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Since part 1, first week of classes in the bag, and they weren’t that bad! But one can’t get too hopeful… So I talked with attorney and author Haley Moss about her experiences with majors, undergrad, law school, independent living, and all things secondary education as an autistic to fuel up for this semester. Haley: www.haleymoss.com Get 30% off Parade with code “summerorbanwrites” For advertisin...

It’s back to school time! Back to supplies shopping, roommates, textbooks, meal plans, parties, studying Quizlet decks, student loans, and accessibility services. I talk to Youtuber Rachel Miller about all that and more tips on surviving college as an autistic student. Rachel: www.youtube.com Get 40% off Parade with code “summerorbanwrites” For advertising and sponsorship opportunities please emai...

In part 1, I spoke with Philipalphian Maisha Elonai about kink, BDSM, and its intersection with disability. Now we’re heading back to my home buckeye state to get schooled on sex and disability by Bowling Green’s very own Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback… Respectfully, and academically. Dr. Rainey: www.sarahrainey-smithback.net/ Get 30% off Parade with code “summerorbanwrites” For advertising and sponso...

July is Disability Pride Month, and the community is taking pride in stride. Over the past few years, some disabled folks have started taking pride in their sexuality as well. Sexual Health Educator Maisha Elonai and I discuss kink, BDSM, and its intersection with disability. Get 20% off Parade with code “summerorbanwrites” For advertising and sponsorship opportunities please email SummerOrban@gma...

In Part 1, Gracie Lambright and I fangirled as bookworms and women over the audio app Quinn. During our chat, Gracie mentioned a few of her favorite Quinn creators, one of them (according to his Quinn bio) breaking all community guidelines. So in Part 2, the Cowman of the hour himself Zachary Cowan tells all about his recent rise to not safe for work notoriety. Zach: www.beacons.ai/cowman Get 20%...

Maybe you've heard of Quinn, maybe you haven't, but by now you probably have if you're a female social media user... At least, that's how I became acquainted with the app. I talk with Associate Editor at Bookstr Gracie Lambright about her first encounter as well. Gracie: www.bookstr.com/author/gracie-lambright Bookstr: www.bookstr.com/article Get 20% off Parade with code "summ...

In Part 1, returning guest Stephannie Bethel and I discussed disordered discourse on social media. For this part, we continue our conversation as I continue down the rabbit hole of Emma Camp's article. Now, I have posted fake autism cringe. Stephannie:  www.stephaniebethany.com NY Opinion:  www.nytimes.com Get 20% off  Parade  with code "summerorbanwrites" For advertising and sponsor...

Autism is trending... Is it though? Maybe on Tik Tok, but what's behind some of fakeness, and all of the cringe? Returning guest Stephannie Bethel and I converse. Stephannie: www.stephaniebethany.com NY Opinion: www.nytimes.com Get 20% off Parade with code "summerorbanwrites" For advertising and sponsorship opportunities please email SummerOrban@gmail.com

In part 1, I talked with Jessica Wester about how she experiences autism as a woman, and why so many go so unnoticed by medical professionals. But that was domestic, so in part 2, I went international. Join me with Candy Doll Club's Jade Boylan as we discuss her diagnosis story, what were the reactions when she started opening up, and why she thinks autistic women so often fly under the radar....

Nearly 80% of autistic women are misdiagnosed. So for ASD Month, I'll be talking to some of these women about their autistic experiences. One of them being content creator and Oklahoma-native Jessica Wester, where we discussed intersectionality, multiple diagnoses, ABA therapy, powerlifting, and everything in the kitchen sink. Jessica: www.instagram.com/theaudhdgurlie/ Get 20% off of Parade wi...

In part 1, I talked to Kaytlin Bailey about sex work. In part 2, I swing by the over-70-year-old establishment The Cupboard, to chat with Nikki Tullo, who's worked with the local business since 2002, about sex merchandising. I think it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about groovy vibes. The Cupboard: www.instagram.com/cupboardthe/ Get 20% off of Parade with code "summerorbanwri...

Everything’s bigger in Texas… Especially their sting operations. I talk with executive director and host of The Oldest Profession Podcast Kaytlin Bailey about trafficking, taxpayer dollars, sex work in Texas, and Patriot’s Robert Kraft. Kaytlin: www.oldprosonline.org/about/ Get 20% off Parade with code "summerorbanwrites" For advertising and sponsorship opportunities please email SummerOrban@gmail...

In Part 1 of Love in the Pieces, I talked with Christopher and John about their hopes of being on Love on the Spectrum, and their experiences with the application process. In Part 2, I speak with a producer on the show to find out what the process is like from a production viewpoint. Am I a future LOTS star? Get 20% off Parade with code "summerorbanwrites" For advertising and sponsorship opportuni...

It's that time of the month... The month of February to be specific. With all the couples and cuddles and cuffing going around, it makes me more anxious than ever about my chances of getting on the Emmy Award-winning reality show, Love on the Spectrum. Christopher and John also applied to be on the show, so I decided to chat with them just to meet other autistics looking for love, and whether our...

Premiers February 10th - Presented by Anchor, SOSO is a show about faith, disability, and gender. Listen to Ohioan-college student-amateur journalist-host Summer Orban’s investigative antics bi-weekly as she navigates the intersections found in between. Check out @sorbanwrites on Twitter and @summerorbanwrites on Instagram, or connect with me at SummerOrban@gmail.com

Behold! A conversation about conception and being condescending with Amanda Seigler: writer, activist, and autistic advocate. She’s also the Executive Director at Fierce Autistics & Allies and Editor at Autistic Inclusive Meets. However, if you’ve heard anything about MMS bleach cult mother moles, you’ve probably heard of Amanda before. Also, where the h*ck have I been? Amanda: www.fierceautie...

In Part 1 of Being Autistic, And, Sophie Lavender shared her experiences being autistic and female. In Part 2, I’ll be joined by special guest YouTuber and advocate Stephannie Speaks so we can spill all the tea there is to being autistic and female * a n d * Christian. Also, am I having an existential crisis or just a bout of internalized ableism? Stephannie: www.stephaniebethany.com Emergence: ww...

Do you ever feel like you don't make sense anywhere and haven’t listened to the Intersectionality episode yet? Special guest photographer and filmmaker Sophie Lavender joins me across the pond in an in-depth deep-dive into neurodiversity, feminism, comedy, counseling, cancel culture, and a good pair of jeans and a good jumper. Also, I tell my coworkers I’m autistic… Sophie: www.instagram.com/shalo...

Ever craved conversations about culture, theology, and politics while living a thoughtful Christian life? Here's a recent episode of one of my favorite podcasts, Holy Post, hosted by Phil Vischer and Pastor Skye Jethani. You can find Holy Post on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen. Please consider supporting SOSO on Patreon:  www.patreon.com/SummerOrban For advertising...

Have you ever felt sexy or wanted to at least feel attractive but then remembered you’re blank. Whether you fill that blank in with fat, ugly, disabled, or just different, a woman’s self-confidence can seem like a dime a dozen. Special guests autism advocates Beth Roy Jenkins and Amy Gravino share their perspectives on faith, sexuality, empowerment, and more as I lament my bodily functions. Beth:...

Entrepreneur and content creator Katie Steckly once said that COVID has given rise to the content creation middle class… So what does that mean for the rest of us newbs with something to say? Special guest YouTuber and host of the Adult ISH podcast Nygel Turner and I debrief this question while discussing social media, creativity, imposter syndrome, mental health, and more! Nygel: www.instagram.co...

In Part 1 of Embarrassing Autism Childhood Stories, I talked to Leanne Libas and Cat Burford about their stories. Now I'm going transatlantic to hear what experiences @itzmeechloe from TikTok has to share... Hopefully her advice can help me have the courage to attend this year's Prom by myself! Chloe: www.instagram.com/autismandchloe/ Please consider supporting SOSO on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Sum...

Growing up autistic, you do some embarrassing— and I mean * r e a l l y * embarrassing— stuff. Why not own it during Autism Spectrum Disorder Month? With special guests keynote speaker Leanne Libas and playwright Cat Burford, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, there’s something to make you feel less humiliated! Leanne: www.instagram.com/callmemisslibas/ Cat: www.instagram.com/somegirlna...

Want a close, disabled friend? Here's a recent episode of one of my favorite podcasts, Disability After Dark, hosted by Andrew Gurza. You can find Disability After Dark on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen. Please consider supporting SOSO on Patreon: www.patreon.com/SummerOrban For advertising and sponsorship opportunities please email SummerOrban@gmail.com

If you’re like me, you love freaking out when everything’s either fine or heading towards fine. If you’ve been constantly thinking about what you would do if there were another lockdown, have (somewhat) no fear! Here are three creative hobbies you can give a try with returning special guest, my mother Stacie Orban. I Matter: www.rulingourexperiences.com Please consider supporting SOSO on Patreon:...