The Special Interest Pod

In episode fifty-one, Alex and Karly welcome you back into the podverse! They catch you up on what they have been up to and what to expect for season three. They are excited to share more diverse experiences with you, community opportunities and chances to share your story! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Join...

In episode fifty, Alex and Karly close out season two with so much gratitude. We talk about people pleasing, gaining confidence from connecting with community, and wrap up with some details of what's to come. We'll be back in March! Thank you for listening! Love you all sooooo much. <3 -A+K Reach out to us and join our community- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialin...

In episode forty-nine, Alex and Karly reminisce on past driving memories, talk about the importance of judgment and backstories, and wish you all a warm holiday. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Join our Patreon: patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Coaching with Karly: re...

In episode forty-eight, Alex and Karly get a little silly while reflecting on this year of unmasking and special interests. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Join our Patreon: patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / rewil...

In episode forty-seven, Alex and Karly reflect on their weeks, what productive rest feels like verses disassociation, and what makes them feel the most empowered.  Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Virtual Meetup Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb8THw2SUsv_PyLUvSoHXimE68Jxg3zh2gUZ3WAOcLTY_tKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @th...

In episode forty-six, Alex and Karly share about how they are feeling after the holiday week. They reflect on the process of building self awareness and how exposing yourself to old spaces can be a good time to reflect on how far you've come on your unmasking journey.  Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Join o...

In episode forty-five, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Olivia! Olivia (She/They) of @olivianiedmusic_official is a queer and trans multi instrumentalist who is in the process of recording her debut solo album! Her experiences of being a late diagnosed autistic/ADHDr and being a trans woman, are explored lyrically throughout her original music, and her single off of her upcoming album, in which...

In episode forty-four, Alex and Karly celebrate ONE whole year of The Special Interest Podcast!! We are so grateful for the community we have built, the people we have connected with and for the space to share our voices. Thank you so much for being a part of our dream. Stay listening for our surprise new offerings. If you’re tuning in before 11/11, DM us “INTEREST” to gain early access. See you t...

In episode forty-three, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Alyssa, of Alyssa's Yellow House. Alyssa is a neurodivergent home organization strategist who works with people who have ADHD and autism, as well as others struggling with conventional organization techniques, to take the shame and anxiety out of home organization and build successful systems that work for them so they can stop stress...

In episode forty-two, Alex and Karly meet with Victoria Ellen. Victoria Ellen is an AuDHD, ND & chronically ill content creator. She is a published author and PhD student. Her authentic content is full of colour and aims to bring happiness and comfort to others. In this episode, she talks about her autism journey, her workbooks created for autistics and shares advice. Thank you for listening!...

In episode forty-one, Alex and Karly are joined by guest, Tenacity. Tenacity Plys is a nonbinary writer based in Brooklyn, with publications in Bullshit Lit, Alien Buddha, Word Gathering, and Defunkt. Xe has been nominated for a Pushcart and a Best of the Net. Xir first novella, Family Curse - Field Notebooks (1880 - 2020) is available now from Bottlecap Press. You can find more of xir work at ten...

In episode forty, Alex and Karly have a very free flowing conversation, touching on the topics of unmasking, advocating at the doctor's office and their current hyperfixations. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / rewildtoroot@gmail.com Facebook: The Specia...

In episode thirty-nine, Alex and Karly dive into their experiences with ABA. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and form your own opinion on this very controversial topic. *A trigger warning is provided. If this topic is too sensitive for you, we understand and we will catch up with you again next week. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gm...

In episode thirty-eight, Alex and Karly talk extensively about the feeling of being lonely. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Neurodivergent Monthly Meet Up: Oct. 26 @ 7PM EST *Make sure you check out our friends in Pretty Late on Spotify! Our theme song is called Lonely by them.<3 Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Life coaching with Karly: re...

In episode thirty-seven, Alex and Karly discuss what it's like setting social boundaries, burnout and sensory overwhelm. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com/ @rewildtoroot/ rewildtoroot@gmail.com Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast Facebook Group: The Special Interest Po...

In episode thirty-six, Alex and Karly discuss style and how it has changed since unmasking. One word: Overalls! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com, @rewildtoroot, rewildtoroot@gmail.com Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans! M...

In episode thirty-five, Alex and Karly discuss safe foods, preferences in eating and PICKLES! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Next Neurodivergent Meet Up: September 21 at 7PM EST! Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com/ @rewildtoroot Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast Facebook Group: The Special Interest Pod...

In episode thirty-four, Karly talks about her current situation, of going through Hurricane Idalia. She talks about anxiety and ways to cope when faced with unknown life events. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K *Karly is safe and made it through her first tropical storm!* Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Rewild to Root: rewildtoroot.com / @rewi...

In episode thirty-three, Alex and Karly talk about the confusing language and depths of idioms and black and white thinking. Share your examples for us to analyze in future episodes! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot@gmail.com/ rewildtoroot.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Facebook: The Special Interest Podc...

 In episode thirty-two, we welcome Olivia onto the pod. Olivia shares all about her special interests- the band, Incubus, art and cats!! Tune in to feel the joy and passion of Olivia, it is seriously contagious. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Connect with Olivia: IG:olivia.shorthair DeviantArt: oliviashorthair Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod...

In episode thirty-one, Karly dives into her special interest- CREATIVITY!!! She has been on a journey of connecting with her inner creative, through the program, The Artist's Way. She talks about how her creative journey relates to unmasking, shares shame and stay tuned until the end to hear her special announcement. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialint...

 In episode thirty, we welcome Monica Diaz, of Autistic Freedom. Monica is a late-diagnosed autistic, who offers support to other autistics through her coaching business. Tune in to hear about Monica's experiences and her special interests! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Connect with Monica: Email: monica@autisticfreedom.com IG: @yourautisticfreedom Website: autisticfreedom.com Reach out...

In episode twenty-nine, Alex and Karly tune in to say hi. Then Alex is given the space to info dump all about her special interests- SLOTHS!! Tune in for a fun and joyful time. Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Reach out to us- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans! Music: Pretty...

In episode twenty-eight, we meet Rachel. Rachel is a queer, neurodivergent, non-binary, ADHD coach, who runs Porch Light Coaching. She talks about her experience learning she is Autistic in her early thirties, provides many amazing resources and also shares her special interest! Thank you for listening! <3 -A+K Connect with Rachel: IG: @porch.light.coaching Tiktok: icebox.plums Website: welcome...

In episode twenty-seven, we introduce our first guest of season two!! We are so excited for you to meet Morgan! Morgan was diagnosed, Autistic and ADHD when she was 20 years old. She was took by surprise, but dove into researching more about autism to learn about herself. As a senior in college, she struggled with autism burnout and had to redirect her path to accommodate her needs. Morgan is now...