194 - UnVeiling Your Story, How Autistic Women Use Narrative Therapy to Reclaim Their Truth

For many autistic women, being believed is a battle. From childhood, we’re told our experiences aren’t real, that we’re “too much” or “not enough.” It’s time to change that.

This week, we explore narrative therapy—how storytelling fosters self-trust, validation, and healing. Whether you’re autistic or a helping professional, this episode is for you.

✨ Includes:

✅ Guided meditation for self-validation

✅ A powerful journaling exercise

✅ Subscriber-only research on narrative therapy

🎧 Listen now & let’s reclaim our stories

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RESOURCES FOR EPISODE 194

🌱 Plant the Seed Questions:

Ask yourself:

1. "What strengths did I use to navigate this situation?"

2. "What did this experience teach me about my needs and boundaries?"

3. "If I were talking to a close friend who had this experience, what compassionate things would I say to them?"

4. "What is a more accurate and empowering interpretation of this situation?"

5. "How can I use this experience to affirm my own validity and build my confidence?"

6. "What evidence do I have that my feelings were valid in this situation?"

7. "How can I use this experience to inform how I advocate for myself in the future?"

💧 Water and Nourish Questions:

Ask yourself:

"What stories have I been afraid to share?" and

"How can I validate my own experiences more often?"

🥳This Weekend on Social Saturday:

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📅 Coming Next Week:

Do you ever wonder how to truly understand your unique needs as an autistic woman? Next Wednesday, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for self-intimacy (no not that kind, LOL) can transform your life.

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