Late Diagnosis & Self-Discovery

Misfit, Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood Feat. Khushi Sibal

What if the problem was never you but the system you were trying to fit into? In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, Ann Thomas speaks with Khushi Sibal…

by: Khushi Sibal

Advocacy & Rights

The Case That Banned Autism Stem Cell “Cures” With Sushama Nagarkar

What happens when hope turns into harm?In this powerful episode, host Ann Thomas sits down with Sushama Nagarkar – psychologist, parent, and founder of Yash Charitable Trust. Together, they unpack…

by: Susham Nagarkar

Advocacy & Rights

India’s Transgender Bill 2026 Explained: Rights, Risks & What It Means With Meghna Kulkarni

India’s Trans Bill 2026 is a step backwards and in this episode, we discuss why that is the case. We break down the newly introduced amendment to the Transgender Persons…

by: Meghna Kulkarni

Late Diagnosis & Self-Discovery

The High Performer Trap and the Cost of Excellence with Vishnu Rao

by: Vishnu Rao

Educator's Lens

ADHD, School Stress & Family Burnout With Dr. Neena David

What does an ADHD-friendly classroom really look like and why does it benefit every student, not just neurodivergent ones? In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, host Ann Thomas…

by: Ann Thomas

Building Community

Neurodivergence, Neuroqueerness & Community in India With Arpita Gaidhane

What if the way you move through the world, slower, differently, non-linearly, wasn’t something to fix, but something to honour? In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, host Ann…

by: Arpita Gaidhane

Advocacy & Rights

The Power of Allyship: Building an Inclusive Duniya with Pooja Sharma

In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, host Ann Thomas sits down with Pooja Sharma, a neurodivergent adult and founder of the Sarvodya Collective. They discuss Pooja’s personal journey…

by: Pooja Sharma

Building Community

Empathy in action: Rashmi Shetty on Autism, Myths and Inclusive Narratives

In this episode of ‘Just Your Normal Missfit,’ we speak with our very special guest Rashmi Shetty, founder and CEO of Cohort Communicationz about the intersection of strategic communication and…

by: Rashmi Shetty

Educator's Lens

Beyond Marks & Ranks: Building Inclusive Schools With Manju Balasubramanyam, Principal DPS Bangalore

In a country where education is often synonymous with exam results and entrance ranks, how do we make space for every kind of learner? In this episode of Just Your…

by: Manju Balasubramanyam

In Their Corner

Resilience in the Newsroom and at Home: Ajita Shashidhar on Raising a Child With Autism

What does it mean to balance career ambitions while raising a child on the autism spectrum? In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, I sit down with Ajita Shashidhar,…

Educator's Lens

Unlocking Potential: The Role of Special Educators

Inclusion isn’t a checklist. It’s a way of life.In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, I speak with Anjena Raghuram, special educator and founder of Saksham Centre for the…

by: Anjena Raghuram

In Their Corner

The Everyday Juggle of Raising Misfits with Nikita Crasta

In this episode of “Just Your Normal Missfit,” host Ann Thomas welcomes Nikita Crasta, a communications professional and a fiercely dedicated mom, to discuss what it truly means to raise,…

by: Nikita Crasta

In Their Corner

Wisdom on Autism, Motherhood, Relationships & Career Wisdom: A Conversation with Aparna

What if motherhood didn’t come with a manual, and every milestone felt like a question mark? In this deeply moving episode, strategist, writer, and parent Aparna joins host Ann Thomas…

by: Ann Thomas

Late Diagnosis & Self-Discovery

Navigating Life Without a Label: ET’s Journey Surviving the System

Join Ann on this special episode of ‪@JustYourNormalMissfit-o9q‬ as she sits down with Aarush/ET, a 20-year-old graduate student, to discuss his journey of thriving in education despite his learning challenges….

by: Ann Thomas

Lived Experience

Unmasking ADHD with Shannon Fernandes

What if your biggest struggle wasn’t a lack of effort… but a brain wired differently? In this powerful conversation, psychologist, researcher, and ADHD advocate Shannon Fernandes ‪@dionysy joins host Ann…

by: Shanon Fernandes

Educator's Lens

Navigating ADHD: Insights with Coach Sonal Singh | Just Your Normal Missfit

⁠Sonal Singh ⁠is an internationally recognized, ICF-certified ADHD and Family Coach—widely regarded as India’s first trained and certified ADHD Coach. With over 25 years of diverse experience, including roles at…

by: Sonal Singh

Building Community

Parenting, Autism, and Inclusion with Chitra Paul | Just Your Normal Missfit

About the Guest:Chitra PaulCo-Founder & Director, Allinclusive FoundationIndia Lead, Institute of Neurodiversity (ION) Chitra is a strong advocate for participatory inclusion and the power of neurodiversity. She considers herself an…

by: Chitra Paul

Educator's Lens

How One Educator Transformed Learning for 1,000+ Children with Disabilities

Championing Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Mangala Jayachandran In this episode of ‘Just Your Normal Missfit,’ host Ann Thomas sits down with Mangala Jayachandran, a pioneer in the education sector…

by: Ann Thomas

Advocacy & Rights

Invisible Disabilities: A Parent’s Journey to find her and her child’s voice!

🌟 “Navigating Life with Invisible Disabilities and Inclusion: A Conversation with Suchitra” 🌟 In this deep and eye-opening conversation, Suchitra shares her journey as a parent and advocate for inclusion,…

by: Ann Thomas

Educator's Lens

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Understanding Special Education with Sharmila Jois Vellal

About the Guest: Sharmila Jois VellalSharmila is a special educator with over 20 years of experience in inclusive education. She is the founder-director of Anantha Academy for Special Education, where…

by: Sharmila Jois Vellal