A Better Way Of Life with guest Craig Henderson

The Neurodivergent Barber: Haircuts, Humanity & Hope

Join us for a deeply inspiring and refreshingly honest episode of A Better Way Of Life as hosts Graham Coath and Marianne Mills sit down with Craig Henderson, known far and wide as The Neurodivergent Barber.

From unisex salons with partition walls to national recognition for creating inclusive, welcoming spaces, Craig shares his extraordinary journey of falling into barbering and transforming it into a mission. A mission that now sees families travelling from across the UK just so their neurodivergent children can get a haircut in a safe, understanding environment.

Craig opens up about how his own experience, the diagnosis of his children, and 25 years behind the chair shaped his one-of-a-kind approach. Whether you're a neurodivergent, a parent, an educator, or simply someone who cares about people, this episode is packed with insight, empathy, and a bit of banter about fig rolls and nostalgic biscuits.

We discuss barbering as therapy, the gaps in training for schools and salons alike, and the need for real, lived-experience-based education. Oh, and there's talk of a possible documentary, too.

Haircuts might be the starting point, but Craig's work is about understanding, trust, and transformation. Get ready to be moved, challenged, and maybe even inspired to create your better way of life.

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