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.

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Jul 8, 2024 · 15 min
Resilience
The regions of the brain that play a role in resilience are the areas of the brain most affected by autism. Is it possible for an autistic person to be resilient? The answer may surprise you. Resilience assessment tool: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/get-your-resilience-score/ Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Jul 1, 2024 · 12 min
Detail oriented? Big picture thinker? Both?
The ability to see the “big picture” is called central coherence. One study (1980’s) said that autistic people have weak central coherence and only see details. Recent research suggests this isn’t so — that autistic people may be good at both seeing details and seeing the big picture. 2021 Study: Weak Central Coherence – Construct conception, development, research methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35472233/ Share this podcast with your friends and family so they can learn what it’s like to be autistic. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Jun 24, 2024 · 43 min
Autism Feels...An Earthling's Guide
In this episode I’m talking with Orion Kelly who has a YouTube channel and podcast and also has written a book called Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide. Orion talks about how he found out he’s autistic and what it’s like to be an autistic father and partner. You’ll meet this fascinating guest and hear his deep insights into what it’s like to be an autistic person. Orion’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@orionkelly Orion’s book Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide https://a.co/d/0gPUeVeW Orion’s podcast My Friend Autism https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-friend-autism/id1478602313 Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Jun 10, 2024 · 34 min
So You Think You're Autistic
In this episode I’m talking with Samantha Stein, author of So You Think You’re Autistic, A Workbook for the Confused Person Who's Just Trying to Figure Things Out and host of the popular YouTube channel Yo Samdy Sam. Samantha talks about her experience learning she’s autistic and how it led to a book for readers to reflect on and work through their thoughts and questions about autism. A must-read! Links: So You Think You’re Autistic, A workbook for the confused person who's just trying to figure things out https://mybook.to/thinkyoureautistic Sam's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySam Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
May 28, 2024 · 35 min
How AI Benefits Autistics
Dr. Angela Lauria, author, podcaster, speaker and advocate with expertise in publishing, writing and celebrating neurodiversity talks about her latest book, The Equalizing Quill. She discusses how and why generative AI gives autistics greater access to writing email, stories, articles and books. Dr Lauria tells about her journey learning she is autistic and how that impacted her life. Dr Lauria’s website: https://www.differencepress.com/ Buy The Equalizing Quill - https://tinyurl.com/autequalizing Dr Lauria on Twitter (X) - https://x.com/alauria The Autistic Culture Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456 —>Listen to this episode to find out how to get your free copy of The Equalizing Quill! Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
May 16, 2024 · 9 min
Autistic Fatigue
Being autistic can be tiring. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in -- all those things drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
May 5, 2024 · 17 min
Listener Favorites: Self-diagnosis
If you self-diagnosed autism you may wonder if it’s valid when compared to a professional diagnosis. This episode explores self-diagnosis and why it might be your best and perhaps only choice. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Apr 28, 2024 · 12 min
Listener Favorites: Autistic Perfectionism
“You’re perfect just as you are.” Easy to say, harder to believe. In a world that hates mistakes perfectionism can actually lead to disaster. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Apr 23, 2024 · 16 min
Autistic Strengths
The focus on symptoms can make us lose sight of the strengths autistic people have like innovating, creating, designing systems, improving business, teaching and more. Find your strength(s) in this episode. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Apr 15, 2024 · 17 min
Decisions
Should I or shouldn’t I? Now or later? New or used? So many choices, so little time. Learn why it can be hard for autistics to make decisions and what you can do that helps. A new podcast chock full of information: From the Spectrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-spectrum-finding-superpowers-with-autism/id1737499562 Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Apr 8, 2024 · 17 min
Sound Sensitivity
Common everyday sounds can seem uncomfortable or painful to many autistics. Hear about the factors that make us sensitive to sound and how the brain is affected. https://www.flareaudio.com/en-us Other episodes Sound Effects: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000522053156 Wake Up: Stop the Noise! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-my-autistic-brain/id1548001224?i=1000522053157 Use Noise to Sleep Better and Reduce Tinnitus https://www.buzzsprout.com/1782001/episodes/13937100 Research: A review of decreased sound tolerance in autism: Definitions, phenomenology, and potential mechanisms https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763420306722 Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Mar 26, 2024 · 11 min
Object Permanence
When you put something away and then forget that you even have that thing, you have an issue with object permanence. It can affect what we believe about other people’s feelings for us. Hear what scientists say about how it relates to autism. Link to the research in this episode Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Mar 17, 2024 · 36 min
What Did I Do Wrong?
Hear author Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, talk about her new book What Did I Do Wrong? An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One. This is a must hear/read! Jaime’s website: thearticulateautistic.com Direct link to book on Amazon Jamie's Instagram Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Mar 10, 2024 · 7 min
Follow Up to Going to the Hospital
I heard from many of you wanting to know more about the outcome of my visit to the hospital. Let me put your mind at ease with this explanation. You can listen to Going to the Hospital by clicking here. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Mar 5, 2024 · 13 min
Going to the Hospital
t’s not fun going to the hospital and is especially difficult for autistics. Hear what sensory issues, communication challenges and feeling sick feels like for an autistic person. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Feb 12, 2024 · 13 min
Coping as an Autistic Person
It’s complicated. Each day an autistic person handles both autism and life’s challenges. It takes energy and skill. Listen for some tips to help cope with autistic life. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Feb 9, 2024 · 20 min
Overlooked Autistic Traits, Pt 2
In Part 2 we examine traits that raise questions like these: Outside the box thinker? Sensitive? Feel younger than your age?Love rules and strategy? These are some traits that are overlooked in autistics. Do you recognize yourself in any? Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Feb 5, 2024 · 24 min
Overlooked Autistic Traits
There are many traits autistics have in common that aren’t always noticed as being autistic. How many of these do you recognize in yourself or someone you know? Remastered Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Jan 29, 2024 · 36 min
Become Who You Are
Meet Ryan Bush author of Become Who You Are and Designing the Mind. Hear how learning he’s autistic led him to a better understanding of himself and how we can all become who we truly are. Become Who You Are is for everyone. It’s a must-read for late-diagnosed autistics who’ve spent a lifetime wanting to know. Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Who-You-Are-Self-Esteem/dp/1737846241/ref=monarch_sidesheet?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theautistic05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5da2b9245809a6ac087a2b51b6712b9f&camp=1789&creative=9325 Learn more about the book: https://designingthemind.org/become-who-you-are/ Ryan Bush website: https://designingthemind.org Learn more about the book: https://designingthemind.org/become-who-you-are/ Ryan Bush website: https://designingthemind.org Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website
Jan 22, 2024 · 26 min
Calmer: Meet The Creators
Meet Davies and Naomi Roberts the creators of unique, highly effective, award-winning earplugs for autistics and people with sound sensitivities. In this interview learn why they work, the science behind them, and the Roberts’ journey getting them to market. Hear how seriously noise affects us and how Calmer® solves the problem faced by many autistics — the stress of loud, annoying or unpleasant sounds. They candidly talk about the challenges they faced and how passion for their product kept them going in difficult times. We discuss the surprising responses they receive from wearers. We talk about a version made especially for children’s smaller ears. Tune in to learn about how noise affects us and how Calmer® can bring relief to you and to your sound sensitive or autistic loved one. Learn more about Calmer and other revolutionary audio products made by Flare Audio at https://flareaudio.com Buy Calmer here: https://www.amazon.com/FLARE-AUDIO%C2%AE-Calmer%C2%AE-Translucent-sensitivities/dp/B08KHJKC4V/ref=sr_1_5?crid=FRH8FP3ITF2K&keywords=flare+calmer&qid=1706987614&sprefix=flare+calmer%252Caps%252C165&sr=8-5&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theautistic05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=92cd6de3eec36a9473d357fb97ed0bd8&camp=1789&creative=9325 *Calmer® is made of a soft, silicone material and does not block sound. Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website