Autistic Bodybuilding

By Crystal Rapoza

Hi, I'm Crystal Rapoza and every week, on the Autistic Bodybuilding Podcast, we'll dive into the science and history behind popular competitions, performative athleticism, movement, muscles, and more!... more

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September 27, 2020 Trailer
Every week, on the Autistic Bodybuilding Podcast, we’ll dive into the science and history behind popular competitions, performative athleticism, movement, muscles, and more!
Learn about the facts so you can cut through the confusion.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT: www.autisticbodybuilding.com/transcripts/trailer
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September 03, 2020 Mathew Turner pt 1
Matthew "Matt" Turner is an actor and former bodybuilder. After a series of health complications, he stopped bodybuilding, but he hasn't stopped trying to keep fit.
In this part 1 of a 2 part conversation, Matt talks about how he ended up with a Brittish accent while being raised in the American south as well as learning to set strong boundaries, how autistics tend develop a dry sense of humor, and unmasking after college.
Follow Matt on Twitter: @Mr_McQwerty; Instagram: @the_other_tin_dog
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53min
June 01, 2020 Balancing Autistic Needs with Regular Exercise
Too busy to work out? Too drained and spoonless? Too overwhelmed? I answer a 4-part question that offers solutions for autistics.
"From an autistic perspective, how do you work a fitness routine in with a busy work schedule that often leaves one spoonless? Also, gyms = yuck (social/sensory overwhelming).” - Magnus

Mentions:
- Shout-out: Gerry Hughes, @swish4fish
- "The Spoon Theory" by Christine Miserandino
- The Neuroverse Podcast by Magnus

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40min
May 30, 2020 It's the First Q&A!!!
It's Autistic Bodybuilding's first Q&A! I answer your questions about spot-training certain body parts, counting calories, getting lean, how healthy is it to be a female bodybuilder, tearing muscles, and why fruit is different from cake!
Shoutout: @magnus919
Google search: google.com/sarcomeres-zlines
Calorie Tracker Spreadsheet: https://autisticbodybuilding.com/blog/2020/5/24/calorie-tracking-by-spreadsheet
Visit me: autisticbodybuilding.com
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53min
May 17, 2020 Tolerant Activism and Self-Coaching
In the first half of this episode, I talk about the idea that activism needs to allow for benign ignorance and how to know you're ready to have tough conversations. Whew! It's a doosey! The second half is all about choosing a bodybuilding coach (even if you choose yourself), why you may want a team, and how to get on a team. Shout out: @unmasked on Instagram, @NeeMonetAU on Twitter. Official Podcadt Site: autisticbodybuilding.com
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51min
May 12, 2020 Mother's Day Special
It's a Mother's Day Special! I have my mom, Gloria, on the show to talk about growing up autistic in the 50s, 60s, and 70s without a diagnosis, codependency in autistic mother-daughter relationships, and using heavy work to mitigate overloads. Resources: https://hannahgadsby.com.au/ ... https://autisticbodybuilding.com/blog/2019/8/10/5dtdmuem7z6th0ze4c4zn93ylem1dy
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May 02, 2020 How Dieting Effects Interoception
In this solo-cast, I talk about how dieting can effect proprioception and interoception in autisitics and dispell the misconception that contest prep is a linear process of tightening up. Spoiler alert: There are periods of flabbiness and insecurity. This week's shout-out: www.treadmilllifellc.com
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41min
April 24, 2020 Depletion, Affording Special Interests, and MMS
I talk about what to do if you deplete too much while dieting, some ways to afford special interests without making money from them, and how you can use a current trending hashtag to raise awareness for miracle mineral solution. Mentions: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FidgetsByJack https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/danger-dont-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products https://the-art-of-autism.com/an-autistic-shaman-shares-why-autistic-people-make-good-shamans/
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28min
April 18, 2020 ABA and Bodybuilding
I talk a little about what it's like to prep during the COVID lockdown and how to fit comfort foods into prep. Then, I delve into ABA: where you might find ABA in the bodybuilding world, and how to address it if you do.
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32min
April 09, 2020 Autism and Prepping During COVID
What I've learned during the COVID outbreak and how I'm dealing; PREPPING for my next show (hopefully); and the two different types of MELTDOWN
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36min

FAQs about Autistic Bodybuilding:

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