Meet My Autistic Brain

In this episode, I’m chatting with Wendela Whitcomb Marsh whose career has included working with autistics and providing assessments. Many people struggle with whether to get one, what to look for in someone doing the assessment and how to adjust to the news of a diagnosis. If you’ve struggled with these questions this episode provides the answers.

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The SWAN Church: Scripture & Worship for All Neurotypes

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Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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Do you recognize that underlying feeling as if you’re always tired? Being autistic can be difficult. Masking, socializing and trying to fit in drain our energy and lead to autistic fatigue. Here are some ideas for how to get some relief.

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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Is your "gut feeling" from anxiety or is it something else? For many autistic people years of masking and overwhelm have broken trust in their inner compass. In this episode you’ll hear a personal story of trusting gut feelings and how to get in touch with yours. 

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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Explaining Autism to Family and Friends - If you’ve tried to talk about autism with others and got an unsatisfying result this episode is for you. This approach might help you get your point across.

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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We’ve all had them although we may have ignored them, intentionally or not. Gut feelings can keep us safe, help us make decisions and more. So why don’t autistic people pay attention to them? We do, some of the time. It’s the times we don’t that have very good reasons… 

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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Hear author, content creator and advocate Orion Kelly talk about how he found out he’s autistic and his life as an autistic parent of an autistic child. He reveals how he and his neurotypical partner make their relationship work. Get personal with Orion Kelly as he shares deep insights into what it’s like to be an autistic person. 

Book: Autism Feels…An Earthling’s Guide 

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to bullying and it is complex. Bullies follow a predictable pattern of behavior and understanding bullies is the best way to protect yourself. In this case knowledge is power.

In this episode you’ll hear what it means to be involved with a bully, what they look like and what the best strategy is for dealing with one. Are you ready for some straight talk about bullies?

Check out this other episode also: 

Bullies at Work

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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In this episode, Becca Block shares her practical framework for motivation, tackling the big challenges like procrastination and focus. You'll discover the ABCDs of Motivation—the key steps to actually getting things done while fully respecting your neurodivergent needs. She reveals what often trips people up, exactly what the neurodivergent brain needs, and why procrastination might not be what you think it is. Ready to stop fighting your brain and start working with it? Tune in for deep insights and practical tips that will set you up for success.

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Spicy Brains Get Stuff Done website https://spicy-brains.com/  (Scroll down to get the free workbook)

About Becca Block https://beccablock.com/bio

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Substack https://substack.com/@spicybrainsgetstuffdone

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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How do we move beyond the labels of "disability" and "levels" when talking about autism? More importantly, how can we actually regulate our nervous system for a better quality of life?

In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Ishe Abel, an autistic woman, podcaster, and groundbreaking advocate. Ishe, creator of The Horse Human Connection Matrix, reveals an incredible insight: horses offer a powerful, unexpected model for connection and regulation that deeply resonates with the autistic experience.

From challenging conventional views on autism to sharing details about her unique, transformative retreat, this conversation is packed with a refreshing new perspective. Don't miss this illuminating talk with the incomparable Ishe Abel.

In Rewilding Together Retreat

The Horse-Human Connection Matrix 

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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Questionable studies suggest that acetaminophen causes autism which simply isn’t so. This is an update to the 2022 episode “What Some Say Causes Autism” which, even then, discredited the acetaminophen-autism link and exposed lawsuits alleging damages that have now been dismissed. This issue and episode are too important to miss. 

Judge Denise Cote’s decision in IN RE: Acetaminophen – ASD-ADHD - Products Liability Litigation

Andrea Baccarelli article: Evaluation of the Evidence on Acetaminophen Use and Neurodeveopmental Disorders using the Navigation Guide methodology  https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-025-01208-0

A 2024 Swedish study which determined there is no link between acetaminophen use and autism: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability

Interview with Liam O'Dell: Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It can Win It Back

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Subscribe to Meet My Autistic Brain for more conversations that go beyond the usual autism explanations and get into the experiences, frustrations and unexpected discoveries of being an autistic adult.

Ranked #1 in FeedSpot's 40 Best Adult Autism Podcasts 

RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads!

If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help me continue making new episodes, you can support the show on Patreon, PayPal or KoFi. You can also give a gift to someone who can benefit from learning more about autism. 

If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at [email protected].

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