Adulting with Autism

• Autistic Trauma Healing: DID & Resilience | Dr. Kirsten Harrison

  Send us a textAutistic trauma unmasking? Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison (Soul Wise Solutions founder, I, Sean/a co-author) shares: Befriending homeless intersex woman Sean/a (schizophrenia/street survival to empowerment), she explores DID (trauma splitting for protection—body/soul survival), somatic healing ("body keeps the score"), energy vibes (protect via boundaries/allies), and surviving vs. thriving (claim genius pockets, no shame in masking). For autistic/ND folks processing bullying/loss, allies fostering empathy, or anyone tuning into quantum energy/gratitude resets, this convo's your toolkit—small steps build authentic light.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Kirsten's Trauma Journey & Sean/a Meeting 1:46 - Befriending Sean/a: From Streets to Support 4:50 - Complex DID: Trauma Splitting Explained 7:32 - ND Trauma: Masking & Somatic Memory 10:21 - Survival Mechanisms in Autism/Intersex 12:45 - Surviving vs. Thriving: Personal Bubbles 14:39 - Energy Management: Silence/Headphones/Decompression 18:19 - Building New Identity Post-Masking 20:15 - Honoring Meltdowns: Triggers & Self-Forgiveness 22:38 - Starting Personal Journey: Small Steps/Ally Support 24:56 - Authenticity: Claim Your Space Amid Changes 30:39 - Spiritual Energy: Protect Vibes/Quantum Influence 34:21 - Helpers Everywhere: Mr. Rogers Wisdom 37:43 - Gratitude: Daily Reset for All 41:52 - Where to Find Kirsten (Site/Book/Socials)Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if insights sparked your unmasking! Resources/book in notes. Squad, share w/ a trauma-navigator (tag 'em below—let's heal together!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for energy days (Linktree in notes). #AutisticTraumaHealing #NeurodivergentDID #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PodMatchUnmasking autistic trauma? Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison unpacks soul integration: 35+ years in psychology, supporting stepdaughter w/ Smith-Magenis syndrome sparked ND focus; befriending unhoused intersex Sean/a (schizophrenia, 8 years on cardboard—now empowered via GoFundMe/advocacy) inspired I, Sean/a: The Story of a Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired a Community. DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder): Childhood trauma splits (behaviors/sensations/emotions/knowledge) for survival—somatic tools (body holds score), spiritual protection (near-death-like out-of-body). Energy for ND: Tune vibes (headphones/silence for decompression, power walks for release), protect via boundaries/allies (quantum non-local influence). Surviving vs. thriving: Claim 'genius pockets' (e.g., Disney for processing), gratitude resets (thank breath/pillows—builds from small wins). For late-dx adults forgiving meltdowns/triggers, parents fostering safety, or allies ending stigma (intersex rights, no non-consensual surgery), Kirsten's 'we all mask—find your light' flips shame to authenticity. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for sensory/energetic regulation, resilience stories, spiritual empathy.Links:Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Autistic Money Mindset: Rewrite Beliefs for Freedom | Estelle Gibson

  Send us a textAutistic money struggles? Estelle Gibson (CPA, TED Speaker w/ 2.3M views, Poor by Choice? author) shares: Post-divorce rebuild, her holistic coaching customizes spending plans (not restrictive budgets) for neurodivergent journeys—uncover environments shaping beliefs (society/family/programming), flip permissive thoughts ("I'll do it tomorrow" to action), and manifestation formula (words → thoughts → beliefs → actions → experience). For autistic young adults starting bills-free, parents teaching necessities/wants, or anyone ditching 'I'm bad with math' myths, this convo's your toolkit—awareness first (track inflows/outflows, subscriptions), then choice (needs vs. wants for dreams like retirement).Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Estelle's Financial Power Journey 0:47 - Why Money Affects Everything (Relationships/Health) 2:37 - Custom Plans: No One-Size Budgets 5:38 - Environments Building Beliefs (Society/Family) 8:27 - Rewrite Your Money Story Journal 11:12 - Limiting Lies: 'Too Stupid/Not Enough' 13:55 - First Steps: Track Bills/Subscriptions 16:29 - Holistic: Body/Mind/Spirit Approach 19:07 - Mindset Shifts: Positive Words Manifest 21:52 - Overwhelm: Roadblocks as Setups 24:37 - Similarities: Fear in Rich/Poor Alike 27:29 - Fruition: Consistent Action Despite Setbacks 30:39 - Next: Books for Young Adults/Children 33:38 - Where to Find Estelle (Site/Books)Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if mindset flipped your flow! Resources/books in notes. Squad, share w/ a money-worrier (tag 'em below—let's align!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for abundance days (Linktree in notes). #AutisticMoneyMindset #NeurodivergentFinance #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PodMatchStuck in autistic money scarcity? Estelle Gibson unpacks holistic financial coaching: 40+ years CPA/TED Speaker (Financial Dependency, 2.3M views), post-marriage rebuild inspired Poor by Choice? (overcome lies for new truth) & Rewrite Your Money Story Guided Journal. Custom spending plans (choice over restriction: Needs/wants for dreams like retirement) vs. budgets (diets fail ND brains). Uncover beliefs from environments (society taboos, family fights, community 'keeping up'), permissive thoughts (avoidance like "tomorrow"), and manifestation (positive words create actions/experience). For late-dx young adults (track inflows/outflows, subscriptions first), parents teaching basics (necessities: Food/shelter/transport), or OTs fostering independence, Estelle's 'setbacks as setups' flips overwhelm to alignment—no math phobia, just personalized freedom. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory money barriers, generational myths, abundance mindset.Links:Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)Estelle's Site: estellegibson.com (books, free resources, coaching)Books: Poor by Choice? & Rewrite Your Money Story mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Autistic Employment Inclusion: Transition Strategies | Ben Schatzel

  Send us a textAutistic post-school employment gaps? Ben Schatzel (Stannum Core Solutions founder, human behaviorist/autism advocate) shares: From therapy roots to tackling the 'service cliff' (2020 workforce pivot), his Spectrum Certified process (universal design visuals, Autism 101 training, skill-matched onboarding) boosts inclusion—phasing subminimum wage (Illinois Dignity in Pay Act) for competitive pay/independence. For autistic young adults listing strengths/weaknesses (score w/ trusted folks for dream roles), parents prepping transitions, or allies reforming labor, this convo's your toolkit—routine resets, trust networks, and 'no man left behind' mindset for ROI (lower turnover/productivity gains).Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Ben's Journey to Neurodiverse Hiring 0:59 - Person-Centered Transitions in Employment 2:48 - Communication Feedback Loops for ND 5:30 - Prepare Jobs/Staff for Inclusion 8:35 - Dream Big: Strengths/Weaknesses Audit 11:25 - Policy Disconnects: Subminimum Wage Reform 14:38 - Dignity in Pay Act & Systemic Barriers 17:56 - Autism Unemployment: 10x Higher Reality 20:23 - Healthcare/Independence Challenges 22:17 - Skills for Long-Term Success (Routine/Ask Help) 25:14 - Resources: Voc Rehab/County Boards 28:37 - Where to Find Ben (Site/LinkedIn)Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if strategies mapped your path! Resources/agency in notes. Squad, share w/ a job-seeker (tag 'em below—let's include!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for transition days (Linktree in notes). #AutisticEmployment #NeurodivergentInclusion #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PodMatchNavigating autistic employment post-school? Ben Schatzel unpacks inclusion: Decade in therapy/job development led to Stannum Core (Chicago-based, tackling 'service cliff' via Spectrum Certified: Job prep visuals, staff Autism 101, onboarding for manufacturing/tech). From 2020 non-profit pivot to Illinois Dignity in Pay Act (phasing 14c subminimum wage—10x ND unemployment vs. NT), Ben advocates competitive integrated roles (ROI: Retention/productivity up, turnover down). Strategies: Strengths/weaknesses lists (score w/ family/friends for skill-matched jobs—e.g., organization for various industries), routine for independence (ask help networks), social inference training (clear comms vs. ambiguity). For late-dx young adults eyeing careers, parents bridging gaps, or allies pushing reform (healthcare tied to jobs, scams awareness), Ben's 'united victory' mindset flips barriers to belonging. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory differences, transition audits, policy wins.Links:Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)Ben's Site: stannumcore.com (Spectrum Certified, free consults)LinkedIn: @benschatzel (connect for tips)Instagram: @stannumcore (follow updates)Resources: State Voc Rehab (Google "[state] vocational rehabilitation"); County Workforce BoardsMerch: Linktree in notes ('Dynamite' tees for job grind reminders)mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Autistic Couples Communication: Repair Tips | Raffi Bilek

  Send us a textAutistic couples arguing? Raffi Bilek (marriage coach, The Couples Communication Handbook author) shares game-changers: Talk/listen turns (no simultaneous fights), reflect back to track feelings, I-statements for impact (not blame—"I feel hurt when..."), and split convos (explore problem first, solve later)—to avoid fight-or-flight spirals. For autistic/ND partners decoding body language/flat affect, allies learning patience, or anyone building bonds without insults, this convo's your toolkit—repair over perfection ("Relationships thrive on repair, not zero conflict").Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Raffi's Mission for Awesome Marriages 0:15 - Why Communication Matters in Disagreements 1:32 - Game-Changer: Talk/Listen & Reflect 2:50 - Listening Without Planning Rebuttal 4:09 - Humor/Laughter in Arguments (or Not?) 5:36 - Schedule Pauses to Avoid Escalation 7:02 - Right vs. Wrong Ways to Argue 8:27 - Active Listening: Chunk & Reflect 9:57 - Unresolved Issues Keep Coming Up 11:19 - Body Language Challenges for Autistics 12:10 - Insults: Speak About Yourself, Not Them 13:25 - When to Seek Counseling (Before Big Problems) 14:48 - Book Couples Communication Handbook 16:39 - Individual Therapy Alongside Couples Work 18:15 - Dating: Disclose Autism Early 19:44 - Argument Styles & Basics to Fix 21:26 - Self-Soothing Before Heated Moments 23:21 - Walking Away: Break vs. Brush-Off 24:48 - Teach Kids to Argue? (Interpersonal Ed) 27:17 - Book Details & Bigger Audience Reach 28:37 - Red Flags: When Counseling Won't Fix 30:23 - Where to Find Raffi (Site/Book/Coaching)Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if tips bridged a gap! Resources/book in notes. Squad, share w/ a communicator (tag 'em below—let's connect!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for convo days (Linktree in notes). #AutisticCouplesCommunication #NeurodivergentRepair #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PodMatchStruggling with autistic couples communication? Raffi Bilek unpacks frameworks: Over 10 years coaching, his Couples Communication Handbook teaches talk/listen turns (one speaks, other reflects—no overlap), I-statements ("I feel..." vs. accusations), and dual convos (understand problem before solving)—for ND mismatches like flat affect/body language gaps. Repair essentials: Pause for calm (schedule returns, no dish-throwing emergencies), self-soothe (breathing/exercise before fight-or-flight), and active listening (chunk/reflect to confirm understanding). For autistic young adults dating/decoding signals, partners practicing validation, or allies fostering bonds, Raffi's "defense isn't helpful—impact motivates change" flips blame to connection. Why counsel early? Cheaper than divorce; individual therapy for personal issues (e.g., trauma/OCD) alongside couples work. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for sensory/verbal styles, argument repair, healthy dating.Links:Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)Raffi's Site: thecommunicationbook.com (book, free chapters, coaching)Book: The Couples Communication Handbook (Amazon/audio)Socials: @raffibilek (IG/FB—DM consultations)Merch: Linktree in notes ('Dynamite' tees for relationship reminders)Your reviews/shares amplify the squad—tag a bridge-builder! #AutisticIStatements #NeurodivergentArgumentTips #CouplesRepairAutism #PodcastCommunication #MentalHealthValidation #UnmaskedBonds #ADHDListening #HandbookMarriSupport the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Autistic Insomnia Hacks: 3:3 Breathing for Sleep | Raj Khedun

  Send us a textAutistic insomnia overload? Raj Khedun (Keep Fit Kingdom manager, 3:3 Insomnia Hack inventor) shares: From 3-year-old curiosity (dinosaur/planet books sparking life's big Qs) to 10-year monk mode (metaphysics/yoga/philosophy/martial arts, women's relationship coaching), his 3:3 method (3 breaths in/3 out w/ "zaha" vagus activation) calms ADHD chatter/anxiety in 30-90 sec—no meds, releases endorphins/dopamine/anandamide (bliss molecule). For autistic/ND adults battling sleep/rumination, parents seeking quick tools, or allies fostering calm, this live demo flips monkey mind to focus. Raj's mission: End 800M global insomnia epidemic w/ electromagnetism (life energy beyond oxygen).Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Raj's Curiosity Genesis 0:42 - School Boredom to Big Questions 4:09 - Monk Mode & Avatar Awakening 7:02 - 3:3 Demo: Nostril Check & Breathing 17:52 - Post-Demo: Heart Rate/Bliss Shift 20:43 - Science: Vagus/Theta Recoding 26:37 - Program for Lasting Habits 30:14 - Where to Find Raj (Site/Socials)Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if 3:3 sparked your calm! Resources/program in notes. Squad, share w/ a night-owl (tag 'em below—let's rest easy!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for focus nights (Linktree in notes). #AutisticInsomnia #33BreathingHack #NeurodivergentSleep #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent#PodMatchStruggling with autistic insomnia/mental chatter? Raj Khedun unpacks 3:3 Insomnia Hack: Childhood books (dinosaurs/planets) ignited quests (who are we? Why here? Post-death?), leading to India Avatar encounter at 18 (10-year monk mode: Metaphysics/yoga/philosophy/martial arts, relationship coaching for emotional/logical harmony). 3:3 (3 nasal inhales/3 mouth exhales w/ "zaha" throat sound) activates vagus/parasympathetic—live demo drops heart rate, quiets ADHD rumination, releases endorphins/dopamine/anandamide (Sanskrit bliss)—theta waves recode vrittis (past seeds) for sustainable calm. No box breathing boredom; rhythmical for neurodivergents. Mission: Solve 800M insomnia pandemic via Keep Fit Kingdom (1B to 100 happy years). For late-dx adults/parents/OTs tackling sleep/anxiety, Raj's electromagnetism (life energy) flips matrix distractions to purpose. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for ND focus, relationships, self-regulation.Links:Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)Raj's Site: keepfitkingdom.com (3:3 program, $97)3:3 Page: 33insomniahack.com (testimonials/videos)Socials: @rajkhedun (IG/FB—DM coaching)Merch: Linktree in notes ('Dynamite' tees for calm reminders)Your reviews/shares amplify the squad—tag a chatter-battler! #AutisticADHDCalm #VagusNerveHack #NeurodivergentBliss #PodcastInsomnia #MentalHealthBreathing #UnmaskedFocus #ADHDMentalChatter #MonkModeWisdom #ResilienceSleep #EmpathySquadSupport the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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