The Autistic Mystic Podcast

On this episode I discuss: Identifying the internalised belief that the outcome of social situations is your sole responsibility  Learning to centre your enjoyment in social situations Practical tools to start handing back 50% of the ‘social load’ of an interaction References:  Instagram Reel referenced: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C94Kwi3IaPx/ Thanks for listening! Please leave a rev...

My life has changed for the better due to entering my thirties and understanding my brain more (autism). I'v begun the process of building authentic self-esteem and discuss this in depth. Namely: The tenets of improved self esteem Tools to reframe self care if you’re struggling to take your needs seriously Putting respeck on your name: not diminishing your talents When is self deprecation appropri...

On this episode I discuss: autistic burnout vs. Depression Affirmations feel like lies the emotional cost of managing everyday life The cost of hidden disabilities Moral imperatives The selfishness of Nihilism Thought distortions The applications of optimism, hope, pessimism and nihilism  References:  Rebecca Solnit interview - https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Qgrl4kcHVap19qqVc2G6?si=7...

Having to work to live sucks, least of all when how your brain is built doesn't support consistent productivity. In this episode I discuss how difficult I find entrepreneurship and employment, and how much I resent having to betray myself at work just to maintain basic human rights (food, shelter). I get into: Entrepreneurship and how it triggers our fear of being perceived Capitalism and the illu...

This episode is a detailed review of the themes in Helen Hoang's "The Kiss Quotient". It's an ICONIC book which inspired a lot of thought. I discuss autistic self-esteem, sexual exploration and platonic intimacy. More specifically: 00:00 Overview of the book 'The Kiss Quotient' with spoilers 00:15 Exploring Sexual Content in Literature vs. Pornography 04:22 Discussing the Emotional...

This episode is my case against casual sex! Sex is glorious and awesome and I hope we all have more of it. However we can't ignore the challenges inherent to autism that make us very bad candidates for casual sex. In this episode I unpack autistic sensitivities and accommodations that would make “casual” sex, anything but that. I discuss: The double burden of having to unmask and contend with soci...

TRIGGER WARNING: S*icide I've been having a hard time making meaning out of life - what with societal collapse, genocides hustle culture - and wanted to share some conclusions I made about why it is better to stay alive than to opt out. I hope this episode makes you feel seen and a little less alone. Themes discussed: Arguments in favour of staying alive Finding joy while the world is burning Find...

I went to a queer brunch and had the most fascinating experience. This episode discusses my reflections on: Social Anxiety, Solipsism and Self-Awareness The fundamental loneliness of being an adult The Harsh Realities of Adulthood The Complexities of Dating and Social Expectations Group Vulnerability and Shared Experiences Please leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can f...

Amanda Seales is being unfairly dog-pilled on. When people are cut down because they're honest and direct, what does this say about society at large? If it's unsafe for a successful, effective, beautiful allistic woman to be unflinching in her anti-establishment critiques, what hope is there for the average black autistic woman? This episode dissects bullying dynamics, the price of honesty, Hollyw...

This episode flits between several topics that all tie together quite nicely: bad dating advice, Dune 2 (spoilers) and its representation of black and brown people, racism and the genocide in Palestine, strong sense of justice, the pain of being perceived and navigating social media hierarchy, the lack of resources for autistic adults, whitewashing of history through film and television TRIGGER WA...

I know I’m not the only one who immediately read Bella Baxter as autistic! In this episode I explore all the ways I took Poor Things to be an allegory for autistic womens’ coming of age. There will be spoilers. For those of you who don't know (get to know! Watch it, it's fabulous): 'Poor Things' is a movie about a woman "brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. She runs off with a lawyer o...

Welcome to Autistic As F*ck! This is not your typical autism podcast. I created this show so girls and gays like me wouldn't feel so alone in their journey of understanding their brain. I will be sharing my lived experience as it pertains to autism and my identity intersections. I won't share research studies, this isn't a teachable moment as much as a witnessing. You are welcome here to listen, c...