What happens when your body doesn’t clearly tell you what it needs?

In this episode, we talk about interoception in autism, why “something just feels wrong,” and how that can affect everything from basic needs to emotional regulation.

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Out in public and your autistic child has a full-on meltdown. What do you do?

Public meltdowns can be intense, stressful, and confusing, but they are overwhelm, not misbehaviour. In this episode, we explore why meltdowns happen in public, strategies to co-regulate and keep your child safe, and how to plan ahead to reduce overwhelm in future outings.

Topics covered include managing public meltdowns, co-regulation, sensory overload, coping strategies for autistic children, and adult regulation tips.

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This episode explores what triggers overwhelm, how to respond without escalating stress, and ways to help children understand and regulate their emotions. Adult regulation is just as important, because how caregivers react shapes learning.

Topics covered include supporting autistic children, emotional regulation, meltdowns, shutdowns, sensory overload, and practical parenting strategies.

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Some of the harshest messages we hear about autism come from ourselves.

Internalized ableism happens when society’s ideas about disability get turned inward. Instead of “society thinks I am too much,” it becomes “I am too much.” It can show up as masking, shame around support, comparing yourself to neurotypical standards, avoiding accommodations, and feeling like a burden.

In this episode, we unpack how internalized ableism shapes identity for autistic adults, including those diagnosed later in life and parents of autistic children. We explore the subtle hierarchy people create among autistic individuals, why masking can feel like morality, and how self-judgment can sneak in even when you are just trying to cope.

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Autistic inclusion without limits sounds ideal. But what happens when safety and support collide?

In this episode, we explore how inclusion philosophy intersects with safety, fairness, and staff well-being. We discuss why limits matter and what questions we should be asking to ensure every student’s needs are balanced and respected.

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Functional autistic burnout isn’t laziness. It isn’t drama. It’s a nervous system running on empty.

You might still be showing up at work, parenting, or answering emails. On the outside it looks like you’re fine. On the inside, everything feels heavier, your skills start slipping, and resting doesn’t recharge you.

In this episode, we talk about what burnout actually looks like for autistic people, why “functional” doesn’t mean mild, and how years of masking, adapting, and pushing past limits can quietly erode your energy and abilities. We explore the signs, the misunderstandings from the outside world, and what support really looks like.

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Is it okay to let your kid “f*ck around and find out”? For autistic kids, it’s complicated.

Natural consequences are supposed to teach responsibility, reduce power struggles, and help kids learn from real life. But in practice, it can get messy. Some kids don’t connect behaviour with outcome, some consequences are too harsh or confusing, and sometimes what’s framed as a lesson just ends up being distress.

We talk about what “letting them find out” really means, how autistic kids experience cause-and-effect differently, and why explanations and support can often teach more than leaving a child to learn on their own.

We explore what works, what doesn’t, and how parents can find the right balance between independence and guidance without creating unnecessary stress for their child.

They say to never start a business with family or friends.

So we did.

In this episode, we get candid about building Totally Over the Spectrum.

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What if some of the most effective autism therapies don’t happen in a clinic?

In this episode we explore the non-clinical therapies that can help autistic people with emotional regulation, communication, confidence, and routine.

Topics include autism therapy, animal-assisted therapy, horseback riding therapy, art therapy, and supports for autistic children and autistic adults.

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Life hurts, stress builds, and sometimes words are the best therapy. In this episode, we explore the benefits of swearing and why context and intent really matter.

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