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Victoria Lenormand

Victoria Lenormand

Ex Police Detective, Author and Holistic Health Expert Reimagining Education, Health & Justice Through a Family Lens

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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me

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Victoria Lenormand: Cacao, Crystals, and Courage: Unconventional Autism Support

July 10, 2025

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Victoria Lenormand shares her transformative journey from police officer to autism advocate after her son's diagnosis, revealing how unconventional choices led to unexpected healing and growth for her entire family.

• Former police officer whose life changed when her son was diagnosed with autism at age three

• Faced impossible demands balancing work while trying to help her son fit into traditional school

• Discovered during lockdown that her son thrived without school's constraints, rising from bottom to top of his class

• Changed diet completely, eliminating trigger foods and focusing on gut health with remarkable results in six weeks

• Traveled in a motorhome for three years providing experiential learning rather than traditional education

• Explored natural anxiety management using high-quality cacao as an alternative to medication

• Found that self-directed learning allowed her son to follow his interests while developing necessary skills

• Documented their journey in her book "The Magic of Not Fitting In" available on Amazon and IngramSpark

• Now coaches other families, sharing natural approaches to supporting neurodivergent children

If you're noticing issues with gut health or anxiety in your child, consider exploring natural approaches like dietary changes and cacao. Visit Victoria's website at geminidirections.co.uk for more information about her coaching and her book.

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The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.

Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed.

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Victoria Lenormand Podcast Episodes

She Rises Studios Podcast

Interview with Victoria Lenormand

She Rises Studios Podcast

Jan 2026

Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools

Navigating the Complexities of Autism and Education: Insights from Victoria Lenormand

Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools

Dec 2025

Self Directed

Victoria Lenormand | From Detective To Unschooling Advocate

Self Directed

Dec 2025

Sensory Classroom

EP 52: The Importance of Being an Investigator

Sensory Classroom

Nov 2025

Brilliantly Resilient

Episode 230: How to Build Resilience By Questioning the Status Quo, with Victoria Lenormand

Brilliantly Resilient

Oct 2025

PODCAST With SHEILA - (Sharing Uplifting & Impactful Real Life Stories)

Interview with Victoria Lenormand

PODCAST With SHEILA - (Sharing Uplifting & Impactful Real Life Stories)

Aug 2025

Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

S5 EP32: Victoria's Story - Fighting Against A Broken System

Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

Aug 2025

Adulting with Autism

Victorial Enormand on Healing, Energy, and Empowerment —Unlocking Holistic Strength and Neurodivergent Power

Adulting with Autism

Jul 2025

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Key topics

Home Education and the Myth of ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Learning

She gently unpacks common fears about homeschooling, from socialization to exam pressure, and offers language for parents who sense their child is struggling but don’t yet have a name for it.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Your Life After a High-Pressure Career

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Advocating for Your Child (and Yourself) in Rigid Institutions

For anyone feeling like the system is too big to question, Victoria shows how small acts of resistance can lead to big relief. And how to hold your ground, without losing yourself in the fight.

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