Meet My Autistic Brain

Author Dawn Davies could never have imagined the twists and turns her life would take from parenting an autistic child to finding her voice to advocate for him. Just when she thought she had it figured out life surprised her again. It didn’t stop with learning she’s autistic. There was more still to come…Dawn Davies websites:  https://www.authordawndavies.com https://whistletreebookclub.substack.com/Sunsama free 30-day trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

In this episode you’ll meet Liam O’Dell, a journalist and author who is autistic. He’s the author of Selling Out The Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back, where he explores things like the misinformation surrounding autism and vaccines, the failure to include autistic people in research and even recent statements about autism made by RFK, Jr. There’s so much more in this not-to-be-missed episode!Liam Odell's website and blog: https://liamodell.comLiam's book: https://liamodell.com/books/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamodellukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LiamODellUKSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

In this episode I interview Lyric Rivera who has written Workplace Neurodiversity Rising. Lyric has been an employee, a manager and finally a consultant for employers interested in making their companies a place where both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees can succeed. Lyric shares her expertise, from getting hired to avoiding burnout, from being vulnerable to feeling safe. Whether you are an employee or employer you’ll find something valuable in this interview with Lyric Rivera.Lyric's book: https://tinyurl.com/WNRisingLyric's websites: neurodivergentconsulting.org; neurodivergentrebel.comSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgkSupport the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Matthew Kenslow has found the formula for succeeding in life regardless of challenges and setbacks. He dreamed of being a teacher and faced tremendous obstacles as an autistic person. Matthew persevered and persisted until he made his dream happen. Using his own experience as an example Matthew tells us how to be unstoppable.All of Matthew’s links:  https://linktr.ee/mjkenslowMatthew’s book Unstoppable: https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Matthew-Kenslow/dp/1956365583Matthew’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewkenslow722Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgkThe Neurodivergent Experience: https://tinyurl.com/autneuroSupport the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Claire Akebrand, author, musician and painter, speaks about receiving a late-in-life autism diagnosis and how it reshaped her identity. She talks about masking, meltdowns, autistic burnout, and misdiagnosed physical symptoms. Claire also discusses how art, music and writing became healing lifelines and previews a new novel and album.

Some people are first diagnosed with bipolar disorder before getting their autism diagnosis. Some are both autistic and bipolar. Hear a personal account of one experience with bipolar disorder that might explain a late diagnosis of autism. Meltdowns episode: https://tinyurl.com/autmeltdowns-->Free 30-day trial of Sunsama helps the podcast! No credit card needed. https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk  Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive processing styles! The podcast explores the differences between bottom-up and top-down thinking, especially within the autistic community. Personal experiences shed light on how these distinct approaches shape perception and behavior. Discover the unique advantages and challenges faced by bottom-up thinkers. It's an enlightening take on how the autistic brain processes information, revealing insights that are both profound and relatable!

Join author and diagnostician Sarah Hendrickx as she explores the often-overlooked world of women and girls on the autism spectrum. She shares her personal experience of a late diagnosis and the societal misconceptions that can lead to masking. Discover why autistic women face unique challenges, from navigating social cues to their intense, mastery-driven interests. Sarah discusses the intricate dynamics of their relationships and identity while emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in a world that often misunderstands them.

Does it take you a few moments before you can respond in a conversation? That could be because you are a visual thinker living in a largely verbal world. Being a slow processor might have a simple explanation.Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

It’s remarkable how many autistics are misdiagnosed with another illness or condition before or instead of learning they’re autistic. Could it be that the medical profession doesn’t even consider autism as a possible diagnosis? Hear about the other conditions and illnesses that are sometimes mistaken for autism.Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsiteJune 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together