Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript.Carole Jean-Whittington and Philip will discuss the concept of Autistic leadership by emphasizing its non-hierarchical structure and collaborative nature. We will highlight self leadership as self-compassion, noting that Autistic leaders often lead by example within the Autistic community. Carole will talk about the amazing ways that Autistic women are leading the way by unveiling who they are.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs were designed to help businesses become better places for marginalized groups to be accommodated.  DEI initiatives were working so that people with disabilities could access services and jobs. Since the current administration began, DEI programs are being eliminated, and companies are discontinuing their DEI programs to comply with the new laws.  Kala Allen Omeiza and I are going to discuss the impact of DEI erasure for Black Autistic communities.  Kala will emphasize the importance of prioritizing actions over arguments and staying true to values. Kala will highlight the challenges of being a DEI hire and the need for structural changes.  Kala and I will also talk about the necessity of community building and interdependence to navigate these challenges effectively. 

Go totodaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.In a time when racism, sexism and ableism is socially acceptable, what does Black Autistic Leadership look like?Shalese Heard joins Philip to talk about what Black Autistic Leadership looks like and how they can be proactive in a time of social upheaval. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. A.J. Locashio, Jessica Jahns and Philip will talk in detail about the focus for Today’s Autistic Moment in 2025.  How are Autistics multidimensional? Autistics are Neurological. Physical. Cultural. Awareness. Avoidance through masking. Seeking. Relational. Personal. Social. Engaging.  Autistics have so many opportunities to lead in our intersectional identities to influence social change.  A.J., Jessica, and I will talk about the many ways that Autistics can cocreate environments where we can get our support needs met through collaboration and community building with other Neurodivergent people. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Join the celebration of five years and 100 episodes of the podcast that has brought Autistic Adults to talk with Philip about the experience of being Autistic in an intersectional world. The 100th show is a festival featuring clips from 14 past episodes, new music, and guest interviews with Daren Howard, Dr. Devon Price. Matthew Lawrence. Sara Swan. A.J. Locashio and Jessica Jahns. There are two parts to this episode between an intermission of some upbeat music. You are invited to join the party.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts for this or any other episode. In this wrap up episode for Season 4, Dr. Angela Kingdon from the Autistic Culture podcast joins Philip for a discussion about Embracing the Intersectional Autistic Culture.  All of the episodes in 2024 have been focusing on our Intersectional Autistic Adult Communities.  During this episode we will be exploring what embracing the Intersectional communities means so that all of us feels like we belong together.  We will talk about engaging with the diversity of Neurodivergent people and empowering them to keep embracing each other as we journey into an uncertain future.  At the end of this episode is the end of the year dedication to all guests, sponsors, and our amazing audience.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Matthew Lawrence the #ActuallyAutistic Coach joins Philip to dive into the intersections of Autistic and Jewish identities. WE will talk about navigating faith, community, self-advocacy within Jewish and Neurodivergent spaces. This episode will talk about how the Jewish and Autistic Cultures meet and challenge each other. This is a great opportunity for the audience to get some great insight to self-care that works for all cultures and traditions.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com to read or download the transcripts. A lot of rural areas are great places to live with less noise, traffic and without the crowds and rush of urban or suburban cities.  However, many Autistics live in rural areas where the resources they need for support and acceptance are outdated.  Many rural areas have residents who that are dismissive of Autistics and make judgements about how "disabled" they are or assume that they are fleecing the system. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Anxiety and stress escalate for many Autistics to travel. Sensory needs can become overwhelming. The social interaction can put Autistics on edge. The change of routines beginning with the change of where they sleep, to where their safe spaces are (or don't exist), and feeling uncomfortable can be too much to handle. Shalese Heard, the Travel Goddess is an Autistic traveler joins Philip to share their experiences and some advice to help make traveling less stressful for Autistic Adults.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com, this episode will be the first one down because it is the newest show. When you see the episode page, scroll down to the written documents and click on the episode title for the transcript you want. Scroll further down to read and follow the transcript from the website. This episode will focus on navigating the workplace and finding ways to work with your strengths, including job-crafting, preventing burnout, and navigating the disclosure.  This episode celebrates October as Disability Employment Month and features Ludmila Praslova, author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work.