E66: Luke Manton

After a seizure and a brain tumour in 2019, Luke Manton was diagnosed with adult-onset Tourette Syndrome - plunging him into a turbulent period of unemployment, stigma, and mental health challenges. After being fired and rejected by countless employers, Luke chose to rewrite the narrative, launching his own successful neurodivergent-led business.

In this chat with Ben, Luke speaks about the power of self-acceptance, why he’s campaigning to change outdated diagnostic criteria for Tourette’s and the often-misunderstood causes of adult-onset tics. He also opens-up about navigating adoption and the care system as a neurodivergent parent.