In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Matt and Angela are joined by stand-up comedian and podcast host Abigoliah Schamaun to explore why expat life might just be peak autistic behaviour. From cultural clashes to the comedy stage, Abigoliah’s journey offers insight, laughs, and plenty of neurodivergent real talk.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

1️⃣ Expat Life as a Neurodivergent Adventure

• Why Angela calls being an expat “autism with extra passport stamps.”
• Navigating national identity, cultural differences, and reinvention.
• The joys and challenges of moving between the US and UK.

2️⃣ Comedy, Creativity & Burnout

• Abigoliah’s rise from Ohio to NYC to the UK comedy scene.
• The overlap between neurodivergence and stand-up comedy.
• How burnout affects creative output and content creation.

3️⃣ Cross-Cultural Neurodivergence

• Differences in how autism and ADHD are perceived in the US vs. the UK.
• Healthcare, safety, and societal norms across the pond.
• How cultural context changes the way neurodivergence is experienced.

4️⃣ Post-Diagnosis Clarity & Self-Grace

• The relief and self-compassion that comes with an ADHD diagnosis.
• Strategies for navigating burnout without guilt.
• Why slowing down can be the key to long-term sustainability.

About Abigoliah Schamaun

Abigoliah Schamaun is a New York comedian, actor, and writer whose charisma and sharp comedic skill have taken her from Ohio to NYC to the UK stage. A finalist in the Funny Women Awards, she’s one of the top female headliners on the UK comedy scene. On TikTok, her stand-up and comedy cooking clips have amassed over 10 million views.

She co-hosts the Neurodivergent Moments Podcast with Joe Wells and is open about her life with ADHD, sharing honest and hilarious perspectives on neurodivergence.

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