Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Women & Helping Professionals

Today’s interview is my friend Charlie from the YouTube Channel What is Autism?  Charlie shares “The Normal Path” and “The Autistic Way” in a very deep and revealing conversation that you don’t want to miss. Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identifi...

Today’s interview is HOT TOPIC with Evaleen Wheldon of AUsome Training.  We are discussing how we are all human not just NeuroDistinct or NeuroTypical, being afraid to speak up and how we have learned to share from the heart without the fear we used to hold of not being liked and how someone else’s response is not always our responsibility as we go forward. AND SO much more.  She is so m...

Today’s interview is all about the words we use in the Autism Community with guest Tim Goldstein. Tim’s Bio: Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age 54, Denver-based business consultant and Sr Technical Consultant for a major global company, Tim Goldstein is also a Neurodiverse Communications Specialist – the only one in the world doing specifically what he does. Tim offers new concepts for unde...

Today’s interview is showcasing the musical talents of my brilliant friend Bruce Petherick.  You will fall in love with his new album, Dancing with Darkness. AND you'll get a sneak listen. Bruce Petherick is a Neurodiverse (Autism Spectrum Disorder) composer and musician. Born in Melbourne, Australia and now living in Canada. Bruce spent many years recording and touring with various bands in...

Creative rest isn't about being an artist or a musician, but about how you pour moments of appreciating the beauty around you into your day and more.  Listen to this episode to find out more about one of the seven forms of rest, Creative Rest. Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have...

Yes!!  Autistics Possess Empathy.  Did you know there are 3 types of empathy?  Do your napkins have feelings?  We share how our napkins and socks speak to us and Nancy shares how a certain little donkey pinata brings her joy.  Join us for a wonderful and insightful conversation all about empathy. Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carol...

From prolific and emerging writer in her teens to a traumatic event that resulted in burnout and a loss of her writing skills, join us as Rebekah J. Samuel shares her journey back to writing and recovery.  Rebekah shares her creative process and how she reclaimed her lost skills and abilities after decades and became a #1 Best Selling Author in the book, Letters of Love .  Out now and se...

Chen Gershuni is an autistic writer, translator and musician based in Israel. He has been following the emerging autistic community since the late 1990s, and participated in numerous autistic events in several countries. He is a member of Autscape's publicity subcommittee, and a founding member of ACI (Autistic Community of Israel). Chen has presented about the autistic community on stages in Isra...

As Autistics we have all felt like the odd person out, the alien, like the world was upside down and we had to stand on our head to get a better view and try to make sense of everything around us.  Sarah Ferguson is Sarah Upsidedown and is my very first Creator Spotlight guest today.  Sarah creates for her YouTube Channel and shares how she sees the world from a different perspective, co...

If you have been denied your answer because a professional said, “You can’t possibly be autistic because….”  Today’s guest, Nancy Pearsall, who hosts the Instagram account Enigma Creative, shares how that was her first experience and how she found the motivation and courage to keep going. Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late id...

For better or for worse 2020 has been a bit like a marriage.  We’ve had ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies.  It has been a year of #DoItAfraid, trying new things, stepping to the edge and often over my comfort zone.  And in all of this I can honestly say this has been the greatest year of my life as it relates to my awareness of what is possible.  This year has shown me that...

How would you respond to a boss asking, “How much can I pay you to leave?”  Sophie shares how she was asked this question and her response. What are your Non-Negotiables?  Sophie shares why it is so important. Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with...

Meet the man behind the mask, Peeling Back the Mask Podcast host Jason Davis.  In today’s interview, Jason is sharing his Autism journey with us along with what’s been the hardest, like the grieving process and the meltdowns.  What’s been the best and his best advice to you as you are on your journey. Jason is not only the host of an amazing podcast, but a designer as well and has some r...

In this special edition of the Chatty Auties, that’s Rebekah J. Samuel of Scripture Prescriptions and me, the Social Autie, we are sharing our origin story with you and how being online besties, one autistic to another, has helped us in ways we never could have imagined.  And one of the biggest Ah-HA moments we recently had and how it involves YOU. I am tremendously thankful on this eve of Th...

Meet Dr. Mordi Benhamou.  He is also known as The Autistic Guitarist on YouTube, the author of “Autism, Falafel and Rock & Roll”, AND he is a scientist.  Mordi shares his autism story, his insights into what has helped him the most, what he hopes, you as the reader, gain from his book and we talk all things science research about us.  Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and...

Join me in this special FB Live from the Mind Your Autistic Brain Private Community.  So many are feeling overwhelmed and angry right now during this time of US Presidential election drama and UK Lockdown.  Join me for tips to help and bring you back to a place of calm. Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adul...

Meet Maisie Soetantyo the founder of Autism Career Pathways and Family Therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area in California, USA. Today, Maisie is sharing her Autism Reveal Story with us.  She shares who she told, how she told, and the responses of family, friends and co-workers alike.   Maisie gives us some great guidelines to consider if you are debating who to tell, how to tell and...

Meet Brooke and Wade, they are Soulmates on the Spectrum.  If you are in any autism community online, then you have seen at least one post about the Netflix Series, Love on the Spectrum.  It has been a hot topic of conversation this summer.  We are all interested in romantic relationships, but especially those of us who are neurodiverse.  We are always trying to better understa...

S1 E6- Interview with Dawn Noeth-How a Meltdown Feels, Jelly Fish & how to experience the perfect flavor and texture of Cake Today’s interview is packed full of great information from how a meltdown feels, how we experience our family as “normal,” what a jelly fish symbolizes and how to experience the perfect flavor and texture of cake.  Dawn Noeth is an artist, cake baker & decorator...

Today is a segment from a video my friend, Rebekah J. Samuel and I made in June for a YouTube Series we do called The Chatty Auties about cyber bullying.  As autistics, we have all experienced bullying but in this time of quarantine where so many more people are online and stress and tensions are high we have experienced more cyber bullying and been witness to a good deal of it happening with...

***** Adult topic and mild language, alcohol abuse, violence and suicide are discussed***** Today’s interview is on a serious and very important topic, Substance Abuse in Adult Autistics. My guest today is an adult autistic and has been clean and sober for almost a year.  Jordan Camp is opening up and sharing his journey with us today.  This is a topic we don’t talk about very much in ou...

I met today’s guest online in an autism group, we are both in, a few months ago.  She posted this incredible video she had made of herself and it was so beautiful and really spoke to me.  I immediately reached out and we started talking.  Sarah Ferguson has become one of my best friends and we are so much alike that we are constantly laughing at our similarities.  We are both A...

Today’s interview is not to be missed.  My friend, Julia, who wasn’t diagnosed until she was 40, has some incredible insights to share today.  She was awarded the MBE in the UK for her innovation in developing new methods of teaching and instruction specifically for autistics learning to drive a car.  She is a driving instructor, autism coach, and has more degrees and certificates t...

This was my dream FIRST interview!!!  I reached out and this incredible woman said YES!  I am so very honored to share her #AutisticVoice with you today.  She is so warm, kind and open in how she shares her journey and the incredible insights are not to be missed.  Be sure you stay until the very end when she shares the most revealing and MUST KNOW tip for every adult that was...