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In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Autistic hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the many ways Taylor Swift and her fanbase of “Swifties” embody and reflect Autistic Culture. This episode was HIGHLY requested by Autistic Swiftie listeners and their contributions are incorporated throughout. Much like how Cher is a Queer culture icon—regardless of her own sexual orient...

After nearly three years and more than 250 episodes, Jordan and I have made the decision to put The Neurodivergent Experience on indefinite hiatus. In this episode, it's just me, Simon, explaining where we've been, why we've made this decision and what the future might hold. When Jordan and I started this podcast, we wanted to create something that we wished had existed when we were fi...

What happens when discovering you're neurodivergent changes everything you thought you knew about yourself? In the first episode of Unfortunately, I Noticed , Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is joined by comedian and AuDHD content creator Fatimah Taliah to explore autism, ADHD, creativity and the complicated experience of understanding yourself later in life. From turning everyday observations into co...

In this episode of Autism Help, Heather McKay explores the relationship between intelligence and neurodivergence, questioning how we measure intelligence and why different ways of thinking are so often misunderstood. Heather discusses the limitations and biases of IQ testing, spiky cognitive profiles, giftedness and the challenges faced by autistic and ADHD people whose abilities and support needs...

What happens after you stop recording a podcast — and how do you learn to embrace your own voice when you hear it played back? In the second episode of Series 2 of Creative Becoming , Helen and Elizabeth continue their behind-the-scenes exploration of making a podcast, moving beyond the microphone to discover everything involved in bringing their conversations to listeners. From editing audio and...

Have you ever noticed something that everyone else seems to have missed — and wished you could go back to not noticing it? Welcome to Unfortunately, I Noticed , a new podcast hosted by journalist, author and AuDHD creative Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, exploring the patterns, contradictions and details that shape how we experience the world. Through conversations with artists, comedians, musicians and...

Fine. Stressed. Overwhelmed. We use these words every day, but they can conceal far more than they reveal. Anger and disappointment may feel remarkably similar in the body, yet one may point towards perceived injustice while the other emerges from an unmet expectation. If we cannot recognise the difference, we may reach for entirely the wrong response. In this episode, Ashley begins a new season o...

This week, Angela and Simon explore misophonia — the intense emotional and physical reactions that certain everyday sounds can provoke, and why our sensory experiences can be so difficult to predict. After celebrating his engagement at a lively party filled with music, laughter and conversation, Simon found himself struggling with the sounds of a much quieter family gathering the following day. Wh...

In this episode of The Dialogues, Kassiane Asasumasu, Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, Renae Martin, and Oswin Latimer explore Autistic joy, community, accessibility, and the increasingly complicated relationship between technology and disability. The group discusses the latest developments in US autism policy and research, including concerns around the IACC, the value placed on academic credentials within A...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP explore the hidden role autistic people play in making Wikipedia what it is today. While the platform thrives on autistic strengths like information organization, data hunger, and special interests, there’s also a darker side: exploitation, harassment, and ableism inside Wikimedia’s culture. 🎧 What You’l...

This is a re-run episode from 2025. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience , Jordan James and Simon Scott open up about imposter syndrome — the belief that you’re never good enough, never qualified enough, and that one day everyone will “figure you out.” With humour and honesty, they share personal stories of childhood bullying, masking, perfectionism and self-doubt, and how growing up m...

In this episode of Autism Help , Heather McKay explores the relationship between autistic identity, language and mental health, and how the words used to describe autistic people can influence the way they are understood and treated. Heather discusses the debate around identity-first and person-first language, the introduction of terms such as profound autism , and the importance of autistic peopl...

How do you turn an idea into a podcast — and what happens when the creative process changes more than you expected? In the opening episode of Series 2 of Creative Becoming , Helen and Elizabeth return to where it all began, reflecting on the friendship, conversations and creative experiments that brought their podcast to life. From Helen's PhD research and her search for new ways to develop id...

What if the best way to use AI is to stop trying to make your thoughts neat and simply unleash your Autistic brain on it? In this episode of AI and Autism , Bre Ransome is joined by Francois Dabriel, an AI consultant and neuro-affirming coach working with late-diagnosed AuDHD adults. Together, they explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotional and nervous-system regulation, and how AI...

After several years in which illness and healing necessarily made her world smaller, Ashley is beginning to venture out again - and discovering how readily the outer world begins speaking to the inner one when we are available to encounter it. In this episode, two recent experiences become unexpected lessons in transformation and creative expression. At a natural soapmaking workshop led by her fri...

This week, Angela and Simon tackle one of the most divisive subjects in the creative world: artificial intelligence . With the launch of our new AI and Autism series sparking passionate responses from listeners, they explore the complicated relationship between AI, accessibility and Autistic creativity. Drawing on Angela’s experience as a writing coach and her book ‘ The Equalizing Quill ’ , they...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP dive into the afterlife with NBC’s hit show The Good Place —unpacking its autistic-coded characters, neurodivergent themes, and the profoundly autistic joy of moral philosophy. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Chidi Anagonye as one of TV’s most autistic-coded characters—his special interests, concrete thinking, anxi...

This is a re-run episode from 2024. Society's perspective on autism has shifted, but there is still work to be done to combat misinformation and stigma. In this episode, Jordan James and Simon Scott interview Steve Silberman, the author of NeuroTribes. They discuss the impact of Silberman's book on the neurodivergent community and the importance of embracing neurodiversity. They delve into...

In this episode of Autism Help , Heather McKay explores the importance of hobbies and special interests for autistic people, and what happens when we lose interest in the things that bring us joy. Heather discusses the differences between autistic and ADHD hobbies, including the emotional impact of losing a deeply meaningful interest, the financial cost of abandoned hobbies, and the relationship b...

Can AI help two people understand each other when they seem to experience the same relationship in completely different ways? In this episode of AI and Autism , Bre Ransome is joined by Jon Mick, an AuDHD product manager and founder of AIs & Shine . Jon shares how experimenting with ChatGPT developed into something much bigger: a detailed AI-supported “life model” that helped him explore his n...

Sometimes another person’s courage, creativity or refusal to remain inside one identity awakens something that was already waiting within us. After attending an evening in conversation with Suzy Eddie Izzard, Ashley reflects on inspiration, sideways thinking and the confidence we sometimes borrow before we can fully experience it as our own. She returns to a moment in the late 1990s when Suzy’s co...

This week, Angela and Simon explore social media's role in Autistic identity and community. From the early days of Wrong Planet to finding your people through Instagram and YouTube, they discuss how online spaces have helped Autistic people understand themselves, connect with others and discover their culture. But as governments introduce new restrictions on social media access for young peopl...

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast , hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP explore the powerful memoirs of two acclaimed autistic comedians: Hannah Gadsby ( 10 Steps to Nanette ) from Tasmania and Fern Brady ( Strong Female Character ) from Scotland. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: Parallels in Gadsby’s and Brady’s lives, including struggles with misdiagnosis, gender-based violence, homo...

Why does pain sometimes continue long after an injury has healed — and why can chronic pain be such a significant part of neurodivergent life? In this episode of Clinical Misfits , Dr Mary explores chronic pain and its relationship with the neurodivergent nervous system. She breaks down different types of pain, from superficial and deep pain to visceral and nerve pain, and considers the role of in...

The first pancake never comes out right. It's the one you're willing to get wrong so every one after it is better. In this episode of The Neurocomplex Creative , Vicki Peterson reunites with playwright and theatre educator Jared Eberlein, whom she met as part of the very first cohort of a low-residency MFA program in New Hampshire. Together, they look back on becoming friends while raising young c...