In this engaging episode, Anna Kennedy interviews singer Lauren Lovejoy, a talented musician with autism who sees the world in unique ways – including categorizing people as animals based on their energy and characteristics. Lauren’s journey from being bullied at school to discovering her powerful voice has been shaped by her autism diagnosis at 14, which she didn’t learn about until age 17, leading to a creative career often compared to Amy Winehouse. The conversation reveals how Lauren’s autism fuels her creativity, allowing her to write music and see artistic possibilities that might not exist without her neurological differences. Anna also shares updates about upcoming Autism’s Got Talent events, including expansion to the United States, and highlights two new books supporting the autism community with practical advice and children’s stories about autism superpowers.