Unpacking Neuroqueerness

In this special episode, marking one year of the "Unpacking Neuroquerness" podcast, my friend Emma and I talk about her experiences with OCD and mental health. I also talk a little bit about my advocacy journey and how it all unfolded.

In this episode I host Matthew Broberg Moffit, fellow autistic chef and author of "Color, Taste, Texture" *Check out Matthew's book by accessing this link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704923/color-taste-texture-by-matthew-broberg-moffitt/

In this episode I talk about the different support need levels of Autism, why functioning labels are harmful and the pizza graph of Autism traits.

In this episode my friend A and I talk about the nuances of his experiences growing up in Russia, the UK and US. We also talk about many subtopics such as masking, diagnosis disclosure, navigating the dating world and TV shows that do a poor job of representing the actual autistic experience from the inside rather than what it looks like to non-autistic people.

In this episode, I host Ashra Louisa (AKA the Autistic Thrifter). Ashra and I talk about what it's like navigating society as a high masking autistics, and our own unique journeys and experiences that led us to where we are today. Ashra also talks about what led her to start creating content and organizing support groups for the autistic community. Check out Ashra's website below and join one of h...

In this episode I talk about many autistics like myself do consider being autistic part of our identity, since autism is essentially the operating system for our brains, and influences a multitude of things, such as how we process information, interact with others and much more. I also explain why people saying "your disability doesn't define you" can often rub some disabled folks like me in the w...

In this episode I talk a little bit about "Sheldon Cooper" from "The Big Bang Theory", and why despite having enjoyed the show as a teenager and related to the main character, I now see some issues with the way he was portrayed.

In this episode I host fellow neurodivergent friend Noah Feld, to talk about his experiences growing up with Autism and Dyslexia back when there was very little understanding about these disabilities.

In this episode my friend X and discuss the "refrigerator mother" theory and how it is rooted in patriarchy and ableism. X then talks about their experiences (as a queer cisgender woman) with sexism and ableism (and how intertwined they are).

In this episode, my longtime friend and basketball trainer Jerome Gumbs and I talk a little bit about our own unique experiences navigating life, taking positive lessons from negative experiences and creating environments where people can thrive by feeling accepted and motivated to pursue their dreams and goals, even if those are considered ambitious or outlandish by others. LINK TO VIDEO VERSION:...

In this episode I talk about how easy it can be to feel misunderstood by our neurotypical peers and why it's so important to have access to other autistics.

In this episode I explain why I feel like the HSP label is a way for undiagnosed high masking autistics with internalized ableism to speak about their experiences while avoiding the word Autism, which can harm the greater autistic community by keeping Autism stigmatized and tabooed.*I acknowledge that everyone has the right to use whatever label feels best for them. In this episode I am simply poi...

In the first episode with my brand new microphone (Thank You Grandma), I talk about how exhausting it feels to be constantly misinterpreted, misjudged and ostracized by society, including on this platform itself. I talk about getting my first official negative email related to the podcast yesterday from someone that completely distorted my use of the terms "time blindness" and "autistiphobia" (coi...

In this episode I talk about how it feels like disability rights are still so massively misunderstood and ignored, even amongst progressives and pro-social justice individuals.

In this episode I talk with neurodivergent life coach Michelle Markman about some ways that can be helpful for some of us neurodistict individuals to accommodate ourselves when it comes to struggles with executive dysfunction, setting schedules, dealing with insomnia, parenting, food sensitivities, and PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder). MICHELLE'S COACHING WEBSITE: https://michellemarkman.com...

In this very short guest episode, my grandma comes back on briefly to talk about a couple great disability related films, check them out here: CRIP CAMP: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81001496?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2Ce103040c-cf29-44e5-83b8-9363dac66d22-768162%2Ce103040c-cf29-44e5-83b8-9363dac66d22-768162%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81001496%2CVideo%3A81001496%2CminiDpPlayButt...

In this episode I have my grandmother Theo Gund back on the podcast to discuss her struggles with alcoholism followed by the experience of being a mother to an ADHD child (my father George Gund IV from episodes 50 and 102) *Link to "A day with no words" book by Tiffany Hammond https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-day-with-no-words/18942107?ean=9781736949795&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ZKmBhArEiwAspcJ7n8oGUWOs0wq...

In this very special episode, I talk with neurodistinct burnout restoration specialist Carole Jean Whittington from the "Beyond Autistic Burnout" Talk show Link to get your ticket to the ENERGIZE & RESTORE Experience Day https://resources.mindyourautisticbrain.com/products/courses/view/1154816 Link to pre-order Carole Jean's book, “Unleashing Sustainable Energy: A Strategic Approach to Transfo...

In this episode I talk a little bit about one of the most misunderstood characteristics of ADHD, time blindness. I also talk about how disgustingly normalized ableism is in our society, even in progressive communities.

In this episode I have a great conversation my family member Rick. He talks all about his experiences growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, as well as navigating life as a teacher, and now a husband and parent as well.

In this episode I talk about how important it is to set boundaries, and why this is especially true for neurodivergent people like myself.

In this episode I give a brief explanation and overview about the term "neuronormativity" and what it means.

In this episode I talk briefly about Pathological Demand avoidance (PDA) and what it means in the neurodistinct community. I also talk about why many autistics don't agree with the concept of authority. I explain that for us autistic folks, it doesn't matter how many accolades you have or what position you are in, you have to earn our trust first in order to earn our respect.

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing one of my favorite advocates and the founder of Autism Career Pathways, Maisie Soetantyo. Maisie and I talk about the main challenges autistic people continue to face in the workplace due to schools and businesses' lack of interest in the employee's personal strenghts and the concept of neurodiversity, which is what led to her to start her business,...

In this episode I talk about something many neurodistinct folks can probably relate to struggling with, time management. I give a brief explanation of what can cause these struggles and some strategies (such as reverse scheduling) that can be helpful for many folks, including myself.