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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>When the UK was hit by an unexpected heatwave, the usual sensory rulebook went out the window. In this episode, we explore how careful planning can led to spontaneous human connection.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">In this episode we talk about time — how much of it we have, how we use it, and how we find it. Even if it is of equal measure for everyone I share my experience and contrast with other neurodiversity approaches.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">This episode covers a heavier topic than usual: people going through very difficult times in life, and touching on the subject of suicide. If this is something that feels too sensitive for you right now, I recommend skipping this episode. Content declared explicit due to subject not language.</p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I make the analogy of chess and the way we take options in life. This is from an angle of autism spectrum disorder and can be insightful for anyone interested in neurodiversity.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when the world feels like it’s moving in a direction you didn’t choose… and can’t control? In this episode we look at ways that information overwhelms a neurodiversity brain and ways to manage it.</p>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is about understanding ways for people with ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or even other types of neurodiversity, to act when a new ritual is about to be performed. We talked about Chinese New Year, Yee Sang and how to relax in new situations.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is about understanding ways for people with ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or even other types of neurodiversity, to act when a new ritual is about to be performed. We talked about Chinese New Year, Yee Sang and how to relax in new situations.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joantorrentsme/'>Joan's Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been in a situation so bizarre, so completely out of blue, that your brain.. stops?

This episode talks about those moments that catch us completely off guard. The unscripted, the unexpected and one unforgettable lack of pants.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been in a situation so bizarre, so completely out of blue, that your brain.. stops?<br>
<br>
This episode talks about those moments that catch us completely off guard. The unscripted, the unexpected and one unforgettable lack of pants.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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        <title>Be Yourself No Matter What They Say</title>
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                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/be-yourself-no-matter-what-they-say/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:23:45 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This podcast is all about discovering strength in neurodiversity, covering ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. 

The central theme is being yourself, no matter what others say, and embracing your differences as abilities. It aims to help you live authentically, even in a world that may not always understand or accept you.</p>
<p>The podcast shares personal experiences, offering tools for self-acceptance and empowerment. It encourages you to own your neurodiversity before others define it, transforming any anger or frustration into a sense of purpose.</p>
<p>Neurodiversity is a source of creativity, innovation, and unique perspectives, which enriches the world.

</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This podcast is all about discovering strength in neurodiversity, covering ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. <br>
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The central theme is being yourself, no matter what others say, and embracing your differences as abilities. It aims to help you live authentically, even in a world that may not always understand or accept you.</p>
<p>The podcast shares personal experiences, offering tools for self-acceptance and empowerment. It encourages you to own your neurodiversity before others define it, transforming any anger or frustration into a sense of purpose.</p>
<p>Neurodiversity is a source of creativity, innovation, and unique perspectives, which enriches the world.<br>
<br>
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<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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        <title>Christmas and ASD. How Neurodiversity Shapes Us</title>
        <itunes:title>Christmas and ASD. How Neurodiversity Shapes Us</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/christmas-and-asd-how-neurodiversity-shapes-us/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/christmas-and-asd-how-neurodiversity-shapes-us/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:53:30 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is Christmas time one to look forward or to avoid? Depending on the neurodiversity the answer might be different. I look at my experience of having ASD and the time around Christmas.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is Christmas time one to look forward or to avoid? Depending on the neurodiversity the answer might be different. I look at my experience of having ASD and the time around Christmas.</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
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    <item>
        <title>How Are You? The Meaning Behind Questions Like That</title>
        <itunes:title>How Are You? The Meaning Behind Questions Like That</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/how-are-you/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/how-are-you/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:38:59 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>How are you? How do we answer that question as someone with ASD? How other types of neurodiversity might respond? I share my experience of answering that with someone this week and the surprising reaction I had.

</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How are you? How do we answer that question as someone with ASD? How other types of neurodiversity might respond? I share my experience of answering that with someone this week and the surprising reaction I had.<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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                <itunes:summary>How are you? How do we answer that question as someone with ASD? How other types of neurodiversity might respond?</itunes:summary>
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        <title>Master of Wine, Neurodiversity and Preparing for Difficult Exams</title>
        <itunes:title>Master of Wine, Neurodiversity and Preparing for Difficult Exams</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/master-of-wine-neurodiversity-and-preparing-for-difficult-exams/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/master-of-wine-neurodiversity-and-preparing-for-difficult-exams/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:31:34 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Could very difficult exams favour a certain type of neurodiversity? Would someone with ASD do better or worse in that type of exams? I share my experience of the Master of Wine examination.

</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Could very difficult exams favour a certain type of neurodiversity? Would someone with ASD do better or worse in that type of exams? I share my experience of the Master of Wine examination.<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <title>Traffic Lights, Wedding and How to Ask Important Questions</title>
        <itunes:title>Traffic Lights, Wedding and How to Ask Important Questions</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/traffic-lights-wedding-and-how-to-ask-important-questions/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/traffic-lights-wedding-and-how-to-ask-important-questions/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:28:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I am looking at the importance of considering the audience. How do we ask important questions? Are we aware of our neurodiversity and others when we do?

This is covered with a life example from the time that I asked a friend to be the witness of my wedding, before I knew that I had ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how the experience went. I bring the analogy of traffic lights to explain the importance of empathy and context.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I am looking at the importance of considering the audience. How do we ask important questions? Are we aware of our neurodiversity and others when we do?<br>
<br>
This is covered with a life example from the time that I asked a friend to be the witness of my wedding, before I knew that I had ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how the experience went. I bring the analogy of traffic lights to explain the importance of empathy and context.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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                <itunes:summary>How I asked a friend to be the witness of my wedding, the analogy of traffic lights in communication with people with different neurodiversity - ASD, ADHD</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>711</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Visualisation Is One Tool to Achieve More</title>
        <itunes:title>Visualisation Is One Tool to Achieve More</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/visualisation-is-one-tool-to-achieve-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/visualisation-is-one-tool-to-achieve-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:01:41 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine if you could achieve more by thinking that it has already happened? Incredible, isn't it?

This is the power of visualisation and in this episode I share my experience of applying visualisation and how that helps me with ASD to achieve more.</p>
<p>Maybe you can also try and have a go?</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine if you could achieve more by thinking that it has already happened? Incredible, isn't it?<br>
<br>
This is the power of visualisation and in this episode I share my experience of applying visualisation and how that helps me with ASD to achieve more.</p>
<p>Maybe you can also try and have a go?</p>
<p>Connect with me:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeCrusher'>Watch Joan's YouTube channel</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midlifecrusher/'>Follow Joan on Instagram</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068160705'>Get Joan's latest book, Captivate to Thrive</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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                <itunes:summary>Imagine if you could achieve more by thinking that it has already happened? Incredible, isn’t it? Listen to this episode to know more about it.</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>716</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Come Back and Halloween</title>
        <itunes:title>Come Back and Halloween</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/come-back-and-halloween/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/come-back-and-halloween/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:59:13 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode of the second season I share the reasons for coming back and starting the second season. I also discuss how Halloween is seen by me and how other people with ASD might have similar or different views.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode of the second season I share the reasons for coming back and starting the second season. I also discuss how Halloween is seen by me and how other people with ASD might have similar or different views.</p>
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                <itunes:summary>Coming back and Halloween for people with ASD</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>439</itunes:duration>
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        <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Season Finale. Last episode of this season where I talk about a new podcast that I want to launch.</title>
        <itunes:title>Season Finale. Last episode of this season where I talk about a new podcast that I want to launch.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/season-finale-last-episode-of-this-season-where-i-talk-about-a-new-podcast-that-i-want-to-launch/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/season-finale-last-episode-of-this-season-where-i-talk-about-a-new-podcast-that-i-want-to-launch/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 06:05:20 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">Follow and reach on my next venture talking about wine and consumer preferences.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Youtube: @midlifecrusher</p>
<p class="western" align="left">LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-torrents/</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">Follow and reach on my next venture talking about wine and consumer preferences.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Youtube: @midlifecrusher</p>
<p class="western" align="left">LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-torrents/</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/geheawenesriutpp/S1E10.mp3" length="4222141" type="audio/mpeg"/>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Follow and reach on my next venture talking about wine and consumer preferences.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/
Instagram: @midlifecrusher
Youtube: @midlifecrusher
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-torrents/]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>175</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
        <media:content url="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18002363/Square_6mdxbs.png" medium="image">
                            <media:title type="html">Season Finale. Last episode of this season where I talk about a new podcast that I want to launch.</media:title></media:content>    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Deadlines and expectations. Taking possibly the most difficult exam: the Master of Wine and lessons from neurodiversity and ASD</title>
        <itunes:title>Deadlines and expectations. Taking possibly the most difficult exam: the Master of Wine and lessons from neurodiversity and ASD</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/deadlines-and-expectations-taking-possibly-the-most-difficult-exam-the-master-of-wine-and-lessons-from-neurodiversity-and-asd/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/deadlines-and-expectations-taking-possibly-the-most-difficult-exam-the-master-of-wine-and-lessons-from-neurodiversity-and-asd/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:37:16 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">Sometimes we create and impose our own deadlines and expectations. This might bring loads of pressure and in this episode I look at the way I embarked on the Master of Wine programme, one of the most difficult exams in the world and look at lessons from neurodiversity and ASD.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">Sometimes we create and impose our own deadlines and expectations. This might bring loads of pressure and in this episode I look at the way I embarked on the Master of Wine programme, one of the most difficult exams in the world and look at lessons from neurodiversity and ASD.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/shk5gbea7m573rgp/S1E9.mp3" length="22356345" type="audio/mpeg"/>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes we create and impose our own deadlines and expectations. This might bring loads of pressure and in this episode I look at the way I embarked on the Master of Wine programme, one of the most difficult exams in the world and look at lessons from neurodiversity and ASD.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>931</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                            <media:title type="html">Deadlines and expectations. Taking possibly the most difficult exam: the Master of Wine and lessons from neurodiversity and ASD</media:title></media:content>    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Mood and neurodiversity. Ways to manage our good and bad days</title>
        <itunes:title>Mood and neurodiversity. Ways to manage our good and bad days</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/mood-and-neurodiversity-ways-to-manage-our-good-and-bad-days/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/mood-and-neurodiversity-ways-to-manage-our-good-and-bad-days/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:59:00 -0300</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">asdisability.podbean.com/3909460f-b84c-38bb-8770-dc0c01e1f022</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">We all have good and bad days either influenced externally or by the way we think about ourselves. How people with ASD have their mood influenced and how they present to others.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">We all have good and bad days either influenced externally or by the way we think about ourselves. How people with ASD have their mood influenced and how they present to others.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i32erk/S1E8.mp3" length="26854631" type="audio/mpeg"/>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all have good and bad days either influenced externally or by the way we think about ourselves. How people with ASD have their mood influenced and how they present to others.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/
Instagram: @midlifecrusher]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration>
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        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                            <media:title type="html">Mood and neurodiversity. Ways to manage our good and bad days</media:title></media:content>    </item>
    <item>
        <title>How does people with neurodiversity communicate and ways to interact with them</title>
        <itunes:title>How does people with neurodiversity communicate and ways to interact with them</itunes:title>
        <link>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/how-does-people-with-neurodiversity-communicate-and-ways-to-interact-with-them/</link>
                    <comments>https://asdisability.podbean.com/e/how-does-people-with-neurodiversity-communicate-and-ways-to-interact-with-them/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:50:56 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">In this episode we cover the way people with neurodiversity communicate and particularly in the case of ASD.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">We look at the impact of being unaware of neurodiversity and some of the perceptions associated with it. This is followed with me sharing some past failures in communication and how I am re-addressing that.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Finally, we look at the importance of self-awareness and their journey.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">In this episode we cover the way people with neurodiversity communicate and particularly in the case of ASD.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">We look at the impact of being unaware of neurodiversity and some of the perceptions associated with it. This is followed with me sharing some past failures in communication and how I am re-addressing that.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Finally, we look at the importance of self-awareness and their journey.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yz6q74/S1E7.mp3" length="28676515" type="audio/mpeg"/>
                <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we cover the way people with neurodiversity communicate and particularly in the case of ASD.
We look at the impact of being unaware of neurodiversity and some of the perceptions associated with it. This is followed with me sharing some past failures in communication and how I am re-addressing that.
Finally, we look at the importance of self-awareness and their journey.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>ASD is Ability</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">We face challenges and sometimes we put ourselves through them. In this episode we explore how neurodiversity and having autism spectrum diversity provides a different perspective. We introduce the PDPA approach for a more structured way to understand them and increase the chances of addressing them.
#ASD #neurodiversity #asdisability</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">We face challenges and sometimes we put ourselves through them. In this episode we explore how neurodiversity and having autism spectrum diversity provides a different perspective. We introduce the PDPA approach for a more structured way to understand them and increase the chances of addressing them.<br>
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<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
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<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">In this episode I am looking at the reasons behind choosing ASD Is Ability as title of this podcast, the drive behind this initiative and how I have managed to launch these episodes so far.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western" align="left">In this episode I am looking at the reasons behind choosing ASD Is Ability as title of this podcast, the drive behind this initiative and how I have managed to launch these episodes so far.</p>
<p class="western" align="left">Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/'>https://www.facebook.com/joan.torrents.756/</a></p>
<p class="western" align="left">Instagram: @midlifecrusher</p>
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Instagram: @midlifecrusher]]></itunes:summary>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we explore the meaning of ASD and how its definition might have shaped the perception of it. Moreover, we refer to the previously used term Asperger or Aspergers, which is still prevalent in some of the communication. We look into how to bring ASD as a term to use to describe this neurodiversity.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we explore the meaning of ASD and how its definition might have shaped the perception of it. Moreover, we refer to the previously used term Asperger or Aspergers, which is still prevalent in some of the communication. We look into how to bring ASD as a term to use to describe this neurodiversity.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>First episode and introduction to ASD Is Ability podcast, where we explore ASD and have first thoughts around it.

In this episode we look at how ASD is perceived and defined in a world where it becomes more and more important to be open about neurodiversity and embrace the richness of personalities and values that goes with it.</p>
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In this episode we look at how ASD is perceived and defined in a world where it becomes more and more important to be open about neurodiversity and embrace the richness of personalities and values that goes with it.</p>
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