Autistic at 40

In this episode, I talk about the pitfalls and benefits of being an autistic leader, based on my own experiences.

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In this episode I talk about my body as a source of expression, awe, distress and pleasure. 

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Today I share a lot more about how I experience PDA as an adult, what triggers it and how I am learning to manage it day to day.

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I share the story of why I didn't have children, even though I always thought I would.

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I share key aspects of different types of policy roles and organisations, and some potential pros and cons of this type of work, from an autistic perspective.

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In this episode I talk about the concept of the mother wound, and share some realisations about what is needed for healing.

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In this episode I share why I believe my most confusing and destructive experiences and behaviours as an undiagnosed autistic child and adult can be explained by internalised PDA (pathological demand avoidance / pervasive drive for autonomy).

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This week I talk about how complicated it was seeking an assessment for autism as an adult, why I did it and why it took so long to find what I was looking for.

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In this episode I talk about the aspects of life which continue to overwhelm me, even though I am no longer burned out, as well as how I navigate them.

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In this episode I talk about my search for truth, learning to stay grounded in my purpose and how I've learned how to maintain my mental health in my search for divinity.

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