When Friends Change: How Brain Development Shapes Friendship (EP 77)
Dr. Theresa Regan explains how friendships evolve with brain development and why autistic individuals may struggle when social demands change—especially in middle school and high school—exploring theo...
30 Apr 22min
The Language of Play: How Fun Shapes Adult Relationships (EP76)
Dr. Theresa Regan explores how play—humor, teasing, shared activities, and quiet companionship—shapes friendships, family life, dating, work, and parenting across adulthood. The episode explains adult...
23 Apr 32min
Tasks and Togetherness: When Connection Feels Confusing (EP 75)
In this episode Dr. Theresa Regan explores why connection sometimes feels confusing by distinguishing task-oriented moments (doing and finishing) from social-oriented moments (sharing and bonding). Th...
16 Apr 29min
The Hidden Skill of Connection: Theory of Mind Explained (EP 74)
Neuropsychologist Dr. Theresa Regan explains theory of mind—our ability to recognize that others have different thoughts, feelings, and perspectives—how it develops, and how it varies across neurotype...
9 Apr 27min
When Nervous Systems Differ: Unlocking Connection in Autism (EF 73)
Dr. Theresa Regan returns from sabbatical to introduce her new book, "Understanding Communication and Relationships and Autism," and shares how her clinical and personal experiences shaped it. She exp...
2 Apr 18min
The Power of Small Talk (EP 72)
Join Dr. Regan in an episode about the power of small talk as a social welcome mat and a way of testing the waters before creating longer social connections. Neurodiverse Love Conference 2025 Use che...
1 Mar 202523min
The Lifespan of a Household: Retirement and the Empty Nest (EP 71)
Join Dr. Regan for this episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic adult during the seasons of retirement and the empty nest. Calendar exampl...
2 Feb 202529min
The Lifespan of a Household: Parenting Teens and Young Adults (EP 70)
Join Dr. Regan for this episode of the Lifespan of a Household Series. The episode focuses on the experience of the autistic parent in a household with teens and young adults. Dr. Regan discusses the ...
12 Jan 202525min
