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Hacking Errands and Appointments That Drain the Autistic Brain

Got an appointment at 3 PM? Guess that means the entire day before it is ruined. If you get stuck in waiting mode—sitting there burning through hours because you can&apos

The Autistic Workplace Trap: Why Good Employees Get Fired

If you've ever felt that you were doing your actual job perfectly well but somehow failing at the social expectations that come with it, in this episode you’ll hear

Leveraging Your High-Energy Mind for Success: Thriving With ADHD

Sol Smith, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, returns to the show to share what he’s learned from his own late diagnosis, more than two decades in the clas

The Power of Routine

There’s a reason routine appeals so strongly to some autistic minds while feeling like the enemy for others.  Learn the surprisingly powerful rituals many neurodivergent

Here’s What Happened When a Doctor Set Out to Design Healthcare For Neurodivergent Brains

When she started her medical practice, Dr. Mel Houser quickly realized there was a lack of healthcare that addressed the needs of neurodivergent people. She set out to ch

Autistic Menopause

Menopause touches almost everyone eventually, whether you're the one going through it, supporting someone who is, or know it's coming someday. Most of us walk i

Powerful Ways Occupational Therapy Benefits Autistic People

Occupational therapy can empower autistics in our every day lives. Carolyn Gillen, an autistic occupational therapist working with neurodivergent women, breaks down how o

Why Traditional Counseling Fails Autistic People and What Actually Works

You did everything you were supposed to do — showed up, did the homework, tried the techniques. And it left you feeling worse…or definitely not better. This episode gets

How Neurodivergence Leads To Cultural Wealth

We autistics have a type of wealth, or capital, as a result of adapting, coping and growing as individuals with neurodivergent challenges. Essy Knopf, a therapist and aut

New Season. New Episodes. Starting September 14th.

Season 12 is here with new episodes! Listen for a preview of what’s to come.  Support the show Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond

Special Replay: Why Self-Help Fails Autistic People

Self-help fails autistics but why? This episode reveals the not-so-obvious reason it can do more harm than good and provides some tips for what you can do instead. Hear i

What Is Autism?

This is a replay of an episode from 2024 where I talk to Jackie Schuld, author of What is Autism? Jackie shares her insights and knowledge about autism, how it affects he

Hear Again: 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 ans

Replay: The Key to Connection

There’s a key to connection that unlocks the door of isolation and loneliness. Truly connecting is not possible without it. What is it? The answer is in this episode. Re

Overcoming The Wall of Awful; Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway)

When you can’t respond to an email or phone call, when you don’t move forward on a project, when you feel stuck in any area of your life you’re facing a “Wall of Awful.”

Remarkable Replay: What Did I Do Wrong?

If you missed this one be sure to listen now. Or if you remember how great it was, how about another listen? In this episode you’ll hear author Jaime A. Heidel, The Artic

Professionally Neurospicy: Find Work That Fits Your Brain

This is probably not the first time you’re hearing that many autistic and ADHD adults struggle on the job and not just due to sensory issues, although that’s a factor for

BREAKTHROUGH: A New Assessment Tool for Autistic Women Created From Their Real-Life Stories

We’ve waited for decades for an autism assessment tool that reflects the experiences of adult women. The older diagnostic tools based on research of autistic boys left ma

Rerun: Mindfulness That Actually Works for Autistics

In this episode you’ll hear from Tanya Roberts about Mindfulness Done Differently. For those of us who find meditation and mindfulness difficult Tanya has a solution. She

We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare is Broken--And What You Can Do About It

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