Meet My Autistic Brain

Do you recognize that underlying feeling as if you’re always tired? Being autistic can be difficult. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Here are some ideas for how to get some relief. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you...

Is your "gut feeling" from anxiety or is it something else? For many autistic people years of masking and overwhelm have broken trust in their inner compass. In this episode you’ll hear a personal story of trusting gut feelings and how to get in touch with yours.  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has w...

Explaining Autism to Family and Friends - If you’ve tried to talk about autism with others and got an unsatisfying result this episode is for you. This approach might help you get your point across. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at inf...

We’ve all had them although we may have ignored them, intentionally or not. Gut feelings can keep us safe, help us make decisions and more. So why don’t autistic people pay attention to them? We do, some of the time. It’s the times we don’t that have very good reasons…  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has writt...

Hear author, content creator and advocate Orion Kelly talk about how he found out he’s autistic and his life as an autistic parent of an autistic child. He reveals how he and his neurotypical partner make their relationship work. Get personal with Orion Kelly as he shares deep insights into what it’s like to be an autistic person.  Book: Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide  YouTube Channel  Podcast ...

There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to bullying and it is complex. Bullies follow a predictable pattern of behavior and understanding bullies is the best way to protect yourself. In this case knowledge is power. In this episode you’ll hear what it means to be involved with a bully, what they look like and what the best strategy is for dealing with one. Are you ready for some straight talk ab...

In this episode, Becca Block shares her practical framework for motivation, tackling the big challenges like procrastination and focus. You'll discover the ABCDs of Motivation—the key steps to actually getting things done while fully respecting your neurodivergent needs. She reveals what often trips people up, exactly what the neurodivergent brain needs, and why procrastination might not be w...

How do we move beyond the labels of "disability" and "levels" when talking about autism? More importantly, how can we actually regulate our nervous system for a better quality of life? In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Ishe Abel , an autistic woman, podcaster, and groundbreaking advocate. Ishe, creator of The Horse Human Connection Matrix , reveals an incredible insi...

Questionable studies suggest that acetaminophen causes autism which simply isn’t so. This is an update to the 2022 episode “What Some Say Causes Autism” which, even then, discredited the acetaminophen-autism link and exposed lawsuits alleging damages that have now been dismissed. This issue and episode are too important to miss.  Judge Denise Cote’s decision in IN RE: Acetaminophen – ASD-ADHD - Pr...

Do you recognize that underlying feeling as if you’re always tired? Being autistic can be difficult. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in—all drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Here are some ideas for how to get some relief. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if...

This episode features my chat with Dr. Clem Bastow, the brilliant writer and one of the editors behind the anthology, Someone Like Me. Dr. Bastow is also the author of the critically acclaimed 2021 best-seller, Late Bloomer: How An Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life. They share the fascinating process of how the diverse voices for Someone Like Me were chosen, the powerful messages the collection con...

After diagnosis the question is often “What do I do now?” Our guest, Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, has written a book with the answers. She takes us on a journey to find comfort in our own skin, realize our inherent value, and truly understand who we are. This is one you don’t want to miss. How To Be Autistic website and book   FireBird (Rachel’s Consulting website)  AuDHD Day   AuDHD Day is a new annual...

You may have heard the term “autism tax” but what is it? Why do autistic people pay more merely for existing? This episode answers those questions and more. You may be surprised at what you learn. Listen to this episode next: Autism, ADHD or Both? Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism...

Daria Brown, author of We Chose Play, talks with me about an approach that emphasizes connecting through play called Floortime which promotes communication by focusing on strengths and growth. She also candidly shares her thoughts about life as a relatively newly diagnosed autistic woman. Listen now to the engaging frankness of Daria Brown. Daria Brown's website Daria Brown's book Daria...

In this episode you’ll hear from Tanya Roberts about Mindfulness Done Differently. For those of us who find meditation and mindfulness difficult Tanya has a solution. She teaches a method that works for autistic people by taking sensory needs into account. She also created a supportive community of other autistics who are learning and practicing these skills. Next, Tanya answers four unique questi...

Autism can come as a surprise for many people. There are positive things that happen after someone learns they’re autistic. Here are some of the reasons I like knowing I’m autistic. Like food, expectations, special interests and learning.…What are yours? (Remastered) Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written...

The podcast has now officially reached 1,000,000 downloads! When I started Meet My Autistic Brain, I never could have imagined it would reach so many of you. To think that a million times, someone has hit play on an episode is just… mind-blowing. I love that you have supported the podcast, shared it and helped build our community. From my heart, thank you for making the podcast a success, for send...

Do autistics share experiences and behaviors? Here are some things we have in common. What fits for you?  This episode has been remastered. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Li...

Special interests are one of the diagnostic criteria for autism. They bring us happiness! Many autistics become near-experts at their area of interest. Can something about our neurology affect how we experience special interests? You might be surprised. Iceland Volcano Reykjanes Peninsula Live Camera  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are...

New York Times international best-selling author JD Barker talks writing, autism and how he leverages his autistic traits to do the things he loves. A late-diagnosed father with an autistic child he reveals how he and his wife make it work. JD talks about how learning he’s autistic at age 22 changed him, how growing up without a tv sparked his interest in reading and how his life experience lead t...

Self-help fails autistics but why? This episode reveals the not-so-obvious reason it can do more harm than good and provides some tips for what you can do instead. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram K...

In this episode I’m talking with Clain Udy author of Rebranding Autism, A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum. In this touching story Clain talks about his autistic son and his family’s desire for him to lead a “normal” life. When something unexpected happened his view changed. From that day forward Clain knew that in order for his son to thrive there had to be something else, something bette...

It’s important for us to understand our autistic minds and bodies to deal with burnout, to choose healthy relationships and to build resilience. In this episode you’ll learn from Dr. Megan Anna Neff how the autistic mind and body work and how self-care can help us become self-reliant, build flexibility and gain satisfaction from our lives. Dr. Megan Anna Neff websites: https://neurodivergentinsigh...

Dr. Sol Smith, psychologist, former professor, coach, consultant and autistic advocate talks about his book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery. He tells about his personal experience as an autistic person with relatable examples of masking, rumination, imposter syndrome and more. He gives insights into how and why the autistic brain processes life experiences the way it does. Listen now! Sol&...

Rick Stanton, the writer and director of the film Spectrum talks with me about the new film and its message about “the transformative power of acceptance and the untapped potential for greatness within every individual, no matter where they fall on the spectrum.” Don’t miss this interview and the spectacular film Spectrum. Links in the show notes! Watch Spectrum free at either site: Spectrum (YouT...