Intersections on the Spectrum

In this episode of a podcast, Doug Blecher and Kelly Bron Johnson discuss their experiences with grief. Doug shares that he recently lost his mother and has been finding it difficult to cope. He mentions that reading about grief and researching other people's experiences has been helpful for him. Kelly talks about her own experiences with grief, including the death of her father, and how it af...

Corin Purifoy joins this episode to discuss knitting, the importance of making mistakes, and being a contestant on Jeopardy. To learn more about Corin visit https://www.instagram.com/i.knit.u.knot/ Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On...

We discuss many of the problems for why the police aren't helpful and in many cases harmful to autistic people. Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know abo...

You don't want to miss this episode. Matthew Rushin joins this episode to discuss how the police can do a much better job when interacting with autistics, as well as opportunities he is currently pursuing, and his philosophy on life. Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repress...

On this episode Kelly and Doug, the hosts of Intersections on the Spectrum, talk about their experiences with yoga, self care, and getting their needs met in the workplace. Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to in...

Monetta Wilson joins this episode to discuss accessibility in yoga, cultural appropriation, and how her wellness coaching  become an expert on their body by discovering the best embodiment practices for their specific needs. To learn more about Monetta Wilson visit https://monettawilson.com . Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic communit...

On this episode Kelly and Doug, the hosts of Intersections on the Spectrum, talk about their own identities and how it impacts their lives. Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and sto...

We are back with the first episode of Season 3! Kayla Smith joins us to discuss #BlackAutisticPride. To access the transcript of this episode visit intersectionsonthespectrum.com . To learn more about Kayla visit https://www.instagram.com/blackautistickayla/ . Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonl...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to feel seen. To learn more about Chris visit https...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erased identities and issues. On this podcast we aim to introduce you to the people and stories you didn’t know about, but needed to hear, and hope that seeing yourself represented in the community, allows you to...

Social media algorithms have far too often made it difficult to find accounts from marginalized creators. Franci Hernandez joins this episode to discuss these algorithms for Indigenous and Latinx communities,light skin privilege, and receiving her masters in forensic science blood stain pattern analysis.

Season 2 returns with a great discussion with Katrina Liew Pilkington about unprecedented levels of food insecurity, diet culture, and diversity and inclusion within the health and wellness industry. Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/ Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give vis...

Black is beautiful. Black is talented. Oriane Toguem joins this episode to discuss her experiences of being a model and opera singer of Cameroonian descent, and how she stays away from trouble and negativity. Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/ Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and...

Morenike Giwa Onaiwu joins us to discuss autism’s white privilege problem and being an editor on a book about autism acceptance. Read the transcript of this episode at https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/ Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues within the autistic community, and give visibility to commonly marginalized, repressed, underrepresented, or erase...

If you want to know about the neurodiversity paradigm and neuroqueering then this is the episode for you! Dr. Nick Walker joins us to discuss her book Neuroqueer Heresies and the foundations, terminology, implications, and leading edges of the  neurodiversity paradigm. Read the transcript of this episode at  https://intersectionsonthespectrum.com/ To learn more about Diem visit http...

Many autistic people have this habit of observing other people to try to understand what is going on in their mind in order to make sense of the world. Diem Mooney joins this episode to discuss this, how we all have privilege one way or another, the ways in which online learning has helped Diem earn multiple college degrees, and so much more.  Read the transcript of this episode at&...

Season 2 of the Intersections on the Spectrum podcast is here!  When people co-opt ideas or concepts to meet their own needs it can be really harmful. AJ Link joins this episode to discuss how concepts like critical race theory and say her name have been co-opted and been really harmful to those with marginalized identities. AJ also discusses the impact of social media in spreading misinforma...

Lyric Holmans joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to discuss their identities, lobbying against ABA, open relationships, and living in an RV.  We do want to let you know there  is a content warning for an important discussion about shock treatment at the Judge Rotenberg Center from 10:53-16:12.  To learn more about Lyric please visit any of the following: ...

Iqra Babar joins this episode to discuss her experiences as a Muslim Pakistani autistic woman with ADHD. We also talk with Iqra about being a digital artist and the comic she has created with a variety of disabled characters. Learn more about Iqra at instagram.com/iqradraws and https://iqradraws.co.uk/ .  Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Doug Blecher as we discuss intersectional issues...

Autistic Travel Godess joins this episode of Intersections on the Spectrum to talk about her  love of travel, travel tips for autistics, all the countries she has been to,  where she wants to go to next, and so much more. Learn more about Autistic Travel Goddess  by visiting her instagram at https://www.instagram.com/autistictravelgoddess/ . Join  Kelly Bron Johnson and Do...