Making Sense of Neurodiversity with Christine McGuiness and Ellie Middleton

The Best of See What’s Possible Season 1

On this episode of See What’s Possible, Myleene Klass MBE looks back at some of the most memorable moments from Season 1 — the conversations that moved us, challenged us and stayed with us.  Across the series, guests have spoken with honesty about the experiences that shaped them: life-changing injury, late diagnoses, chronic illness, grief, ambition and identity. From Milly Pickles and Christine McGuinness to Stephen Frayne (formerly Dynamo), these are stories about finding a way forward when life takes an unexpected turn — and what it really means to keep going.  Medical Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice from your doctor or healthcare provider.  Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions of suicide, chronic illness, grief and bereavement and pregnancy loss that some people may find distressing.  If you have been affected by the topics discussed, you can find information and support on the links below:  Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/]   Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ [https://www.samaritans.org/]  Miscarriage: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ [https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/]  Crohn's Disease: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ [https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/]    Follow:   Boots Opticians: https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians [https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians]   Myleene Klass: https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass [https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass]   Learn more about our sponsors:   Essilor: https://www.essilor.com/ [https://www.essilor.com/]   Transitions: https://www.transitions.com/ [https://www.transitions.com/]   Learn more about the Boots Opticians Ultimate Eye Test: https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap [https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap]   All trade marks are the property of their respective owners.

Making Sense of Neurodiversity with Christine McGuiness and Ellie Middleton

In this week’s episode of See What’s Possible, Myleene Klass talks with TV personality, author and autism advocate Christine McGuinness and activist and influencer Ellie Middleton to tell their stories about life with ADHD and autism. The masking, the burnout, the people-pleasing, the late diagnosis, revelations, and the coping mechanisms no one talks about. From relationships and parenting to sensory overload, they reveal what the world gets wrong about neurodiversity and what finally helped them understand themselves.  Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions of mental health struggles, burnout, eating disorders, addiction and self-medicating that some people may find distressing.  If you have been affected by the topics discussed, you can find information and support on the links below:  Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/]  Addiction & self-medicating: www.talktofrank.com [https://www.talktofrank.com/]  Follow:   Boots Opticians: https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians [https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians]   Myleene Klass: https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass [https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass]   Christine McGuinness: https://www.instagram.com/mrscmcguinness [https://www.instagram.com/mrscmcguinness]  Ellie Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/elliemidds [https://www.instagram.com/elliemidds]   Learn more about our sponsors:   Essilor: https://www.essilor.com/ [https://www.essilor.com/]   Transitions: https://www.transitions.com/ [https://www.transitions.com/]   Learn more about the Boots Opticians Ultimate Eye Test: https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap [https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap]   All trade marks are the property of their respective owners.

Her Voice, Her Health with Mother Pukka and Dr Philippa Kaye

In this week’s episode of See What’s Possible, Myleene Klass MBE speaks with campaigner, author and presenter, Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka and Dr Philippa Kaye, GP and author, about a topic that is very close to their hearts, women’s healthcare. They explore the topics previous generations were encouraged to keep quiet - fertility, miscarriage, menopause and cancer. Through personal stories, insight, and candid discussion, they aim to make women feel informed, heard, and less alone. These are the conversations so many of us have needed but rarely find in the places where decisions about our health are made.  Medical Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice from your doctor or healthcare provider.  Content Warning: Episodes may include discussion of miscarriage, cancer, medical procedures, trauma, and other sensitive subjects.  If you have been affected by the topics discussed, you can find information and support on the links below:  Miscarriage: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ [https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/]   Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ [https://www.macmillan.org.uk/]   Follow:   Boots Opticians: https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians [https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians]   Myleene Klass: https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass [https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass]   Anna Whitehouse: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka [https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka]  Dr Philippa Kaye: https://www.instagram.com/drphilippakaye [https://www.instagram.com/drphilippakaye]   Learn more about our sponsors:   Essilor: https://www.essilor.com/ [https://www.essilor.com/]   Transitions: https://www.transitions.com/ [https://www.transitions.com/]   Learn more about the Boots Opticians Ultimate Eye Test: https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap [https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap]   All trade marks are the property of their respective owners.

Overcoming Financial Difficulty with Steven Frayne

In this week’s episode of the See What’s Possible Podcast, our host Myleene Klass MBE sits down with magician Steven Frayne formally known as Dynamo as he shares his inspiring story from a council estate in Bradford to performing for the Royals. Even with all the tricks up his sleeve Steven’s journey wasn't without its challenges, he shares the moments that shaped him as he battled Crohn’s disease, arthritis and depression.   Content Warning: Please note this episode contains sensitive themes of depression and suicide that some listeners may find disturbing.  If you have been affected by the topics discussed, you can find information and support on the links below:   Crohn's Disease: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ [https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/]   Arthritis: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/in-your-area/ [https://www.arthritis-uk.org/in-your-area/]   Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/]   Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ [https://www.samaritans.org/]      Follow:   Boots Opticians: https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians [https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians]   Myleene Klass: https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass [https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass]   Steven Frayne: https://www.instagram.com/dynamoisdead [https://www.instagram.com/dynamoisdead]   Learn more about our sponsors:   Essilor: https://www.essilor.com/ [https://www.essilor.com/]   Transitions: https://www.transitions.com/ [https://www.transitions.com/]   Learn more about the Boots Opticians Ultimate Eye Test: https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap [https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap]   All trade marks are the property of their respective owners.

Redefining What’s Possible with Ellie Simmonds and Milly Pickles

In this week’s episode, Myleene Klass MBE is joined by Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds OBE and fitness content creator Milly Pickles.  Ellie reflects on the power of representation and how it paved the way for her to become one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes, whilst Milly shares her extraordinary journey of defying the odds after she was electrocuted during a tragic accident. She opens up about the mindset shift that helped her turn pain into purpose, using social media to inspire the masses.    Follow:  Boots Opticians: www.instagram.com/bootsopticians [https://www.instagram.com/bootsopticians]   Myleene Klass: www.instagram.com/myleeneklass [https://www.instagram.com/myleeneklass]  Ellie Simmonds:  www.instagram.com/elliesimmonds [https://www.instagram.com/elliesimmonds/]  Milly Pickles: www.instagram.com/millypickles [https://www.instagram.com/millypickles] Learn more about our sponsors:   Essilor: www.essilor.com [https://www.essilor.com/]   Transitions: www.transitions.com [https://www.transitions.com/]  Learn more about the Boots Opticians Ultimate Eye Test: www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap [https://www.boots.com/opticians/eyetest/optomap]   All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.