Amplifying Autism Podcast: Sharing Autistic Stories
Host Wendela Whitcomb Marsh interviews autistic authors and professionals to share their wisdom, insights, and words of encouragement for other late-diagnosed, high-masking, or self-identified autistic folk.
Episodes
10 episodes
The AuDHD Paradox with Guest Kay Burnham
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Kay Burnham about late diagnosis, unmasking, and the unique experience of being both autistic and ADHD (AuDHD).Diagnosed with autism and ADHD in her 50s, Kay shares how they changed her life and perspec...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:02
Are You a Butterfly or a Bear? Understanding Social Energy in Autism
In this solo episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy explores social approach and avoidance through a simple but powerful question: Are you more like a butterfly or a bear?Some people are like butterflies, drawn to connection, movin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:01
Adulting with Autism | Lean Into It with Guest April Ratchford
In this episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy speaks with April Ratchford about self-acceptance, late autism diagnosis, and what it means to truly “lean into” being autistic.April is the host of the top-ranking podcast Adultin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:22
How to Solve Problems Using P.E.A.C.E. with Guest Lynn C. Davison
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Lynn C. Davison about problem-solving, family relationships, and autistic young adults entering adulthood.Lynn hosts the podcast When Autism Grows Up and is the parent of an autistic adult chil...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:27
Unmasking for Life with Guest Devon Price
In this episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy speaks with social psychologist and author Dr. Devon Price about autistic masking and what it means to live authentically. Devon shares its journey of realization about autism and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:22
Healing, The Gentle Way with Jenny Smith
Summary: In this episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy speaks with Jenny Smith about trauma-informed healing, nervous system regulation, and why healing for autistic and ADHD adults must be gentle, embodied, and compas...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:49
Travel Tips for Autistic Adults with Embroidery Designer Krista West
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Krista West about being formally diagnosed with autism at age 50, building a successful global business as an autistic entrepreneur, and traveling without burnout.Krista long suspected she was autistic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:52
Are You Autistic? Beyond Masking, Labels, and Self-Identification
Summary & Takeaways:In this solo episode, host Wendela Whitcomb Marsh (Wendy) breaks down the complex vocabulary of the autistic community. Whether you are "late-diagnosed," "self-identified," or just starting to see yourself ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:51
Autism and the World of Work with Dr. Temple Grandin
Summary:In this episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy speaks with Dr. Temple Grandin about autism and employment, from early job skills to navigating workplace challenges as a late-diagnosed autistic adult.Temple emp...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:46
Anxiety and High Support Needs with Dr. Jennifer Cork
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Amplifying Autism Podcast, Jennifer talked about her journey of learning about herself as a late-diagnosed autistic woman. As a doctoral-level social worker, she was aware of the lack o...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:06