A Passion Can Change Your Life - Suzi Payton - Speaker - Comedian & Coach #311

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Suzi Payton on Late-Discovered Autism, ADHD, Comedy, and Building Neurodivergent Community Host Savia Rocks welcomes Suzi Payton an autistic and ADHD speaker, comedian, coach, and author who shares growing up in Essex, studying PE teaching in Eastbourne, and later living in Brighton. Susie explains her mission to improve life for neurodivergent people through speaking, coaching, comedy, and community-building, describing how she started in improv 15 years ago, tried stand-up, paused after her mother died, and later brought comedy into keynote talks and events. They discuss labels as tools for understanding, masking, stereotypes, and practical explanations of ADHD, hyperfocus, hyperactivity, RSD, misdiagnosis, and shame. Susie describes routines for avoiding burnout, swimming, journaling, and quitting alcohol, and announces her book, “Lost and now Found,” releasing August 21st 2025 with an Audible version. 00:00 Legacy and Trauma Teaser 01:10 Meet Suzi Payton 02:16 Growing Up in Essex 03:50 Identity and Mission 06:07 Comedy as Connection 09:49 Labels and Self Understanding 13:42 Fear and Stereotypes 15:37 ADHD Explained Clearly 19:36 RSD and School Trauma 22:13 Avoiding Burnout Routines 25:08 Balancing Health and Workload 25:50 Book Launch and Audible Recording 27:05 Vulnerability Behind the Mic 31:50 Fear of Judgment and Inner Critic 36:11 Advice That Lights You Up 38:48 Soundtrack of My Life 39:50 Desert Island Conversation Pick 41:46 Legacy Through Connection 44:22 Where to Find Suzi Payton 46:18 Podcast Wrap and Closing Track Thank you so much Suzi, for show us no matter how long it takes we can all find our passion, that can change our lives - Savia Rocks Need a speaker with a difference – check out my showreel: Book a call here: Free resources for ND folks: Support the show

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A Passion Can Change Your Life - Suzi Payton - Speaker - Comedian & Coach #311 is an episode from Us People Podcast by With Savia Rocks.

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This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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