Meet My Autistic Brain

NEW EPISODE! Is your stylus stuck in an endless loop and you like it that way? Tune into the newest episode “Music” on Meet My Brain and set it to continuous play. Volume up! You’ll like what you hear. 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...

Job Interview Questions-How comfortable are you with job interviews? Hear about the questions you may be asked and how to answer using this confidence-boosting method. Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theautisticwoman Job Interview Questions Link:  https://tinyurl.com/JISQAutisticWoman Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If y...

Some jobs put a strain on autistic traits and sensitivities. Sampling a variety can help identify what works best for you.  Sensory issues can make some work environments difficult. Going in too many directions at the same time can hamper productivity. Hear actual experiences that make a difference in finding the perfect fit.  Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 mill...

Autistics aren't limited to working in STEM careers. Autistic traits are valuable in law, psychology, medicine, teaching and more. Knowing what to look for can lead to a good match. First, you might have to kiss a few frogs. (Try different things) Here's a link to the US Department of Labor job information site which lists almost any job you can think of and tons more you've never h...

Perfect hair, perfect clothes, perfect job, perfect life...do you struggle to be perfect? You might be setting yourself up for rejection. Is perfection possible? Hear why it can be destructive to your self-esteem and your relationships.  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...

It's something many autistics do--think and think and think. It's natural for us to analyze and find answers. Sometimes a good thing can be too much and cause stress and frustration. It's not pleasant. Listen to this episode to learn more about the types and causes of rumination. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an auti...

It's almost here! Season 1 is complete and Season 2 is on its way! Are you ready for another great season? There are amazing episodes coming as the podcast celebrates 20,000+ downloads since January! Thank you for your support of Meet My Brain - A Field Guide to Aspergers.   Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who...

How do you make an extreme male brain? Start with male-female stereotypes, add testosterone, mix in "scientific" research until you have a nice strong bias and serve! Voila! Find out if this is real science in the new episode: The Myth of the Extreme Male Brain  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 wri...

If you have ever encountered a bully at work, particularly a boss, this is the only way to handle one. This advice is different than what you’ve heard because standing up to a bully or confronting one is not the answer. What’s the best way to deal with a bully? Hear how this unconventional advice works. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you ar...

Systematizing is said by some researchers to be one of the most important criteria for diagnosing autism. These scientists believe that people high in systematizing are low in empathizing. Is this true? This episode is the second of a 3-paet series about the Extreme Male Brain. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who h...

Is there an Extreme Male Brain? The first of three episodes looks at empathy and its role in the autistic brain. Learn why some researchers say autistics’ male brain is why we don’t understand peoples’ feelings. 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 em...

Is writing easy for you? Every day we encounter written communication in many forms, from signs to reports, emails to text messages. This episode is a quick look at one thing that makes writing difficult for some–understanding the reader’s expectations. 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 a...

Do you live your life in extremes? Yes, no. Bad, good. Always, never? Black and white thinking might be the reason. The autistic brain is wired to see things as absolutes. Is it possible to create your own gray area? Hear how to embrace black and white thinking and use it to your advantage. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic...

Special interests create a sensory experience for the autistic brain. They satisfy the autistic’s sense of wonder and love for learning. Yet special interests are referred to as “circumscribed” “obsessions” “preoccupations” “limited” “restricted.” Are they? Or is there something else going on? Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autis...

93% of data is wrong and the other 7% is made up. When it comes to body language, we’ve accepted this kind of thinking for too long. Autistics understand body language and even have their own. The latest studies are showing that neurotypicals don’t understand autistic body language. Take a look at how new research is redefining the way we see autism’s effects on body language. Support the show RAT...

Do some sounds get on your nerves and others lift your mood? Autistic brains are sensitive to sound. Sounds affect the nervous system of an autistic and can cause severe neurological symptoms such as pain, anxiety, incapacity and meltdowns. Dealing with these sounds impacts a person’s ability to communicate, work and enjoy life. Listen to the discord that is known as sound sensitivity. Please take...

How does it feel to wake up autistic? What life sounds like when we open our eyes can set the tone for the whole day. Unrelenting and irritating noise wreaks havoc with our nervous system. Is anybody listening? Do you hear us? 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 gues...

What is visual thinking, also called “thinking in pictures”? This episode answers that question and tells you why visual thinking may be a superpower. 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,...

Do you feel like a fish out of water when someone speaks in idioms? Like you’re not on the same page? Don’t wait for pigs to fly! Hear how the literal brain understands idioms–straight from the horse’s mouth. 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...

What things do you tell people about yourself and what things do you hide? Here are the questions to consider when deciding what to talk about and what to keep to yourself. Your answers can reveal how you are living with AS and what you’d like to change. Added benefit: you can use this as a meditation. Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it and just a minute...

From four trains of thought going on at the same time to rehearsing convos people with ASD/ADHD have a rich (and sometimes exhausting) inner life. Hear what’s it’s like for 60 seconds… 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@theautisticw...

Here is the simple way to set boundaries and recognize red flags in this frank and honest look at relationships. Boundaries don’t have to be hard or stressful. Red flags aren’t just on beaches. You’re going to like this.  Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it and just a minute to review it. By doing so you help make this content available to more autistics....

Having to make small talk is a challenge for people with Aspergers. The Autistic Woman breaks it down — How neurotypicals and neurodivirgents differ in processing conversation and why people with Aspergers have to rehearse before talking. This episode offers a practical tip to make small talk easier. Start listening now! Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it...

Why is Aspergers called High Functioning Autism? The answer might surprise you. Formerly called Aspergers the syndrome goes by many names including Aspergers and High Functioning Autism. This brief introduction discusses the history of the way autism has been perceived and a common reaction to the diagnosis. Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it and just a m...

Autistics  have meltdowns and it isn’t on purpose. They come seemingly out of nowhere and are painful and frightening.  The Autistic Woman describes the causes of meltdowns and relates personal experiences on handling them. Hear why meltdowns are not tantrums and the reason they occur. Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it and just a minute to review it. By...