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Finding Balance at Christmas
The festive season is upon us, a time for laughter, socialising, and perhaps one too many mince pies! But for many, it can also bring its own challenges. Changes in routine, over-stimulation, or the absence of loved ones can make Christmas feel overwhelming.

Liz Day
Dec 22, 20252 min read


When Perfect Finally Became a Myth
I spent most of my childhood, teens, and early twenties believing there was a finish line called perfect. A place where I’d finally feel “enough,” where my brain would stop offering uninvited commentary. Spoiler: the finish line is fictional. I’d been training for a race no one had ever actually won. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties, sitting across from a psychologist who delivered one of the most quietly revolutionary sentences of my life, that everything shifted: “Perfect do

Liz Day
Nov 21, 20254 min read


The Difference a Welcoming Environment Makes: From Flu Jabs to True Inclusion
You know when something should be simple… and then it just isn’t? That was me a few weeks ago, popping into a local pharmacy for a flu jab I’d pre-booked.

Liz Day
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Summer Reflections and Exciting Plans
It’s been a full and inspiring few months here at Collectively Diverse C.I.C., and I wanted to share a little update about what I’ve...

Liz Day
Aug 4, 20252 min read


🎧 New Podcast Episode – Sport, ADHD, and Dyslexia Resilience
In this episode, Liz reflects on her personal and professional journey through the lens of neurodiversity, weaving together lived experience, teaching, parenting, sports coaching and academic research. It's an open, insightful conversation that shines a light on the challenges and strengths of living and learning with dyslexia and ADHD.

Liz Day
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Words Matter – Empowering Through Language
At Collectively Diverse, we recently came across a powerful piece of guidance from Devon Partnership NHS Trust while preparing new training materials. Titled “Words Matter: Language around Suicide and Self-Harm – Staff Guidance,”

Liz Day
May 26, 20253 min read


Wired for Sport – A Vital Conversation About Neurodiversity That Hits Home
Tonight on BBC 5 Live Sport, Katie Smith presented Wired for Sport, a compelling deep dive into neurodiversity in elite athletes. The programme featured candid interviews with footballer Lucy Bronze and tennis player Jenson Brooksby, opening up long overdue conversations in sport and society alike.

Liz Day
Apr 22, 20253 min read


The Power of Honest Conversations: Supporting Young People’s Mental Health
Young people’s mental health has never been more topical.

Liz Day
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Announcement: Expanding Our Impact - Collectively Diverse is Now a Community Interest Company!
We are thrilled to announce that Collectively Diverse has been officially incorporated as a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.).

Liz Day
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Celebrating Neurodiversity: Strengths, Talents, and Inclusion
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative founded in 2018 by the inspiring Siena Castellon.

Liz Day
Mar 19, 20252 min read


From Prison Cells to Boardrooms: Why Understanding Neurodiversity Changes Lives
Research shows that neurodivergent people are disproportionately represented in two places: prisons and entrepreneurial success stories.

Liz Day
Mar 7, 20252 min read


The Right Tools for the Right Learner: A Balanced Approach to Education
Education, like many things, moves through trends and fads.

Liz Day
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Celebrating Growth: Creating A Trauma-Informed Environment
At Collectively Diverse, we believe in continuous learning and growth to better support individuals and communities.

Liz Day
Feb 24, 20252 min read


My Monday: Reclaiming the Most 'Depressing' Day of the Year
Despite its gloomy reputation, we at Collectively Diverse are flipping the narrative and encouraging you to make today your Monday.

Liz Day
Jan 20, 20252 min read


The Role of Mental Health First Aiders in the Workplace
Mental Health First Aiders are people who have undergone specialised training to recognise the signs & symptoms of mental health challenges.

Jo Loly
Jan 10, 20253 min read


Empowering Workplaces Through Neurodiversity and Inclusion
In a world where innovation and creativity drive success, understanding and embracing neurodiversity in the workplace is no longer a "nice t

Liz Day
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Think First, Then Act: How I Almost Had More Adventures Than Anticipated at the Fair!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself, it’s that I have a knack for saying “yes” without thinking. It’s not entirely my fault—I...

Liz Day
Jan 5, 20254 min read
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