Oh, That’s Just My Autism

It is a long held belief that autistic people don’t have empathy. I’m here to tell you, that’s not true. However, empathy (and emotions in general) are something I admittedly struggle with as an autistic person. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

My first ever guest is here! The topic we are discussing today is an important one: what happens when your autism self-diagnosis is wrong? Megan opens up about her journey from diagnosing herself as autistic to then realizing that this diagnosis didn't actually fit as well as she thought it did. Even though I don't feel like this situation is super common, it certainly does happen, and I wanted to talk about this side of things because it needs to be highlighted that if you think you're autistic and it turns out that you're not, that's ok! Megan is now one step closer to knowing her true self and moving forward as a neurodivergent, yet not autistic, human.   Megan has a podcast called The Neurodivergent Magic Podcast. The link to that and information on her coaching services can be found on her website here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/ Follow Megan on Instagram @neurodivergent_magic or on TikTok @megmoxie - she has some great content! If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Coming to you at half-capacity today because my brain kept me up all night thinking about one of my special interests. I love that my brain grabs onto things, but I also wish I could shut it off sometimes! Anyone else? If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Spoiler alert: I LOVE THIS SHOW! That being said, there are a few questions I have pertaining to things that might be problematic. I’m not always the greatest at knowing when I should be offended by something so the question is...should I be?  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

The speaker reflects on their experience with interest churn and the importance of trusting their intuition. They discuss finding their purpose through a podcast episode and taking an online test to determine their sparkatype. They explore their fascination with the human body and the universe. The speaker gives an update on a test and recommends a book mentioned by a guest.

The podcast explores the struggle of sustaining interests and making decisions for individuals with autism. It discusses the speaker's tendency to switch careers, their challenges in maintaining interest and making decisions, and navigating self-employment. They seek advice for making big life decisions.

Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders & Emetophobia. There’s a lot to unpack here and this is a particularly sensitive topic for myself and for many others out there, so I hope I’m doing it justice! I am no expert, and by no means speaking for all autistics (as usual), but I wanted to open up about my food struggles since I know eating disorders and autism commonly overlap. I hope some of you can relate and get something out of my story. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Hi! I missed you guys! I went traveling for a week, and I just wanted to update you all on what’s happening in my life. I’ll talk a little bit about missing my routines while traveling, and about how I can find it hard to ask for what I need for fear of seeming selfish or rude.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Fashion is so tricky! Between sensory issues and decision fatigue and societal expectations (especially for women), it’s all too much. Do you feel the same?  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Wow, what a week! My thoughts and emotions have settled and I feel happy. There’s still a lot to process, but I’m coming to terms with the fact that this could be a lifelong journey, and that’s ok. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)