105. Bonus: Eating disorder recovery, autistic self discovery and releasing ourselves from labels that limit us
105. Bonus: Eating disorder recovery, autistic self discovery and releasing ourselves from labels that limit us
Livia Sara is an eating disorder survivor, mental health coach, autism advocate and author from the Netherlands. Diagnos... Read more
24 Jun 2023
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59mins
104. S8 E12: Permission slip: embracing an authentically autistic life with no blueprint
104. S8 E12: Permission slip: embracing an authentically autistic life with no blueprint
Gem Kennedy is a Coach and podcaster from Essex in the UK. They are non-binary and queer, and self identified as autisti... Read more
17 Jun 2023
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1hr 4mins
103. S8 E11: From feeling 'deficient' to self acceptance, research and advocating for autistic colleagues
103. S8 E11: From feeling 'deficient' to self acceptance, research and advocating for autistic colleagues
Kirstie Pickles is an equine vet, academic, mum and mental health advocate from Derbyshire in the UK. Now 49, she was di... Read more
10 Jun 2023
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58mins
102. S8 E10: From ABA to understanding an autism diagnosis as a unique pathway to a fulfilling life
102. S8 E10: From ABA to understanding an autism diagnosis as a unique pathway to a fulfilling life
Maisie Soetantyo is the founder of a nonprofit with a mission to improve employment prospects for autistic jobseekers an... Read more
3 Jun 2023
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58mins
101. S8 E9: From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery
101. S8 E9: From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery
Laura Richmond is a writer and researcher from Southampton in the UK. Now 35, she was diagnosed autistic last year. She ... Read more
27 May 2023
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1hr 5mins
100. S8 E8: A sense of purpose: finding our own path and place in the world as autistic adults
100. S8 E8: A sense of purpose: finding our own path and place in the world as autistic adults
Rosie Smith is the owner of a non-profit radical bookshop in Canton in Cardiff, just a couple of miles from where I live... Read more
20 May 2023
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57mins
99. S8 E7: Finding freedom after autism diagnosis and embodying the spirit of our unmasked selves
99. S8 E7: Finding freedom after autism diagnosis and embodying the spirit of our unmasked selves
Kay Louise Aldred is a writer, facilitator, teacher, mentor, and resource creator from North Yorkshire in the UK. Now 49... Read more
13 May 2023
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55mins
98. S8 E6: The fight for equity in education and work: an inspiring story of autistic self advocacy
98. S8 E6: The fight for equity in education and work: an inspiring story of autistic self advocacy
Rosie Weldon is a Senior Financial Analyst and author whose memoir, ‘My Autistic Fight Song’, tells the story of how she... Read more
6 May 2023
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1hr 2mins
97. S8 E5: Finding logic in chaos, burnout, and reconnecting with our internal compass and autistic joy
97. S8 E5: Finding logic in chaos, burnout, and reconnecting with our internal compass and autistic joy
Martine van Bijlert is a writer and researcher from the Netherlands. Now 52, she grew up in Iran and worked in places li... Read more
29 Apr 2023
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1hr 1min
96. S8 E4: Safety, community and representation for Black and minority ethnic / global majority autistic people
96. S8 E4: Safety, community and representation for Black and minority ethnic / global majority autistic people
Naomi Clarke is a freelance writer, community mentor, fundraiser and Human Design reader. She self diagnosed as autisti... Read more
22 Apr 2023
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1hr