Takiwtanga (Autism) Experience

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Takiwtanga, Love Not Cure; Exploring autism one strength at a time. This is a podcast about autism stories. Takiwtanga is the Te Reo Mori for autism. From 'tku/tna an takiw' - 'my/his/her own time and space'. www.takiwatanga.org.nz ------------------------------ Support our here: https://bit.ly/Takiwatangashirts ----------------------------- #Takiwatanga, #autismawareness, #autism, #lovenotcure
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How ADHD and Heavy Metal Helped Me Be Myself
Episode 88
Monday, 23 June, 2025

🧠🎸 What do ADHD, heavy metal music, and Māori culture have in common? Meet Hamish Blood — a proud bogan from New Zealand who brings them all together in one awesome story! 🇳🇿In this episode, we talk about what it's like to live with ADHD, how neurodiversity makes people think in amazing ways, and why heavy metal is more than just loud music — it's a way to feel strong, focused, and free. 🎶⚡Hamish also shares what it means to be Māori and how his Māori identity and his love for bogan life go hand in hand. 🌿 From family time at the marae to rocking out at concerts, Hamish shows us how being different is something to celebrate.Here’s what you’ll learn:🧠 How ADHD affects your brain and why that’s totally okay🎸 Why metal music can be powerful for neurodivergent minds🌿 What it means to be Māori and proud of your roots🤘 How being a bogan helps you stay true to yourselfThis episode is all about being proud of who you are, no matter how your brain works, what music you love, or where you come from. 😎💚Clips taken from full interview here:https://youtu.be/VNLjLSGyUqE?si=EZIwVSrWDAcnYXrB