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 and interviews of autistic guests! 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 with more than 1,000,000 downloads.
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Daria Brown, author of We Chose Play, talks with me about an approach that emphasizes connecting through play called Floortime which promotes communication by focusing on strengths and growth. She also candidly shares her thoughts about life as a relatively newly diagnosed autistic woman. Listen now to the engaging frankness of Daria Brown.
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In this episode you’ll hear from Tanya Roberts about Mindfulness Done Differently. For those of us who find meditation and mindfulness difficult Tanya has a solution. She teaches a method that works for autistic people by taking sensory needs into account. She also created a supportive community of other autistics who are learning and practicing these skills.
Next, Tanya answers four unique questions about being an autistic woman. S...
Autism can come as a surprise for many people. There are positive things that happen after someone learns they’re autistic. Here are some of the reasons I like knowing I’m autistic. Like food, expectations, special interests and learning.…What are yours?
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When I started Meet My Autistic Brain, I never could have imagined it would reach so many of you. To think that a million times, someone has hit play on an episode is just… mind-blowing. I love that you have supported the podcast, shared it and helped build our community.
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Do autistics share experiences and behaviors? Here are some things we have in common. What fits for you?
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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 surprised.
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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.
JD talks about how learning he’s autistic at age 22 changed him, how growing up without a tv sparked his interest in reading and how his life experience lead to the career he has today. This is a...
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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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 something unexpected happened his view changed. From that day forward Clain knew that in order for his son to thrive there had to be something else, something better than what many call “normal.” His...
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 self-care can help us become self-reliant, build flexibility and gain satisfaction from our lives.
Dr. Megan Anna Neff websites:
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/
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, rumination, imposter syndrome and more. He gives insights into how and why the autistic brain processes life experiences the way it does. Listen now!
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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 fall on the spectrum.” Don’t miss this interview and the spectacular film Spectrum. Links in the show notes!
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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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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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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 stop with learning she’s autistic. There was more still to come…
Dawn Davies websites: https://www.authordawndavies.com https://whistletreebookclub.substack.com/
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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 misinformation surrounding autism and vaccines, the failure to include autistic people in research and even recent statements about autism made by RFK, Jr. There’s so much more in this not-to-be-misse...
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 neurotypical employees can succeed. Lyric shares her expertise, from getting hired to avoiding burnout, from being vulnerable to feeling safe. Whether you are an employee or employer you’ll fin...
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 happen. Using his own experience as an example Matthew tells us how to be unstoppable.
All of Matthew’s links: https://linktr.ee/mjkenslow
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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 amazing story of what happened after she learned she is autistic.
Link to Claire's website: https://www.claireakebrandart.com/
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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.
Meltdowns episode: https://tinyurl.com/autmeltdowns
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