Episode 11Do you leave meetings feeling frazzled? Find yourself scribbling furiously only to end up with unreadable notes and a foggy memory?You’re not alone.In this episode, I share how sketchnoting became a game-changer for my neurodivergent brain. Not just a creative outlet, sketchnotes helped me learn to listen differently—focusing on meaning, calming the overwhelm, and capturing ideas I’d actually use.We’ll explore:Why all-talking meetings cause cognitive overloadWhat sketchnoting really is (hint: it’s not about being an artist!)The science of dual coding and memoryHow visual thinking can support better listening and focusA step-by-step guide to start sketchnoting today🎧 Listen now and see why listening, sketching, and simplifying might just be your new secret strategy.........................................................................................................................................📚 Resources:Here are the research references and links mentioned in this episode, along with some additional reading if you’d like to explore further:✍️ Sketchnoting Inspiration🧠 The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde rohdesign.com/handbook✏️ Dave Caleb's Sketchnote: View the sketchnote on Flickr🔬 Key Research & Theory📖 Dual Coding Theory (Paivio, 1986) Combining visuals and words improves recall. Dual Coding blog post by The Learning Scientists📖 Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller, 1988) Why our brains struggle with too much information at once. Explainer video by John Spencer🧠 Drawing and Memory – The Wammes Study Drawing leads to deeper processing and stronger recall compared to writing, as it engages visual, motor, and semantic encoding. Edutopia articleWe all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?

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