Oh, That’s Just My Autism

The imposter syndrome hits hardest when I’m not struggling. Reminding myself that autism does not always = hardship. I can be autistic AND successful, happy, and content. 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/ohthat...

Catastrophic thinking. It’s just how my brain rolls. What’s the worst that could happen? I can definitely tell you. Why am I like this?? 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...

Realizing that I still mask at different levels for different situations. Trying to feel comfortable with my authentic self (and even know what that is!) is truly a feat. Join me on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord community. Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.

In this episode I talk about my disordered eating, how lots of triggers have been making life extra hard right now, and how sometimes the thing that’s bad for us is the thing that we want to do most. If you want to join our little OTJMA community you can do so at patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. Give a follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com

Life can be hard to navigate when you assume everyone has good intentions. Reading people in this way has never been my strong suit and it has gotten me into some sticky situations and caused me to have a hard time trusting myself and others. If you want more of OTJMA, you can subscribe to the Patreon (patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism) which will give you access to our online community and (startin...

I mean, the episode title says it all. Why are birthdays so weird?? If you want to be connected outside of the pod, hop on over to patreon.com/oh thatsjustmyautism and subscribe for access to the OTJMA Community. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

I’m back and I’m more ramble-y than ever! How has my life been going? Did I have a meltdown during our move? Did I ever end up taking those antidepressants?? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode 😀 If you want more OTJMA action, you can join the Patreon at www. Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsju...

Like attracts like. Really feeling that right now as I’m discovering that I’ve always had an ASD radar that was fully functional and pointing me in the direction of other autistics. I just didn’t know it yet! If you want to join me over on Patreon, follow this link: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. If you want to get in touch you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.t...

If you want to listen to me awkwardly ramble on for almost an hour about how awkward I am, then this episode is for you! If you want to join the Patreon party you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

Let’s talk about poo baby! This week I dive into the details of my decades of digestive struggles, including my diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Fun fact: IBS and other digestive troubles are often co-occurring with ASD. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join the Patreon and become a part of t...

Fall semester has begun! Today I’m talking about how working in groups is the worst, the perils of choosing a disorganized teacher, and how my classroom has the absolute brightest lights on the planet. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me over on Patreon! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😊

I got my diagnosis a year ago and so much has changed! Learning about my neurodivergence has really opened up my life in a lot of ways and helped me begin a journey to true self acceptance. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. I also have a Patreon page! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - help the support the pod an...

That’s right! My fiancé Grey joins me on this episode to talk about how we navigate life as a ND couple. We also answer some listener questions submitted on IG. It’s a long one but a fun one - I hope you enjoy! If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. If you want to help support the pod and get some perks in return, you ca...

It’s summer and I’m melting (down?). In this episode I talk about how the heat can contribute to sensory overload and make everything around you a little less tolerable. If you want to reach out, email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me on Patreon for access to our private OTJMA Discord server! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism

Why are decisions so hard?? My overly analytical brain just can’t decide what the right thing is. And even when I can decide, taking steps toward acting on that decision is even harder! If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join that Patreon and gain access to our private Discord server! Patreon.com/ohthat...

I’m still over here *not* mastering the art of conversation. There are just so many factors and variables (which are only fun when in relation to math). Good thing I am embracing my awkwardness these days, because there is a lot of it. If you want to join us on the Patreon, go here: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. To reach out via email: ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjus...

When Megan was first on the podcast in October of 2021 (Episode 40) it was to talk about her self-diagnosis journey, and how she thought she was autistic, but then realized she wasn't. But guess what? Plot twist! Megan actually IS autistic! She is back to update us on what has happened since she was last on the show, and to talk about how difficult self-diagnosis can be. We also talk a bit about w...

Happy Pride Month! In this episode I talk about my later-in-life realization that I was gay, and how that journey was so similar to when I realized that I’m autistic. The parallels are REAL. The clues were there. How could I have missed this stuff?? If you want to join the Patreon party: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - if you want to reach out you can email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find...

I’ve been hit with the Cov, and it’s rubbing my anxiety, ASD, and ADHD the wrong way! This was not in the plans. I’m not good at sitting around. How long will this last? Send help, I’m losing it. Thanks to my brain functioning at half capacity, there’s an extra awkward ending to this one 🙃 If you’d like to support the pod, you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - to reach out shoot me a...

I have always enjoyed this show, but there are some reasons why I think this might be the best season yet! If you want to check out the Patreon you can do that here: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - if you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

Can we hit the refresh button on our mental health system please? I saw my new psychiatrist yesterday and it went exactly as I thought it would. It seems like speaking to a therapist and psychiatrist should make you feel BETTER, not worse?? Not the case here. Anyhoo, buckle up for another rant, because I have a lot to say! If you’d like to reach out, email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com. Foll...

Exciting news...I started a Patreon! All the details are in the episode, so give it a listen, and if you want to join you can do that here: patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😁

Rant alert! Saw a therapist today who didn’t believe that I could be autistic. This is the first time I’ve had an interaction like this and it was super upsetting. This happens far too often to autistic people and it’s not right. Oof. I’m heated, y’all. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

I started taking medication and I’m having a lot of mixed emotions about it. Meds have always felt like a last resort option for me, but that’s pretty much where I’m at, so yeah. It’s time. I need help and I’m hoping this little white pill is the answer. It doesn’t hurt to try...hopefully! If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmy...

On this episode I’m answering listener questions that were submitted via Instagram. If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/justmyautism -thank you all I appreciate all your support! 💜