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.
Episodes
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May 16, 2024 • 9min
Autistic Fatigue
Exploring the struggles of managing energy levels and masking in autistic individuals. Delving into the complexities of autistic fatigue, self-care strategies, and coping with societal expectations, insomnia, and sensory overload.
May 5, 2024 • 17min
Listener Favorites: Self-diagnosis
Exploring self-diagnosis of autism, challenges in getting a professional diagnosis as an adult, complexities of the diagnostic process, societal biases, financial barriers, and the value of trusting one's self-diagnosis journey to receive an official diagnosis.
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Apr 28, 2024 • 13min
Listener Favorites: Autistic Perfectionism
The podcast delves into the impact of societal pressures on autistic individuals, discussing the struggle for perfection and the use of masking. It explores navigating perfectionism and imperfection, highlighting the emotional strain caused by imperfections. The speaker shares personal anecdotes of rumination and the journey towards accepting imperfections while striving for self-compassion.
Apr 23, 2024 • 17min
Autistic Strengths
Exploring the positive aspects of autistic traits like analytical thinking and creativity. Story of averting meltdown through empathy. Highlighting unique skills of autistic individuals such as hyper-focus and creativity. Embracing strengths like logical thinking and innovation. Celebrating tolerance for diversity and unique contributions of autistic individuals.
Apr 15, 2024 • 17min
Decisions
Exploring the challenges of decision-making for autistics, including analysis paralysis, fear of regret, and pressure. Strategies to combat decision fatigue and improve outcomes. Emphasis on reframing regret, accepting uncertainty, and learning from mistakes.
Apr 8, 2024 • 17min
Sound Sensitivity
Exploring the overwhelming impact of everyday sounds on autistic individuals, the brain's role in noise stress, coping strategies like earplugs, and the relief offered by Flair Kalmer ear plugs to reduce noise intensity and stress levels.
Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
Object Permanence
Discover how object permanence affects relationships and routines for individuals with autism. The podcast explores the link between emotional permanence and depression, while shedding light on new perspectives on understanding autism through the concept of object permanence.
Mar 17, 2024 • 36min
What Did I Do Wrong?
Author Jaime A. Heidel discusses her new book 'What Did I Do Wrong?' focusing on preventing misunderstandings with autistic loved ones. Topics include communication challenges, facial recognition issues, offering solutions vs. seeking support, coordination struggles, and understanding autistic behaviors.
Mar 10, 2024 • 8min
Follow Up to Going to the Hospital
Exploring the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism in hospital settings, focusing on communication barriers and the need for empathetic healthcare providers. Narrator shares their journey through diagnosis and treatment of atrial flutter, highlighting the impact of autism on their hospital experience.
Mar 5, 2024 • 14min
Going to the Hospital
Explore the challenges faced by autistic individuals during hospital visits, from sensory issues to communication struggles. Learn about the unique experiences and perspectives of navigating medical procedures as an autistic person. Discover the importance of clear communication and patient-centered care in healthcare for individuals with autism.
