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Meet My Autistic Brain

by The Autistic Woman™ · English · Health

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 a

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 34 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 32 min

All Brains Belong

What if you had a doctor who supported you in all the ways you need help? From chronic illness to employment support and beyond, that kind of healthcare exists and in this episode you’ll learn about the resources that will guide you toward getting it. Dr. Melissa Houser, author of A Failure of Imagination: How the Healthcare System Fails Neurodivergent People—And What We're Doing Instead, tells how you can be empowered to recognize how your body feels and trust your intuition about your healt...

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5 Oct 2026 · 43 min
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 into it with almost no real information. This episode is here to change that especially if you're autistic or love someone who is. This conversation, with information drawn from a recent study and the book Dr. Rachel Moseley wrote with her co-author Dr. Julie Gamble-Turner, Autistic Menopause: A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Au...
28 Sep 2026 · 30 min
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 occupational therapy for autistic adults can help with: recognizing hunger, thirst, and nervous system signals your body may not flag clearly; navigating sensory processing that can swing between overwhelming and numb; advocating for yourself in a doctor's office when your pain doesn't match your expression;mak...
21 Sep 2026 · 14 min
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 into why standard talk therapy often misses autistic people and what a version built for our brains actually looks like. Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me c...
14 Sep 2026 · 36 min
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 author, has developed the Neurodivergent Cultural Wealth Framework, a valuable way to look at our neurodivergence. In this episode he explains what makes up the framework and how it enriches our lives with: Self-Knowledge CapitalAdaptation CapitalPattern Recognition CapitalCommunity CapitalResistance CapitalEmbodied CapitalPassi...
31 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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 Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. If you are an autistic person who has...
24 Aug 2026 · 8 min
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 it again. Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to some...
17 Aug 2026 · 34 min
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 her and what it was like learning she’s autistic. Listen and meet the autistic brain of author, artist and therapist, Jackie Schuld. The information is just as relevant as it was before and is a great refresher! Get the book! https://www.jackieschuld.com/books Find Jackie on Medium: https://medium.com/@jackieschuld Websit...
10 Aug 2026 · 16 min
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 answer may surprise you. Resilience assessment tool: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/get-your-resilience-score/ Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help...
3 Aug 2026 · 17 min
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. Remastered Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to some...
27 Jul 2026 · 48 min
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.” Brendan Mahan, author of Overcoming The Wall of Awful; Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway) has uncovered the reasons we face the wall. He offers solutions and tips that will get you going. He shares helpful insights and stories that you haven’t heard before. You’re not “...
21 Jul 2026 · 36 min
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 Articulate Autistic, talk about her book What Did I Do Wrong? An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One. Jamie has great insight into what it’s like to be autistic and how/why people misunderstand us. This episode has been remastered. Jaime’s website: thearticulatea...
13 Jul 2026 · 32 min
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 sure. The bigger problem may be something else entirely. Something that has a solution. In this episode David Raynor tells his own story about a career path of jobs frequently won then lost and how he tired of hearing he had “so much potential.” After getting lots of failed advice from people who meant well, David turn...
29 Jun 2026 · 38 min
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 many of us misdiagnosed, overlooked, or completely missed. Dr. Rebecca Evanko set out to change that. After her own diagnosis at age 47, she used her background in cognitive linguistics, clinical practice and research to create an autism screening instrument developed specifically for adult women. It’s based on women’s pe...
22 Jun 2026 · 24 min
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 teaches a method that works for autistic people by taking sensory needs into account. She also created a supportive community of other autistics who are learning and practicing these skills. Next, Tanya answers four unique questions about being an autistic woman. She shares deeply personal insights about her life now and bef...
16 Jun 2026 · 38 min
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 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 broken, but about what you can actually do about it before your next appointment. In this episode you’ll hear...
8 Jun 2026 · 40 min
The Path from Coping to Flourishing
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. Alllie talks candidly about: How menopause amplified her sensory sensitivities long before sh...
25 May 2026 · 42 min
A Model for Thriving as an Autistic Adult
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 moment, every friendship that went cold, every dinner party you wanted to escape, finally makes sense. She...
18 May 2026 · 16 min
Hear again: Sound Sensitivity
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 50–70% of autistic people experience sound sensitivity at some point in their livesThe elements of sound that ...
11 May 2026 · 37 min
Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
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 otherHow autism and ADHD can mask each other, leading to late or missed diagnosesPractical...
4 May 2026 · 28 min
Special Episode: The Autistic Woman
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 as a sitting judge — anonymously, and with a lot of hope — and what it was like to finally have...
27 Apr 2026 · 47 min
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
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 walking into a room full of strangers to keeping a friendship going Caroline tells us how to leve...
20 Apr 2026 · 42 min
Healing Autistic Burnout
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 burnout. Topics covered in this episode include: What it's like to receive an autism diagnosis as an adult, and...
13 Apr 2026 · 34 min
Special Episode: What Could the AI Boom Mean for Neurodivergent People?
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’s really true about how neurodivergent brains work. In this featured episode, “What Could the AI...
30 Mar 2026 · 36 min
Become Who You Are - Worth Another Listen
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=monarch_sidesheet?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theautistic05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5da2b92...
23 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Best of 2025: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
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 Sarah's book Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like t...
16 Mar 2026 · 27 min
Publishers Rejected This Autistic Detective. Readers Loved Him.
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 become an endearing character in his books. This Cambridge-educated, screenwriter-turned-novelist...
9 Mar 2026 · 8 min
Replay: An Unmasking Story
Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people you’re autistic, by advocating for diversity? Here’s one story about how unmasking played out, including: The blank looks, the self-doubt, and the mental replay afterwardWhether advocacy is worth the emotional costThe tension between staying safe behind the mask… or speaking plainlyIf you’ve ever left a room and replayed every word, wondering if you revealed too much — this conversation is for you! Link to the story about Justice Kevin D...
2 Mar 2026 · 23 min
An Autism Diagnosis Rewrites the Story
In this conversation, author, screenwriter and teacher Claire McGowan shares what it’s been like to receive an autism diagnosis at 43 — and how that discovery is reshaping her understanding of her life, identity, and creative work. In this episode, we discuss: Claire’s late autism diagnosis and the path that led to itThe mix of grief, anger, relief, and curiosity that followedGrowing up in Northern Ireland in the 80s and why autism wasn’t on the radarSensory overwhelm — from public transport ...
23 Feb 2026 · 19 min
Replay: Why Autistics Pick the Wrong Partner
Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can either lead to problems or support us in succeeding. In this episode you’ll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it. It’s a thoughtful episode about relationships, compatibility, and learning what to notice. Support the show Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you're e...

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Meet My Autistic Brain is a English health podcast from The Autistic Woman™. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Autistic Woman™
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 34 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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