Getting to the authentic YOU as a late identified, adult autistic with Social Autie.  Yep, Andrea Tam of Thoughtful Instinct is interviewing me for the podcast today.

TW: I do give an additional verbal heads up in the interview before I discuss abuse in a very non-explicit way, but if you need to fast forward the next portion of the interview begins at around 1:04.  The Warning starters around 52:00 so you can choose.

Andrea is the Founder of Thoughtful Instinct, where her mission is to empower movement towards meaningful impact. She is passionate about helping purpose-driven initiatives strengthen their social impact and sustainability through thoughtful branding and human-centered design.

Thoughtful Instinct collaborates together with non-profits, social enterprises, and community-focused small businesses to help them achieve better clarity on their own mission, and then figure out how to best and consistently express their message in a resonating way to their ideal audience.

Andrea partners with a range of organizations, and specializes in helping those focused on health and wellness, sustainability, accessibility, and education. She is proud to have already worked on several projects within the neurodiverse community, and hopefully many more to come!

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identified, adult autistic who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

To connect with Andrea Tam:

Website: https://www.thoughtfulinstinct.com/

Instagram: @thoughtfulinstinct 

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Power of Acknowledgment by Judy Umlas

https://gratefulleadership.com/power-of-acknowledgment/

Link to the article written for The Center for Grateful Leadership by Carole Jean Whittington:

https://gratefulleadership.com/the-power-of-acknowledgment-and-how-it-changed-one-late-identified-autistics-life/

Finding Your Why by Simon Sinek

https://simonsinek.com/product/find-your-why/#:~:text=Description-,With%20Start%20With%20Why%2C%20Simon%20started%20a%20movement%20to%20inspire,both%20their%20careers%20and%20organizations.

Chen Gershuni is an autistic writer, translator and musician based in Israel. He has been following the emerging autistic community since the late 1990s, and participated in numerous autistic events in several countries. He is a member of Autscape's publicity subcommittee, and a founding member of ACI (Autistic Community of Israel). Chen has presented about the autistic community on stages in Israel, Poland and England. He runs a Facebook page about neurodiversity (Hebrew Neurodiversity Magazine), and plays pop/rock with the all-autistic band Funky Shanky.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identified, adult autistic who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

To connect with Chen Gershuni:

https://www.facebook.com/chen.gershuni

https://twitter.com/ChenGershuni

To view the slide pack:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMZTZ39Xo7VlMalPfSshRrUwwUPa466X/view?usp=sharing

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As Autistics we have all felt like the odd person out, the alien, like the world was upside down and we had to stand on our head to get a better view and try to make sense of everything around us.  Sarah Ferguson is Sarah Upsidedown and is my very first Creator Spotlight guest today.  Sarah creates for her YouTube Channel and shares how she sees the world from a different perspective, codependency relationships, being a mom and sharing how she too sees the world in a different way just like her little ladybug daughter does.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identified, adult autsitc who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

To connect with Sarah Ferguson:

On Instagram @Sarahupsidedownadhdautist

On YouTube Sarah UpsideDown

Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Silly-Sally-Red-Wagon-Books/dp/0152019901

#NewPodcast #MindYourAutisticBrainPodcast #SocialAutiePodcast #LateIdentified #LateDiagnosis #LateDiagnosed #LateIdentifiedAutistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticWomen #OnTheSpectrum #BetterTogether2021 #Collaboration2021 #SocialAutie #MYAB #NotAboutUsWithoutUs #VoicesOfAutism #AutistcMen #AutisticsOfInstagram #AutismCommunity #AutismAwareness

If you have been denied your answer because a professional said, “You can’t possibly be autistic because….”  Today’s guest, Nancy Pearsall, who hosts the Instagram account Enigma Creative, shares how that was her first experience and how she found the motivation and courage to keep going.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identified, adult autsitc who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

To connect with Nancy:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/enigma.creative/

Article Info:

https://the-art-of-autism.com/females-and-aspergers-a-checklist/?fbclid=IwAR2MqFiEhBqWPQwTx9ggR65bE6ujPkEVDxrKcJrjL9-TfcqOEWzZgZMETn8

The Future of Autism with Hunter Hansen:

https://youtu.be/2DvMdqp3z3A

For better or for worse 2020 has been a bit like a marriage.  We’ve had ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies.  It has been a year of #DoItAfraid, trying new things, stepping to the edge and often over my comfort zone.  And in all of this I can honestly say this has been the greatest year of my life as it relates to my awareness of what is possible.  This year has shown me that I cannot truly and fully imagine or predict the incredible things that God has planned for me.  This year I truly began to learn what it means to BE STILL.

In the spirit of purpose and deeper awareness,  today, we are going to be STILL and reflect together in order to allow the opportunities, solutions, lessons and the blessings of 2020 to become clear so that as we move into 2021 we are going forward with tools that have been honed and refine and we are equipped and ready to move forward into 2021.  Think of Step 1 of this 2 step process as the clean slate step.  We are preparing your foundation for 2021.  There are 6 questions in Step 1.

So put on your Detective Hat and your best Sherlock Holmes mindset and let’s get to investigating.

Thank you for joining me today for Part 1 of this 2 part series.  As a special opportunity for you today I am hosting Part 2 as a Master Mind Your Autistic Brain Webinar next Wednesday, January 6th at 2 pm Eastern and 7pm Eastern.  To save your session time and your seat click on the link in the show notes.  This will be a limited size, small group mastermind session where you get to ask questions and participate in the discussion and material as you learn and plan out your 2021.

This event includes:

This isn’t your mother’s goal setting session this isn’t goal setting at all but a quantum leap to your fully authentic, autistic life.  This limited seating mastermind is available today for only $27.  Seats are limited and on a first come basis.  This special price is available to you today and will go up on Jan. 4th to $47.  Reserve your seat today in the link below.

To get your seat today and save $20:

WEDNESDAY, JAN 6-

@ 2PM EST

https://socialautie.ck.page/products/master-mind-your-autistic-brain-2021-2pm

@7PM EST

https://socialautie.ck.page/products/master-mind-your-autistic-brain-2021-7pm

How would you respond to a boss asking, “How much can I pay you to leave?”  Sophie shares how she was asked this question and her response.

What are your Non-Negotiables?  Sophie shares why it is so important.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with another late identified, adult autsitc to share their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Get Connected:

Find Sophie on Instagram @SophLongley28

You can read her articles via a link in her Instagram bio or HERE on Medium.

Get your Free Copy of the MYAB Holiday Magazine along with 3 gifts of love sent right to your inbox and 2 Bonuses just for You. IT GOES AWAY on DEC. 31st and You don’t want to miss the special 2nd bonus.

Jessie Aiton is the founder of The Lost Girl Melbourne.  She is the host of Life On The Spectrum Radio/Podcast for Good Health Radio based in Australia AND has a wonderful community on Facebook, The Lost Girl:Community Group.  Are you a “Lostie” and looking for a community of autistic women?

Jessie shares one of the most under-rated actions you can take today, journaling and finding your voice, co-occurring conditions and all the identifications we often go through before we find autism, and finding the key to your lock.

I cannot express what a very insightful conversation this was and how many things you will learn and discover from today’s episode with Jessie Aiton.  ***connect with Jessie via the link below.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with another late identified, adult autsitc to share their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Where to connect with Jessie Aiton, The Lost Girl Melbourne:

https://www.thelostgirl.com.au/

Meet the man behind the mask, Peeling Back the Mask Podcast host Jason Davis.  In today’s interview, Jason is sharing his Autism journey with us along with what’s been the hardest, like the grieving process and the meltdowns.  What’s been the best and his best advice to you as you are on your journey.

Jason is not only the host of an amazing podcast, but a designer as well and has some really great designs you may want to get your hands on for the holidays.  I have my eye on his hilarious alien t-shirt (hint, hint-LOL)

***See links below

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with another late identified, adult autsitc to share their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com to join the private community, look for the FB Link on the website.

To Connect with Jason:

PODCAST:

https://anchor.fm/peelingbackthemask

Facebook Group - @PeelingBackTheMask

Instagram - Peeling_Back_The_Mask

Design Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JayDeeCandA

In this special edition of the Chatty Auties, that’s Rebekah J. Samuel of Scripture Prescriptions and me, the Social Autie, we are sharing our origin story with you and how being online besties, one autistic to another, has helped us in ways we never could have imagined.  And one of the biggest Ah-HA moments we recently had and how it involves YOU.

I am tremendously thankful on this eve of Thanksgiving here in the States for each of you.  You are the reason I am here and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your autism journey.  Thank you my friends and Happy Thanksgiving.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with another late identified, adult autsitc to share their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com to join the private community, look for the FB Link on the website.

To Connect with Rebekah:

https://linktr.ee/Rebekahjsamuel

Meet Dr. Mordi Benhamou.  He is also known as The Autistic Guitarist on YouTube, the author of “Autism, Falafel and Rock & Roll”, AND he is a scientist.  Mordi shares his autism story, his insights into what has helped him the most, what he hopes, you as the reader, gain from his book and we talk all things science research about us.  Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and join in today’s conversation.  Connect with Mordi below.

Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast hosted by The Social AUtie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I will be sharing an interview with another late identified, adult autsitc to share their voice, experiences and journey with you.  I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

Join us each Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the latest episode and if you are loving the show, please take a moment to give the a 5 star rating and a review on your listening platform.  We look forward to hearing what you think and what you’ve learned each week.  If you or someone you know would be a great guest to share their story on the show please send me an email at: [email protected]

Visit me on the web at: www.socialautie.com

Connect with Dr. Mordi Benhamou:

YouTube-The Autistic Guitarist

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUeSm0d3N7ZLt-b2p__qNw

His book, “Autism, Falafel and Rock & Roll”

https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Falafel-Rock-Roll-atypical-ebook/dp/B089ZZMMGM

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_autistic_guitarist/