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It’s an extra special episode where we meet the newest member of the Dirty Mother Pukka family as Polly chats to Anna for the first time since baby Lola arrives and maternity leave begins. 

Anna and Polly are joined by Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia co-authors of How Not to Fit In: An Unapologetic Guide to Autism and ADHD. They delve into everything from masking, diagnosis relief and grief plus the difficulties with official diagnosis. 

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