Oh, That’s Just My Autism

Lately I've been hearing the term "a touch of the 'tism" getting thrown around and I'm honestly kind of happy about it. Is this a sign that the immense stigma surrounding autism is gently beginning to lift? Or is this a phrase that diminishes the impact of the struggles that come with being on the spectrum?

Well well well...if it isn't the U.S. Government making announcements based on unfounded claims that Tylenol causes Autism. Why are we constantly trying to prevent and "cure" autism?

When you have a little bit to say about a few different things, you throw all those topics into one episode. Enjoy the ride through four different trains of thought (plus maybe a few tangents...of course). For bonus content, join the Patreon: ⁠www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism⁠ Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!

My updated opinion on the absolute horror show that is Elon Musk. Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus episodes per month. Here’s the link to that: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.c...

School had me so busy that I fell off from recording but guess what? I graduated! I’m back and hopefully better than ever. Here’s a little life update for you all and thank you for your patience while I navigated a very intense year! Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus...

Finally learning to embrace my hyperactivity and not look at it as a character flaw. Maybe people like me just find movement more relaxing than sitting still, and that’s ok! What does relaxation look like to you?

If you know me, you know I'm all about busting those autism myths! One misconception about autistic people is that we aren't funny and don't understand humor or sarcasm. What better way to bust this myth than to have an autistic comedian on the pod?? Mike Brody has been doing stand-up for over twenty years and just received his ASD and ADHD diagnoses last year, in his mid-forties. He&#...

To quote the great Taylor Swift - I'm just gonna shake it off. Support the Pod for as little as 99 cents per month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support Visit the OTJMA Store: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!

I can’t even muster the energy or focus to write a description about this one. Yeah, it’s one of *those* days 🙃

I have been teasing this for a while and it’s finally here! Yes, a new podcast! My good friend Courtney (known on the socials as @courtneyadhd) and I are joining forces and it’s going to be amazing. Our first episode is going live on Saturday, April 6th. Links to all the places you can watch and follow are linked below! We will be going live while we are recording so be sure to tune in and be part...

Yes, I got my autism diagnosis from a psychologist, but in reality my own self-diagnosis came long before that. I credit Sarah Hendrickx with giving me my biggest "aha" moment. I remember watching her YouTube video "Women & Girls & Autism: What's the Difference?" (linked HERE ) with my jaw dropped the entire time because it was SO relatable. Was she talking about me...

Ever find a person who you are SO into...but not in a romantic way? It feels like a crush without the romance. Yes, platonic crushes are a real thing! I suspect that this is a phenomenon that affects us neurodivergent folk a little more because when we find something (or...someone) interesting, we go all in. And that's ok! (I also take a verbal sidequest and talk about actual crushes and how t...

She's fierce, she's fabulous, she's Onda Spectrum! Clever drag name aside, this lovely Australian human is super interesting, substantially talented and an amazing interviewee. I had such a fun time talking with Onda about what it's like to be an autistic drag queen, but that's not all we got in to. We took a journey through so many topics (we both have ADHD so, of course we di...

How are school and work and life going?? Some parts are going great, other parts are hitting the fan. To sum it up, I'm busy but happy, stressed to the max but finding time for gratitude, and (most importantly) avoiding the break room at all costs. Sometimes self care looks like eating in your car all alone.

Kicking off the new year with one of my favorite interviews yet! Livia Sara is the host of "Liv Label Free", a podcast about Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery. Livia tells about her own experience with an eating disorder, her eventual autism and ADHD diagnosis, and how learning about her neurodivergence has helped her in her recovery. She now helps others as an ED recovery coach and has authored...

Boundaries are often discussed in terms of relationships with others, but what about learning to set boundaries with yourself? Sometimes we can put more pressure on ourselves than anyone else does. Learning to say no to yourself is just as hard - but just as important - as learning to say no to others. Support the Pod for as little as 99 cents per month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jus...

When does self-preservation become selfish? How much ignorance is too much when your mental health and well-being are at stake? And how does being autistic play in to my inability to cope with the injustices of the world?

Today I welcome George from Unpacking Neuroqueerness where we will be discussing the good, the bad, and all the in-between when it comes to the show The Big Bang Theory. George and I are both big fans of the show, and both heavily relate to the Sheldon character, but also realize that there are many problematic aspects when it comes to TBBT. Here we will be breaking it all down and talking about i...

Helloooo everybody…it’s been a while. I was struck down with the flu and haven’t posted an episode in almost a month! It seems like a good time for a little life update so tune in to see what’s been going on with me and my lil AuDHD brain lately :-)

Fines, overdraft fees, and bad credit, oh my! These are just a few of the things that are associated with the dreaded "ADHD tax". Support the Pod for as little as 99 cents per month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support Visit the OTJMA Store: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love y...

I've got a very personal, vulnerable, and LGBTQ-centric episode for you today. This week I am talking about my partner coming out as non-binary, and how their transition has changed the way the world perceives us as a couple, and me as a lesbian woman. Being partnered with a male-presenting person has at times felt threatening to my identity, and I have been struggling to figure out how to be...

Am I “easygoing”…or just a gigantic, people-pleasing pushover? A recent encounter with a bully-ish coworker has me thinking about all the ways I haven’t stood up for myself in the past. I discuss how I think this is related in many ways to being autistic and how I’m trying to find my footing when it comes to standing up for myself. Support the Pod for as little as 99 cents per month: https://podca...

Do you have a "most embarrassing moment"? When was the last time you felt embarrassed? If you're anything like me, you won't be able to answer these questions because embarrassment really isn't a thing you feel, at least not easily and not often. Is this related to autism, or is it just a "me" thing? I also discuss the first cousins of embarrassment: shame & sel...

Prioritizing one task above another is hard when all tasks feel important. Relaxing is hard when your brain never stops thinking. Finding balance is hard! Visit the OTJMA Store: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!

What is the brain grab? Just listen, you'll totally get it. Get 10% off Loops: www.loopearplugs.com/OTJMA Visit the OTJMA Store: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!