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

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com to read and/or download the transcripts. The Summer of Self-Care Series concludes with Lisa Morgan and Philip talking about grief management & support. Autistics often experience disenfranchised grief. Grief is a very natural process. Listen to Lisa talk about the many experiences that cause grief, and how Autistics can manage and get the supports they need.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com click on the episode you want to listen to, and you will find the transcript. "Sexual abuse is any kind of sexual action that is harmful to us that we do not consent to, that we do not want, and it can also be something we're unable to consent to.  Anybody who is in a historically marginalized group, we are often times seen as less than human. When someone sees us as less than human, they believe that they have the right to do with us as they would like." Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, some content may not be suitable for all listeners, discretion is advised. 

Transcripts for this episode can be found at todaysautisticmoment.com. Additional transcripts for this episode using a font that is accessible for dyslexics and in Spanish, German, French and Simple Chinese are available. Among the frustrations of Autistics with the medical approach is the real possibility of misdiagnosis. More Autistics, especially women get misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. Michelle Markman is Autistic and was originally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After more than 12 years of being prescribed psychotropic drugs, Michelle later learned that she is Autistic. Michelle joins Philip to tell her story.

Transcripts for this episode can be found at todaysautisticmoment.com. Additional transcripts for this episode using a font that is accessible for dyslexics and in other languages such as Spanish, German, French, and Simple Chinese are available. Dr. Devon Price joins Philip for an in-depth conversation about the disheartening rhetoric Autistics and our Intersectional Communities are hearing during this election year. Dr. Price talks about how the disheartening rhetoric harms us and what we can do to look after ourselves in these very difficult times. Dr. Price talks about how the disheartening rhetoric in the news media, on social media keeps our eyes and minds fixated to the point of mental exhaustion and our emotions overwhelming. Join us for this show which will help you develop strategies that help you survive and thrive.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Becca Lory Hector joins Philip to talk about the importance of each Autistic person getting the rest we need with self-awareness and setting boundaries. Becca will talk about July as Disability Pride Month and her new book: Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jerry W. Conner, Jr. a friend of Philip's who passed away June 24th.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. In this episode Oluwatobi Odugunwa talks with Philip about their experiences of finding inclusion in the various communities they intersect with.  We will talk about the importance of finding others within each of the identities we are linked with, and search for opportunities for them to find companionship with all of them together. 

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Daren Howard and Philip discuss the intersections of Autistic, Bisexual, other sexual identities, by sharing personal experiences of challenges and self-acceptance. They will emphasize the importance of intersectionality and inclusivity within the Autistic Community and beyond, advocating for Autistic Pride and acceptance in the queer communities. Our advocacy must be inclusive of all intersecting communities to be effective. Join Daren and Philip for this very comprehensive conversation. This episode includes candid conversations around sexuality that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. AJ and Philip discuss the importance of addressing anger management in Intersectional Autistic Adults Communities by stressing the need for safe spaces & personalized approaches. We will explore the subjects of gaslighting, internalized oppression, and anger in marginalized communities, highlighting the importance of recognizing and validating emotions & experiences. We will underline the need for community support, self-advocacy, and strategies for managing PTSD. Finally, we will talk about incorporating the need for Autistic led initiatives and investing in those spaces to empower Autistic Individuals.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Autism Month is over. So many Autistic Adults are exhausted from the negative conversations about Autism. The issues of prejudice, refusal to listen to the Autistic Adults, abuse, neglect, rejection, and the ads about "curing Autism" leave us with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Silas Zacharias from Queensland, Australia joins Philip for an insightful conversation about the history of PTSD and how it impacts Autistic Adults and our Intersectional Communities.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Holt Mills is a graduating senior at the Minnesota Independence College & Community. Holt will tell us about his chosen major, and what being educated at a college and community that accepts him as an Autistic has prepared him for the career and challenges of his life going forward.  Holt will also share with us what graduation in May means for him.