Unpacking Neuroqueerness

In this episode I discuss the deeply ableist, irresponsible, problematic and offensive narrative around Autism propagated by Netflix's new documentary and the response from the autistic community and organizations such as the UK National Autistic Society. *Also check out my brand new website: https://www.georgemunizgund.com/

In this episode I talk about some of the difficulties many autistics like me experience when it comes to navigating friendships, such as being able too tell who is a friend or not, as well as understanding non-verbal communication, which can be very challenging for autistic people to read and understand because it is not how we typically communicate.

In this episode I explain how even simple tasks can be very exhausting for neurodivergent people, even if they are physically able to complete the task.

In this episode I give a refresher on emotional empathy vs cognitive empathy and explain how sensory overload and mental shutdowns can play a role in autistics being perceived as not having empathy. This is largely due to the medical community refusing to learn from listening to the internal experiences of autistic people.

In this episode I discuss the main differences in between autistic and non-autistic communication styles, as well as the main reasons autistics are often misunderstood.

For this episode, as we approach Autism Acceptance Month, I give a brief history "Autism awareness month" and explain why many autistics (including myself) prefer to say "Awareness and Acceptance" and how non-autistic people can be good allies and help make the world more accommodating to autistic folks, instead of pushing "cures" and "treatments", which are rooted in the old ableist eugenics narr...

In this episode I host my acting teacher Jim Jarrett. Jim is Sanford Meisner's last teaching protégé and founder and director of The Meisner Technique Studio in San Francisco (where I completed my acting training just over two years ago). I firmly believe that studying with Jim played a huge role in my unmasking journey and in starting this podcast. Jim talks about the craft of not trying to "be g...

In this episode I host fellow queer autistic ADHD senior Jeff Fried. I ask Jeff about his experiences with Autism and ADHD throughout life, what masking looked like for him, and how the narrative around Autism has been slowly changing over the past few decades.

In this episode my friend Ashra and I talk about the HBO show "Girls", by Leena Dunham. We discuss the unfair perceptions towards the main character, Hannah, and the possibility of some characters being neurodivergent coded.

In this episode my friend X talks about their experiences with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and how it affects them in conjunction with ADHD. Shared below are resources recommended by X during the episode: Ehlers Danlos Support UK  https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/ Neurodivergence and EDS  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27377649/ EDS UK Webinar (2022)  https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/informat...

In this episode I host Livia Sara from the "Liv Label Free" podcast to talk about her experiences battling a severe eating disorder and the strong link in between autism and eating disorders that doesn't get enough recognition. Livia also talks about how typical ED recovery strategies can be unhelpful for many autistic people and a lot of times different approaches are needed. Check out Livia's po...

In this episode I passionately break down a recent article published by the SF Chronicle which highlights a study by UCSF which pushes the ableist narrative of trying to "fix" or "treat" autistic folks instead of listening to their experiences and making society more accommodating. I give specific examples on certain accommodations that can be made in terms of autistic experiences such as sensory...

In this episode I talk about how ableism is still strongly tied in to immigration laws and give examples of two countries in particular, including a case involving a Korean family with an autistic child in Australia.

In this episode I talk a little bit about auditory processing delays in autistic individuals and a recent study from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toronto that revealed that autistic brains process substantially higher amounts of information at rest compared to neurotypical brains. I also talk about why listening to and considering the lived experiences of autistic people i...

In this episode I talk about the division I have been noticing amongst the autistic community and why we shouldn't assume someone's support needs if we don't know them personally and have no idea of what they have been through in life. High maskers are really good at hiding their struggles and support needs can also fluctuate many times throughout a single week or in some cases even throughout a s...

In this episode I bring my friend Ashra (also known as @autisticthrifter on Instagram) back on the podcast to talk about her experiences studying psychology as an autistic student, working as a TA at Harvard, and filling a huge gap in the neurodistinct community by hosting support groups for autistic adults. Check out Ashra's website for more information regarding support groups: https://autistict...

In this episode my friend X and I talk about our perspectives on the holidays and mention a few tips for navigating them as neurodivergent folks.

In this episode I talk with Manisha Snoyer, host of the "Teach your Kids" podcast and founder of MasteryHour and Cottage Class. Manisha has been a homeschooling expert and advocate for many years and has built unique curriculum planners for 200 different archetypes of students Manisha talks about the benefits of a homeschooling environment, particularly when it comes to accommodating kids that are...

In this episode I thank everyone for reaching 10,000 downloads, recognize countries with the highest amount of streams and reflect on the original goals of this podcast, which still stand strong today.

In this episode I talk a little about differences in between autistic and neurotypical communication styles and the reasoning behind these differences.

In this episode I have my friend Melissa from "Oh, that's just my autism" back on the podcast to share our thoughts on "The Big Bang Theory". We discuss good things, relatable things and also issues and stereotypes perpetuated by the show.

In this episode my friend X and I review the new "Barbie" film together. We discuss general thoughts on the film, the representation of patriarchy and moments that may have been influenced by the lens of neurodiversity.

In this episode I talk with Iris Warchall (she/they), an autistic physical therapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Iris talks about their journey as a late identified autistic person, what led them to pursue a career as a physical therapist and some main things that need to change in order for the medical field to become more neurodiversity affirming. Check out Iris' website: https://iriswa...

In this episode I give a brief overview of attachment insecurity and my experiences with it.

In this episode I give a brief summary of what sleep paralysis is and my personal experiences with it.