An Autistic Girl and Her God: Stories of Christianity, Neurodivergence, and Hope

Welcome back to An Autistic Girl and Her God, Season 2!! This season is titled "Unscripted" because it's completely unscripted and (mostly) unmasked! My heart for this season is for us to grow together as we learn to take off the masks we hide behind. You know, the masks we wear so that other people won't think we are weird? Or, gasp, neurodivergent?! This season is VERY differen...

In this Season 1 finale, Nikki explores what it truly means to walk in awareness, acceptance, and advocacy as a neurodivergent person—and as a follower of Christ. With biblical insight, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, this episode unpacks how Jesus models deep compassion and inclusion, even when the world falls short. Whether you're neurodivergent or an ally, you'll find...

Have you ever felt like your body has  too many puzzle pieces  that don’t quite fit together? In this episode of  An Autistic Girl and Her God , I’m diving deep into the world of  co-occurring conditions  that often walk hand-in-hand with Autism and other forms of neurodivergence. We’ll unpack what it means to live with: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)  — and why we call ourselves “zebras” POTS and D...

In this episode, we dive into the deep waters of communication, filters, Theory of Mind, and the painful experience of being misunderstood — especially for neurodivergent believers. Through real-life examples, biblical truth, and gentle encouragement, we explore how to honor who God made us to be  while still growing in love and connection with others. You’ll leave with practical tools, hope for t...

In this episode we cover what stimming is, how to know when you need to do it, how to figure out what kind of stim you need, sensory profiles, and so much more! Mentioned in this episode: NikkiBaltusis.com An Autistic Girl and Her God Podcast Site Page What's Your Sensory Profile Quiz Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode we are covering what executive dysfunction is, the neuroscience behind it, how it impacts neurodivergent people, and also how it impacts us in our walk with God. You'll get some science-based tips on how to combat executive dysfunction and how to grow in this area spiritually as well! Mentioned in this episode: ⁠Christian Neurodivergent Women Facebook Group ⁠Free Burnout Recovery K...

Join us as we talk about neurodivergent burnout: what it is, how to recover and heal from it, and what areas you might need rest in order to avoid burnout. Mentioned in this episode: Christian Neurodivergent Women E-Devotional Christian Neurodivergent Women Facebook Group Bible App Free Burnout Recovery Kit NikkiBaltusis.com Thanks for tuning in!

Join us for our rawest, most intimate episode yet in Season 1. In episode 4 we are diving deep into the unmasking process. What does it look like to take off the mask and embrace your God-given identity? Let's explore that together in this episode. Mentioned in this Episode: Christian Neurodivergent Women Facebook Group Steffany Gretzinger, "Come Out of Hiding" Lyric Video Find the p...

Join us for episode 3 as we talk about masking, meltdowns, and mercy. We will define what masking and meltdowns are (and are not), the cost of masking, where God's mercy fits into all of this, and more! Mentioned in This Episode: Embrace Autism's CAT-Q Test Find the podcast on social media: ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Email Nikki at: anautisticgirlandhergodpodcast@gmail.c...

Join us for episode two where we talk about the Autism diagnostic process and the intersection of Christianity and neurodivergence. We'll talk about whether or not you should pursue a clinical diagnosis, what the church gets wrong about neurodivergence, how Jesus spoke about disability, and so much more! Links Mentioned: https://embrace-autism.com/ Nikki's Neurodivergence/Autism vs. Vaccin...

In this first episode of season 1, we will define neurodivergence by the world's standards and answer the question, "Are we all neurodivergent?" You'll also hear some of Nikki's story and how she discovered she was neurodivergent/Autistic. Links Mentioned: Christian Neurodivergent Women Facebook Group Christian Neurodivergent Families Facebook Group Nikki's Website Nikki's 30 Day E-Devotional for...