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Unmasking Social
Welcome to Unmasking Social – the podcast where autistic teens and young adults, families, and professionals come together to explore real, authentic ways of building friendships, community, and identity.
Hosted by a speech-language pathologist with nearly 15 years' experience with autism and ADHD and social communication, this show goes beyond basic advice. Each episode features candid conversations with self-advocates, educators, mental health professionals, and teens themselves – all unmasking the myths and pressures around “fitting in.”
Whether you’re navigating social expectations, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how we connect in a complex world, Unmasking Social is here to empower you with strategies that align with our core values: empathy, curiosity, and self-acceptance.
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Unmasking Social
38: A Social Exodus: What Passover Really Means Now
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Passover tells a story about freedom. But how many Jews left Egypt? Why did so many fear the comfort of leaving slavery?
Liberation always comes at a cost - leaning into the discomfort of the newness of it ALL.
In this solo episode, I reflect on the idea of a modern-day exodus- not from a physical place, but from patterns, expectations, and internal narratives that takes away our peace in exchange for "fitting in."
Because leaving isn’t always clean.
Growth doesn’t always feel good.
And freedom? It can feel uncomfortable BEFORE it feels right.
This episode explores:
- What “leaving Egypt” can look like in everyday life
- Why growth can feel messy, slow, or even not viewable
- The tension between where you are and where you think you should be
- How different social experiences can shape our sense of freedom and belonging
- Discomfort in leaving "Egypt" can be a positive "discomfort"
- Feeling behind can keep you feeling "shackled" and interrupt moving forward
Passover isn’t just about looking back.
It’s about noticing what you might be ready to leave… and what you’re still learning to step into.
Freedom isn’t always a moment. Sometimes, it’s a process you’re still in.
You’re not behind; you might just be in your own version of the exodus.
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