Dr. Mel Houser discusses reimagining neurodivergent health, unlearning healthcare system defaults, managing intertwined medical problems, and outwitting shame narratives. The podcast explores seeking support, normalizing help, exploring masking behavior, emotional autism diagnosis journey, holistic healthcare reform, and understanding inclusivity in healthcare.

Dr. Mel Houser, an autistic family physician, discusses the intersection of neurodivergent experiences and chronic health conditions. Topics include ME/CFS, mast cell activation syndrome, struggles with the healthcare system, and becoming a detective in your own life.

Dr. Mel Houser, an autistic family physician, discusses the intersection between neurodivergent experiences and chronic health conditions. They explore ME/CFS, MCAS, and the struggles with healthcare. Topics include triggers, interconnectedness of health conditions, challenges in seeking treatment, and the impact of neurodivergence on sleep apnea and connective tissue issues. The importance of understanding narratives and the need for neurodiversity-affirming medical care are also highlighted.