In this powerful episode of The Self Aware & Fucked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down withcareer coach, speaker, and community advocate Chrysta Bairre for a deeply honest conversation about community care, asking for help, and her journey of being diagnosed with autism as an adult.

Chrysta shares the life-changing experience of discoveringshe is autistic later in life and how that diagnosis helped her make sense of years of feeling different, struggling to navigate expectations, and wondering why certain aspects of life seemed harder for her than they appeared to be for others. She opens up about the challenges of growing up undiagnosed, the impact of not having advocacy or support from the adults in her life, and the emotional process of reframing her past through a new lens of understanding andself-compassion.

Together, Sandtrice and Chrysta explore the grief, relief,validation, and empowerment that can accompany a late diagnosis. They discuss masking, burnout, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating supportive communities where people can show up authentically rather than constantly adapting themselves to meet others’ expectations.

The conversation also dives into why asking for help canfeel so difficult, especially for those who have spent much of their lives believing they had to navigate challenges alone. Through discussions of vulnerability, interdependence, and community care, Chrysta highlights how healing often happens in connection with others instead of isolation.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, struggled to ask forsupport, questioned why you experience the world differently, or are navigating your own journey of self-discovery, this episode offers insight, validation,and hope.

Tune in for an authentic conversation about autism,self-awareness, community care, healing, and the freedom that comes from finally understanding yourself.

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Connect with Chrysta:

Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrysta.bairre
Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLoveWork
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystabairre/
Website: https://www.liveandlovework.com

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