Unpacking Neuroqueerness
by George Muniz Gund and Xenia Rakovshik
Health & FitnessE · Explicit
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S2E9 Why "the comfort zone" isn't a bad thing
S2E9 Why "the comfort zone" isn't a bad thing
About this podcast
Hello, my name is George Muniz Gund (he/they). I am a young Brazilian American Autistic and ADHD actor, disability justice advocate and board member at Autism Career Pathways (501c3).
In this podcast, my co-host X Rakov and I talk about our lived experiences of being neurodivergent people growing up in a world built for neurotypicals. We also occasionally host guests to talk about their own personal lived experiences with neurodiversity, as every neurodistinct person is different and experiences neurodiversity in their own unique ways.
*We do not speak for all neurodistinct people, we are just two neurodistinct people speaking about Autism and ADHD from our personal lived experiences.
Check out my website https://www.georgemunizgund.com/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 182 episodes
- S2E9 Why "the comfort zone" isn't a bad thing · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode Xenia and I discuss the "comfort zone", why it's not necessarily a bad thing and it's links to capitalistic expectations
- S2E8 The enraging legalized use of shock torture on disabled children · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 8*TRIGGER WARNING (SENSITIVE CONTENT) In this episode we discuss the use of shock torture (under the false disguise of providing alleged therapeutic benefit), and more…
- S2E7 The problematic history of the Vaccine/Autism myth · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode my co-host Xenia and I discuss the history behind the "vaccinations cause Autism" myth and the many issues associated with this long debunked claim that has…
- S2E6 The link in between neurodivergence and gut sensitivities · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode Xenia and I continue our discussion about the ups and downs of our relationship with food as neurodivergent people, focusing in on gut sensitivities and the…
- S2E5 Our general experiences with food as neurodivergent people · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode, Xenia and I open up our discussion of a very big topic for many neurodivergent people, food and everything that comes with it! *List of helpful phrases…
- S2E4 Experiences with societal Autistiphobia (A talk with Ashra Louisa from @autisticafterhours) · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode my friend Ashra and I discuss our experiences with Autistiphobia (Ableism towards Autistic people) _________________________________________________ Check out…
- S2E3 The making of "Neurodivergent Stories" · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, my co-host Xenia and I discuss the process of collaborating on the production of our latest documentary film, "Neurodivergent Stories". We talk about how the…
- S2E2 A few updates and a story about feeding my Grandma's treadmill · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episodes I give a couple quick episodes on life and the podcast. I also share a funny story related to my experience with autistic hyperempathy as a young child.
- S2E1- The highly problematic and ableist “Quiet kid turned school shooter” trope · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 1*Trigger Warning: Mentions of violence In this episode, we discuss the infamous "autistic shooter" trope that is often portrayed in media and society and why it's so harmful. I…
- Episode 173- A life and podcast update · 12 min*Apologies in advance for random keyboard tapping sounds (was feeling very stimmy while recording this) In this episode I give an insight to what's been going on in my life…
- Episode 172- A talk with Matt Lowry (he/him) from "The Autistic Culture" podcast · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 172In this episode I talk with Matt Lowry from "The Autistic Culture" podcast. We discuss his personal Matt's personal autism journey, his work as a practicioner working with…
- Episode 171- Autistic loops of anxiety and inertia · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 171In this episode I talk about the experience of having paralyzing bouts of anxiety as an autistic person and projecting very negative thoughts on to situations that turn out to…
- (2 year anniversary special) Episode 170- A thorough definition of the terms "Neurodiversity" and "Neurodivergent" · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 170In this episode I give an in depth explanation of some common terms such as "Neurodiversity" and "Neurodivergent", in order to clear up some of the confusion I see out there…
- Episode 169- An update on the direction of this podcast · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 169In this episode, I give an update on why I have been absent lately and some ideas I have been having regarding the future of this podcast.
- Episode 168- A talk about insomnia [ft. X Rakov (she/they)] · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 168In this episode, my friend X and I discuss sleep and the inherent difficulties many neurodivergent people face when trying to establish a routine that works for them. Attached…
- Episode 167- A talk with Joanne Seymon (she/her) from "Kaiko Fidgets" · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 167In this episode I talk with Joanne Seymon about the story behind "Kaiko Fidgets", a fidget tool company that Joanne and her son Kai founded together. Joanne and I also talk about…
- Episode 166- A talk about Autism in films and TV [ft. Maisie Soetantyo (she/her)] · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 166In this episode, my friend and Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo joins me for a conversation about Autism representation in TV and films. We talk about…
- Episode 165- Some exciting updates and a quick note · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 165In this episode I talk about some exciting upcoming projects I'm working on and a quick reminder on the history of the neurodiversity movement. *We must always remember…
- Episode 164- Smiling when feeling overwhelmed · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 164In this episode I talk about the autistic experience of smiling when feeling overwhelmed or anxious regarding certain situations, particularly when it comes to interactions with…
- Why masking is not one dimensional (Episode 163) · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 163In this episode I discuss why autistics can develop different styles of masking depending on the specific people or groups of people they are interacting with
