Best Autistic Traits Podcasts (2025)

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My Autistic Traits: Difference Not Deficit! EP 13 20:18

5d ago20:18

20:18

In the episode I share how I rated my own autistic traits on a 1-10 scale and how I'm learning to think in terms of "difference, not deficit." Check out the blog post on charting my autistic traits here: https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/charting-my-autistic-traits Check out my blog Writing On The Spectrum here: BarbaraGraver.substack.com If you…

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

3d 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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Autistic Regression in Adults 44:14

3h ago44:14

44:14

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic regression in adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.By Orion Kelly

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The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery 52:53

6d ago52:53

52:53

Dr. Sol Smith, psychologist, former professor, coach, consultant and autistic advocate talks about his book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery. He tells about his personal experience as an autistic person with relatable examples of masking, rumination, imposter syndrome and more. He gives insights into how and why the autistic brain processes …

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

10d 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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Signs You're Masking Autism as an Adult 1:04:23

10d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of masking autism for Autistic adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.…

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The Remarkable Film "Spectrum" with writer-director Rick Stanton 28:16

13d ago28:16

28:16

Rick Stanton, the writer and director of the film Spectrum talks with me about the new film and its message about “the transformative power of acceptance and the untapped potential for greatness within every individual, no matter where they fall on the spectrum.” Don’t miss this interview and the spectacular film Spectrum. Links in the show notes! …

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

17d 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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How Autism Presents Differently in Women vs Men 42:49

17d ago42:49

42:49

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic diagnosis challenges for adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.…

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4 Issues with the Telepathy Tapes Podcast EP 12 (3rd in my Autism and Psychic Abilities series) 12:02

24d ago12:02

12:02

In this episode, I talk about 4 possible issues with the Telepathy Tapes podcast AND share a great resource for further reading. I hope I've offered a more nuanced look at the Telepathy Tapes podcast in this episode (which is the 3rd in what has become my Autism and Psychic Abilities series) than I did in my previous episodes! The first two episode…

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Autistic Elopement 54:29

24d ago54:29

54:29

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic elopement. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.By Orion Kelly

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Listener Favorites: An Autistic Person Is... 9:00

27d ago9:00

9:00

Are you tired of hearing “you don’t look autistic”? Here are some examples of the unique ways autistic traits express themselves. Learn about the human side of autism. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspot Instagram: ana…

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Episode 63 - Understanding FASD: A Conversation with Christine Brooks 1:14:33

28d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Send us a text 🔔 Trigger Warning This episode discusses topics related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. In this important episode, Dan sits down with Christine Brooks, Director at NOFASD Australia, to shed light on the often misunderstood and under-recognized c…

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Mast Cells and Their Connection to Autism 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of mast cells, brain inflammation and autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.…

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Listener Favorites: Anticipation Fixation 7:32

1M ago7:32

7:32

Excitement can seem over the top when you contemplate a future event. It’s like your imagination goes wild and it feels great and you don’t want it to end! Could it be a variation of rumination? Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/…

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Women Rising: Reclaiming Our Power, Health, and Voice With Julie Bjelland, LMFT 19:30

1M ago19:30

19:30

In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal and profoundly urgent. After years of working with women around the world—especially sensitive and neurodivergent women—I’ve seen a heartbreaking pattern: a lack of belief in self, chronic disempowerment, silencing, medical dismissal, and burnout. And yet, it’s women who are most needed right n…

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An Autistic Story of Struggle 44:22

1M ago44:22

44:22

Author Dawn Davies could never have imagined the twists and turns her life would take from parenting an autistic child to finding her voice to advocate for him. Just when she thought she had it figured out life surprised her again. It didn’t stop with learning she’s autistic. There was more still to come… Dawn Davies websites: https://www.authordaw…

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Autistic Traits and Psychic Ability EP 11 (2nd in series) 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Is there a relationship between autistic traits and psychic ability? Join me for a discussion of how autistic traits like hyper-sensitivity, hyper-connectivity and pattern recognition might relate to psychic abilities. The blog post and autism trait charts I mentioned in the video can be found on my blog at: https://barbaragraver.substack.com/p/cha…

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Bullying and Autism 40:21

1M ago40:21

40:21

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly provides some practical strategies to identify and navigate bullying for Autistic people and their loved ones. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights r…

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Tim Goldstein and Sol Smith Have a Great Conversation Over Autism & Neurodiversity 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

I think I am very lucky to have been connected to Sol Smith. He is a professor, author, neurodistinct self-advocate, neurodiversity consultant, with multiple advanced degrees. At the same time he is down to earth and a great conversationalist that is easy to talk with and listen to. His newest book is AUTISTIC'S GUIDE TO SELF-DISCOVERY, sub-titled …

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Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

In this episode you’ll meet Liam O’Dell, a journalist and author who is autistic. He’s the author of Selling Out The Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back, where he explores things like the misinformation surrounding autism and vaccines, the failure to include autistic people in research and even recent …

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Mastering Relationships for Autistic People & Their Loved Ones 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly provides some practical strategies to master relationships for Autistic people and their loved ones. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All right…

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Workplace Neurodiversity Rising 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode I interview Lyric Rivera who has written Workplace Neurodiversity Rising. Lyric has been an employee, a manager and finally a consultant for employers interested in making their companies a place where both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees can succeed. Lyric shares her expertise, from getting hired to avoiding burnout, from…

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Autism and Psychic Experience EP 10 (1st in series) 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Is there a relationship between autism and psychic experience? A connection between autism and telepathy has been reported by the families of some nonverbal autistic people. As a late diagnosed autistic this interests me because intuition has been a guiding force in my life. Like all many areas of parapsychology, more research is needed, but I thin…

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Episode 62 - Neurodivergent Threads: Weaving History, Communication & Growth 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

Send us a text Call to Action: Help support the podcast via Patreon. In this episode, I sit down with Lucy, a brilliant autistic young adult with a deep love of history, for a conversation that flows effortlessly—because when neurodivergent minds connect, there’s no shortage of things to talk about. We dive into storytelling and its impact on learn…

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What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help? 15:24

2M ago15:24

15:24

What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help? Limerence is an intense, sometimes obsessive state whereby a person becomes obsessively preoccupied with another individual, often accompanied by an overwhelming desire for reciprocation. It involves heightened thoughts, some idealisation of the person, and is linked to anxious ambivalent attachment st…

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Responding to RFK Jr's War on Autism 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly responds to and unpacks the comments made by RFK Jr on autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.…

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25 Traits of the Sensitive Autistic Phenotype: Recognizing Yourself Beyond the Stereotypes by Julie Bjelland, LMFT 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

In this deeply validating episode, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, explores 25 common traits within the sensitive autistic phenotype—a presentation of autism often overlooked in women and those socialized to mask. These traits offer insight into why so many highly sensitive people are discovering, often in adulthood, that they are actually autistic. If you’v…

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Unstoppable: An Autistic Experience 33:45

2M ago33:45

33:45

Matthew Kenslow has found the formula for succeeding in life regardless of challenges and setbacks. He dreamed of being a teacher and faced tremendous obstacles as an autistic person. Matthew persevered and persisted until he made his dream happen. Using his own experience as an example Matthew tells us how to be unstoppable. All of Matthew’s links…

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Masking in Autism: A Pro and Con Perspective EP 9 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

How masking can be helpful at times. How it can hurt. My experience with autistic masking and unmasking. My new unmasking autism workbook. I am planning future episodes on the topic. Thank you for listening! If you like this content please follow and / or share! You can get all my media and articles for free via my newsletter: BarbaraGraver.substac…

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Finding Answers After Late Diagnosis 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

Claire Akebrand had debilitating physical symptoms that doctors couldn’t diagnose. She questioned her ability to be a good mother. She felt like few people would understand. Then she got an autism diagnosis and her life changed. Hear the amazing story of what happened after she learned she is autistic. Link to Claire's website: https://www.claireak…

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Our personal bill of rights - a 10m focussed attention exercise 10:33

3M ago10:33

10:33

This short ten minute audio is a focussed attention exercise; a form of self hyposis or meditation, based on our 'personal bill of rights'. This is a concept detailed in the excellent book, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, published by New Harbinger Publications. The audio is aimed as a tool to help us regulate, reflect and groun…

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Associations Between Neighborhood Resources and Youths’ Response to Reward Omission in a Task Modeling Negatively Biased Environments: JAACAP April 2025: JAACAP April 2025 17:56

3M ago17:56

17:56

JAACAP April 2025: Contributing Editor Dr. Jesse Hinckley interviews Dr. Julia O. Linke on how access to neighborhood resources shapes the behavioral and neurobiological responses to negatively biased environments in youth.By Various

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Is it Autism or Bipolar Disorder? 12:46

3M ago12:46

12:46

Some people are first diagnosed with bipolar disorder before getting their autism diagnosis. Some are both autistic and bipolar. Hear a personal account of one experience with bipolar disorder that might explain a late diagnosis of autism. Meltdowns episode: https://tinyurl.com/autmeltdowns -->Free 30-day trial of Sunsama helps the podcast! No cred…

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Dysregulation, Creativity & Special Interests: An Autistic Perspective EP 8 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

How does dysregulation impact creativity and our special interests? And what does this mean to autistic individuals (like me) who might already be struggling to identify their emotional states and stressors? In this episode, I discuss my own experience with dysregulation and creativity and share insights from autistic blogger and therapist Karen Sh…

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Tim interviews Gena Sims, founder of Autism Theater 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

This podcast is major overdue. I did the interview with Gena Sims in June of 2023. It has been hiding in my podcast folder for me to edit and publish it. Gena had an internet connection that was unstable so there was a massive amount of editing as we would back up and redo from a good start point each time the connection froze. Between me trying to…

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Are Autistics Bottom-up Thinkers? 11:51

3M ago11:51

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We often hear that autistics are bottom-up processors and that neurotypicals are top-down processors. What does that mean? What are the advantages of each? Hear how the way the autistic brain processes information explains many autistic traits. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a go…

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Episode 61 - Neurodivergent Narratives 1:16:21

3M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Send us a text Call to Action: Help support the podcast via Patreon. And if you are in Melbourne get your tickets for the live podcast event. Join hosts Dan Kerr and Tismo Terrasson, a social justice advocate and Disability Consultant as they dive into the world of neurodiversity, sharing personal stories, expert insights, and candid conversations.…

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Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum 58:02

3M ago58:02

58:02

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 website: https://www.asperger-training.com Sarah's book: https://ti…

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7 Ways Fiction Writing Can Benefit Autistic People EP 7 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

In this episode of Autistic POV, I share 7 ways writing fiction has been helpful to me. Some of these benefits go all the way back to childhood. I discovered others as I wrote my upcoming vampire novel (Trancing Miranda). I wanted to share this info because I think that other autistic people might find this way of looking at storytelling helpful. H…

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Is Dysregulation Impacting Your Life? How to Recognize and Manage our Emotional Response with Dr Melanie Joy 51:03

4M ago51:03

51:03

We are all living in tumultuous times and it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. When our nervous system is out of balance, we are more likely to have heightened emotional responses to what’s going on around us. In this insightful interview, Dr Melanie Joy shares how highly sensitive people can experience dysregulation due to high empathy, weakened …

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Transforming Verbal Information Into Visual 11:21

4M ago11:21

11:21

Does it take you a few moments before you can respond in a conversation? That could be because you are a visual thinker living in a largely verbal world. Being a slow processor might have a simple explanation. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https…

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Sharing Our Autism Story EP 6 18:53

4M ago18:53

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There is more than one way of sharing our autism story! In this episode of Autistic POV, I talk about my experience sharing my own story through memoir writing and online media—with a focus on what did and didn't work for me and why I also chat about my substack blog, my special interest blog and other resources. I promised to provide links these, …

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Listener Favorites: Misdiagnosis 18:45

4M ago18:45

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It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TO…

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When Life Feels Too Heavy: Discovering Those Tiny ‘Glimmers’ of Relief with Julie Bjelland, LMFT 36:57

4M ago36:57

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I focus on the concept of “glimmers”—those fleeting, positive moments that provide hope when life feels overwhelming. As someone who identifies as highly sensitive and neurodivergent, I share personal stories of grief, self-reflection, and the practical ways I train my brain to notice and savor moments of joy or relief. You’ll learn how cultivating…

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Lesser Known Autistic Traits in Adults 48:42

4M ago48:42

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On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of lesser known Autistic traits in Adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au All rights reserved.…

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effects of Pharmacological Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Quality of Life: JAACAP March 2025 28:30

4M ago28:30

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JAACAP March 2025: Contributing Editor Dr. Shinnyi Chou interviews Dr. Alessio Bellato on a review of 93 systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials examining non-medication sleep interventions for children and adolescents.By Various

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Episode 60 - Understanding the Mask: Navigating Aggression and Anxiety with Andy Drewitt 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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Send us a text Join Dan and guest Andy Drewitt in this eye-opening podcast as they delve into the complexities of emotional masking, aggression, and anxiety. Drawing inspiration from Andy Drewitt's thought-provoking article 'How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Making Penis Ladders' as well as his upcoming exhibition 'THIS IS YOUR FAULT', we exp…

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Unemployed or Underemployed 12:12

4M ago12:12

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Autistics struggle with employment for a variety of reasons. It may be hard to get a job and harder to keep one. Some autistics have to accept jobs that are not a match for their skills. Hear why a huge percentage of autistics are unemployed or underemployed. Support the show NOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Want to be a guest or know someone wh…

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Job vs. Following My Calling: An Autistic Perspective EP 5 17:01

4M ago17:01

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My experience with working a job vs. following my calling and how this relates to autism. As a late diagnosed autistic, I now feel that my original job choice was actually a form of masking that interfered with my ability to engage in my true calling. In this episode, I talk a bit about how that happened and why I think it's so important for autist…

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