Unpacking Neuroqueerness

In this episode I talk about common types of challenges that neurodistinct people tend to face in the workplace and how businesses can better accommodate their neurodivergent employees.

In this episode I talk about my recent decision to start accepting donations for my podcast. The goal is to keep the podcast free of charge and free of ads while still bringing in some funds to offset domain fees and other expenses, as well as to get a little compensation for all the hard work I've put and will continue putting in to this podcast :)*Link for donations: https://www.gofundme.com/f/h...

In this episode I explain the concept of the neurodiversity umbrella and the different conditions it can encompass. I also explain the definitions of terms such as neurodiverse, neurodivergent and neuroqueer.

In this episode I talk a little about how it feels just having gotten diagnosed with combined type ADHD and give a little refresher on what that means, as well as how common it is for autistic people to also have ADHD.

In this episode my father George F. Gund (who is also neurodistinct and you may remember from Episode 50) comes back on the podcast to talk about a variety of different topics, including his passion for photograph, his farming work at Blue Marble Acres Marin and his views on spirituality. Check out these links to see his great work! :) GUNDPHOTO PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE: http://www.gundphoto.com/ BLUE...

In this episode I explain why I personally don't resonate with the term "autistic traits", because being autistic (to me) is about the frequency, intensity and ability to regulate certain sensitivities and mannerisms, not the experiences of the sensitivities and mannerisms themselves.

In this special bonus episode I explain what happened to Episode 35 and why it's no longer listed on this podcast

In this episode my friend Faina and I talk about how draining and exhausting it can be to have to mask things such as hyperactivity, attention regulation in a society that expects us to "function" in standard neuronormative ways that simply don't match our brain patterns. We also talk about how each of us like to be supported and what makes us feel heard and understood after meltdowns, rather than...

*Sensitive content advisoryIn this episode I talk about how despite it's undeniable value in a highly capitalistic society, money can't buy everything, especially when it comes to highly valuable things such as our health.

In this episode I say a special thank you to all my listeners for helping me hit the 4,500 downloads mark. I also explain that this podcast has never been about fame or making money, it has always been and will continue to be about impacting and helping people.

In this episode I talk about the blatant ableism and discrimination that occurs in the acting industry and my perspective on it as an autistic actor.

In this episode I talk a little bit about the experience of overstimulation and burnout and what it tends to look like for autistics and ADHDers.

In this episode my friend Utkarsh talks about his experiences growing up in India, being bullied but making the best of it in the end, scoring 100% on his math tests by 12th grade and eventually starting a new life in the United States. Utkarsh also talks a little about how impactful it was for him to be in a space where mental health is discussed more openly and what led him to suspect he might h...

In this episode I explain the deal with "autistic traits" and why we experience things such as sensory overload and meltdowns very differently than how our neurotypical peers experience them.

*Sensitive Content AdvisoryIn this episode I talk about the astoundingly high suicide rates among autistic people, a very important that definetely needs to be discussed and shows just how damaging it is to allow autistics to grow up in a society where they are constantly judged, mistreated and gaslit

In this episode my friend Maeve returns to the podcast to talk about the ups and downs of sharing her ADHD diagnosis with her family and confronting dated stigmas and stereotypes surrounding ADHD, Autism and neurodiversity in general. *Apologies for the muffled sound in the first few seconds of the recording

In this episode I break down another highly problematic "hype trend" article about neurodiversity. This one was written by Emma Camp from the New York Times. I explain why this kind of rhetoric is so harmful to the autistic community, and especially to autistics with higher support needs and those that are multiply marginalized.

In this six month anniversary special episode, my friend X and I talk more in depth about dealing with the burnout that can result from navigating social situations as neurodistinct individuals in a world that is not often kind to us. *References - brave.dave https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.dave?lang=en - Parrot video calls https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/21/science/parrots-video-chat-fa...

In this episode I talk about the show "Heartbreak High (2022)" on Netflix and why I find it to be the best authentic autistic representation I have ever seen in TV and film to this day. Autistic actor and advocate Chloe Hayden does a fantastic job with her portrayal of Quinni, a young queer autistic high schooler with lots of personality (not your standard stereotypical autistic person).

In this episode my friend Faina and I share experiences around neuronormative job experiences and expectations and how hard it can be to navigate those as neurodistinct individuals.

In this very special episode, I host one of the main autistic podcasters that inspired me to start this podcast nearly 6 months ago, Melissa Tacia from "Oh, that's just my autism"! :) Melissa and I talk about struggles with getting accommodations and acceptance around certain struggles we experience, such as executive functioning differences. Melissa also talks about what it's like parenting and a...

In this episode I talk about how many autistic people (including myself) like to be supported after a meltdown. We need to understand that meltdowns are a result of unmet needs that an autistic is trying to communicate while under distress, and that punishing an autistic person after a meltdown will only make things worse. The person having the meltdown needs to be understood and talked to with co...

In this episode I literally "unpack" the term neuroqueerness and what it means to me.

In this episode I vent a little about the constant ableist thinking that I see among groups of parents and caretakers that constantly underestimate their disabled children for not being able to behave or "function" like non-disabled folks. I highlight that what really needs to happen is more advocacy to make society more accommodating, and stop trying to make disabled folks fit molds designed by n...

In this episode I give my personal take on what name I would pick for ADHD in order to still honor the struggles and strengths of this neurotype, without using the term "disorder".