Mindfully Divergent, Peer Mentoring, and Two Exciting Events

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Mindfully Divergent: Our First Session

Today we held the very first session of Mindfully Divergent, an Autistic wellbeing community rooted in mindful living.

It was a powerful reminder of why these spaces are so needed. Autistic people came together to connect, support one another, and learn in ways that honour our lived experience. The session went really well, and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

Mindfully Divergent offers Autistic adults:

• A supportive WhatsApp community for ongoing connection (Free Access For Sign-Ups)

• Regular group wellbeing sessions with me as a lived-experience facilitator (Attend what you can, no obligation to be at everyone).

• A space to share, learn, and thrive together

👉 Learn more and sign up here:

The Chaotic Autistic Peer Mentoring Program

Alongside group spaces, I also run The Chaotic Autistic peer mentoring program.

This one-to-one program honours the chaos of Autistic life instead of trying to eliminate it. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths, your needs, and finding mindful ways to navigate life without the pressure to abandon who you are.

👉 Find details here:

🎙️ Neurodiversity In Discussion… 🎙️

I’m excited to announce a brand-new live podcast series hosted by myself, David Gray-Hammond, alongside Tanya Adkin.

Our first session of Neurodiversity In Discussion… will be a live conversation and Q+A, recorded in real time. We’ll be diving into pressing issues and evolving conversations around neurodiversity, creating a space for honest dialogue, critical reflection, and community connection.

💡 What to expect:

• A live, interactive discussion between Tanya and me

• The chance to ask your questions directly during the Q+A

• Access to the full recorded podcast episode afterward

👉 Exclusive Access:

Paid subscribers to DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy Substack receive free access

Your free ticket code will be at the end of this behind a paywall, make sure to redeem it at the eventvrite link.

Or you can purchase a ticket on Eventbrite:

This is the beginning of something special; a series where neurodiversity isn’t just discussed, it’s lived, questioned, and expanded.

📖 Meet the Author: Unashamed Autistic

Join me for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, reading, and community.

I’ll be reading from my latest book, Unashamed Autistic, a deeply personal exploration of Autistic identity, pride, and resistance in a world that too often demands conformity. I’ll also share readings from my other works, which explore Autistic identity, addiction recovery, and systemic change.

✨ About Me:

I was a shortlisted finalist in the National Diversity Awards 2025 for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability. My books include The New Normal, Unusual Medicine, The Little Book of Madness, CAMHS in Crisis, and A Guide to Autism and Psychosis.

📖 What to expect:

• Live reading from Unashamed Autistic

• Audience Q&A and book signing

• An announcement about a brand-new in-person provision in Brighton

• A chance to connect with me in person while i sell and sign my books

🗓️ Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet me in person, hear my words come alive, and join the conversation on what it means to live Unashamed Autistic.

Work With Me

I am available for:

• Public speaking

• Training sessions (for schools, services, workplaces, and organisations)

• Consultancy to help design and deliver services with true neurodivergent competence

📧 Email: david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk

📱 WhatsApp: +44 7864 346926