08 May Robin Ince: A Witty and Insightful Neurodiversity Speaker for Mental Health Awareness Month
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Right Address is happy to shine a light on one of our most engaging speakers – Robin Ince – and his newest book “Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity”. His story is timely and powerful, talking about accepting yourself and looking after your mental health.
Robin, who many know as a comedian, presenter and writer, makes a brilliant after-dinner speaker thanks to his mix of topical humour and honest openness. If you want someone who will both lift spirits and grab attention at your event, Robin is the perfect choice.
A Personal Journey Through Neurodiversity
Robin Ince’s Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, published by Macmillan on 1 May 2025, is a heartfelt exploration of anxiety, ADHD, and neurodiversity. For over three decades, Robin has entertained thousands through his stand-up comedy, BBC Radio 4’s award-winning The Infinite Monkey Cage (co-hosted with Professor Brian Cox), and appearances on shows like Mock the Week. Yet, beneath the surface, he has grappled with a “whirlwind” of sadness, self-doubt, concentration struggles, and near-constant anxiety. His diagnosis of ADHD at the age of 52 became a turning point. This transformed what he once saw as stumbling blocks into stepping stones.
In his book, Robin uses his own experiences to challenge the notion of “normal”. He asks, What if being a bit weird is entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness? Packed with personal anecdotes, witty insights, and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists, and other neurodivergent individuals, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal is both a quirky dive into human behaviour and a comforting reminder that it’s okay to be different. As one reviewer, Laura Bates, describes it, the book is “a comforting hug… insightful, warm, funny, and compassionate”, helping readers, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, feel less alone.
Why Robin Ince is Perfect for Your Event
Robin’s ability to weave humour with profound insights makes him an outstanding after-dinner speaker. The Guardian describes him as a “becardiganed polymath”. When Robin takes the stage, he delivers both intelligence and warmth. His speeches change how people think, not just entertain them. Robin’s kindness and careful preparation make his talks stick in your mind, whether he’s speaking to schools, business groups, or charities. As Chloe Johnson-Hill from Penguin Random House said, “Robin was relaxed, warm, and funny, as well as incredibly well-informed and prepared; he set the tone of the evening perfectly.”
His new book fits perfectly with Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a chance to start important talks about brain differences and mental health. Robin shares his own story of finding out he had ADHD when he was older, along with stories from other people whose brains work in unique ways. Using clever jokes and wise thoughts, he makes us think about what “normal” really means and helps us see the value in our own special traits while better understanding others.
He’s just right for groups wanting to talk more about mental health, celebrate what makes us all different, and make sure everyone feels welcome – all in a way that’s easy to understand and connect with.
Book Robin Ince Today with The Right Address UK Speaker Agency
At The Right Address, we take pride in finding speakers who inspire, teach and entertain. Robin Ince stands out for any event, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Robin carefully brings together comedy, science and personal stories in a way that makes a real impact.
To book Robin Ince or mental health and wellbeing speakers for your next event, get in touch with The Right Address today. Let’s make your event one to remember with a speaker who shows us all that our oddities are what make us perfectly normal – info@therightaddress.co.uk / +44(0)1895 827 800.
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