Women Who are Autistic
This is the podcast amplifying the voices of autistic women—smart, capable, vibrant women who are high on the spectrum and redefining what autism looks like. We talk health, love, work, money, identity, neurodiversity, and everything that shapes our world.
Perfect for newly diagnosed women seeking clarity, friends and family looking to understand, and anyone wanting real insight into the autistic female experience. It’s time for awareness, authenticity, and unapologetic conversation.
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**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.
Episodes
17 episodes
Late Diagnosis Grief: Relief, Anger, and Learning to Be on Your Own Side
Come join the conversation as we explore the unexpected grief that can come with a late autism or neurodivergence diagnosis alongside relief. We will talk about how clarity can illuminate past experiences of masking, being labeled “too se...
Autistic Creativity: Blooming Originality in a Neurotypical World
Come join the conversation where we explore autistic creativity as a quiet, original form rooted in noticing patterns, deep feeling, and seeing what others miss. Let's challenge the myth that autism blocks creativity, cite research showing auti...
Finding Joy When All Hope is Lost
In Episode 10 of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares her personal burnout recovery and how joy can feel distant after years in survival mode, especially for high functioning autistic women. She explains how chronic masking, overload...
Boundaries without Explaining Yourself and Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
In episode nine of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares what she’s unlearning about boundaries, rumination, and the exhaustion of overexplaining as self-protection. She explains how autistic women ma...
The First Glimpse: What It Feels Like to Live Differently
n episode nine of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a reflection (not advice) on “the first glimpse”—quiet moments when autistic women unmask in small ways, like saying no without overexplaining, adjusting sensory input without ap...
The Myth of Independence (And Why It’s Costing High-Functioning Autistic Women Everything)
In episode eight of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a personal reflection (not advice) on the myth of independence for autistic women often labeled “high functioning.” She explains how the label...
If I’m Not Performing, Who Am I?
Welcome to the latest episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic' with Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach dedicated to helping autistic women build fulfilling lives. In this episode, we dive into the concept of unmasking and exploring true i...
What is the Difference Between Burnout and Depression?
Welcome to 'Women Who Are Autistic', a podcast where differences are celebrated! In this episode, host Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves deep into the often misunderstood topic of burnout, highlighting its distinction from s...
Care-Less Era: Identifying Your Nervous System State in Real Time
Welcome to Episode 5 of Women Who Are Autistic, hosted by Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach. This episode delves into identifying your current nervous system state and understanding the impact it has on your body and mind. Annelise ...
Care-Less Era: Your Nervous System Keeps the Score
In this episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic', Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves into how the nervous system impacts autistic individuals, especially post-COVID. She explains the positive effects of the COVID era on her client...
Embracing the Wallflower: Navigating Life Between Two Worlds
This episode is all about the girl who feels stuck in two worlds-autistic and neurotypical. Do not let yourself be consumed of the fear of being seen and misunderstood. Step out and change the world with your story.🤍 Coaching available f...
Care-Less Era: What I'm Done Explaining
In this episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic,' host Annelise delves into the complexities of constantly having to explain oneself as an autistic woman. She explores the concept of the Care Dash Less era, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing...
The Care-Less Era: What I’m Letting Go of to Get My Joy Back
In the latest episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic,' host Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, welcomes listeners into the new year with a focus on embracing authenticity and rejecting unnecessary burdens. Reflecting on insights from he...
Intro-Care-Less Era Series
Women Who Are Autistic podcast is introducing a new series designed for those feeling persistently tired. Named 'Autism Careless Era,' the series focuses on letting go of what steals joy, choosing rest over burnout, and embracing ease despite o...
What's Going On?!-Autism, Employment, and AI
This episode explores the workplace through a neurodivergent lens, focusing on the realities many autistic individuals face when navigating employment. From the often confusing and inaccessible hiring process to workplace environments built aro...
Why wait till the next year to restart?
In this episode I encourage our listeners through a coaching lens to finish the year well. Our society waits for new year resolutions to start something new, why wait?Link to make an appointment with Blossom and Thrive Coaching, LLC: htt...