The 15 Best Neurodiversity Podcasts (2026)

Emily Kircher-Morris brings a rare combination of professional expertise and genuine warmth to conversations about neurodivergence. As a licensed counselor and gifted education specialist, she sits down each week with psychologists, educators, and advocates to talk through everything from executive function struggles to twice-exceptionality. The interview format keeps things focused -- episodes typically run 35 to 45 minutes, long enough to get into substance without dragging. One week she might be talking with Dr. Ross Greene about rethinking behavioral approaches, and the next she is unpacking rejection sensitivity dysphoria with a researcher who actually lives with it. What makes the show stand apart from most neurodiversity content is the balance between parent-facing advice and respect for neurodivergent perspectives. Emily never talks about neurodivergent kids like they are problems to be solved. Instead, episodes consistently circle back to strengths-based thinking without ignoring real challenges. The production quality is solid, the pacing is good, and with over 300 episodes in the archive, there is a genuinely useful back catalog covering ADHD, autism, giftedness, learning disabilities, and the overlap between them. Rated 4.8 stars from over 400 reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you care about neurodiversity-affirming approaches in education or parenting, this one earns its spot near the top of the list.

Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale are both therapists, and both are AuDHD -- autistic and ADHD. That combination gives Divergent Conversations a texture that most neurodiversity shows lack. They are not just reporting on neurodivergence from a clinical distance. They are processing it in real time, often sharing moments of vulnerability that feel genuinely unscripted. The format is mostly the two of them in conversation, sometimes with a guest, and episodes typically land between 35 and 55 minutes. They cover big topics like autistic burnout, sensory overwhelm, and the intersection of OCD with neurodivergence, but they also get into the quieter stuff -- how chronic illness interacts with executive dysfunction, what relationship rupture looks like when both people are neurodivergent, or the particular loneliness of being a therapist who masks all day. The clinical knowledge is solid (Megan runs a practice focused on neurodivergent adults), but the show never feels like a lecture. It feels more like overhearing two smart, self-aware people figure things out together. With 143 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from over 400 reviews, the audience clearly agrees. Raw and genuinely helpful, especially for adults who got their diagnosis late and are still making sense of it.

Barry Prizant literally wrote the book on understanding autism -- his 2015 book Uniquely Human changed how a lot of families and clinicians think about autistic behavior. On this podcast, he teams up with Dave Finch (who is autistic himself and wrote a memoir about it) to interview people from across the autism and neurodiversity community. The guest list is impressive. Temple Grandin has been on multiple times. Devon Price, Shelley Moore, and advocates from around the world have come through. Episodes run about 50 minutes to an hour, and the conversation style is relaxed but substantive. What really sets this podcast apart is the philosophical grounding. Prizant has spent decades arguing against the deficit model of autism, and that perspective shapes every episode. The questions are thoughtful, the listening is genuine, and there is a consistent refusal to reduce autistic people to a set of symptoms. Updated monthly rather than weekly, so the archive of 150+ episodes has been built steadily since 2020. Rated 4.8 stars with over 400 reviews. A calming, intelligent presence in a space that too often defaults to panic or pity. He asks the kinds of follow-up questions that show he actually heard what someone said, not just waiting for his turn to talk. If you want to understand autism from the inside out, this is one of the most respected places to start.

Tracy Otsuka is a lawyer turned ADHD coach, and her podcast sounds exactly like that combination suggests -- sharp, well-researched, and completely unapologetic. The title alone filters out people who want their neurodiversity content sugar-coated. With nearly 7 million downloads and 150,000 monthly listeners across 160+ countries, this is one of the biggest ADHD podcasts on the planet, and it earned that audience by being genuinely useful. Episodes range from 45 minutes to over an hour, mixing solo deep-dives with guest interviews. Tracy brings on everyone from perinatal psychiatrists to neurodivergent lawyers, covering topics like dopamine regulation, financial habits, motherhood with ADHD, and why so many smart women get missed for decades. Her associated book was recognized as a top nonfiction pick in 2024 by HarperCollins. The show specifically centers high-ability women -- the ones who compensated their way through school and career before hitting a wall. Tracy gets that experience viscerally, and it shows. She never dumbs things down or pretends ADHD is just about losing your keys. Rated 4.8 stars with over 1,500 reviews. In the top 0.1% of all podcasts globally. If you are a woman who suspects your brain works differently than everyone assumes, start here.

Holly Blanc Moses calls herself the mom-slash-neurodivergent-therapist, and that dual identity runs through every episode. This podcast lives at the intersection of clinical knowledge and the very real, sometimes chaotic experience of raising autistic and ADHD kids. Episodes run anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour, with a weekly release schedule that has built up to 200 episodes. Holly brings on specialists like Dani Donovan and Dr. Daniel Wendler alongside conscious parenting coaches and advocates. The topics stay practical -- executive functioning, self-advocacy, sensory sensitivities, school accommodations -- but the tone is always neurodiversity-affirming. Holly never frames neurodivergent children as broken versions of neurotypical ones. She talks about emotional safety for parents too, acknowledging that the adults in the equation also need support. Rated an impressive 4.9 stars from over 600 reviews on Apple Podcasts, which puts it among the highest-rated shows in this space. The show works for parents, educators, and therapists alike. If you need both practical strategies and philosophical reassurance that your kid is going to be okay, this one delivers. The show tackles subjects that other parenting podcasts skip entirely, like what happens when your kid refuses school or melts down in public and everyone stares. Consistent, compassionate, and grounded in real clinical experience.

Eric Tivers is a licensed clinical social worker with ADHD who has been making this podcast since 2014. That is over a decade of weekly episodes, and the archive of 577 shows is genuinely staggering. The format is interview-based -- Eric talks with ADHD coaches, entrepreneurs, therapists, and regular people living with ADHD about everything from burnout recovery to finishing projects to grief and OCD comorbidity. Episodes typically run 40 to 60 minutes, with the occasional shorter bonus. What makes Eric a good host is that he asks questions from a place of both professional training and personal recognition. He gets the ADHD experience because he is living it, but he also knows the clinical literature and can push back on oversimplifications. The show has covered the full spectrum of adult ADHD life -- workplace challenges, relationship dynamics, unmasking, AuDHD identity, business systems, and nervous system regulation. Rated 4.8 stars from over 900 reviews. The consistency alone is remarkable. Most ADHD podcasts come and go; this one has been showing up every week for over ten years. A workhorse of the genre that rewards repeat listening. Eric also runs ADHD reWired coaching groups, so the podcast benefits from the patterns he sees across hundreds of clients. A genuine workhorse of the genre that rewards loyal listening and deep archive exploration.

Two Australian clinicians -- Monique Mitchelson, a clinical psychologist, and Michelle Livock, a clinical neuropsychologist -- host what might be the most evidence-based neurodiversity podcast aimed at women. The credentials are real and the research is current, but the delivery is warm rather than academic. Episodes typically run 50 minutes to over an hour, featuring guests who range from specialists in EDS and POTS to advocates for high-support-needs autism to experts on gender diversity and neurodivergence. Recent topics have included domestic violence in neurodivergent relationships, breastfeeding and infant sleep, and the particular challenges of being neurodivergent in rural and remote areas. That breadth is part of the appeal -- this show goes places that most neurodiversity content does not. Listeners consistently praise the calm, non-pathologizing tone and the fact that both hosts clearly do their homework. With 87 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 134 reviews, the audience is engaged and growing. The show is particularly good for women who want information grounded in actual research rather than TikTok-style oversimplifications. Smart, careful, inclusive. The hosts are open about the ways Australian healthcare systems specifically fail neurodivergent women, which resonates with international listeners dealing with similar systemic gaps. Refreshingly thorough and consistently well-produced.

Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright have been making this podcast through TruStory FM for years, and the chemistry between them is one of the reasons it works. Nikki is a certified ADHD coach; Pete brings the tech perspective and a conversational warmth that keeps episodes grounded. At 534 episodes, this is one of the longest-running ADHD podcasts around. Episodes are tight -- usually 25 to 45 minutes -- and cover practical territory: life management strategies, time and technology tips, body doubling, motivation techniques, and emotional regulation. They bring on experts like James Ochoa on emotional planning, Dr. Amie DeHarpporte on diagnosis, and Jami Shapiro on aging with ADHD. The show has a consistent focus on the how rather than just the what. Instead of spending 40 minutes describing what ADHD feels like, Nikki and Pete move quickly to actionable advice. Rated 4.6 stars from 437 reviews. The slightly lower rating compared to some competitors seems to come from people wanting more depth on certain topics, but the breadth and consistency are hard to beat. A solid, reliable resource for anyone looking for practical ADHD management without a lot of hand-wringing. The show has a genuine community around it, with listeners contributing questions and sharing what strategies actually worked for them in real life.

Debbie Reber started this podcast in 2016 as a companion to her book Differently Wired, and it has since become one of the most comprehensive resources for parents raising neurodivergent kids. With 664 episodes and counting, the archive is massive, covering ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA, giftedness, and twice-exceptional kids through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Episodes run 30 to 45 minutes, released twice a week, and feature guests like Dr. Kristin Neff on self-compassion, Cindy Goldrich on executive function, and various occupational therapists and psychologists. Debbie brings a particular skill at asking the questions parents are actually thinking but feel too overwhelmed or embarrassed to articulate. She covers IEP navigation, school advocacy, therapy options, sensory processing, and the emotional toll of fighting for your kid year after year. Rated 4.8 stars from nearly 950 reviews. The sheer volume of practical, specific guidance here is hard to match anywhere else. Not every episode will be relevant to every family, but the catalog is deep enough that almost any neurodivergent parenting challenge has been addressed at least once. Her interviewing style is direct without being pushy, and she clearly does her research before each conversation. An indispensable resource for the long journey of neurodivergent parenting.

Carolyn Kiel, who is autistic herself, has been collecting neurodivergent stories since 2018 and the result is a multi-award-winning podcast with 254 episodes spanning an unusually wide range of neurotypes. This is not just an ADHD or autism show. Carolyn interviews entrepreneurs, creators, and advocates who are dyslexic, dyspraxic, deaf, and schizoaffective, among many others. Recent guests include a disability advocate working in political engagement, an author of nonspeaking autism literature, a STEM entrepreneur with dyslexia and dysgraphia, and a deaf mental health advocate. Episodes typically run 30 to 40 minutes and come out monthly, giving each conversation room to breathe. The title refers to research suggesting people form first impressions in about six seconds -- and the show exists to push past those snap judgments. Carolyn is a thoughtful interviewer who lets her guests lead, and the personal story format means every episode is genuinely different. Rated a perfect 5.0 stars from 111 reviews. The breadth of neurodivergent experiences represented here is honestly unmatched by any other show in this category. She has a knack for drawing out the details that make each experience specific rather than generic. If you only know neurodiversity through ADHD and autism, this podcast will meaningfully expand your understanding.

ADDitude Magazine has been the internet's biggest ADHD resource for years, and this podcast is essentially recorded versions of their expert webinars. At 594 episodes, the archive is enormous, and the experts are real -- psychiatrists, psychologists, and ADHD specialists answering questions submitted by adults with ADHD and parents of ADHD kids. Topics cover the full spectrum: resentment in relationships, people-pleasing and perfectionism, home organization, goal-setting, pathological demand avoidance, friendships, and even cardiovascular health and stimulant medication. Episodes run 50 to 65 minutes and release weekly. The information quality is consistently high. Fair warning though -- this show gets regular criticism for audio quality (it sounds like recorded phone calls, not a studio production) and pacing that can feel slow. For an ADHD audience, that is a real drawback. Rated 4.4 stars from nearly 1,300 reviews. The content is excellent; the presentation is functional. Think of it as a reference library rather than entertainment. You probably will not binge it, but when you need expert guidance on a specific ADHD topic, this archive almost certainly has it. The depth of clinical expertise here is genuinely hard to find in podcast form anywhere else. A serious resource for people who want answers backed by research and professional experience.

Amy Richards was diagnosed autistic at 37 in 2016, and she started this podcast in 2020 to have the conversations she wished had existed when she was figuring things out. Four years and 144 episodes later, The Squarepeg Podcast is one of the most intimate and specific shows about late-identified autism in women and nonbinary people. The format is one-on-one interviews, typically running 50 minutes to over an hour, with guests who share their own stories of late identification, masking, workplace challenges, sensory needs, and identity. Recent guests have included an autistic extrovert talking about energy management, someone exploring AuDHD traits, an executive coach discussing workplace dynamics, and a memoir writer reflecting on sensory needs and relationships. Amy is a gentle, curious interviewer who clearly prepares but also knows when to let a conversation wander. Rated 4.9 stars from 91 reviews. The audience is small but devoted. If you are a woman or nonbinary person who got an autism diagnosis in adulthood -- or suspects you might be autistic -- this show will feel like finding your people. She creates a space where people feel safe being specific about experiences they might normally gloss over in polite conversation. Growing steadily and well worth discovering.

Kate Moryoussef is an ADHD lifestyle coach, EFT practitioner, and late-diagnosed ADHDer who focuses specifically on wellbeing for women with ADHD. That focus on the body -- not just the brain -- is what sets this podcast apart from most ADHD content. With 297 episodes released weekly, Kate covers nutrition, sleep, nervous system regulation, anxiety, hormonal impacts, and the physical side of living with a brain that runs differently. Episodes typically run 40 to 45 minutes for main interviews and 15 to 25 minutes for her companion More Yourself segments. Guests include psychologists, specialist nurses, executive functioning coaches, and experts on the connection between hypermobility and neurodivergence. Kate also talks frankly about supporting neurodivergent children in education, PDA parenting strategies, and the particular challenge of managing ADHD through hormonal fluctuations. Rated 4.8 stars from 155 reviews. The show fills a real gap -- most ADHD podcasts treat the condition as purely cognitive, ignoring that it affects sleep, digestion, energy, and basically every system in your body. If you want ADHD support that treats you as a whole person rather than a collection of symptoms, this is it. Kate is refreshingly honest about her own ongoing process of managing ADHD, which keeps the show from ever feeling preachy or prescriptive.

Most neurodiversity podcasts are earnest and educational. This one is funny. Joe Wells is autistic and Abigoliah Schamaun has ADHD, and they are both working comedians who bring that sensibility to conversations about neurodivergent life. Episodes run about an hour, released biweekly, and feature comedian guests discussing their own neurodivergence. Ed Byrne talks about getting irrationally angry at inanimate objects. Marcus Brigstocke discusses dyslexia and his relationship with words. Ellen Jones explores the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence. The tone is lighthearted and sincere without being flippant about the real challenges. With 73 episodes, a 5.0-star rating, and appearances at Latitude Festival, the show has built a loyal following among people who want to laugh about the absurdity of navigating a neurotypical world in a neurodivergent body. The explicit content rating is earned -- these are comedians, not clinicians, and they talk accordingly. Patreon bonus content is available for those who want more. If every other neurodiversity podcast in your feed is making you feel heavy, this is the counterbalance. Sometimes you need someone to joke about accidentally taking things literally before you can go back to the serious stuff. The production is polished, the chemistry between Joe and Abigoliah is genuinely fun, and the guest selection keeps things unpredictable.

Maria Davis-Pierre is a licensed mental health counselor, a Black autistic ADHDer, and a parent of an autistic child. That combination of identities makes her podcast one of the most important and specific voices in the neurodiversity space. The show focuses on autism and neurodivergence within the Black community, addressing topics that mainstream neurodiversity podcasts rarely touch -- diagnostic disparities, cultural stigma, navigating special education systems that were not built with Black families in mind, and finding sensory-friendly faith spaces. Episodes run 25 to 60 minutes, released biweekly, featuring behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, therapists, and advocates from within the Black neurodivergent community. With 79 episodes and a perfect 5.0-star rating from 37 reviews, the audience is growing but still underserved by the broader podcasting world. Maria talks openly about late diagnosis, unmasking, healthcare mistrust, and the particular exhaustion of advocating for your child while also processing your own neurodivergent identity. This podcast fills a gap that desperately needed filling. Essential listening for Black families navigating neurodivergence, and genuinely valuable for anyone who wants a more complete picture of what neurodiversity looks like across communities. The conversations feel honest and specific in ways that broader neurodiversity podcasts rarely achieve. A vital and growing voice in the community.