Watch the release of this interview, the first in a series of conversations about how gardening can benefit the brain.
In this episode, Lara our ‘Soil to Soul’ BBC Radio Oxford series creator, Gardener and Designer chats to Sara Louise Ackrill, Neurodivergent Entrepreneur, Autistic Therapist & Founder & CEO of Wired Differently.
We will talk about how women approaching the menopause are less willing and able to keep their masks up and explore how that might be a reason why so many women above 40 are being diagnosed with ADHA and Autism.
Lara will share stories about her week at work running Botanic Shed; what jobs she and the team have been doing, how she experiences the benefits of being in nature, what’s been good and what’s been hard during the week.
Sara will add her insights as to what type of strategies can be used to manage neurodivergent brain behaviour and all the ups and downs that come with it.
Sara has never gardened before but Lara hopes to change that because, she believes everyone should be a gardener.
Sara lives in London and excels in her work as you can see from the list of accolades below.
Small Business Britain #IAlso100 2024 (F:Entrepreneur)
Innovation & Excellence Awards 'Wellness Support Organisation of the Year' 2024
Diversein's 'Women Who Change the World' in 2023
Top 80 UK Neurodiversity Evangelists 2023
Resources:
A hub for neurodivergent people (em)powered by neurodiversity
Website: https://www.wireddifferently.co.uk/
RHS and The University of Sheffield - new research revealing that filling a bare front garden with a handful of plants has the same stress-reducing impact as attending 8 mindfulness sessions
Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/health-and-wellbeing/articles/greener-gardens-promote-healthier-residents
Design for the Mind. Neurodiversity & the Built Environment - PAS 6463
Website: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/pas-6463-design-for-the-mind-neurodiversity-and-the-built-environment/