Best Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcasts (2025)

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Mind Blank on Stage? A 3-Step Reboot for Your Brain 19:18

2d ago19:18

19:18

That feeling of your mind going completely blank on stage is a top fear for any performer. But what if it's not a personal failure? This week, I explain how this is often a biological response to being overwhelmed, not a lack of ideas. In this episode, you'll learn a simple, three-step system to effectively reboot your brain when it crashes. This p…

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Exploding Trucks, Rock and Roll, and Autism at 65 w/ Peter O'Neil 1:01:57

6d ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Mike and Chaya sit down with Peter O’Neil, a retired attorney, musician, grandfather, and author of My So-Called Disorder: Autism, Exploding Trucks, and the Big Daddy of Rock and Roll. Diagnosed as autistic at 65, Peter reflects on how that discovery transformed his experiences of masking, social struggles, and professional success. From solitude a…

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The Pain of Learning Improv: What to Assess, How to Respond 11:21

9d ago11:21

11:21

Feeling frustrated, stuck, or even like you're getting worse at improv? This episode reframes the struggle. Discover the difference between productive learning pain and the unnecessary pain that you can walk away from. Learn a clear framework to assess your comedy practice, connect with your "why," and decide if your creative struggle is worth it. …

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Breaking Free To Be Me w/ Kristin Walker (Mental Health News Radio Network) 58:18

13d ago58:18

58:18

Mike and Chaya sit down with Kristin Walker, the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, to discuss her late-in-life discovery of being autistic and having ADHD. Kristin opens up about the emotional toll of masking, the powerful shift that came with her diagnosis, and how those experiences inspired her to amplify diverse voices in mental h…

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A Source of Great Improv Ideas (bonus: Get Out of Your Head) 11:33

16d ago11:33

11:33

If you struggle to come up with specific or original ideas in your improv scenes, there's something you can do between scenes to help with that struggle. This episode of Your Improv Brain reframes the problem of trying to get ideas into a scene. Discover why the key to better creative output isn't forced thinking, but quality input and curiosity to…

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208- You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Reclaiming Rest, Worth, and Seasonal Self-Care as an Autistic Woman with Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector, Things That REALLY Matter Series 32:57

19d ago32:57

32:57

In this powerful episode of Things That REALLY Matter, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into one of the most toxic messages autistic women have been fed: that we must hustle to be worthy of rest. From masking-induced guilt to inherited scarcity mindsets, this episode explores how internalized capitalism, neurodivergent nervou…

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Fighting To Be Seen: The High Cost of Masking w/ Reid Miles 50:58

20d ago50:58

50:58

Mike and Chaya sit down with Reid Miles, creator and host of Inside the Asperger’s Studio. Reid opens up about his journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for autism and neurodiversity. He shares the ups and downs of navigating the professional world as a neurodivergent individual and explains how he found his vo…

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Improv Burnout? Prioritize Yourself for Better Improv Performances 15:55

23d ago15:55

15:55

Are you sacrificing your well-being for your improv team? This episode of Your Improv Brain challenges the myth that good improvisers must be comedy doormats. Always saying yes outside the scene doesn't help your scene partner in the end. Discover why putting yourself last leads to burnout and how "doing comedy for you first" actually creates more …

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Creativity That Calms: A New Way to Support Autistic Kids /w Jay Goth 40:35

27d ago40:35

40:35

Mike and Chaya sit down with Jay Goth, CEO of Burble Creativity Inc., to explore how his company is using immersive storytelling to spark imagination, reduce overstimulation, and create calming environments for neurodivergent children. Drawing from ancient storytelling traditions, Jay explains how Burble’s innovative storytelling tents combine soun…

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207 - Bee Stings, Pool Drama & The Fertile Void: A Summer of Rest, Renewal & CASY Camp Magic 21:09

27d ago21:09

21:09

In this cozy and personal solo episode, Carole Jean Whittington shares her real-life journey of rest, healing, and unexpected adventures—including a nasty bee sting, a crooked pool, and an invitation to direct the very first CASY Summer Camp through Cultural Autism Studies at Yale. Tune in as Carole Jean offers a beautiful reflection on what it mea…

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Beyond "React Like Yourself" - Level Up Your Grounded Improv Characters 18:21

1M ago18:21

18:21

Tired of being told to "just react like you would in real life" to ground an improv scene? This episode of Your Improv Brain explores advanced techniques for playing the voice of reason or grounded characters in a scene or sustaining them long-term. Discover how shifting from simply "acting normal" to dynamically balancing the scene can make you a …

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Cut From Chaos: Shane Currin’s Story of Bipolar, Addiction, & Purpose 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

Mike and Chaya kick off Season 2 by welcoming Shane Currin, a mental health advocate, writer, and podcast host of Diamonds in the Rough. Shane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, navigating bipolar disorder, and finding purpose through vulnerability and service. Together, they unpack the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent, …

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206 - Bee Careful: How You Answer Yes, No, or Maybe Matters More Than You Think 11:09

1M ago11:09

11:09

What does a bee sting have to do with burnout, boundaries, and saying “yes” or “no”? Everything. In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington shares a personal story from the past week—an unexpected MCAS reaction to a bee sting—and how it became a deep practice in rest, self-check-ins, and honoring her own “yes, no, or maybe” in real time. She also bri…

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Is an inner monologue useful for improv comedy? (ft. NYC improviser Sabrina Banes) 25:04

1M ago25:04

25:04

Tired of being told to "get out of your head"? This episode of Your Improv Brain explores a different approach. Discover how your active inner voice, often seen as a distraction, can actually become a powerful tool for your improv. Host Jen deHaan and guest Sabrina Banes discuss practical ways to understand and even harness your mental chatter for …

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Three years ago British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips investigates what happened in the first episode of a new six-part investigative podcast series. Find episode 2 – and all future…

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205 - Sacred Circles & Sensitive Souls: The Healing Power of Sisterhood for Neurodivergent Women with Kanan Tekchandani 40:48

1M ago40:48

40:48

What if the connection you've been craving isn’t in fixing yourself—but in being witnessed, supported, and celebrated exactly as you are? In this week’s episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington is joined by therapeutic coach and sacred circle facilitator Kanan Tekchandani to explore the transformative power of sisterhood—especiall…

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204 - Asking for Help: The Radical Act of Self-Care We Were Never Taught (Part of the Things That REALLY Matter series with co-host Becca Lory Hector) 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Things That REALLY Matter with Becca Lory Hector & Carole Jean Whittington What if asking for help wasn’t a weakness—but one of the most radical acts of self-trust an autistic woman can make? In this powerful episode of our monthly Things That REALLY Matter series, Becca Lory Hector and Carole Jean Whittington go deep into a topic many autistic wom…

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203 - Unsilencing Your Authentic Voice: Shadow Work & Communication for Autistic Women 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

What if the way you speak—or don’t speak—was shaped more by survival than by choice? In this solo episode, Carole Jean Whittington dives into how shadow work can reveal hidden fears, unmet needs, and the unspoken patterns that impact the way autistic women communicate. You'll learn how masking, alexithymia, and trauma may be influencing your commun…

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202 - Designing a Life That Works with ADHD: Time, Transitions & the Juice with Alexia Hetzel 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

What if thriving with ADHD isn’t about fixing yourself—but redesigning your life around what actually works for your brain? In this week’s Social Saturdays episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, I’m joined by ADHD and neurodiversity coach Alexia Hetzel for a powerful, paradigm-shifting conversation on how high-achieving ADHDers can create sustainable s…

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201- I Don’t Know Who I Am: Using the Enneagram for Autistic Self-Rediscovery 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

What if understanding your burnout starts with understanding your why? In this week’s episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington shares how the Enneagram became a powerful guide for self-rediscovery during autistic burnout—and how it can help you or your clients finally make sense of your inner world. Whether you’ve felt emotionally…

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EPISODE 200 — What’s Possible When We Unmask Celebrating 200 Episodes of Beyond Chronic Burnout + the Release of "Living Unmasked" 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

What if peace came from unmasking? This milestone 200th episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout is a celebration in every sense—of unmasking, of sustainable energy, of thriving as our whole selves, and of YOU, the listener who’s been on this journey with us. In this powerful episode, host Carole Jean Whittington shares what’s possible when we let go of p…

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Episode 199 - Over 85% of Autistics Might Be in Spicy Burnout Right Now with Burnout Researcher Carole Jean Whittington 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

Could you—or someone you care about—be in burnout and not even know it? In this powerful episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington, Lead Burnout Researcher and Chief Well-Being Officer at Whittington Well-Being, brings her recent presentation from the 2nd Annual International Autism Summit straight to you. 🔥 She introduces the Spic…

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198 - The ND Lovers Club: Reclaiming Relationships Through a Neurodivergent Lens with Bontle Senne & Sara Louise Ackrill 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

In this Social Saturdays episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we’re joined by powerhouse co-authors Bontle Senne and Sara Louise Ackrill to talk all things love, healing, and neurodivergence in their new book, The ND Lovers Club. Together, we explore what it means to navigate relationships while autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. From the impact o…

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197 - Things That Really Matter: Protecting Your Spoons with Becca Lory Hector and Carole Jean Whittington 44:03

3M ago44:03

44:03

What’s draining your energy—and how can you protect what little you have left? In this powerful first episode of our new monthly series Things That Really Matter, Carole Jean and Becca Lory Hector dive into the often invisible emotional and mental toll that autistic individuals face—especially in a world that can feel increasingly marginalizing. To…

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The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:43

3M ago35:43

35:43

Alexandra Morton-Hayward is using cutting-edge methods to crack the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to your podcastsBy The Guardian

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196 - Your Autistic Blueprint: Building Foundations for Well-Being with Carole Jean Whittington 20:00

3M ago20:00

20:00

Beware of the Restoration Illusion Trap! Have you ever thought you were out of burnout, only to find yourself back in it? Many autistic women face this sneaky trap where temporary relief feels like recovery. But it's just a return to baseline burnout. Today, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for a…

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195 - Navigating Autism Awareness Month with Sara Bradford (SJ Childs) 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

What happens when autistic women take the mic during Autism Awareness Month—on their terms? In this Social Saturdays episode, we’re joined by powerhouse advocate, educator, and fellow autistic woman Sara Bradford for a real conversation on shifting the narrative of Autism Awareness Month from external education to internal empowerment. 🔹 Highlights…

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The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia and then came to symbolise its moral decay – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with his scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist? There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to your podcasts…

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194 - UnVeiling Your Story, How Autistic Women Use Narrative Therapy to Reclaim Their Truth 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

For many autistic women, being believed is a battle. From childhood, we’re told our experiences aren’t real, that we’re “too much” or “not enough.” It’s time to change that. This week, we explore narrative therapy—how storytelling fosters self-trust, validation, and healing. Whether you’re autistic or a helping professional, this episode is for you…

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Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its own image. As the Vatican prepares to anoint its first millennial saint, we ask how it decides who is worthy There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to podcastsBy The Guardian

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193 - The 52 Questions That Changed Everything 16:30

4M ago16:30

16:30

Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot, disconnected from what you truly want? Like you’re moving through life checking off tasks, but when you stop, you realize—you don’t even know you? In this episode, we dive into the powerful self-discovery questions that transformed my life. These aren’t just prompts—they’re invitations to unmask, to…

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Seth Rogen: slacker to studio boss; Marina Hyde on Trump making anywhere but America great again; and Philippa Perry helps with imposter syndrome 35:15

4M ago35:15

35:15

Seth Rogen may be known for his stoner vibe and comedies such as Superbad and Knocked Up, but behind the scenes the actor, writer, weed-lover and pottery fan has also become a producing power player. The US stock market is spooked and Trump’s henchmogul’s companies are floundering – has the great dealmaker been building up the wrong nation? And Phi…

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192 - The Future of Leadership: Powerful Autistic Voices with Philip King Lowe 53:29

4M ago53:29

53:29

What does it mean to lead as your authentic self? In this compelling episode, we explore the evolving landscape of autistic leadership with Philip King-Lowe, host of Today's Autistic Moment, as he celebrates his 100th episode milestone. Philip shares the profound impact of amplifying autistic voices, fostering community, and redefining leadership f…

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Actor Michael Sheen on paying off £1m of his neighbours’ debts; Marina Hyde on ‘grotesque’ JD Vance; and ‘how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice’ 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

Marina Hyde on 1,000 grotesque memes of JD Vance – they’re all more likable than the real thing. The actor Michael Sheen grew up poor, got rich, then lost everything backing the 2019 Homeless World Cup. Now he’s giving away more of his money to help 900 total strangers. When John Harris first started noticing that his baby had some unusual quirks, …

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191 - Too Many Masks Cause Burnout in Autistic Women with Carole Jean Whittington 19:38

4M ago19:38

19:38

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, constantly shifting who you are to fit into different situations? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the connection between masking and autistic burnout—why it happens, how it impacts autistic women, and the signs to watch for before burnout takes over. I’ll share my own experience with burnout, t…

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Actor Danny Dyer on aliens and cocaine; the anti-vax parents who changed their minds; and Philippa Perry on feeling unimportant 43:18

4M ago43:18

43:18

Danny Dyer talks about his journey from national joke to national treasure. Fuelled by social media misinformation, anti-vax activism has accelerated – but why are some in the movement becoming disillusioned? And Philippa Perry advises a reader who is ‘struggling to feel like I matter in any area of my life’…

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190 - The Invisible Struggle: How Autistic Women Lose Themselves with Carole Jean Whittington 26:22

4M ago26:22

26:22

Imagine living a life where you fully embrace who you are, without the need to hide or conform. Episode 190, “The Invisible Struggle: How Autistic Women Lose Themselves” offers a path to rediscovering your authentic self and stepping into your true identity. Learn practical steps to unmasking and living with genuine self-trust and peace. 🔗 Take the…

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The White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood, Marina Hyde on Daddy Musk, and are we over-diagnosing illness? 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

With the mothers of Elon’s kids begging for his attention on social media, he makes much of ‘pronatalism’ – but is that just a fancy word for bad parenting? ‘I don’t know whether I’d describe it as fun,’ says Aimee Lou Wood on the intensity of making The White Lotus. And are ordinary life experiences, bodily imperfections and normal differences bei…

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Episode 189 - Finding Your Authentic Voice & Embracing Self-Acceptance with Kara Bunde-Dunn 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Have you ever felt like you’re holding back your true voice? Struggled with self-acceptance or body image? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with leadership expert and spiritual medium Kara Bunde-Dunn to explore the profound impact of stepping into your authentic voice. Kara shares insights on how sel…

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‘I forgive them for what they’ve done’: Esther Ghey on life after the murder of daughter Brianna 32:35

5M ago32:35

32:35

Two years ago, transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds. The killers had been radicalised on the dark web, while the victim was trapped in an online world of her own. Now her mother has become friends with the parent of one of the murderers. On the second anniversary of Brianna’s death, Esther sits down with Simon …

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188 - Navigating the Challenges in Leadership Burnout & Mental Health with Jerry Marcus 58:02

5M ago58:02

58:02

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, I sit down with Jerry Marcus, an inspiring disability and mental health leader who shares his invaluable insights on navigating leadership, burnout, and self-care. Jerry highlights the importance of setting a culture that values mental health within organizations and emphasizes the need for leaders to crea…

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