Meet My Autistic Brain

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.  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instag...

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? Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@th...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 Matthew’s book Unst...

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/ Support the show by signing up...

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 -->Free 30-day trial of Sunsama helps the podcast! No credit card needed. https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blk...

We often hear that autistics are bottom-up processors and that neurotypicals are top-down processors. What does that mean? What are the advantages of each? Hear how the way the autistic brain processes information explains many autistic traits. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or...

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. Sarah's website:  https://www.asperger-training.com Sarah's book:  https://tinyurl.com/sarahhendrickx All Sarah&apo...

Does it take you a few moments before you can respond in a conversation? That could be because you are a visual thinker living in a largely verbal world. Being a slow processor might have a simple explanation. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion emai...

It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!...

Autistics struggle with employment for a variety of reasons. It may be hard to get a job and harder to keep one. Some autistics have to accept jobs that are not a match for their skills. Hear why a huge percentage of autistics are unemployed or underemployed. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book a...

Becca Lory Hector, JD Barker and a not-to-be-missed podcast: The Autistic Culture Podcast. Plus a personal observation about sensory sensitivities. Autistic Culture Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456 Becca Lory Hector, Always Bring Your Sunglasses:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000691102681 Suppo...

Becca Lory Hector joins the podcast to share her experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic who struggled to hold a job and to manage her day-to-day life. She eventually learned why things were harder for her than for others. Hear Becca’s amazing story about life before and after learning she’s autistic. Becca's Website: https://beccalory.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeccaLoryHector...

Do you love systems? In this episode of the author interview series Danielle Richard, an autistic graphic designer, talks about her book about systems. Many autistics have an affinity for systems and are good at designing and using them. Danielle’s book, System Redesign Handbook for a Humane Era: Harnessing 12,000 Years of Knowledge to Edit Systems for Human Thriving delves into the importance of...

This is a special episode where you will hear the first fifteen minutes of Annie Kotowicz’s new book, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum. The book is available in both a text and audio version. Check the links below. Annie’s website: https://neurobeautiful.com/ Book link: https://neurobeautiful.com/book/ From Annie's website: This intimate and insigh...

Jackie Schuld is out with another book, Being An Autistic Writer, this time about how to be an autistic author and why it’s important for more autistic voices to be heard. Jackie talks about being autistic, being a writer and how the two intersect.  Get the book! https://www.jackieschuld.com/books Find Jackie on Medium:  https://medium.com/@jackieschuld Website: https://www.jackieschuld.com Resour...

There are many traits autistics have in common that aren’t always noticed as being autistic. How many of these do you recognize in yourself?  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon...

Author Anna Runkle, The Crappy Childhood Fairy, talks about her new book "Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck.” In this episode you’ll hear about the neurological basis for symptoms of CPTSD. Anna shares how trauma affects our nervous system and makes us feel dysregulated. She tells why it’s important for us to be re-regulat...

JD Barker, Jackie Schuld, Annie Kotowicz are out with new books and a not-to-be-missed podcast with an autistic host: The Horse Human Connection Matrix. JD Barker, Heavy Are the Stones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5RKLYPC Jackie Schuld, Being An Autistic Writer: https://a.co/d/80AFRn7 Annie Kotowicz, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: https://neurobeautiful.com/book/ The Horse-Human Connection...

An autistic person might fall in love easily, or at least think they have. They might not be able to control the feelings they have. They might see a small gesture as more than it is. This is not desperation or clinginess. It’s the autistic brain.  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism...

Autism, ADHD or both? If you’ve been diagnosed with one or the other it could be that you have both. Hear about how symptoms overlap and what it looks like to be AuDHD. Try Sunsama and help the podcast for free! Between now and 11 a.m. on November 30, 2024 the podcast will receive a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for the FREE TRIAL! It's a great way to donate without spending a dime. N...

When you learn you’re autistic you might want to tell the world. Or not. It takes patience to wait until the right time to break the news. Hear how you can know when it feels right. Note: From now until November 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. the show receives a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for a free trial of Sunsama - no credit card needed! Contribute to the show without spending a dime by clickin...

In this episode I’m talking with Samantha Stein, author of So You Think You’re Autistic, A Workbook for the Confused Person Who's Just Trying to Figure Things Out and host of the popular YouTube channel Yo Samdy Sam. Samantha talks about her experience learning she’s autistic and how it led to a book for readers to reflect on and work through their thoughts and questions about autism. A must-...