IDIOT with Laura Clery4 Jun 2025

What it’s really like growing up Autistic - Toren and Serenity share their story...

Today on Idiot, I sit down with 16-year-old Toren Wolf and his powerhouse mom, Serenity Christine—and I’m telling you, this is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had. If you don’t know who they are yet, look them up now. Their videos have captured hearts around the world for their brutal honesty, vulnerability, and hope.🧠 This episode dives into: • When and how both Serenity and Toren were diagnosed as autistic • The signs they missed, the systems that failed them, and the moment it all clicked • Self-injurious behavior, stimming, masking, shutdowns—the things no one talks about • PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and why it’s so misunderstood • How Toren went from struggling in traditional school to thriving in homeschooling • Autism and sexuality: identity, fluidity, and neurodivergent expression • Serenity’s mind-blowing story as a mother, an advocate, and a late-diagnosed autistic woman navigating the world and raising a phenomenal kid💥 This is for every parent, every educator, every person who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit the mold. This is for the moms crying in their car. For the teens who feel alone. For the people trying to understand their neurodivergent loved ones.Toren and Serenity go there—sharing the hard, the beautiful, the gut-wrenching, and the sacred. Their courage is next level. Their bond is undeniable.📢 Share this episode.🎧 Let it open your heart.❤️‍🔥 Let it teach you something no textbook ever could. 🎬 **SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE LAUGHS!** 🎬 Never miss a hilarious moment! ➡️ [Click here to subscribe](https://bit.ly/2LEwDQL) 🎉 --- 🎙 **WATCH FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS!** Want more? Get exclusive content & behind-the-scenes moments on **[Patreon](https://patreon.com/lauraclery)**! 💎👀 --- 📲 **FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!** 👇 👉 **TikTok:** [@lauraclery](https://tiktok.com/lauraclery) 🎭💃 👉 **Instagram:** [@lauraclery](https://instagram.com/lauraclery) 📸✨ 👉 **Snapchat:** [Add me](https://www.snapchat.com/add/lauraclery) 👻🤣 👉 **Facebook:** [Laura Clery](https://facebook.com/laura.clery) 👩‍🎤🎭 --- 🛍 **SHOP MY MERCH!** 👕🔥 Get the latest must-have items here ➡️ [LauraClery.lol](https://LauraClery.lol) Get all your grown-up goodies at https://www.morelaura.com --- 🔥 **HOLLER** – [Order your personalized shout-out today!](https://holler.baby/lauraclery) 🎤💖 --- 📩 **CONTACT US!** For business or podcast inquiries, email us at **podcast@lauraclery.lol** 📧📢 --- 💖 **THANK YOU FOR WATCHING & SUPPORTING!** 💖 Drop a **LIKE** 👍, leave a **COMMENT** 💬, and share the **LOVE** ❤️! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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