Shows
21andsensory PodcastEpisode 72: A catch up with Emily (May 2023)Hello! It's time for an episode with just me* - grab a drink and snack and let's have a catch-up!
This episode will cover all things life, job and mental health related as well as some books I have been reading, dog-sitting and I answer some listener questions!
*TW: Discussion includes mental health issues such as dissociation, anxiety, medication.
Links mentioned:
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/dissociative-disorders/
Unreal Charity: http://unrealuk.org and more info: https://www.unrealuk.org/about
Plant...
2023-05-3153 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Loz Young InterviewThe podcast is back and with a new guest and a simplified format. On this episode I welcome Loz from the Chewigem company to tell me how she got involved in chewigem company. In this episode I looked back to a highlight from Season 1 when she appeared on the 2020 season in the Stim Pride Showcase segment. But this episode reflects her neurodivergent story and the story of her child Jamie as they learnt together about being neurodivergent. There is reference to repetitive bodily behaviour. There may be some technical difficulties within the programme so a transcript will be up...
2022-11-061h 05Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Loz Young InterviewThe podcast is back and with a new guest and a simplified format. On this episode I welcome Loz from the Chewigem company to tell me how she got involved in chewigem company. In this episode I looked back to a highlight from Season 1 when she appeared on the 2020 season in the Stim Pride Showcase segment. But this episode reflects her neurodivergent story and the story of her child Jamie as they learnt together about being neurodivergent. There is reference to repetitive bodily behaviour. There may be some technical difficulties within the programme so a transcript will be up...
2022-11-061h 05
Sensory MattersTourette’s, Tics & Chewigem’sWould you like to know:
How to react when someone tics?
What a tic feels like?
How to help your children with Tourette's?
What a person with Tourette's wishes you knew?
How Chewigems can help with Tourette's?
Then check out this podcast where Loz chats to Ella a 15-year-old with Tourette's and her amazing mum Wendy.
2022-07-1229 min
1 in 31Jenny McLaughlan & Loz Young - Chewigem™Join us today to hear from Jenny & Loz! Jenny McLaughlan is the founder of Chewigem™ which she started in 2010. The business is UK based, they sell chewable jewelry designed to meet the needs of children and adults who need to chew! Their mission is to build the Worlds Number 1 Community For Sensory Seekers. Learn more about these awesome products at chewigem.com and, at sensooli.com to purchase.
2022-01-2126 min
The Unmasked Podcast With IndieAndyAdult Autism Diagnosis Story & Chewigem with Lorraine YoungAdult autism diagnosis is becoming more of a talking topic in the autistic community. But in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Lorraine Young, Chewigem Community & Brand Manager, to talk about her adult autism diagnosis at the age of 37. But we also talked about the company Chewigem, the community they have built, and a lot more in the episode of the unmasked podcast.
***CHEWIGEM AFFILIATE LINKS*** ☑️ = Any items purchased through the links with the click mean I receive a commission or % on products & memberships.
WEBSITE:
☑️ 🇬🇧UK Chewigem website: https...
2021-01-0859 min
Aut-Ish PodcastAut-Ish Podcast | S2 E4 (Special Guest: Joel and Lorraine from Chewigem)Transcript available at - https://autish.wordpress.com
Chewigem - https://chewigem.co.uk
2020-11-2429 min
Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Sarah Boon InterviewThe fresh voice in neurodivergency returns with the third episode in the series of neurocast Autisticly Aaron presents new features with Lorraine from Chewigem telling us about her business in Stim Pride Showcase a new weekly feature on the podcast. With Autisticly Aaron’s first time behind the ND Neuro News desk bringing you some of the latest takes from news, current affairs from within the community and the return of the question and answer feature ‘Ask Autisticly Aaron‘ now weekly. New format with new for NeuroCast. Tweet us @ndneruonews use the #neurocast or email nd.neuronews@gmail..com. Also here A...
2020-09-271h 14Neuro Rainbow Cast with Autisticly AarThe Sarah Boon InterviewThe fresh voice in neurodivergency returns with the third episode in the series of neurocast Autisticly Aaron presents new features with Lorraine from Chewigem telling us about her business in Stim Pride Showcase a new weekly feature on the podcast. With Autisticly Aaron’s first time behind the ND Neuro News desk bringing you some of the latest takes from news, current affairs from within the community and the return of the question and answer feature ‘Ask Autisticly Aaron‘ now weekly. New format with new for NeuroCast. Tweet us @ndneruonews use the #neurocast or email nd.neuronews@gmail..com. Also here A...
2020-09-271h 14
Autism, Neurodiversity and Me#9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem<p>In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem, a support community for different sensory needs. Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults. Hear some great success stories!</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.autismspectrumteacher.com/9-the-need-to-chew-supporting-sensory-seeking-with-jenny-mclaughlan-founder-of-chewigem/">#9 The need to chew! Supporting sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href...
2020-03-0400 minAutism, Neurodiversity and MeThe need to chew! Sensory needs with Jenny McLaughlan, founder of Chewigem
Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by Steph Reed
Podcast Episode Notes
In this episode of the podcast, it was a pleasure to speak with Jenny McLaughlan, the founder of Chewigem.As well as being a support community for different sensory needs, Chewigem have designed and created a range of chewing, fidget and sensory aids for children and adults.
Sensory needs
Our brain processes the sensory information around us; what we see, hear, smell, taste and touch, as well as how it makes us feel; temperature, balance and pain. Some people, i...
2020-03-0424 min
Sensory MattersHow To Spot And Help Someone Who Is Self HarmingSelf-harm is a serious issue that can seriously affect people's mental health. Unfortunately in the past few years, it has become more and more common, and it keeps becoming more common.
Luckily some of the Chewigem team have first-hand experience with self-harm and are here to teach you how to spot and help someone who is self-harming.
Find out how to spot and help someone with is self-harming now
2020-03-0441 minSensory MattersJoin The New Year's Mental Health RevolutionNew Year New Me! But sometimes that can be harder than it sounds... This can lead to struggles in mental health. So this year Chewigem is going to help with the new year's mental health revolution!
The 2nd Season of the Sensory Matters podcast is focusing on mental health and this first episode will give you lots of tips on how to maintain your mental health through January and the dreaded "Blue Monday".
Listen to find out our tips on how to make New Year Resolutions work for you and how to avoid all the...
2020-01-1523 min
Thoughty Auti - The Autism PodcastThe Importance Of Meeting Autism Sensory NeedsWhat is sensory processing disorder? Are you meeting your child's sensory needs? What does Chewigem offer? Do your chewable products keep breaking?
In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas talks to Lorraine Young about her involvement in 'Chewigem' an organisation that offers chewable accessories and fidgety toys to satisfy your child's sensory needs.
Lorraine heads the social media side of the company as a Brand Manager, and puts a strong emphasis on forming a supportive and helpful community for parents and autistic individuals. Her teenage son Jamie was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum and she has a wealth o...
2019-10-121h 05
Sensory MattersOn The Spectrum and Off To UniversityThis week Katy talks to us about being on the spectrum and off to university. If you haven't heard, our very own Katy has decided to go to university.
Jenny talks to her all about her worries and fears in terms of accommodation, scheduling and workload.
Find out all about Katy's hopes and worries when moving into accommodation, joining clubs, and having to settle into different routines while being on the spectrum and off to university.
We wish Katy all the best on her university journey. But she won't be gone from Chewigem c...
2019-08-1943 min
Sensory MattersLiving In a Multigenerational Autistic FamilyThis week on the Podcast, Lorraine talks about what it's like living in a multigenerational autistic family.
Lorraine got her autism diagnosis recently. She talks to us about how her life has changed since then and how she knew. Having a child with Autism and working for Chewigem, she tells us how it helped her realise she was Autistic.
At the same time Lorraine got her autism diagnosis, her son Joe also got his. Which means that only her husband Dean is Neurotypical. Lorraine talks about how it is for him living in a multigenerational a...
2019-08-0535 minSensory MattersEverything You Need To Know About Chewing & Oral Stims!This week on the podcast, The Chew Crew go in-depth into everything you need to know about chewing & oral stims.
Whether you're curious about what chew is right for you, how to get teachers on board, or how to make sure your child chews the right thing... This podcast is the podcast you need!
They also talk about the best way to deal with the summer heat that is still plaguing the UK and how to cope with sunscreen when you have sensory issues!
If you would like to know more about chewing i...
2019-07-2939 min
Sensory Matters18 Weeks Parental Leave You're Missing Out On!This week, the chew crew talk about the 18 weeks parental leave you didn't know you had!
Also on the podcast, we discuss the interesting points that came up during last weeks podcast with Sheep Dog Says. Especially how it felt good to hear a dad's perspective on Autism.
Find last week's podcast here:
https://blog.chewigem.com/autistic-children-and-dealing-with-change/
Our sensory Matter this week surrounds service dogs and whether there is enough being done to regulate service dogs. They also discuss the advantages of having a service dog for people with disabilities.
2019-06-0332 min
Sensory MattersAre Open Plan Schools The Future Of Education or Just a Hopeful Dream?This week on the podcast, The Chew Crew talk about whether open plan schools are the future of education. Listen to find out about this revolutionary concept and if it could really become a reality. Or is it really just a dream that could never work. Tell us if you think open plan schools are the future of education on facebook!
They also talk about last weeks podcast, discussing the great tips that it gave them and why they really enjoyed it.
Find The Podcast Here:
https://blog.chewigem.com/culture-competition-harming-your-children/
T...
2019-05-2039 min21andsensory PodcastEpisode 14: It's May already?! Birthdays, illustrations, Q&A and lots more news! (Bumper edition)Hello to everyone and an update 👋 • A big Q&A session 💭 • Describing what a sensory hangover is😴 • 'Guess the noise' feature is back🎙 • The hint for the perfect noise-cancelling headphones 🎧 • I visited a zoo! 🐘 • Sharing a story for the doctors👨⚕️• Autism Awareness Week 1st-7th April and recording some audio for Chewigem! 🗣 • A chat including drawing more ✏️ Birthdays 🎂 Books I have read/am reading 📚 Granola Gate 🥣 and Emma Watson? 🤷♀️
My links:
My website: 21andsensory.wordpress.com
Drop me an email anytime if you fancy a chat or have any questions: 21andsensory@gmail.com
Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @21andsensory / Instagram: @2...
2019-05-061h 20
Sensory MattersHow To Help Autistic People Deal With Grief (Sensory Matters #60)This week the chew crew talk about how to help autistic people deal with grief. Grief is something that affects everyone in different ways. However, some Autistic people might find it difficult to identify or process grief. During this podcast, we give you effective ways to deal with grief and get through it.
The chew crew also discuss some interesting and exciting things going on in our community, including Richie from Awesometistic who has set a parent-led support group for autistic adults and FIGS who have started a petition about making the road to diagnosis easier for...
2019-05-0643 min
Sensory MattersHow To Deal With Illness When You're Autistic (Sensory Matters #56)This week on the podcast we talk about how to deal with illness when you're Autistic and out of routine. This came up because Lorraine has been ill for the last two weeks. She was having a hard time resting and kept having to be reminded.
It was also World Autism Awareness week and we talk about the "My Boy Blue" Instagram takeover that Lorraine and Jamie are a part of. We featured My Boy Blue on one of our very first podcasts which you can find here:
https://blog.chewigem.com/snapchat-activism-my-boy-blue/
...
2019-04-0837 min
Sensory MattersWhat Symbol Represents Autism Awareness Best? (Sensory Matters #54)This week on the podcast, The Chew Crew discuss what symbol represents autism awareness best. As many people know the puzzle piece has some negative connotations surrounding it. Over the years, many other symbols have popped up, but does this damage our cause and public recognition of it?
In your opinion, what symbol represents Autism Awareness best?
As well as this, The Chew Crew talk about last week's podcast on Independent Living and the Special Housing Facility Revolution.
To listen to last weeks podcast please go here:
https://blog.ch...
2019-03-2534 min
Sensory MattersSPD And Adulthood With 21 And Sensory (Sensory Matters #31)This week on the Sensory Matters Podcast Jenny is chatting to Emily, who is diagnosed with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) and has a blog "21 and Sensory".
You can find her over on Twitter and she is also a Chewigem Affiliate. She set her blog up to help other adults with Sensory Processing Disorder in the UK. She wanted to help them find information and other adults with the disorder. We find out about her diagnosis and how she feels she is probably autistic but not yet diagnosed.
Emily works a full-time job as a graphic...
2018-10-1550 min
Sensory MattersRadio Star With Alex Manners (Sensory Matters #27)
This week on the Sensory Matters Podcast, Jenny is chatting to Alex Manners about his radio station.
We met Alex at the Autism Show in June where he was wearing a bright orange suit which matched Chewigem perfectly. Alex is an incredible young man who actually got the nickname Rainbow Man because of the bright and colourful suits he wears.
This inspired him to write stories about Rainbow Man for his children’s radio station. Alex collects football shirts and is working to make football grounds more accessible for Autistic people.
I really hope they do make this into a...
2018-09-1742 min
Sensory MattersPTSD Tips With Angel Louise (Sensory Matters #22)This week on The Sensory Matters Show Jenny is chatting to Angel one of our VIC’s who has PTSD. Angel spotted a post in our sensory support group where a child had been told that Chewigem’s were for babies. She felt so strongly about this that she went live in the support group to reach out and show this child that Chewigem’s are for everyone. It was such a moving and heartwarming video that really touched us all and we felt she would be great to have on the show.
In this episode, we find o...
2018-08-131h 0121andsensory PodcastEpisode 11: Chewigem, Book Reviews and The Autism ShowHello 👋🏻 • Listen to the environments I've been in 🎧 • Chewigem Product Review ✅ • Books I've been reading 📚• 'Odd Girl Out' by Laura James book review 📕 • The Autism Show 🎤 • iPads? 📱 • Hot weather ☀️ and clothing woes 😎 •
My 21andsensory links:
@21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/
21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com/ 21andsensory
Podcast - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com/21andsensory-podcasts/
@21andsensory on Twitter -https://twitter.com/21andsensory
2018-06-3035 min
Sensory MattersSensory Diet, What Is It? With Katy (Sensory Matters #14)This week Jenny talks to the amazing Katy from invisible i, discusses sensory diet, what is it and how it helps. She also shares her amazing tips with us. She is such a shining example of how different does not mean less and that all things are possible.
Since this recording Katy is has become an official member of Chewigem and we are thrilled to have her.
Find Out More About Healthy Sensory Habits Here:
Chewing In School
How To Choose The Right Sensory Accessory Or Device For Your C...
2018-06-2100 min
Sensory MattersLGBT Tips With Casper (Sensory Matters #13)This week Jenny talks to Casper all things sensory as well as his tips for LGBT issues and ‘coming out’. He has some practical solutions for various challenges people with sensory challenges come across and shares those with Jenny. Casper also gives us tips for dealing with anxiety and ways that help him calm down.
Enjoy!
Find Out More About LGBT Issues In This Article:
The Overlap Between Autism And The Trans Community
Find Casper On His Youtube Channel “Flappy Hands And Stims” and on Chewigem TV:
Flap...
2018-06-1400 min
Sensory MattersAnxiety Tips With Jayden Worthington (Sensory Matters #10)**This Weeks Episode contains talk of self-harm, depression and anxiety**
This week Jenny chats to Jayden Worthington about tips with dealing with anxiety, among other issues.
Jayden chats openly about his childhood and how he struggled in middle school. We hear about how he initially came out to his parents after a tough time dealing with self-harm, depression and anxiety and hoped that everything would change. Unfortunately, nothing did until he realised that actually, he was trans. We get to hear about how important it is to have someone to trust that is o...
2018-05-2400 min
Sensory MattersChewing Through An OT’s Eyes With Saskia Grassie (Sensory Matters #8)This week Jenny chats to Saskia, a children’s Occupational Therapist who specialises in chewing, she is a fountain of knowledge.
It’s really worth listening to this one. Saskia explains how she finds out if an oral input is productive or counterproductive for a child. Another thing she tells us is all about the strategies she uses for children, including secret strategies. Finally, She also gives great advice and tips on how to approach school about chewing in school and using Chewigem’s in school.
For more tips, tricks and stories about strategie...
2018-05-1000 min
Sensory MattersAutism Hero Awards and Autism’s Got Talent with Anna Kennedy (Sensory Matters #7)This week Jenny was chatting to Anna Kennedy the founder of the Autism Hero Awards. Anna is such an amazing lady who has even got an OBE from the Queen herself!
She has 2 boys on the spectrum and she set up a school because there was nowhere for her to go. Find out all about the challenges of opening up and building a school from scratch.
Anna then set up a charity which develops and delivers training, legal advice, helpline, social media, roadshows and talks around the UK. The charity raises awareness of the challenges...
2018-05-0300 min