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:

April 07, 2023 22 | The Puzzle Piece
In episode twenty-two, we discuss the origin of the puzzle piece. Once you know, you can't forget. We provide some resources and preferred symbols to use to show your support for autistics during this autism awareness/acceptance month.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
24min
March 31, 2023 21 | Autism Acceptance Week
In episode twenty-one, we shout out Autism Acceptance week, discuss the upcoming Autism Acceptance/Awareness month and go over the helpfulness of body doubling. Stay for the end to hear a poem by Ava Gallagher and some updates about the pod.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
27min
March 24, 2023 20 | Endless Self Discovery
In episode twenty, we discuss more of our aha moments since discovering we are autistic. This journey is about constantly learning and implementing
what we've learned to ease some of the struggles.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Email us to sign up for our Neurodivergent Community Workshop tonight, 3/24 at 7PM EST!
Donate to Alex's hike through the link in our link tree on instagram, or reach out for the link.
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
40min
March 17, 2023 19 | Updates, Celebrations and Low Spoons
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode nineteen, we give an update on what we've been up to, celebrate some exciting news and events coming up and also reflect on our interviews.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Email us about being a guest on the pod or to join our workshop on 3/24!
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
27min
March 10, 2023 18 | Meet Tommy
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode eighteen, we meet Tommy! Tommy is an autistic adult male, who enjoys gaming, connecting with the autistic community and is a life coach for autistics.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Connect with Tommy:
IG: @autisticcoachingwithtommy
Email: [email protected]
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
38min
March 03, 2023 17 | Meet Zoe
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode seventeen, we meet Zoe! She is an autistic woman, activist, researcher and therapist. She talks about attachment theory and ways therapists can provide space for their autistic clients.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
How to connect with Zoe:
Instagram/Tik Tok: @zoedarazsdicounseling
Email: [email protected]
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
31min
February 24, 2023 16 | Healing the Inner Child with Disney Magic
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode sixteen, we discuss how our lives are continuing to change, Karly's recent experience going to Disney World and how immersing ourselves in 'childlike' activities has helped to heal our inner children.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
33min
February 17, 2023 15 | The Voice
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode fifteen, we discuss our thoughts on using our voices. We talk about strengthening and growing confidence with our voices, conversing with our voices and our writing voice.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
48min
February 10, 2023 14 | Meet Kara
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode fourteen, we interview Kara! Kara is a late-diagnosed autistic woman. She shares her story of discovering her autism, being an art therapist and the joy of being highly sensitive.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
How to contact Kara:
Instagram: @autism.art.therapist
Email: [email protected]
PSA: There's still time to sign up for our Full Moon Workshop event on 2/10- send us an email!
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
26min
February 03, 2023 13 | Meet Mav
Welcome to The Special Interest Podcast! We are Alex and Karly, two late-diagnosed autistic women, bringing our stories and special interests to you, to help broaden the spectrum. In episode thirteen, we interview Mav! Listen to Mav's experience as a neurodivergent therapist, who discovered their neurodivergence later in life. We were so touched by their story.
Thank you for listening! <3
-A+K
How to contact Mav:
Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok
@mavmagick

PSA: There's still time to sign up for our Full Moon Workshop event on 2/10- send us an email!
Reach out to us-
Email: [email protected]
IG: @thespecialinterestpod
Facebook: The Special Interest Podcast
Facebook Group: The Special Interest Podcast Fans!
Music: Pretty Late
...more
28min

FAQs about The Special Interest Pod:

How many episodes does The Special Interest Pod have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.