The Special Interest Pod

By The Special Interest Podcast

A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.... more

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How many episodes does The Special Interest Pod have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

The Special Interest Pod episodes:

October 27, 2023 42 | Meet Vicky Ellen: AuDHD PhD Student, Content Creator and Author
In episode forty-two, Alex and Karly meet with Victoria Ellen. Victoria Ellen is an AuDHD, ND & chronically ill content creator. She is a published author and PhD student. Her authentic content is full of colour and aims to bring happiness and comfort to others. In this episode, she talks about her autism journey, her workbooks created for autistics and shares advice. Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Connect with Victoria Ellen:
@actuallyaspling
The Autism Diagnosis Workbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQHR2C9S?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_DQ5JN0KHE0PN45SG7MPJ
The Autistic Guide to University: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CCCN5X3D?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_F17DPBTWDSYRX1FMX79M
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
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31min
October 20, 2023 41 | Meet Tenacity: Autistic, Author and Generational Trauma
In episode forty-one, Alex and Karly are joined by guest, Tenacity. Tenacity Plys is a nonbinary writer based in Brooklyn, with publications in Bullshit Lit, Alien Buddha, Word Gathering, and Defunkt. Xe has been nominated for a Pushcart and a Best of the Net. Xir first novella, Family Curse - Field Notebooks (1880 - 2020) is available now from Bottlecap Press. You can find more of xir work at tenacityplys.com!
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Connect with Tenacity:
@tenacity_plys
Mentions: Liv Lansdale @blurbslut
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
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35min
October 13, 2023 40 | A Little Chit Chat
In episode forty, Alex and Karly have a very free flowing conversation, touching on the topics of unmasking, advocating at the doctor's office and their current hyperfixations.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
40min
October 06, 2023 39 | ABA
In episode thirty-nine, Alex and Karly dive into their experiences with ABA. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and form your own opinion on this very controversial topic.
*A trigger warning is provided. If this topic is too sensitive for you, we understand and we will catch up with you again next week.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
1h 7min
September 29, 2023 38 | Loneliness
In episode thirty-eight, Alex and Karly talk extensively about the feeling of being lonely.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Neurodivergent Monthly Meet Up: Oct. 26 @ 7PM EST
*Make sure you check out our friends in Pretty Late on Spotify! Our theme song is called Lonely by them.<3
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Life coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot / [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
33min
September 22, 2023 37 | Social Boundaries
In episode thirty-seven, Alex and Karly discuss what it's like setting social boundaries, burnout and sensory overwhelm.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com/ @rewildtoroot/ [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
34min
September 15, 2023 36 | Autism and Style
In episode thirty-six, Alex and Karly discuss style and how it has changed since unmasking. One word: Overalls!
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com, @rewildtoroot, [email protected]
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
33min
September 08, 2023 35 | Food: Saving the Best for Last
In episode thirty-five, Alex and Karly discuss safe foods, preferences in eating and PICKLES!
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Next Neurodivergent Meet Up: September 21 at 7PM EST!
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Coaching with Karly: rewildtoroot.com/ @rewildtoroot
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
37min
September 01, 2023 34 | Karly vs. a Hurricane
In episode thirty-four, Karly talks about her current situation, of going through Hurricane Idalia. She talks about anxiety and ways to cope when faced with unknown life events.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
*Karly is safe and made it through her first tropical storm!*
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Rewild to Root: rewildtoroot.com / @rewildtoroot
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
28min
August 25, 2023 33 | Idioms and Black & White Thinking
In episode thirty-three, Alex and Karly talk about the confusing language and depths of idioms and black and white thinking. Share your examples for us to analyze in future episodes!
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
Coaching with Karly: [email protected]/ rewildtoroot.com
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
32min

FAQs about The Special Interest Pod:

How many episodes does The Special Interest Pod have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.