
Oh, That’s Just My Autism
Join me (a woman in her 40’s) as I process the ins and outs of seeking, obtaining, and processing an autism diagnosis at the age of 41.
Latest episodes

Nov 16, 2022 • 28min
Ep 91: Different Faces For Different Places
Realizing that I still mask at different levels for different situations. Trying to feel comfortable with my authentic self (and even know what that is!) is truly a feat. Join me on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord community. Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.

Nov 8, 2022 • 31min
Ep 90: Disordered Eating Triggers & the Struggle to Resist Them
In this episode I talk about my disordered eating, how lots of triggers have been making life extra hard right now, and how sometimes the thing that’s bad for us is the thing that we want to do most. If you want to join our little OTJMA community you can do so at patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. Give a follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com

Nov 2, 2022 • 26min
Ep 89: Trust Issues & Getting Taken Advantage Of
Life can be hard to navigate when you assume everyone has good intentions. Reading people in this way has never been my strong suit and it has gotten me into some sticky situations and caused me to have a hard time trusting myself and others. If you want more of OTJMA, you can subscribe to the Patreon (patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism) which will give you access to our online community and (starting this month) two bonus episodes a month! You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com

Oct 27, 2022 • 27min
Ep 88: Birthdays AKA a Day of Over-thinking & Unrealistic Expectations & Inevitable Disappointment
I mean, the episode title says it all. Why are birthdays so weird?? If you want to be connected outside of the pod, hop on over to patreon.com/oh thatsjustmyautism and subscribe for access to the OTJMA Community. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

Oct 5, 2022 • 26min
Ep 87: How Things are Going (and Did I Ever Take Those Meds??)
I’m back and I’m more ramble-y than ever! How has my life been going? Did I have a meltdown during our move? Did I ever end up taking those antidepressants?? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode 😀 If you want more OTJMA action, you can join the Patreon at www.Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.

Sep 15, 2022 • 26min
Ep 86: Exploring My Inadvertent Connection to Other Autistics
Like attracts like. Really feeling that right now as I’m discovering that I’ve always had an ASD radar that was fully functional and pointing me in the direction of other autistics. I just didn’t know it yet! If you want to join me over on Patreon, follow this link: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. If you want to get in touch you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.

Sep 7, 2022 • 53min
Ep 85: I Am An Awkward Turtle
If you want to listen to me awkwardly ramble on for almost an hour about how awkward I am, then this episode is for you! If you want to join the Patreon party you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism

Aug 26, 2022 • 31min
Ep 84: Co-Occurring Issues: Digestive Problems and the Woes of IBS
Let’s talk about poo baby! This week I dive into the details of my decades of digestive struggles, including my diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Fun fact: IBS and other digestive troubles are often co-occurring with ASD. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join the Patreon and become a part of the ever-growing OTJMA community. We have so much fun just hanging out and being autistic together 😊. For more info go to Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism

Aug 20, 2022 • 35min
Ep 83: Disorganized Teachers, Working in Groups, & the Brightest Lights in the World
Fall semester has begun! Today I’m talking about how working in groups is the worst, the perils of choosing a disorganized teacher, and how my classroom has the absolute brightest lights on the planet. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me over on Patreon! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😊

Aug 14, 2022 • 28min
Ep 82: Happy Autism-iversary to Me!
I got my diagnosis a year ago and so much has changed! Learning about my neurodivergence has really opened up my life in a lot of ways and helped me begin a journey to true self acceptance. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. I also have a Patreon page! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - help the support the pod and get some perks too.