Wired Differently 5th Anniversary Guest Speakers

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Read below to find otu more about our guest speakers.

13:00

Sara-Louise Ackrill

Sara-Louise Ackrill, is a therapist as well as Director of Start Differently, Founding CEO of Wired Differently and co-author of a non-fiction book about neurodivergent women and their relationships.

13:15

Joanne Wharmby

Joanne will be sharing practical, body-positive tips on:

  • How to keep your body running smoothly in the background

  • Why grounding matters more than you think

  • The surprising power of squatting

  • The science-backed benefits of smiling—for you, not for masking

    This is your chance to hear from someone who blends deep anatomical knowledge with a neurodivergent-affirming approach to wellbeing.

13:30

Gary Campbell

Gary’s talk, “Brainspotting & Returning to Authentic Self: Practical Tools for ND Professionals,” will explore:

  • Why ND people often struggle more than they realise

  • How chronic masking and trauma disconnect us from our instincts

  • Reframing ND traits as powerful adaptive strategies

  • Practical grounding tools like thumb holding, sensory breathing, and finding your ‘resource spot’

  • How Brainspotting can help reconnect you with your inner child and build genuine self-esteem

    This talk is for anyone curious about healing, authenticity, and building resilience in professional life.

13:45

Elliott Lingard

15:00

Lauren Dawson

15:15

Anthony Gribben-Lisle

15:30

Leighanne Stephens

Leighanne will unpack:

  • All-or-nothing thinking in fitness

  • What consistency really looks like

  • How to build flexible Plan A/B/C strategies

  • Why experimenting beats perfection

  • And how momentum—not habits—drives lasting change

    Her neurodivergent-affirming approach is making health accessible for more people than ever.

15:45

Zoe Clews