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Meet My Autistic Brain

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Jan 6, 2025 • 31min

Being An Autistic Writer

Jackie Schuld is out with another book, Being An Autistic Writer, this time about how to be an autistic author and why it’s important for more autistic voices to be heard. Jackie talks about being autistic, being a writer and how the two intersect. Get the book! https://www.jackieschuld.com/booksFind Jackie on Medium:  https://medium.com/@jackieschuldWebsite: https://www.jackieschuld.comResource page: https://www.jackieschuld.com/artactivitiesSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Dec 19, 2024 • 25min

Best of 2024: Overlooked Autistic Traits

There are many traits autistics have in common that aren’t always noticed as being autistic. How many of these do you recognize in yourself? Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Dec 9, 2024 • 44min

Set Yourself Free from Childhood PTSD

Author Anna Runkle, The Crappy Childhood Fairy, talks about her new book "Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck.”In this episode you’ll hear about the neurological basis for symptoms of CPTSD. Anna shares how trauma affects our nervous system and makes us feel dysregulated. She tells why it’s important for us to be re-regulated and how to know if we’re not.Anna describes her method for handling CPTSD symptoms and how using it can lead to success in recovery and in life.Don’t miss this important and informative interview with Anna Runkle.Links to resources and the book:https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/https://www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-runkle-baa9778https://www.amazon.com/Re-Regulated-Childhood-Trauma-Driven-Behaviors-Stuck/dp/1401978630Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Dec 6, 2024 • 1min

News and Updates: New books and a podcast

JD Barker, Jackie Schuld, Annie Kotowicz are out with new books and a not-to-be-missed podcast with an autistic host: The Horse Human Connection Matrix.JD Barker, Heavy Are the Stones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5RKLYPCJackie Schuld, Being An Autistic Writer: https://a.co/d/80AFRn7Annie Kotowicz, What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: https://neurobeautiful.com/book/The Horse-Human Connection Matrix, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107?i=1000679094801Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Dec 2, 2024 • 16min

Listener Favorites: Autism and Romantic Feelings

An autistic person might fall in love easily, or at least think they have. They might not be able to control the feelings they have. They might see a small gesture as more than it is. This is not desperation or clinginess. It’s the autistic brain. Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Nov 25, 2024 • 16min

Autism, ADHD or both

Autism, ADHD or both? If you’ve been diagnosed with one or the other it could be that you have both. Hear about how symptoms overlap and what it looks like to be AuDHD.Try Sunsama and help the podcast for free! Between now and 11 a.m. on November 30, 2024 the podcast will receive a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for the FREE TRIAL! It's a great way to donate without spending a dime. No credit card needed. Please help today! Sunsama link: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Nov 19, 2024 • 8min

The Right Time to Say You're Autistic

When you learn you’re autistic you might want to tell the world. Or not. It takes patience to wait until the right time to break the news. Hear how you can know when it feels right.Note: From now until November 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. the show receives a bonus for every 15 people who sign up for a free trial of Sunsama - no credit card needed! Contribute to the show without spending a dime by clicking on the Sunsama link and signing up today! Link:  https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgkSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Nov 14, 2024 • 34min

Popular Interview: So You Think You're Autistic

Samantha Stein, author of "So You Think You’re Autistic" and host of "Yo Samdy Sam," shares her personal journey to discovering her autism. She discusses creating a workbook to help others understand their diagnoses. The conversation dives into sensory processing, the struggles of masking, and the emotional complexities of disclosing autism to loved ones. Samantha also highlights how intersectionality impacts autistic experiences, emphasizing the importance of representation and understanding in discussions around neurodiversity.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 9min

Listener Favorites: Stimming

It’s natural for autistics to stim and what works for you is an individual choice. What is stimming and what are the ways people stim? Listen to learn more and to hear about the options autistics choose.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...
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Oct 29, 2024 • 19min

Misdiagnosis

It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Try Sunsama free for 30 days! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theautisticwoman (one time donation or monthly)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwoman; PayPal: info@theautisticwoman.comEmail: info@theautisticwoman.com; Website: theautisticwoman.comTexting is not currently available.Check out these other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horsehuman-connection-matrix/id1721995107From The Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562YoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamOrion K...

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