

Meet My Autistic Brain
The Autistic Woman™
What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too and interviews of autistic guests! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score with more than 1,000,000 downloads.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 15min
Autism and Romantic Feelings
Explore the complexities of experiencing romantic feelings as an autistic individual, from intense emotions to struggles with social cues. Dive into the challenges of potential relationships, from letter writing to in-person interactions. Learn about confidence struggles and emotional processing differences in romantic contexts. Discover the intersection of emotions and logic in relationships, with insights on communication methods and managing romantic thoughts.

Jan 25, 2023 • 4min
11 Reasons It's Good to Know You're Autistic
Discover the positive impact of realizing you're autistic, exploring personal growth and self-acceptance through understanding unique traits.

Jan 17, 2023 • 21min
Does Autism "get better"?
The podcast discusses whether Autism 'gets better' and explores sensory sensitivities, special interests, stress management, communication challenges, literal thinking, and the honesty of communication in autism.

Jan 8, 2023 • 16min
Autistic Emotion
Explore the complex emotional experiences of being autistic, from coping mechanisms like suppressing emotions to intense emotional responses linked to meltdowns. Learn about navigating misunderstandings and emotional turmoil in social interactions, the unique challenges of understanding and expressing emotions as an autistic individual, and the societal expectations surrounding emotional experiences.

Nov 27, 2022 • 13min
What Some Say Causes Autism
Exploring the controversial link between acetaminophen and autism, challenging stereotypes, showcasing limitations of cohort studies, discussing humorous correlations, and urging for empathy towards individuals with autism.

Nov 16, 2022 • 14min
Why Circadian Rhythm Matters
Learn about the importance of circadian rhythm and its impact on sleep, health, and daily routines. Explore the challenges faced by astronauts on Mars and how disrupted circadian rhythm affects various bodily functions. Discover factors affecting circadian rhythm and strategies to improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

Nov 8, 2022 • 6min
Awake at 3 a.m.
Explore the inner struggles of insomnia at 3 a.m. as the speaker battles discomforts like itching, coldness, and thirst in a quest for rest.

Oct 31, 2022 • 20min
Sleep Deprivation
Are you getting enough REM and deep sleep or do you drag around most of the day? You might be experiencing sleep deprivation, a common complaint among autistics. Listen to this eye-opening episode.Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Oct 22, 2022 • 9min
Executive and Cognitive Function Part 2
Learn about executive functioning and cognitive strengths in autistic individuals, as well as strategies for navigating workplace challenges. Discover how unique perception and sensory processing impact learning and job performance.

Oct 14, 2022 • 13min
Executive and Cognitive Function
When you don’t feel like doing anything it may not be laziness. If you’re autistic it could be due to executive and cognitive functioning. Don’t miss this to learn more!Tell your friends and family about this podcast. Let’s spread the word about what it’s like to be autistic. Please take a moment and rate/review the podcast. It takes seconds to rate it and just a minute to review it. By doing so you help make this content available to more autistics.Slava Ukraine!Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite


