, actionable support; also discusses comorbidity (dyslexia with working memory, ADHD, dyscalculia) and…
3 Jun 2026 · 54m · 24 chapters
Late Diagnosed Autism & Emotional Vulnerability: Luke Grosch’s Story
Luke Grosch discusses late autism diagnosis alongside ADHD, how grief and masking shaped his earlier life, and how emotional vulnerability, love, trust, and social media can help neurodivergent…
27 May 2026 · 54m · 22 chapters
The ADHD Chef: Why Chaos Felt Normal My Entire Life
Martin (the “ADHD Chef”) explains how ADHD shaped his life and cooking/content, and argues that household food waste can be reduced with a simple mindset: “eat the food you buy.”
20 May 2026 · 58m · 30 chapters
Why ADHD Changes How You Eat: Brain, Gut & Food Sensitivities
How ADHD (and autism) can change eating via the nervous system–gut connection, “neuroinflammation,” interoception, and stress responses; plus how to avoid shame-driven, one-size-fits-all nutrition…
6 May 2026 · 1h 4m · 23 chapters
Late Autism Diagnosis in Leadership: Why Nature Helps Neurodivergent Brains
Late autism diagnosis in leadership, using nature as regulation and arguing for neurodiversity inclusion in workplaces and conservation.
29 Apr 2026 · 1h 3m · 31 chapters
Neurodivergent-Friendly Design: How to Build Spaces That Support Your Brain
Neurodivergent-friendly design for buildings and homes, using biophilic principles and the PAS 6463 “Design for the Mind” specification to improve clarity, control, and calm (wayfinding, sensory…
22 Apr 2026 · 46m · 24 chapters
Autism & Mental Health: Anxiety, Meltdowns vs Shutdowns & What We Get Wrong
Autism and mental health, focusing on anxiety, OCD, eating difficulties, trauma-informed approaches, and how unrecognized autism can lead to distress, shutdowns, and school exclusion.
15 Apr 2026 · 1h 9m · 34 chapters
Autism, Language & Intersectionality: The Hidden Bias In Diagnosis & Support
Ableism and intersectionality in autism/ADHD diagnosis and support, arguing that “hidden” bias shapes who gets flagged, how language is assessed, and what interventions actually help.
8 Apr 2026 · 1h 21m · 33 chapters
AuDHD Relationship Goals & The Intersection Of Neurodiversity & Gender
AuDHD (autism + ADHD) relationship “goals,” focusing on late diagnosis/misdiagnosis, neurodiversity, and gender/transition-related masking.
1 Apr 2026 · 1h 33m · 38 chapters
ADHD Media Narratives & Misinformation: What's Really Happening?
The episode argues that ADHD (and related neurotypes) are not “overdiagnosed,” and that the real issue is cultural: education and medicine treat neurodivergence as abnormal, while a growing…
18 Mar 2026 · 1h 5m · 26 chapters
ADHD & Autism at Work: Masking, Burnout and What Employers Still Get Wrong
Neurodivergence (ADHD and autism) in the workplace—masking, burnout, reasonable adjustments, and why employers often misunderstand neurodivergence as a “problem to fix” rather than a benefit.
11 Mar 2026 · 1h 22m · 44 chapters
Autism Dadcast: The Untold Reality of Profound Autism Parenting
Autism Dadcast discusses “the untold reality” of profound autism parenting, arguing that many meltdowns stem from mismatched expectations between parents and autistic children, and that communication…
4 Mar 2026 · 1h 6m · 29 chapters
ADHD Assessment Truths: Who Can Diagnose, What to Expect & Why It Matters
The episode explains the ADHD assessment process in the UK (especially England), why many adults are missed, and what “counts” in diagnosis.
25 Feb 2026 · 1h 1m · 30 chapters
ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The Emotional Pain No One Explains
ADHD and rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD)—how intense, “pain-like” emotional reactions to real or perceived rejection develop, how they’re often misdiagnosed (e.g., anxiety, depression, borderline…
18 Feb 2026 · 59m · 30 chapters
Autism, Eating Disorders & Elite Sport: Connie Hayes on Cycling, Regulation & Identity
Connie Hayes discusses being an autistic woman in elite cycling while doing a PhD, linking neurodivergence to identity, disclosure, and environmental support; she also describes how elite sport can…
11 Feb 2026 · 1h 4m · 25 chapters
Undiagnosed Autism in Women: Masking, Misdiagnosis & The Cost of Being Missed
Undiagnosed autism in women and girls, focusing on masking/camouflaging, misdiagnosis, and the long-term cost of being missed.
4 Feb 2026 · 54m · 21 chapters
What We Get Wrong About the Brain: Neurobiologist Gina Rippon on Myths, Gender & Neurodiversity
Neurobiologist Gina Rippon challenges popular brain myths, especially “male vs female brain” claims, the “10% of the brain” idea, and brain-scan overinterpretations.
28 Jan 2026 · 52m · 24 chapters
From Viral Fame to Late AuDHD Diagnosis: Holly Morris on Masking, Burnout & Identity
Holly Morris (comedian/presenter/influencer) discusses late ADHD and autism diagnosis, masking as a survival defense learned in school, hypervigilance and social exhaustion, and how ADHD and autism…
21 Jan 2026 · 1h 18m · 35 chapters
The Psychologist Who Diagnosed Me Is Back - With an ADHD Diagnosis and Big News
Renata (a clinical psychologist) returns to discuss her own formal ADHD diagnosis, how it changed her practice, and broader critiques of neurodiversity assessment systems in the NHS vs private care.
14 Jan 2026 · 52m · 17 chapters
Behaviour Change Scientist on ADHD & Addiction: Shahroo Izadi
ADHD and addiction through a behavior-change lens; why “addiction vulnerability” and unrecognized neurodivergence can drive compulsive coping (substances, food, tech), and how to change habits by…
7 Jan 2026 · 1h 19m · 39 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy