Autistic Licence
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S3E6: Speaking Up As An Autistic Person, Is It Even A Choice?
S3E6: Speaking Up As An Autistic Person, Is It Even A Choice?
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Join the Autistic Licence podcast, where two autistic therapists - Siana & Leo - share their experiences, insights, and the colourful world of intersectionality! We’re here to boost visibility for fellow autistic therapists, fuel the global neurodiversity conversation, and create a fun, engaging space together. No matter who you are, we warmly invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, connection, and growth. Subscribe and be part of the conversation today!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 68 episodes
- S3E6: Speaking Up As An Autistic Person, Is It Even A Choice? · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 6Content warning: weight and body related issues, death and mortality, brief mention of suicidal ideation This episode begins with an exploration of the impact on Siana of seeing…
- S3E5: Christmas Presence · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 5This short episode was recorded a few days ago at Leo's house in Suffolk when Siana came for a pre-xmas visit. We mostly chat about managing gift-giving and surprises as autistic…
- S3E4: What Success Means To Us · 59 min · Season 3 Episode 4Leo reflects on watching a Netflix show which brought up a myriad of thoughts and feelings for him around not being understood by loved ones (the double empathy problem). Siana…
- S3E3: The Luck Illusion - Nothing Just Happens Revisited · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this episode we speak about "landing on our feet". In particular, we relate this to the double empathy problem whereby the processes "behind the scenes" are often missed…
- S3E2: From The Vault - Nothing Just Happens · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 2Welcome to the first "From The Vault" episode. Today we're going almost back to the beginning. We're going to listen to Season 1 Episode 2, which we called "Nothing Just…
- S3E1: A Matter Of Time · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 1Welcome to Season 3 💛 We recorded this a couple of weeks ago. We thought about cutting the bit at the beginning where we speak about Halloween in the interests of "keeping up"…
- S2E30: Staying Out For The Summer - a 1995 throwback chat · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 30Trigger warning for Christian evangelical culture, mention of suicidal ideation. If you have particular sensitivities around these subjects, please consider carefully whether and…
- S2 E29: AuDHD Economy Of Energy · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 29This episode was recorded just a couple of days after Leo moved house from London to Suffolk, England. Leo highlights the benefits Leo of his ADHD meds in terms of maintaining…
- S2 E28: Transitions & The Value Of "Things" · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 28This episode, on listening back, sounds a bit like a whistle stop tour of everything both of us has ever thought about our relationships with things and particularly about…
- S2 E27: An Autistic Guide to Celebrating Milestones (in detail) · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 27This episode is mostly a light hearted autistic chit chat. Siana's daughter has finished her GCSEs (national exams taken by 16 year olds in the UK). To celebrate, they have…
- S2 E26: A Hot Take On A Hornet · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 26Leo is planning a move to Suffolk, England. This conversation took place when we visited the area as part of his decision making process. We speak about a delightful and symbolic…
- S2 E25: Meaghan Ray, Part Two: Executive Functioning, Autistic Parenting & Chainmaille · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 25Welcome to the second half of our conversation with Meaghan Ray. This one begins with us speaking about the interplay between autism and ADHD, particularly in terms of executive…
- S2 E24: Meaghan Ray, Part One: One Identity At A Time · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 24We're joined for this episode by Meaghan Ray from Edmonton in Canada. Meaghan Ray speaks about their process of coming to know their autistic self. They share the value within…
- S2E23: Nikita - Autistic Professional Identity · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 23We are delighted to share with you our guest conversation with Nikita. Nikita is a trainee clinical psychologist with a special interest in neuropsychology. Together we have a…
- S2E22: Dawn - Joining The Dots & Making Connections · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 22Join us for another wonderful guest conversation, this time with Dawn. Dawn generously shares with us about her experiences and challenges in relation to work, mental health and…
- S2 E21: A Time Of Transition · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 21There's a bit of silliness at the beginning of this episode. We debated cutting it out, maybe due to the vestiges of internalised ableism but we decided to keep it in the…
- S2 E20: How Disappointing... · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 20Trigger warning: This episode includes references to neglect and developmental trauma which some listeners may find upsetting. It's been a while since we recorded together! In…
- S2 E19: Woody · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 19Trigger warning for mention of death, loss and grief. If you have particular sensitivities around these subjects, please consider carefully whether and / or when you might listen…
- S2 E18: Neuroqueering Self Care & Identity Markers · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 18This is a short chat we had following our guest conversation with Elisabeth. In it we further develop our thoughts and reflections about self compassion. We also contemplate our…
- S2 E17: Elisabeth - A Lived Experience Of Difference · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 17We have a treat for you today - our guest conversation with Elisabeth. 💛🧡 Elisabeth shares her story generously and insightfully. We speak about late diagnosis and the idea of a…
