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Come join the conversation as we explore the unexpected grief that can come with a late autism or neurodivergence diagnosis alongside relief. We will talk about how  clarity can illuminate past experiences of masking, being labeled “too sensitive,” struggling socially without an “instruction manual,” repeated burnout, and years of self-blame and internalized shame from unmet needs and lack of support. 

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**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.

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Come join the conversation where we explore autistic creativity as a quiet, original form rooted in noticing patterns, deep feeling, and seeing what others miss. Let's challenge the myth that autism blocks creativity, cite research showing autistic people may produce fewer ideas on divergent-thinking tests but with greater originality, plus advantages in linguistic originality and links between emotional empathy and creative engagement. AuDHD can combine ADHD spark with autistic depth by core strengths—hyperfocus and special interests, pattern recognition, sensory processing differences, authenticity, and emotional depth.

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**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.

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In Episode 10 of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares her personal burnout recovery and how joy can feel distant after years in survival mode, especially for high functioning autistic women. She explains how chronic masking, overload, and pressure can keep the nervous system in sympathetic urgency or dorsal shutdown, leaving little room for pleasure, desire, or curiosity, and contrasts this with ventral vagal regulation where calm, safety, and connection allow joy to emerge. She reframes joy as something that returns through small moments of safety and softness rather than as a reward for achievement, offering sensory and relational examples like quiet mornings, textures, rain, laughter without masking, and special interests. She closes by inviting listeners to join a waitlist for a small support space focused on boundaries, rumination, regulation, and rebuilding life without constant performance.

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In episode nine of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares what she’s unlearning about boundaries, rumination, and the exhaustion of overexplaining as self-protection. She explains how autistic women may replay interactions and scan for threat, especially when fear of misinterpretation or rejection is heightened, and outlines how rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) can amplify perceived shifts like delayed texts into intense emotional pain. She explores why real relational safety can feel both beautiful and terrifying, and offers practical ways to calm the nervous system before seeking reassurance: pausing and naming what’s happening, grounding and breathing, delaying “repair,” reality-checking evidence, and using simple scripts to ask for clarity without apologizing. She also encourages savoring safety, building internal anchors, finding neurodivergent-informed support, and leaning on community.

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n episode nine of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a reflection (not advice) on “the first glimpse”—quiet moments when autistic women unmask in small ways, like saying no without overexplaining, adjusting sensory input without apologizing, or asking for processing time—and discover the world doesn’t end. She explains how these glimpses can initially trigger anxiety and guilt because the nervous system has learned that being seen without performance is unsafe, even though masking has carried a heavy toll of exhaustion and burnout. Through examples from women she interviewed—recognizing workplace toxicity sooner and feeling effortless peace with a safe person—she highlights how repeated, regulated moments teach the body that rest, boundaries, and authenticity are not threats, and invites listeners to seek gentle support if desired.

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In episode eight of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a personal reflection (not advice) on the myth of independence for autistic women often labeled “high functioning.” She explains how the label can hide private suffering, reinforce masking, and create the belief that needing help means failure. The episode reframes “high functioning” as “high adaptation,” explores how late diagnosis and nervous system needs can intensify hyper-independence, and outlines the costs of doing everything alone—exhaustion, isolation, resentment, shutdowns, and repeated burnout. Annelise emphasizes interdependence and co-regulation as stabilizing and essential, not weakness, and offers gentle challenges to notice the “I’ll handle it alone” reflex, name capacity, share small needs with safe people, and try a simple connection exercise (“I want to know what you’re thinking. I want your honesty.”). She closes by reminding listeners they deserve love and support without performance, and invites them to connect via links in the show notes and Instagram DMs.

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic' with Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach dedicated to helping autistic women build fulfilling lives. In this episode, we dive into the concept of unmasking and exploring true identity, especially after experiencing burnout. Annelise discusses the transitional phase where the old performance-driven self fades, and the authentic self begins to emerge. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of autistic women who are navigating this space between masks and rediscovering who they are without the need to conform. Join us as we explore topics like neurodiversity, identity, and the messy magic of being human. Tune in, relax, and rethink what's possible together.

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Welcome to 'Women Who Are Autistic', a podcast where differences are celebrated! In this episode, host Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves deep into the often misunderstood topic of burnout, highlighting its distinction from stress and depression. Annelise explains the physiological responses involved, emphasizing that burnout is not a psychological failure but a survival mechanism. She discusses the symptoms and causes of burnout, the effects on the body, and why rest alone isn't always enough for recovery. Tune in to understand the complexities of burnout and discover supportive ways to navigate through it.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Women Who Are Autistic, hosted by Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach. This episode delves into identifying your current nervous system state and understanding the impact it has on your body and mind. Annelise explains the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and the importance of recognizing physiological signals over cognitive narratives. The episode includes a guided body scan exercise to help listeners tune into their body’s messages. Subscribe for more insights on neurodiversity, and stay tuned for the next episode focused on burnout and recovery.

🤍 Coaching available for autistic & neurodivergent women ready for clarity, regulation, and self-trust.

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In this episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic', Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves into how the nervous system impacts autistic individuals, especially post-COVID. She explains the positive effects of the COVID era on her clients and the challenges faced with returning to pre-pandemic routines. Annelise distinguishes between burnout and breaking points, two different nervous system states requiring different forms of regulation. She offers practical advice for managing these conditions and discusses how to support autistic individuals during meltdowns. Join her in exploring ways to build a life that doesn't lead to burnout.

🤍 Coaching available for autistic & neurodivergent women ready for clarity, regulation, and self-trust.

@blossom.and.thrive.coaching

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**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.