Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince

The Psychology Podcast

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Social Sciences, Science

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presenting The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside physicist Brian Cox, Robin brings his signature wit and wisdom to a deeply personal and socially relevant conversation.

The episode centers around Robin’s new book, Normal Weird and Weirdly Normal: Adventures of Neurodiversity, in which he champions the beauty of embracing one's authentic self. Together, Scott and Robin explore the rigid social norms that often stifle creativity, connection, and individuality—and how celebrating neurodiversity can open the door to a richer, more inclusive world.

This episode is a tribute to the magic that happens when we let go of “normal” and celebrate what makes us weirdly wonderful.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:04.2	I would not like to live in a world without ADHD minds and autistic minds and all of these.
0:11.2	What I want to live in is in a world because the problem is not those people.
0:15.8	The problem is the limitations of the society around.
0:23.7	Hello and welcome to the psychology podcast.
0:26.5	In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualizing
0:31.2	individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world
0:35.3	we live in.
0:35.9	We even hope to give you a greater glimpse into human possibility. Today we feature English comedian, actor, and writer Robin
0:42.3	Ince. Robin is known for presenting the BBC radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage with
0:47.5	physicist Brian Cox, as well as his stand-up comedy career. Today's conversation focuses on his
0:52.7	new book called Normally Weird and Weirdly
0:55.4	Normal, Adventures of Neurodiversity. We discuss the importance of appreciating neurodiversity and the
1:01.0	happiness that can happen when people embrace who they truly are. He argues that there are normal
1:05.5	ways we are expected to behave and think, and many people are terrified of breaking those
1:09.9	social norms. However, he
1:11.3	argues that living in a world that expects us to obey such a rigid set of rules ultimately
1:15.9	deprives us of a far more interesting place to live, of innovation and creativity, of love
1:21.5	and friendships. Of innovation and creativity, of love and friendships. This conversation was very near and dear to my
1:29.5	heart. So with great pride, I bring you this conversation with Robin Ince. Robin Ince, it is so good
1:37.0	to have you on the psychology podcast. Oh, it's an absolute joy to be here. And of course,
1:42.2	for those who are listening at home, they won't know that it's been an absolute nightmare for you because I have done the full ADHD traditional thing of getting an email from my publisher and me going, what?
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