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Conscious Curiosity

Conscious Curiosity

Hosted by: Franck Brown

Conscious Curiosity is a podcast based on the idea that we're all works-in-progress, and a little curiosity about neurodiversity can go a long way. Join Franck, Neurodiversity Coach & Trainer, and his range of...

Episodes

You, Me, Doing Our Best to Thrive with ADHD

Season #2

šŸŽ‰ Season Finale! We’ve made it to the end of Season 2 of Conscious Curiosity,Ā and this one’s a little different. No academic papers, no references, no guests - just Franck and Liz, two ADHD brains reflecting on what...
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Transparency, Reciprocity, and Respect: Core Principles for Ethical Research ft. special guest LAUREN POWELL

Season #2

What does it really mean to work with neurodivergent people, not just about them? In this powerful guest episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck sits down with Lauren Powell,Ā lecturer in Psychology and EducationĀ at the...
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Neurodiversity at Work & Promoting Balance Beyond the Buzzwords ft. special guest NAT HAWLEY

Season #2

What happens when we bring two passionate minds together to challenge how we think about neurodiversity at work? In this special guest episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck welcomes Nat Hawley,Ā founder of Divergent...
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Is Everyone Really On Board? Neurodiversity in the Public Eye

Season #2

What do people really think about the neurodiversity movement at the moment... and is everyone truly on board? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz explore new 2025 research into public perceptions...
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(Sometimes) Distracted, (Sometimes) Hyperactive and Doing Just Fine

Season #2

What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz dive into new 2025 research exploring the factors that help adults with ADHD function, and continue to flourish, in...
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Speaking the Same Language: Communication in Neurodivergent Friendships

Season #2

What makes friendships between neurodivergent people feel different, and why do they often ā€œjust clickā€ ? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz explore new research on how neurodivergent people...
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ADHD Reframed: Intensity, Attention and Identity (As Positives!)

Season #2

Ā What if ADHD wasn’t about deficitĀ but instead about intensity, passion, and creativity? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz dive into new research that reframes ADHD through three themes:  ✨...
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Brainpower and Borders: Neurodiversity in National Security

Season #2

What canĀ something seemingly unrelated to neurodiversity, the US Department of Defence, teach us about workplace inclusion? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, we explore a fascinating report on neurodiversity in...
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Swipe, Scroll, Distract: What Phones Are Doing to Our Brains

Season #2

Ā Are Smartphones Sabotaging Our Ability to Pay Attention? This week on Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz dive into a fascinating meta-analysis exploring the link between smartphone use and learning outcomes. Spoiler...
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Breaking the Bottleneck: Analysing The ADHD Taskforce Report and Rethinking ADHD Support

Season #2

In this powerful episode, Franck and Liz deep dive into the Independent ADHD Taskforce Report: Part One commissioned by NHS England in 2024 and released in June 2025 - focusing on the emotional reality behind the...
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Smarter Tools, Smarter Support? AI in Neurodiversity Diagnosis and Beyond

Season #2

Could artificial intelligence revolutionise how we diagnose ADHD? In this episode, Franck and Liz explore the promiseĀ - and problems - of using AI to speed up ADHD diagnosis. From facial recognition and voice analysis...
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"Don’t Call It a Disability" - A Discussion On Labels and Identity

Season #2

What does it mean for your condition to be labelled as disabledĀ - especially when the label doesn’t feel like yours? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz explore a small but powerful study on adults...
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