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The Autistic Workplace Trap: Why Good Employees Get Fired
2 november 2026 · 39 min
If you've ever felt that you were doing your actual job perfectly well but somehow failing at the social expectations that come with it, in this episode you’ll hear the reasons, how bosses see you and what you can do to be understood. Lees meer
The Articulate Autistic, Jaime Heidel, discusses her new book Before You Fire Them: A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Autistic Employee's Traits, Intentions, and Communication Style. She explains how autistic employees are seen by bosses and other employees and how we can navigate our workplaces as autistics.
We talk about things like:
The hidden meanings behind questions
The written instructions dilemma
The problem with asking why
The office greeting mystery
The eye contact double standard
Feedback that feels like an attack
The mystery of being a team player
The hyper-competence trap
Getting promoted and paid what you're worth
And more!
Jaime A. Heidel is The Articulate Autistic, an autistic writer and content creator who explores the misunderstandings between autistic and neurotypical people.
Her new book, Before You Fire Them: A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Autistic Employee's Traits, Intentions, and Communication Style
Another Jaime Heidel book: What Did I Do Wrong?
Find Jaime here:
Website: https://thearticulateautistic.com
TikTok: @thearticulateautiLink to previous episode with Jaime Heidel: What Did I Do Wrong?
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Leveraging Your High-Energy Mind for Success: Thriving With ADHD
26 oktober 2026 · 41 min
Sol Smith, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, returns to the show to share what he’s learned from his own late diagnosis, more than two decades in the classroom, and years of coaching neurodivergent adults. His new book, The ADHDer’s Guide to Self-Discovery: Thriving with Your High-Energy Mind, is packed with real-world strategies. This episode helps you put them to work. Lees meer
What you’ll hear more about in this episode:
Making sense of the overlap between ADHD and autism
Why you feel lazy when you know you’re not and what you can do about it
Building relationships and support that work for you
Getting a lot done in a way that fits how your brain works
Creating a schedule that supports your natural energy
Why habits are harder for ADHDers and a better way to approach them
How to get out of the trap of perfectionism and overworking
Also in this episode:
How Sol’s years of teaching shaped his coaching
What to say when people brush it off with “everybody does that”
What good support from friends, family, and therapists can look like
A question Sol wishes more people would ask
About the guest:
Sol Smith, PhD, is an author, coach, and former professor who taught for more than 25 years. He is autistic and ADHD, and he reaches a wide audience through his YouTube channel and an online support community.
Connect with Sol:
Sol’s website https://www.professorsol.com/
Book: The ADHDer’s Guide to Self-Discovery: Thriving with Your High-Energy Mind
Book: The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery: Flourishing As A Neurodivergent Adult
Sol’s YouTube Channel
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The Power of Routine
19 oktober 2026 · 9 min
There’s a reason routine appeals so strongly to some autistic minds while feeling like the enemy for others. Learn the surprisingly powerful rituals many neurodivergent people rely on, the everyday tasks that are worth putting on autopilot, and the parts of life better left wide open. And you might want to know why a routine you choose feels entirely different from one imposed on you. Whether routines are a lifeline, a struggle, or a bit of both, this episode offers fresh ways to think about them. Lees meer
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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Here’s What Happened When a Doctor Set Out to Design Healthcare For Neurodivergent Brains
12 oktober 2026 · 33 min
When she started her medical practice, Dr. Mel Houser quickly realized there was a lack of healthcare that addressed the needs of neurodivergent people. She set out to challenge traditional norms to make care accessible. Along with her success came something she never expected—a new way of growing a community built around more than just medicine. Lees meer
From chronic illness to employment support and beyond, that kind of healthcare exists and in this episode you’ll learn about the resources that will guide you toward getting it.
Dr. Houser, author of A Failure of Imagination: How the Healthcare System Fails Neurodivergent People—And What We're Doing Instead, tells how you can be empowered to recognize how your body feels and trust your intuition about your health. She provides the tools for you and for your healthcare provider to understand each other’s language. She explains how involving her community of patients defines how she practices neuroinclusive medicine.
In a world of growing isolation, Dr Houser reveals the serious health implications of loneliness and offers a solution.
It’s time for a change and this is where you can make a difference in your own life. Find out how in this conversation with Dr. Melissa Houser.
Website: All Brains Belong
Book: A Failure of Imagination: How the Healthcare System Fails Neurodivergent People—And What We're Doing Instead
Resources: All Brains Belong Digital Resource Library
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Autistic Menopause
5 oktober 2026 · 44 min
Menopause touches almost everyone eventually, whether you're the one going through it, supporting someone who is, or know it's coming someday. Most of us walk into it with almost no real information. This episode is here to change that especially if you're autistic or love someone who is. Lees meer
This conversation, with information drawn from a recent study and the book Dr. Rachel Moseley wrote with her co-author Dr. Julie Gamble-Turner, Autistic Menopause: A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and Those Supporting Them gives you the information that’s important to know for this significant time of our lives, including:
why menopause can hit autistic people harder;
the double impact on memory and executive function;
why masking often becomes impossible to sustain;
what it does to communication while managing eye contact, tone, and content all at once.
Rachel talks about something rarely discussed—the genuine upsides many autistic women report once they're through it.
This is an enlightening conversation with researcher and psychologist Dr. Rachel Moseley. Check the link below to learn how you can participate in a study about menopause and its treatment.
About the guest: Rachel Moseley, PhD, Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University (PhD in cognitive neuroscience) co-author of Autistic Menopause: A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and Those Supporting Them.
Rachel’s website: Science on the Spectrum
Contact Rachel
Get the book here: Autistic Menopause: A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and Those Supporting Them
*You’re invited to participate in a new study on menopause symptoms, treatment and neurodiversity. Use this link to get started. This is an online survey about menopause and menopause treatment. The researchers are particularly interested in how experiences of menopause treatment might differ between neurotypical and neurodivergent people and need to hear from people of all ne…
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Powerful Ways Occupational Therapy Benefits Autistic People
28 september 2026 · 31 min
Occupational therapy can empower autistics in our every day lives. Carolyn Gillen, an autistic occupational therapist working with neurodivergent women, breaks down how occupational therapy for autistic adults can help with: Lees meer
recognizing hunger, thirst, and nervous system signals your body may not flag clearly;
navigating sensory processing that can swing between overwhelming and numb;
advocating for yourself in a doctor's office when your pain doesn't match your expression;
making small, practical shifts you can actually use;
breaking burnout into function, not willpower;
how OT treats these as functional, fixable friction points in daily life, not personality flaws to correct.
She tells how to recognize a safe, supportive therapeutic space. She explains why coaching, burnout, and meditation might be worth a second look from an OT perspective.
Find Carolyn at her website
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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Why Traditional Counseling Fails Autistic People and What Actually Works
21 september 2026 · 14 min
You did everything you were supposed to do — showed up, did the homework, tried the techniques. And it left you feeling worse…or definitely not better. This episode gets into why standard talk therapy often misses autistic people and what a version built for our brains actually looks like. Lees meer
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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How Neurodivergence Leads To Cultural Wealth
14 september 2026 · 37 min
We autistics have a type of wealth, or capital, as a result of adapting, coping and growing as individuals with neurodivergent challenges. Essy Knopf, a therapist and author, has developed the Neurodivergent Cultural Wealth Framework, a valuable way to look at our neurodivergence. In this episode he explains what makes up the framework and how it enriches our lives with: Lees meer
Self-Knowledge Capital
Adaptation Capital
Pattern Recognition Capital
Community Capital
Resistance Capital
Embodied Capital
Passion Capital
Identity Capital
Meaning-Making Capital
This framework goes beyond deficit views of autistics and neurodivergents and explains how we have developed forms of knowledge, adaptation, perspective, and wisdom that are often overlooked when attention is focused solely on those deficits. This framework gives us a whole new way of looking at our lives.
Website: https://www.essyknopf.com
Check out Essy's YouTube channel
Essy on Instagram
New book: Unscramble Your Brain: A Neurodivergent Guide to Getting Things Done, Your Way
Other books by Essy Knopf available at https://www.essyknopf.com and book retailers:
Book: Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back
Neurodivergent Game Plan
Neurodivergent Game Plan: The Workbook
The Neuroaffirming Therapy Handbook
Unmasking
Nepo
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New Season. New Episodes. Starting September 14th.
31 augustus 2026 · 1 min
Season 12 is here with new episodes! Listen for a preview of what’s to come. Lees meer
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Special Replay: Why Self-Help Fails Autistic People
24 augustus 2026 · 8 min
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. Hear it again. Lees meer
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What Is Autism?
17 augustus 2026 · 35 min
This is a replay of an episode from 2024 where I talk to Jackie Schuld, author of What is Autism? Jackie shares her insights and knowledge about autism, how it affects her and what it was like learning she’s autistic. Listen and meet the autistic brain of author, artist and therapist, Jackie Schuld. The information is just as relevant as it was before and is a great refresher! Lees meer
Get the book! https://www.jackieschuld.com/books
Find Jackie on Medium: https://medium.com/@jackieschuld
Website: https://www.jackieschuld.com
Resource page: https://www.jackieschuld.com/artactivitiesWe're Obsessed With You
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Hear Again: Resilience
10 augustus 2026 · 16 min
The regions of the brain that play a role in resilience are the areas of the brain most affected by autism. Is it possible for an autistic person to be resilient? The answer may surprise you. Lees meer
Resilience assessment tool: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/get-your-resilience-score/
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Replay: The Key to Connection
3 augustus 2026 · 17 min
There’s a key to connection that unlocks the door of isolation and loneliness. Truly connecting is not possible without it. What is it? The answer is in this episode. Lees meer
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Overcoming The Wall of Awful; Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway)
27 juli 2026 · 49 min
When you can’t respond to an email or phone call, when you don’t move forward on a project, when you feel stuck in any area of your life you’re facing a “Wall of Awful.” Brendan Mahan, author of Overcoming The Wall of Awful; Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway) has uncovered the reasons we face the wall. He offers solutions and tips that will get you going. He shares helpful insights and stories that you haven’t heard before. You’re not “lazy” and you don’t lack willpower. Find out what the wall is really about so you can finally do the things you want to do. Lees meer
What we talk about in this episode includes:
Why everyday tasks can feel overwhelming
How to recognize the Wall of Awful
Why thinking you’re “lazy” is a dead end
Why the ways people respond to the Wall of Awful don’t work
How to reduce the barrier to getting started
How to meet your brain's basic needs to create lasting change
Preorder/buy the book (out September 1, 2026): Overcoming The Wall of Awful; Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway)
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Remarkable Replay: What Did I Do Wrong?
21 juli 2026 · 37 min
If you missed this one be sure to listen now. Or if you remember how great it was, how about another listen? In this episode you’ll hear author Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, talk about her book What Did I Do Wrong? An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One. Jamie has great insight into what it’s like to be autistic and how/why people misunderstand us. Lees meer
This episode has been remastered.
Jaime’s website: thearticulateautistic.com
Direct link to book on Amazon
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Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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Professionally Neurospicy: Find Work That Fits Your Brain
13 juli 2026 · 33 min
This is probably not the first time you’re hearing that many autistic and ADHD adults struggle on the job and not just due to sensory issues, although that’s a factor for sure. The bigger problem may be something else entirely. Something that has a solution. Lees meer
In this episode David Raynor tells his own story about a career path of jobs frequently won then lost and how he tired of hearing he had “so much potential.” After getting lots of failed advice from people who meant well, David turned inward and found answers. And he knows you can, too and that you don’t have to do it alone.
David talks about Professionally Neurospicy, a community for neurodivergents to get the support they need in their jobs and careers. You’ll hear David’s advice about the one thing we can do to get the satisfaction we want.
In this episode you’ll also learn:
Why many neurodivergent careers follow a cycle of success, burnout, and starting over
How to make better career decisions
Why workplaces benefit when neurodivergent employees are supported to thrive
How accommodations are actually workplace upgrades
Managing hyperfocus without relying on willpower
A different way of thinking about imposter syndrome
Building the confidence to advocate for yourself at work
What you'll find inside the Professionally NeuroSpicy community, including its Discord events, practical resources, and peer support for neurodivergent professionals
David’s website: Professionally Neurospicy
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BREAKTHROUGH: A New Assessment Tool for Autistic Women Created From Their Real-Life Stories
29 juni 2026 · 39 min
We’ve waited for decades for an autism assessment tool that reflects the experiences of adult women. The older diagnostic tools based on research of autistic boys left many of us misdiagnosed, overlooked, or completely missed. Lees meer
Dr. Rebecca Evanko set out to change that. After her own diagnosis at age 47, she used her background in cognitive linguistics, clinical practice and research to create an autism screening instrument developed specifically for adult women. It’s based on women’s personal experiences. It’s called WRADIANCE© Instrument and Protocol and is going into Phase III Clinical Trial.
In this episode Rebecca also explains why the words clinicians choose can dramatically change an assessment outcome, how autistic burnout is often mistaken for personality disorders, and why traits like heightened pattern recognition and focused persistence deserve recognition as autistic strengths rather than symptoms to be explained away.
The conversation also turns to identity after diagnosis, the grief many late-diagnosed women experience, and why therapies that include the body—not just the intellect—can play an important role in healing. Rebecca shares how equine-assisted therapy can help autistic women connect thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in ways that traditional talk therapy often cannot.
In this episode:
The words a real psych evaluation used to describe an autistic woman and what they actually mean
Why cognitive linguistics — the study of how thought and language shape each other — explains so much of why women get missed
What existing autism assessments overlook about adult women
How autistic pattern recognition can appear as "intuition"
The women’s autistic strengths that deserve greater recognition
What horses can reveal about emotional regulation that talk-therapy alone cannot
And more that would make this list much too long
Dr. Rebecca Evanko’s website
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Rerun: Mindfulness That Actually Works for Autistics
22 juni 2026 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
Next, Tanya answers four unique questions about being an autistic woman. She shares deeply personal insights about her life now and before knowing she is autistic.
Website: Mindfulness Done Differently
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare is Broken--And What You Can Do About It
16 juni 2026 · 39 min
The medical system wasn't built for women who ask too many questions, need more time, or leave an exam still wanting answers. As a result many women have learned not to trust their bodies and their needs. Nikki Vinckier, a Physician’s Assistant, spent a decade working in medical care before she decided to write the manual it didn’t come with. Lees meer
This conversation is not just about what's broken, but about what you can actually do about it before your next appointment.
In this episode you’ll hear:
How the history of reproductive healthcare still shows up in exam rooms today
What medical gaslighting is and why autistic women are especially vulnerable
Why a clinician can’t address your health issues during your annual exam
How to communicate symptoms when the one-to-ten scale makes no sense for your brain
The approach that gets you care in an autistic-friendly environment
What trauma-informed care looks like in practice
Why you don't have to disclose that you're autistic, and what to say instead
Grounding techniques for exam rooms and waiting rooms
Nikki's book: We Deserve More: Why Health Care is Broken and What You Can Do About It
The We Deserve More Workbook: A Companion for Navigating Your Reproductive Healthcare
Take Back Trust: Nikki's platform for visit prep, reproductive health information, and combating medical misinformation.
Find Nikki: All social media platforms at @NikkiVinck
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The Path from Coping to Flourishing
8 juni 2026 · 41 min
Allie Memery never imagined that a late autism diagnosis at age 57 could be the launching pad for a whole new, satisfying life. In this episode she talks about the thing that became her special interest, the path to self-regulation and the social life that she couldn’t have expected. Lees meer
She did it all while handling menopause, taking care of her aging mother and facing her own personal challenges.
Alllie talks candidly about:
How menopause amplified her sensory sensitivities long before she had any framework to understand why
The physical toll of years of unaccommodated autistic needs — and how the body keeps score
What it took to actually slow down when you've masked for decades
The unexpected source of regulation and community she discovered after her diagnosis
How her life was changed by a nature-inspired special interest
The peer support she now offers other late-diagnosed adults, and why she built it the way she did
This one is practical, honest, and genuinely warm — exactly what you want from someone who's a few steps ahead on a path you might just be starting.
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A Model for Thriving as an Autistic Adult
25 mei 2026 · 43 min
What does thriving actually look like for a late-diagnosed autistic adult? Lees meer
Alexis Kruel gives a pretty specific answer from a life of contradictions.
Alexis is a commercial model and actor who was diagnosed autistic at 53 and ADHD shortly after. But this isn't really a diagnosis story. It's a story about what happens when your whole life suddenly plays back differently, and every awkward moment, every friendship that went cold, every dinner party you wanted to escape, finally makes sense.
She's built a life that genuinely fits her brain. In this conversation she talks about how she did it — and what she'd tell anyone who's still figuring that out.
In this episode:
The video that stopped her cold and started everything
Sensory life in the 70s — polyester, crinolines, a doomed trip to Stride Rite
Why she was simultaneously popular yet seen as “different”
How the fear of being seen inspired her to become a model
How two autistic people built a marriage that works — and why she thinks that's not an accident
Her advice for finding your comfort after late diagnosis
Find Alexis:
Instagram & TikTok: @alexiskruel_official
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Alexis Kruel website
Resources mentioned:
@whileyouwonderau
theartofautism.com
Prosper Health — telehealth autism assessments for adults
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Hear again: Sound Sensitivity
18 mei 2026 · 16 min
Have you ever felt like the world's volume is turned all the way up — and no one else seems to notice? Lees meer
For autistic people, sound sensitivity isn't just a quirk or an overreaction. It's a daily, exhausting reality. In this episode, you’ll hear what it actually feels like when everyday sounds become unbearable — and learn the science behind why it happens.
In this episode:
Why between 50–70% of autistic people experience sound sensitivity at some point in their lives
The elements of sound that can push an autistic brain into overdrive: frequency, duration, quantity, repetition, and volume
What's happening in your brain when a disturbing noise sends your nervous system into fight-or-flight
Why the common advice to "just get used to it" can actually make things worse for autistic people
Practical tools and strategies that can help — from noise-canceling headphones to acoustic wall panels to earplug alternatives
Meet My Autistic Brain is a podcast for late-discovered autistics and anyone who wants to understand what life on the spectrum really looks like — no filters, no sugarcoating.
Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this one.
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Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
11 mei 2026 · 37 min
Did you know that AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD co-existing? In this episode Megan Griffith, author of Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD, gives us the inside look at AuDHD from her lived experience. Some of the things Megan talks about: Lees meer
Why AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD stacked on top of each other
How autism and ADHD can mask each other, leading to late or missed diagnoses
Practical advice on employment, salary negotiation, and finding work that fuels rather than drains you
Why autism and ADHD are often misunderstood as behavioral issues instead of neurodevelopmental disabilities
Misdiagnosis and what to look for in an autism/ADHD assessment
Learning to make accommodations instead of trying to “fix” yourself
Why many autistic and ADHD people struggle with self-trust
There’s so much more!
The book: Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
The Neurocuriousity Club
Megan Griffith website
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Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
27 april 2026 · 48 min
Let’s be honest. You’re tired of friendships not working out and convinced they never will. Maybe you don’t try anymore and who could blame you? But don’t give up before you hear this episode with Caroline Maguire, author of the just-released book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults. This is not the same old advice we hear. These are step-by-step details about how to make it happen. From walking into a room full of strangers to keeping a friendship going Caroline tells us how to leverage our neurodivergent traits. Ready to learn how to be a good friend? Listen now. Lees meer
Caroline's website
The book: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
Caroline's YouTube Channel
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Healing Autistic Burnout
20 april 2026 · 43 min
In this episode therapist, author and autistic woman Sharon O'Connor shares her deeply personal journey to a late autism diagnosis and the burnout that changed everything. Lees meer
Sharon shares what it was like to begin recognizing herself in her young son's autism evaluation, how two dramatically different diagnostic assessments shaped her understanding and how she has healed from autistic burnout.
Topics covered in this episode include:
What it's like to receive an autism diagnosis as an adult, and why the diagnostic experience matters as much as the outcome
The relationship between masking and autistic burnout — and why burnout is never a personal failure
Early warning signs that burnout may be approaching
Why energy is the foundation of autistic life, and how sensitivity to others' emotions is often a form of self-protection
How burnout affects our sense of identity
Practical suggestions for managing burnout when leaving a demanding job simply isn't an option
Why connection with other autistic people can be transformative
What life can look like on the other side of burnout
Website: SharonKOConnor.com
Book: Healing Autistic Burnout — available in print, e-book, and audiobook https://a.co/d/028qGW4a
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Special Episode: What Could the AI Boom Mean for Neurodivergent People?
13 april 2026 · 34 min
If you’ve been curious about how AI might actually help neurodivergent people—not just in theory, but in real, everyday life—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Lees meer
This special episode is from a podcast I’m genuinely excited to share with you called Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Rae brings in experts—scientists, doctors, and researchers—and together they go beyond the headlines to explore what’s really true about how neurodivergent brains work.
In this featured episode, “What Could the AI Boom Mean For Neurodivergent People?”, the conversation is especially relevant. It looks at how AI can be used in meaningful, practical ways—particularly in the workplace—and how it can function as powerful assistive technology for neurodivergent people and those with disabilities.
This is one of those episodes where you come away with both insight and possibility—real ideas you can think about, and maybe even try.
There’s so much more in the conversation, and I’m really glad I get to share it with you. Take a listen and see what stands out for you.
Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson
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Become Who You Are - Worth Another Listen
30 maart 2026 · 37 min
Meet Ryan Bush author of Become Who You Are and Designing the Mind. Hear how learning he’s autistic led him to a better understanding of himself and how we can all become who we truly are. Lees meer
Become Who You Are is for everyone. It’s a must-read for late-diagnosed autistics who’ve spent a lifetime wanting to know.
Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Who-You-Are-Self-Esteem/dp/1737846241/ref=monarch_sidesheet?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theautistic05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5da2b9245809a6ac087a2b51b6712b9f&camp=1789&creative=9325
Learn more about the book
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Best of 2025: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
23 maart 2026 · 59 min
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 how it has impacted her life. Lees meer
Sarah's website
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Publishers Rejected This Autistic Detective. Readers Loved Him.
16 maart 2026 · 28 min
Can being autistic make a person a great detective? According to writer Tim Sullivan the answer is yes. He’s created a main character, Detective Sergeant George Cross, whose sense of justice, attention to detail and systematic approach to crime-solving gives him a distinct advantage. In an authentic portrayal of an autistic character Tim reveals why he writes about George and tells how George has become an endearing character in his books. This Cambridge-educated, screenwriter-turned-novelist demonstrates the importance of acceptance and the qualities that make autistics shine. Lees meer
Tim Sullivan's Websites: US UK
Tim's books
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Replay: An Unmasking Story
9 maart 2026 · 8 min
Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people you’re autistic, by advocating for diversity? Here’s one story about how unmasking played out, including: Lees meer
The blank looks, the self-doubt, and the mental replay afterward
Whether advocacy is worth the emotional cost
The tension between staying safe behind the mask… or speaking plainly
If you’ve ever left a room and replayed every word, wondering if you revealed too much — this conversation is for you!
Link to the story about Justice Kevin Dougherty of Pennsylvania who advocates for training judges about autism: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/pa-supreme-court-justice-eyes-reforms-to-serve-those-on-autism-spectrum.html
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An Autism Diagnosis Rewrites the Story
2 maart 2026 · 24 min
In this conversation, author, screenwriter and teacher Claire McGowan shares what it’s been like to receive an autism diagnosis at 43 — and how that discovery is reshaping her understanding of her life, identity, and creative work. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss:
Claire’s late autism diagnosis and the path that led to it
The mix of grief, anger, relief, and curiosity that followed
Growing up in Northern Ireland in the 80s and why autism wasn’t on the radar
Sensory overwhelm — from public transport to event spaces
Hyperfocus, productivity, and writing 28 books in 14 years
What Claire hopes will change in how society supports autistic adults
Claire also shares about the importance of talking about neurodiversity.
Claire McGowan website https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/
Claire’s book The Other Couple https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/books
Claire on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clairemcgowanwriter
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Replay: Why Autistics Pick the Wrong Partner
23 februari 2026 · 19 min
Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can either lead to problems or support us in succeeding. In this episode you’ll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it. It’s a thoughtful episode about relationships, compatibility, and learning what to notice. Lees meer
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Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back
16 februari 2026 · 47 min
Unmasking is an ongoing process of noticing when we’re performing, deciding what serves us, and making gradual adjustments, according to Essy Knopf therapist and author of “Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back”. Essy shares his autism diagnosis at 25 and later recognition of ADHD, highlighting how masking and non-stereotypical presentations delayed identification. In this conversation Essy shares about: Lees meer
Internalized ableism
Conditional self-worth
Burnout, and
The difficulty of forming authentic connections while performing for acceptance.
This episode offers a grounded discussion of identity, self-advocacy, and living more intentionally as a neurodivergent adult.
Book: Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back
Website: https://essyknopf.com
Check out Essy's YouTube channel
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The Autistic Adult's Toolbox: Real Tools for Real Life-Because Just Try Harder Isn't a Strategy
9 februari 2026 · 41 min
In this episode I chat with Natalie Diggins, technologist and author of The Autistic Adult's Toolbox. Natalie gives step-by-step strategies and tools that work for autistics. From parties to friendships to doctor’s appointments Natalie shares the toolbox she developed using her systems approach to problem solving. You’ll learn how to have a plan before socializing, how to save energy for what matters and how to recognize your limits. Using checklists, questionnaires, planners and scripts Leslie helps you find out what you really want and how to get there. Get all the details from the ingenious Natalie Diggins. Lees meer
Some of what you'll learn about:
*How to prepare for a doctor's appointment or medical procedure
*How to comfortably handle social situations
*Three key strategies to make friendships easier
Natalie's book: The Autistic Adult's Toolbox
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Do I Tell? A Question We Wrestle With Every Day
2 februari 2026 · 6 min
Every day autistic people face the big question. We can stay hidden or we can be real. There’s no right or wrong answer…except maybe this one time? Lees meer
When have you been in a situation like this and what did you choose? Write to me at info@theautisticwoman.com
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The Genius of How Sensory Processing Regulates the Nervous System
26 januari 2026 · 30 min
Ever notice how nature calms you, music shifts your mood and soft textures make you feel amazing? Lees meer
Sensory processing plays a role in how autistic adults experience the world—yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, Donna Redman and occupational therapist Cindy Duffy unpack what sensory processing really is, how it affects emotional regulation and behavior, and why so many autistic adults spend years masking sensory discomfort.
We talk about:
What sensory processing is and how it works in the nervous system
How sensory differences show up in autistic adults
Masking sensory discomfort and the emotional cost of “looking fine”
The connection between sensory overload and anxiety, agitation, and burnout
How environment, nature, and art support sensory well-being
Why awareness alone can dramatically reduce stress and self-blame
The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing website
The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing Quick Start Guide
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Allow Me to Interrupt: The Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD
19 januari 2026 · 54 min
Have you been told you’re “too sensitive?” Do you struggle to complete tasks or projects? Have you given up trying to find out why life seems hard? Lees meer
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Gilly Kahn reveals why many women with ADHD are stressing themselves to appear normal and how the clinical world’s focus on young boys has left millions of women without answers.
We talk about:
The "Double Burden" of Success: Why high IQ and degrees often act as a barrier to diagnosis, leaving women to struggle in secret.
RSD vs. Reality: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria—not as a personality trait, but as a neurological response to a lifetime of negative feedback.
Hormonal Interference: A look at how hormones affect ADHD and ADHD medications
Creative Survival: Why habits labeled “quirky” might actually be high-level executive function workarounds.
Dr. Gilly Kahn’s website
Book: Allow Me To Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD
Dr Gilly Kahn on Instagram
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Rerun: Shutdowns
29 december 2025 · 10 min
You’re done and you don’t know why. The brain is turned off and no words come to mind. You might not move. You might cry. You might be desperate to be alone. This is what shutdown feels like. How do you recognize a shutdown and is there anything you can do to prevent it? This episode has some answers. Lees meer
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Listener Favorite: Interoception - Feeling Your Feelings
22 december 2025 · 24 min
What do you think of interoception? No, really, how do you feel about it? There are ways to get in touch with your mind, body and emotions. Learn how they’re connected and whether interoception is an issue for you. Lees meer
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Play It Again: Myths About Autism
18 december 2025 · 20 min
You must have heard the all-too-often repeated myth that vaccines cause autism. It doesn’t stop there. The faulty information that’s spread about autism is worth knowing. Listen now. Lees meer
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Catch this Replay: Foresight
11 december 2025 · 13 min
Did you see that coming? At times an autistic person doesn’t have a clue about what can happen as a result of something they do. Here’s why it’s difficult to prepare for what may be obvious to others. Lees meer
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The Highly Sensitive, Perceptive Autistic Person
8 december 2025 · 37 min
In this conversation we break down what it really means to be perceptive and why highly sensitive people excel in this area. Rachel Radway—who is autistic with ADHD—shares her incredible journey and wisdom from her award-winning book, Perceptive. She tells about learning she's autistic, tuning into her senses and understanding how she makes choices. She reveals the challenges and benefits of being an autistic person living in a highly sensory world. Lees meer
In this episode you'll discover how autistics are wired to be highly sensitive and inherently perceptive.
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We're Obsessed With You
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Hear It Again: Why the Autistic Brain Over-responds in Emotional Situations
1 december 2025 · 13 min
Autistics can sometimes feel as though their emotions are out of control. This is a brain problem rather than a behavior problem. Learn how an autistic brain is wired to be susceptible to “amygdala hijack” with some tips for handling it. Lees meer
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Listen Again: Decisions
27 november 2025 · 17 min
Decide to listen to this one again! It's all about making decisions. Lees meer
Should I or shouldn’t I? Now or later? New or used? So many choices, so little time. Learn why it can be hard for autistics to make decisions and what you can do that helps.
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Listener Favorites: Autistic Strengths
13 november 2025 · 17 min
The focus on symptoms can make us lose sight of the strengths autistic people have like innovating, creating, designing systems, improving business, teaching and more. Strengths are the other side of autistic symptoms and what makes us exceptional. Hear the ways autistics bring value to the world. Lees meer
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Autism in Entertainment - Is It For You?
10 november 2025 · 31 min
Ready to turn your passion into a profession? We talked with experts Marlene Sharp and Judi Uttal from Autism in Entertainment Workgroup about a vital topic: increasing employment for autistic individuals in the entertainment industry. Lees meer
We dive into why autistic traits make us uniquely suited for this industry, where to get support and what you need to know to get started.
Whether it’s film, game design, animation, acting, and something in between you’ll hear amazing advice about how to make it in the industry.
Listen to this lively chat with Marlene and Judi as we put autism in entertainment in the spotlight.
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Bios:
Marlene Sharp is a creative and business-savvy entertainment multi-hyphenate who originally hails from New Orleans and moved to San Fernado Valley. Firmly ensconced in LA life, she is top dawg at Pink Poodle Productions. She serves as producer, story editor, and writer on the forthcoming animated TV series Mongly Syndrome: K-Pop Odd Couple from ENPIX Animation Studio and Educational Broadcast System in Korea. Noteworthy media consulting clients and co-conspirators include Autism in Entertainment, God’s Gang, Orange County Asperger’s Support Group, GameU, Spectrum Laboratory, Rubber Ninja, Katamaco and more. Prior to Pink Poodle Productions, she was director, production at Level 5 abby, home of Yokai Watch and other Japanese hit video game-based franchises. She even worked with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at SEGA as well.
Marlene is a 5+ year ally of the autism community, and she grows more enthusiastic each day. This passion started with a consulting role at The Center for Learning Unlimited and companion animation studio Brainstorm Productions and swelled to collaborations with multiple artists on the spectrum including the bunch of performers whom she represents via Sandstone Artists Management. She is exceptionally proud of the ongoing Laugh Factory neurodiver…
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Listener Favorites: Coping As Autistic
6 november 2025 · 12 min
It’s complicated. Each day an autistic person handles both autism and life’s challenges. It takes energy and skill. Here are some tips to help cope with autistic life. (Remastered) Lees meer
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Autism Assessments: Am I Autistic?
3 november 2025 · 28 min
In this episode, I’m chatting with Wendela Whitcomb Marsh whose career has included working with autistics and providing assessments. Many people struggle with whether to get one, what to look for in someone doing the assessment and how to adjust to the news of a diagnosis. If you’ve struggled with these questions this episode provides the answers. Lees meer
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The SWAN Church: Scripture & Worship for All Neurotypes
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Join Emily & Kyle as they dive into their favorite personalities's current hyper-fixationsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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Listener Favorites: Autistic Fatigue
30 oktober 2025 · 9 min
Do you recognize that underlying feeling as if you’re always tired? Being autistic can be difficult. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Here are some ideas for how to get some relief. Lees meer
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Why Autistics Must Trust Gut Feelings
27 oktober 2025 · 11 min
Is your "gut feeling" from anxiety or is it something else? For many autistic people years of masking and overwhelm have broken trust in their inner compass. In this episode you’ll hear a personal story of trusting gut feelings and how to get in touch with yours. Lees meer
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Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts
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If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism.
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