Meet My Autistic Brain
What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.
Episodes
181 episodes
A Volcanic Reaction to a Special Interest
Special interests are one of the diagnostic criteria for autism. They bring us happiness! Many autistics become near-experts at their area of interest. Can something about our neurology affect how we experience special interests? You might be s...
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Popular Interview: Best-selling author JD Barker
New York Times international best-selling author JD Barker talks writing, autism and how he leverages his autistic traits to do the things he loves. A late-diagnosed father with an autistic child he reveals how he and his wife make it work....
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Why Self-Help Fails Autistic People
Self-help fails autistics but why? This episode reveals the not-so-obvious reason it can do more harm than good and provides some tips for what you can do instead.
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9:09
Rebranding Autism - A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum
In this episode I’m talking with Clain Udy author of Rebranding Autism, A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum. In this touching story Clain talks about his autistic son and his family’s desire for him to lead a “normal” life. When somethin...
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Burnout, Relationships, Resilience and Self-Care for Autistic People
It’s important for us to understand our autistic minds and bodies to deal with burnout, to choose healthy relationships and to build resilience. In this episode you’ll learn from Dr. Megan Anna Neff how the autistic mind and body work and how s...
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56:49
The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery
Dr. Sol Smith, psychologist, former professor, coach, consultant and autistic advocate talks about his book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery. He tells about his personal experience as an autistic person with relatable examples of masking...
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52:53
The Remarkable Film "Spectrum" with writer-director Rick Stanton
Rick Stanton, the writer and director of the film Spectrum talks with me about the new film and its message about “the transformative power of acceptance and the untapped potential for greatness within every individual, no matter where they fal...
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Listener Favorites: An Autistic Person Is...
Are you tired of hearing “you don’t look autistic”? Here are some examples of the unique ways autistic traits express themselves. Learn about the human side of autism.
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Listener Favorites: Anticipation Fixation
Excitement can seem over the top when you contemplate a future event. It’s like your imagination goes wild and it feels great and you don’t want it to end! Could it be a variation of rumination?
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An Autistic Story of Struggle
Author Dawn Davies could never have imagined the twists and turns her life would take from parenting an autistic child to finding her voice to advocate for him. Just when she thought she had it figured out life surprised her again. It didn’t st...
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Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back
In this episode you’ll meet Liam O’Dell, a journalist and author who is autistic. He’s the author of Selling Out The Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back, where he explores things like the misinform...
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Workplace Neurodiversity Rising
In this episode I interview Lyric Rivera who has written Workplace Neurodiversity Rising. Lyric has been an employee, a manager and finally a consultant for employers interested in making their companies a place where both neurodivergent and ne...
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58:59
Unstoppable: An Autistic Experience
Matthew Kenslow has found the formula for succeeding in life regardless of challenges and setbacks. He dreamed of being a teacher and faced tremendous obstacles as an autistic person. Matthew persevered and persisted until he made his dream hap...
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Finding Answers After Late Diagnosis
Claire Akebrand had debilitating physical symptoms that doctors couldn’t diagnose. She questioned her ability to be a good mother. She felt like few people would understand. Then she got an autism diagnosis and her life changed. Hear the amazin...
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50:19
Is it Autism or Bipolar Disorder?
Some people are first diagnosed with bipolar disorder before getting their autism diagnosis. Some are both autistic and bipolar. Hear a personal account of one experience with bipolar disorder that might explain a late diagnosis of autism.<...
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12:46
Are Autistics Bottom-up Thinkers?
We often hear that autistics are bottom-up processors and that neurotypicals are top-down processors. What does that mean? What are the advantages of each? Hear how the way the autistic brain processes information explains many autistic traits....
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Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
Step into the complex world of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum with author Sarah Hendrickx. She talks about why autism is often missed in women and girls and how traits can differ. You’ll hear her own personal story of late diagnosis and...
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Transforming Verbal Information Into Visual
Does it take you a few moments before you can respond in a conversation? That could be because you are a visual thinker living in a largely verbal world. Being a slow processor might have a simple explanation.
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Listener Favorites: Misdiagnosis
It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the o...
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Unemployed or Underemployed
Autistics struggle with employment for a variety of reasons. It may be hard to get a job and harder to keep one. Some autistics have to accept jobs that are not a match for their skills. Hear why a huge percentage of autistics are unemployed or...
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News and Updates: A Podcast and a Surprising Sensory Sensitivity
Becca Lory Hector, JD Barker and a not-to-be-missed podcast: The Autistic Culture Podcast. Plus a personal observation about sensory sensitivities.Autistic Culture Podcast:
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Always Bring Your Sunglasses
Becca Lory Hector joins the podcast to share her experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic who struggled to hold a job and to manage her day-to-day life. She eventually learned why things were harder for her than for others. Hear Becca’s amazing...
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System Redesign Handbook for a Humane Era
Do you love systems?In this episode of the author interview series Danielle Richard, an autistic graphic designer, talks about her book about systems. Many autistics have an affinity for systems and are good at designing and using them....
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