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Em Rusciano
Performer, comedian, podcaster and author whose career began on Australian Idol; speaks in this episode about late diagnoses of ADHD and autism, perimenopause, parenting and her book Blood, Sweat and Glitter.
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Oct 23, 2025
• 53min
‘Maximalist power queen’ Em Rusciano on the diagnoses that revealed her
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Em Rusciano, a multi-talented performer and comedian known for her career on Australian Idol, shares her journey of late diagnoses of ADHD and autism. She opens up about the challenges of navigating perimenopause and parenting while embracing her neurodivergent identity. Em discusses her pivot to podcasting during the COVID lockdowns and reflects on the impact of her diagnoses on her self-perception. Additionally, she talks about her book, Blood, Sweat and Glitter, revealing how these experiences have shaped her creative expression and advocacy for neurodivergent children.
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