Unpacking Neuroqueerness

In this episode I talk about the strong connection in between ableism and capitalism, how they work together and why this can be so damaging for many neurodistinct individuals.

In this episode I talk a bit about the correlation in between neurodistinct and having phobias, using a personal story as an example.

In this episode I talk about why it can be hard for non autistics to understand what it really means to experience sensory overload or burnout as an autistic person. I explain what it's like to have sensitivities that trigger reactions that we can't control and end up getting judged and ostracized for. This is all due to systematic social constructs which are rooted in ableism.

In this episode I take a moment to reflect on how much this podcast has grown and the gratitude I feel for making an impact with my work. I also explain why I plan to keep this podcast free of charge and free of ads, in order for it to remain accessible to as many people as possible.

In this episode I talk about why due to hyperfocus, literal thinking and past traumas, many autistics can thrive when there is a crisis or emergency and swift action needs to be taken.

In this episode I talk a little bit about the history of term "queer", then discuss the idea of expanding it to include anyone who deviates from societal norms, independent of sexual orientation or preferences. *This reflects my own viewpoints and I do not speak for all queer and/or neurodistinct individuals.

In this episode I talk about what the term "Aspie Supremacy" means and the importance of acknowledging intersectionality within the autistic community.

In this episode my father and I talk about his experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD in the 1970s and 1980s, what it was like to get a diagnosis just a couple years ago, after living almost 50 years and having 3 children. We also talk about what it was like raising an undiagnosed autistic child in the 1990s and early 2000s.

In this short bonus episode, I talk about a conversation I overheard in between two ladies that was laced with internalized ableism and made me sad.

In this episode I explain why big gathering can be overwhelming for a lot of autistic folks and why one on one interactions are the best way to connect with people for many of us.

In this episode I talk with fellow neuroqueer nonbinary actor Liz to talk about their experience with dyslexia and how they've been able to use their neurodivergence to their advantage despite being looked down on by society from an early age.

In this episode I explain how society (through mainstream media and movies) conditions disabled folks to vilify their disability instead of advocating for a society that properly supports and accommodates disabled folks.

In this episode I explain why more people getting diagnosed or identifying as neurodivergent is actually due (in large part) to increased awareness about how certain conditions can present in different people, and not a simple "hype trend" as many people seem to believe. I talk about how better understanding yourself through a diagnosis or identification label can lead to more acceptance and a bet...

In this episode I explain why autistic advocates, parents and researchers tend to clash so much and why people need to acknowledge that a big part of the burden of disability comes from an ableist society, and this burden shouldn't be placed entirely on disabled people and their families. Everybody out there needs to help us advocate for a society that is more accommodating towards disabled people...

In this episode, my friend Faina and I share experiences about our own journeys with life, school and even some unfortunate bullying events we've been through as neurodistinct individuals trying to grow up in a neurotypical world. I also share an experience I had recently involving ableism in the acting industry.

In this episode I talk about the overlap in between Autism and ADHD and why a lot of people have both.

In this episode I ask my cousin Lucy a few questions and we have a nice conversation about her experience with ADHD, how medication has been helpful for her to manage certain struggles such as executive dysfunction and how she has also been able to recognize the positive traits of her ADHD and use her hyperactivity and special interests in fitness and sports to her advantage.

In this episode my friend X talks about her unique experience being diagnosed with ADHD as a cisgender female child, her close relationship with her autistic brother, and her experiences with the intersectionality of being queer and neurodivergent. We also talk about some frustrations we share while trying to communicate with neurotypicals and discuss some of the social constructs that may be resp...

In this episode my cousin Susannah talks about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and later coming to the realization that she was neurodistinct after already being married and having two small children.

In this episode I talk about why many of us Neurodistinct folks, particularly those with RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) struggle even more than our neurotypical peers when it comes to recovering from arguments.

In this episode I talk about how much better things would be if the medical community listened more to neurodivergent voices when it comes to how we want to be supported and better understood, rather than being treated us as broken or "disordered".

In this episode I talk about how despite it generally being used with good intentions, using the term "differently abled" can make some disabled folks like myself feel unheard or invalidated when it comes to our disabilities.

In this episode I explain why it's important to recognize that systemic privileges can exist even within the disabled community and why not all disabled people should be held to the same standards.

In this episode I talk more in depth about stimming. I explain what it is and why autistic people and folks with ADHD tend to stim more than neurotypicals.

In this episode I talk with Alex from the @theworldisahouseonfire Instagram account. I ask him some ND related questions and we have a nice little chat.