Sam - Ben’s Wife - returns for her most honest conversation yet. She reflects on what it has really been like since Ben’s autism diagnosis and the pain of autistic shutdowns from both perspectives. This is a raw, honest conversation for anyone raising an ND child or loving someone whose brain works differently.

In part two of Ben’s conversation with Dr Luke Beardon, they move from language and identity into the systems shaping autistic lives - classrooms, healthcare, and even the criminal justice system. This episode reframes what meaningful inclusion really looks like.

Dr Luke Beardon sits down with Ben to unpack why the language we use around autism matters more than we think. Luke explains why he rejects terms like “the autism spectrum,” and even “autistic behaviour”. Together, they look at the myths that still influence public thinking, the gaps in UK education, and why simple changes can make learning environments more inclusive for everyone.

Nelson Taylor is turning heads in UK junior racing, but his path to the podium has been anything but straightforward. Diagnosed as autistic, Nelson once found it difficult to leave the house, held back by anxiety, sensory overload, and social struggles. He shares the story of his remarkable transformation - from shutdowns to starting grids.

Bestselling author and broadcaster Matt Cain opens up about discovering autism and ADHD at 50. In this chat with Ben, Matt unpacks how being autistic and ADHD were long blurred with queer expression. He explains how ADHD fuels his creative work but also complicates his relationship with alcohol. CW: Addiction & Bullying

In this episode, Ben sits down with Professor Francesca Happé - one of the most distinguished and respected voices in autism research. Together, they get to the heart of why so many women remain unseen, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed. As well as exploring what ageing means when the world was never built for your brain.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Professor Francesca Happé - one of the most distinguished and respected voices in autism research. They unpack hidden autistic talents, why late diagnosis fuels burnout and how emotional care differs from cognitive mind‑reading.

MasterChef UK semi‑finalist Vanessa D’Souza was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder in her 30s. In this chat with Ben, Vanessa breaks down navigating sensory processing disorder and what it’s like to unmask after 35 years. Plus, she shares her experience of Gregg Wallace during her time on MasterChef.

Ben is joined by Dr. Samantha Friedman, a researcher exploring the intersection of autism, human–nature relationships, and wellbeing. Together they discuss how natural environments can offer calming, non-judgmental spaces that support regulation, curiosity, and connection.

Ben is joined by Cathy Wassell - CEO of Autistic Girls Network, founder of The Haven online school, and successful author. With both lived experience and a Masters in Autism, Cathy brings honesty and expertise to a conversation that busts myths, challenges stigma, and shines a light on what’s really going on for autistic girls and non-binary young people today.

Ben is joined by Cathy Wassell - CEO of Autistic Girls Network, founder of The Haven online school, and author. They talk solutions: changing education, understanding the hidden side of emotions, and tackling the mental health risks autistic girls face. CW: This episode contains references to mental health and suicide.

With Dr Alison Lennox, we dive deep into the world of misdiagnosis in autism. She unpacks why conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex PTSD are often diagnosed instead of autism.