This week I’m joined by the unstoppable Heidi Mavir (she/they), a public speaker, qualified mental health first aider, autistic adult, performer and podcaster. Her advocacy work includes educating people on neurodiversity and speaking on mental health, to reduce stigma and enable people to "embrace their inner weirdo." Heidi’s motto is “no guilt, no shame, no self-inflicted emotional pain”.

Join us as we chat about how Heidi discovered her own neurodivergence, severe burnout and the road to recovery, the importance of self-care particularly for neurodivergent people, becoming a burlesque performer, her new podcast Autistic Actually, working sustainably and so much more! 

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Podcast Artwork by Gemma D’Souza.

Resources

Check out Heidi’s podcast, Autistic Actually. Launching in May 2021

Follow Heidi on Facebook and Instagram

Head to the seND Facebook group for free SEND and EHCP advice

Heidi recommends Period Power by Maisie Hill

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