This is Volume 1 of Conversations about ASD (Part 1). For the next few weeks I will be having conversations about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with my sister Jarni Kiara. Both Jarni and myself discuss different aspects of living with autism and how we both experience these aspects. This episode covers Sensory Processing, Sensory Aversions, Sensory Seeking and Stimming.

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This Episode is a brief introduction into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It looks at some of the signs and symptoms of ASD. Over the next few weeks, I will be talking to my sister Jarni Kiara about how we experience life as adult females with ASD, so this episode gives a little background into ASD.

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How do the different things we engage in in our lifestyles (food, substances and exercise) interact with our bodies and brain chemistry to impact our mental health? What are some of the neurotransmitters that play a role in our happiness, mindset and mental health?

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This episode looks at self-love and the ways that we can foster it within ourselves.

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This episode looks at writing and discovering your own personal story. Learning about ourselves, our strengths, our defining moments, our flaws, our mistakes and how we might want things to change or look different. It looks at how we can embrace our ability to choose, and how this empowers us.

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This episode talks about living on purpose and with purpose. I discuss integrity, authenticity and alignment. It looks at discovering your own values and getting clear on what you want to experience in your reality. It also looks at introspection, accountability and taking ownership. I also discuss different tools that can help us to introspect and stay in alignment.

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This episode explores support, and how to be a good support person. The focus will be primarily on listening and validation and self-care.

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This episode looks at gratitude. What is gratitude? What are some of the benefits of engaging in gratitude? It also explores compliments and kindness.

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What is anxiety? How does is express itself in the body and mind? What are some things that can help when experiencing anxiety?

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In this episode, Pokarlla talks to special guest Tarhlia about creativity, her writing and how creativity links with mental health and wellbeing.

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