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Meet My Autistic Brain

Meet My Autistic Brain

The Autistic Woman™ 228 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

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.

Episodes

We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare is Broken--And What You Can Do About It Jun 16, 2026 2301 The medical system wasn't built for women who ask too many questions, need more time, or leave an exam still wanting answers. As a result many women have learned not to trust their bodies and their needs. Nikki Vinckier, a Physician’s Assistant, spent a decade working in medical care before she decided to write the manual it didn’t come with.This conversation is not just about what's bro
The Path from Coping to Flourishing Jun 8, 2026 2429 Allie Memery never imagined that a late autism diagnosis at age 57 could be the launching pad for a whole new, satisfying life. In this episode she talks about the thing that became her special interest, the path to self-regulation and the social life that she couldn’t have expected.She did it all while handling menopause, taking care of her aging mother and facing her own personal challenges. All
A Model for Thriving as an Autistic Adult May 25, 2026 2543 What does thriving actually look like for a late-diagnosed autistic adult?Alexis Kruel gives a pretty specific answer from a life of contradictions.Alexis is a commercial model and actor who was diagnosed autistic at 53 and ADHD shortly after. But this isn't really a diagnosis story. It's a story about what happens when your whole life suddenly plays back differently, and every awkward m
Hear again: Sound Sensitivity May 18, 2026 969 Have you ever felt like the world's volume is turned all the way up — and no one else seems to notice?For autistic people, sound sensitivity isn't just a quirk or an overreaction. It's a daily, exhausting reality. In this episode, you’ll hear what it actually feels like when everyday sounds become unbearable — and learn the science behind why it happens.In this episode:Why between 5
Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD May 11, 2026 2195 Did you know that AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD co-existing? In this episode Megan Griffith, author of Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD, gives us the inside look at AuDHD from her lived experience. Some of the things Megan talks about: Why AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD stacked on top of each
Special Episode: The Autistic Woman May 4, 2026 1702 Something a little different this week! Natalie Diggins, former guest and author of the Autistic Adults Toolbox, reached out with a guest suggestion for the show — and that guest was me. So we turned the tables, and Natalie took over the hosting chair.In this episode, Natalie pulls back the curtain and asks the questions I usually ask everyone else. We talk about how and why I started this podcast
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults Apr 27, 2026 2846 Let’s be honest. You’re tired of friendships not working out and convinced they never will. Maybe you don’t try anymore and who could blame you? But don’t give up before you hear this episode with Caroline Maguire, author of the just-released book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults. This is not the same old advice we hear. These are step-by-step details about how to make it happen. From
Healing Autistic Burnout Apr 20, 2026 2510 In this episode therapist, author and autistic woman Sharon O'Connor shares her deeply personal journey to a late autism diagnosis and the burnout that changed everything.Sharon shares what it was like to begin recognizing herself in her young son's autism evaluation, how two dramatically different diagnostic assessments shaped her understanding and how she has healed from autistic burno
Special Episode: What Could the AI Boom Mean for Neurodivergent People? Apr 13, 2026 2023 If you’ve been curious about how AI might actually help neurodivergent people—not just in theory, but in real, everyday life—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.This special episode is from a podcast I’m genuinely excited to share with you called Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Rae brings in experts—scientists, doctors, and researchers—and together they go beyond the headlines to explore what’
Become Who You Are - Worth Another Listen Mar 30, 2026 2183 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=mona
Best of 2025: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum Mar 23, 2026 3483 Step into the complex world of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum with author Sarah Hendrickx. She talks about why autism is often missed in women and girls and how traits can differ. You’ll hear her own personal story of late diagnosis and how it has impacted her life.Sarah's websiteSarah's bookSupport the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If yo
Publishers Rejected This Autistic Detective. Readers Loved Him. Mar 16, 2026 1644 Can being autistic make a person a great detective? According to writer Tim Sullivan the answer is yes. He’s created a main character, Detective Sergeant George Cross, whose sense of justice, attention to detail and systematic approach to crime-solving gives him a distinct advantage. In an authentic portrayal of an autistic character Tim reveals why he writes about George and tells how George has

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