Autistic Stuff for Autistic People

Aradia and Cheryl welcome a new voice to the podcast and the coaching collective! Lysette studied philosophy and disability before becoming an autistic peer support coach, and has now added the term “epistemic injustice” into our vocabulary.  Lysette’s website: https://lysettechaproniere.com/ and her PhD: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/83465/ and a relevant other podcast appearance: https://the-philosop...

Aradia and Mati talk about the power and value of creativity in their lives as autistic people and as peer support coaches. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia:  https://www.creativelyautisticcoaching.com/   Cheryl:  https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https://www.theautisticcoach.com   Patrice: ...

Aradia and Cheryl talk about the false bliss of ignorance, widening our options, the cursed phrase “living up to your potential,” and the power finding agency. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia:  https://www.creativelyautisticcoaching.com/   Cheryl:  https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Follow us on social...

The podcast returns from hiatus! We’re talking about the TV show “Love on the Spectrum,” the many different faces of autistic masking, and the importance of focusing on what actually makes YOU happy. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia:  https://www.creativelyautisticcoaching.com/   Cheryl:  https://www.d...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about some of their favorite examples of autistic representation in media that made them feel seen. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia:  https://www.creativelyautisticcoaching.com/   Cheryl:  https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https://www.theautisticcoach.com   P...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Rebecca talk about some of the common neurotypical advice that has led them astray, and how they find different solutions to the same problems. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia:  https://www.creativelyautisticcoaching.com/   Cheryl:  https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https...

Cheryl and Patrice discuss the menstrual cycle in general and PMDD in particular. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https://www.theautisticcoach.com   Patrice:  https://www.patriceriley.com Rebecca:  https://www.failbettercoaching.com  ...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about the ways in which their relationships with others (and themselves) changed after they learned they were autistic. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https://www.theautisticcoach.com   Patrice:  https...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about their very different journeys to their current diagnostic statuses. There are no easy or simple answers, but there is validation to be found in community processing of the difficulty of navigating coming to the realization that you are autistic.

Cheryl, Patrice, and Mati  talk about three approaches to healing that have worked for them over the last several years. Patrice talks about Internal Family Systems, Cheryl talks about BodyTalk, and Mati talks about somatic techniques. Listening When Parts Speak: www.hayhouse.com/listening-when-parts-speak-ebook Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collecti...

Cheryl, Patrice, and Mati  talk about what autistic burnout is and how they have identified and managed it in their own lives. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Matthew:  https://www.theautisticcoach.com   Patrice:  https://www.patriceriley.com Re...

Aradia and Cheryl talk about traveling while autistic. From the pressure to follow neurotypical itineraries to the challenges of eating new foods, finding regulation for our nervous systems while traveling is a whole other layer of skills that we have to develop. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective:  https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia: [comi...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice welcome new voice Rebecca to the show to talk about some of the challenges we face that are unique to the autumn holiday season.  Follow Rebecca: https://linktr.ee/failbettercoach & @FailBetterCoach    Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Autistic Peer Support Coaching Collective: https://www.autisticcoaches.com Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.di...

Aradia and Cheryl talk about some of their least-favorite myths and phrases that they’ve experienced as autistic people. These harmful myths can support stereotypes that force us to mask harder, so unpacking the language that we use is a vital part of the work of unmasking. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Patrice:  http...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Mati talk about “special interests.” What makes a special interest different from a hobby, why do some autistic people feel excluded by the term, and how can we talk about the sensation that lies underneath the words? Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Aradia: [coming soon] Cheryl: https://www.discoverclarity.ca    Patrice:  https://www.patriceriley.com Matthew:  ht...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about their sensory experiences, specifically how to identify and experience joy through the senses. We talk about the differences and contradictions between being sensory avoidant vs sensory seeking, reclaiming our senses, finding agency in managing sensory experiences, and acknowledging the unsung joy of sheer relief.  Work with us by scheduling at the links belo...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about their experiences dealing with and/or avoiding the world of medicine as autistic non-men. From not knowing what help is accessible to falling through the cracks to finding our ancestral anger at generations of mistreatment, we hope this conversation helps other autistic people recognize that these struggles are common and systemic.  

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about the many different kinds of community that humans experience. Some are harmful, some are helpful, some last for a long time or a short time, others can be found online or in nature. As autistic humans we often struggle to find communities that work for us, but it is a quest we all have to engage in some way.

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about meltdowns. What they are, what they aren’t, different ways they can be triggered, various ways they can be expressed, and strategies to help our nervous systems recover in the aftermath. VIA Test: https://www.viacharacter.org NVC needs & feelings list:  https://www.sociocracyforall.org/nvc-feelings-and-needs-list   Work with us by scheduling at the links...

Aradia, Cheryl, Patrice, and Matthew talk about the current state of the conversation around Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in the online autistic community. Real rejection isn’t the same thing, and that nuance often gets lost, so we’re here to talk about the different flavors of rejection and ways that we can interrupt or redirect the RSD spirals when they do actually occur.  Better on Mute by S...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about the current state of the conversation around ASD functioning labels in the autistic community that we are witnessing. We talk about dynamic disability, fluctuating needs, internal vs external experiences of being autistic, the challenges of needing language that is accurate and without judgement, and the grief of having our needs overlooked.  Work with us by...

Aradia, Cheryl, and Patrice talk about the experience of growing up as undiagnosed autistic women, and the ways in which that has informed how we negotiate life. We touch on generations of missed girls, hobbies that were palatable, accessing anger, masking in the transition into adulthood, what defines a standard, shame, empathy, and so much more. Work with us by scheduling at the links below: Ara...

Welcome to the first discussion episode of Autistic Stuff for Autistic People! Autistic peer support coaches Aradia, Cheryl, Patrice, and Matthew talk about the conundrums created by finding community while in autistic burnout. Theme music: Vinyl Couch - Blue Dot Sessions   A  Fox And Raven Media production Check out other FARM podcasts Wheel of Time Spoilers:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/wot-sp...

Welcome to the very first episode of Autistic Stuff for Autistic People! Autistic peer support coaches Aradia, Cheryl, Patrice, and Matthew introduce themselves and their newly minted podcast about their lived experiences of being autistic. Theme music: Vinyl Couch - Blue Dot Sessions   A Fox And Raven Media production Check out other FARM podcasts Wheel of Time Spoilers:  https://www.spreaker.com...