I Am Not Calm Podcast

This week, I talk about when I regretted not mentioning my autism, getting rejected from a job - possibly because I disclosed, and (hopefully) finally finding regular freelance work and being accepted for who I am. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

I talk to Corrie Hermans about her combined special interest and career, getting diagnosed, and growing up in a neurodivergent family. About Corrie: Marketing Director by day, Broadway enthusiast by night. Corrie Hermans combines an AuDHD brain with strategic expertise to build brands that resonate. Passionate about neuro-inclusive leadership, creative storytelling, and making sure every campaign,...

This week, I share what will probably be the single from the ep I’m working on with my husband, mixing spoken word and music. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

This week, I talk to Ivan Weiss. We discuss his late autism self-diagnosis and how the assessment process has potential flaws, as well as his special interest in photography and how he made this into a career. About Ivan: Ivan Weiss is a London-based portrait and headshot photographer, educator, and creative business owner. For over a decade he’s built a sustainable career working with actors, art...

This week, I use a study I read recently as the springboard to address some of the challenges I and other autistic people face when trying to make and keep friends. The link to the full study in full can be found at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/socf.70005 *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at...

This week, I talk to Bethany Johns. We cover a lot of ground, including her autism diagnosis at age 15, and her experiences of college, university and work. About Bethany: Bethany is an autistic neurodiversity strategist whose mission is to change the way workplaces see and support Neurodivergent minds. Through her own lived experiences and agency expertise, she approaches Neurodiversity through r...

Instead of January resolutions, I’ve decided to try new things outside of my comfort zone in an attempt to overcome my issues with attending social events alone. This week I talk about Burlesque dancing, scream club and a new local autism/ADHD group. *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119/ Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack...

Why talking about the negative parts of being autistic is just as important of talking about our positive experiences. *** I Am Not Calm now has it’s own Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

After a short break, the podcast is coming back. Before that, I explain a little about how I create/record the podcast and why, and what to expect over the next few months. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

This week I talk about doubts about being autistic or ‘not autistic enough’, and how to find online autism support. I also give an update on my experience with Right to Choose. I Am Not Calm | Amanda Nicholson | Substack Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

This week, I talk about some of my own and other people’s experiences of finding work while being openly autistic, and the way employers undervalue autistic people. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

Waiting for my autism assessment and apparently, waiting to go on the waiting list! Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

This week, I talk about discovering the calming effects of classical music, and acceptable ways to stim at gigs without anyone noticing or caring. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

Just in time for National Poetry Day on 2nd October, I’m joined by Andy N, Courtney Ward and Joe Tetley, who share their fantastic and thought-provoking poems. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

This week, I talk about a few of my job applications where I wrongly thought my lived experiences would help, and an unpleasant experience that an autistic employee had when working for an organisation whose purpose it is to help autistic people. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

I recently had an article published about bullying and autism. Having already had an article about masking published by Stylist, I knew that not everyone would be so understanding. So, I decided to avoid the comment section. However, a few days later, I realised that if I’m trying to encourage more autistic people to speak out to (hopefully) build awareness and understanding, I need to stop hiding...

I felt like I had to say something, because nobody is pretending to be autistic and nobody self-diagnoses without doing a lot of research first. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe