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151 [S11 E6] The same type of different: autistic identity, South Asian stories and the model minority myth
Mrinal Gokhale is an author, writer, and speaker based in Wisconsin in the United States, passionate about all things psychology and wellness. Since becoming an author, Mrinal has written for and coll...
23 Touko 1h
![150 [S11 E5] A little candle burning: survival, healing, and the small nourishments of autistic life](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/54BD4D508D207E9093FA2585CB445A9C_small.jpg)
150 [S11 E5] A little candle burning: survival, healing, and the small nourishments of autistic life
Su Scotting is a poet, writer and artist, and retired National Trust archivist, from Cornwall in the UK. Now 63, she was formally recognised as autistic at 58. Su excelled at school, going on to get a...
16 Touko 59min
![149 [S11 E4] Going away to come home: From outward success to an authentic autistic life](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/E505378DAA67A2BA094AEC2A497E57B5_small.jpg)
149 [S11 E4] Going away to come home: From outward success to an authentic autistic life
For years Emily Nyrop lived what looked on the outside like a 'perfect' life; after graduating from Harvard University, she spent over a decade in high-powered roles. But underneath her outward succes...
9 Touko 1h 2min
![148 [S11 E3] Unexpected autism: art journalling, mental health and reframing eating distress](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/ACBD7BF6A50FF580D0A3538372679605_small.jpg)
148 [S11 E3] Unexpected autism: art journalling, mental health and reframing eating distress
Helen Shaddock was formally identified as autistic two years ago, after spending over 25 years in the mental health system. During the pandemic Helen was readmitted to mental health services for eatin...
2 Touko 1h 9min
![147 [S11 E2] Complex lives in a binary world: reflections on the autistic experience](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/747B7DE013F4031298A0A35E6C02D09C_small.jpg)
147 [S11 E2] Complex lives in a binary world: reflections on the autistic experience
Hannah Breslin runs her own business, Coaching for Difference, offering neuroaffirming coaching support for late-identified neurodivergent professionals, and education and consultancy for organisation...
25 Huhti 1h 17min
![146 [S11 E1] The rhythm of nature is my natural rhythm: autism, conservation and being a 'tenacious comet'](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/9AD6D7CB04B45B9F301CD3F5A7CE5498_small.jpg)
146 [S11 E1] The rhythm of nature is my natural rhythm: autism, conservation and being a 'tenacious comet'
Emma Marsh works at the RSPB (the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), where she is Executive Director of Digital Technology, Campaigns and Communications. She lives in North Warwickshire in En...
18 Huhti 1h 1min
![145 [Bonus] "An overarching, big life project": interconnecting special interests, memory and mental health](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/83CE938CCD022BAB6F9E5947AE711320_small.jpg)
145 [Bonus] "An overarching, big life project": interconnecting special interests, memory and mental health
Laura Richmond is a writer, researcher and doll restorer from Southampton in the UK. She was my guest on the podcast in 2023. When we spoke then, it was just a year on from her autism diagnosis, and s...
21 Maalis 1h 2min
![144 [Re-release] From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery](https://cdn.podme.com/podcast-images/83CE938CCD022BAB6F9E5947AE711320_small.jpg)
144 [Re-release] From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery
Laura Richmond is a writer, researcher and doll restorer from Southampton in the UK. This episode is from 2023 - I've re-released it because Laura just recorded a new episode with me, episode 145. At...
21 Maalis 1h 6min




















