Speaking the Same Language: Communication in Neurodivergent Friendships

What makes friendships between neurodivergent people feel different, and why do they often “just click” ?

In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz explore new research on how neurodivergent people communicate, connect, and create safe spaces with each other.

From “compatible weirdness” to the double empathy problem, they unpack what happens when shared experience becomes shared language... and how that shapes belonging, understanding, and trust.

🎧 Listen in to discover:
🧩 Why “birds of a feather” might be backed by neuroscience
💬 How miscommunication shows up across neurotypes
💖 What makes neurodivergent friendships feel safer - and sometimes more intense

Whether you identify as neurodivergent or not, this one’s a heartfelt, research-rich dive into the art (and science) of connection.

🧠 Connect directly with Neurodiversity in the Workplace Coach Franck Brown:
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🧠 Connect directly with Business Psychologist & Neurodiversity Coach Liz Mulhall:
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Link to today's academic paper: Neurodivergent Friendships by Sharman and Seedorf (2025): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/27546330251359958 

As ever, thanks for listening and catch you next episode!