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Meet My Autistic Brain

Meet My Autistic Brain

By: The Autistic Woman™
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What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too and interviews of autistic guests! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score with more than 1,000,000 downloads.


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  • Best of 2025: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum

    Best of 2025: Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum
    Mar 23 2026

    Step into the complex world of Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum with author Sarah Hendrickx. She talks about why autism is often missed in women and girls and how traits can differ. You’ll hear her own personal story of late diagnosis and how it has impacted her life.

    Sarah's website

    Sarah's book

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    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    59 mins
  • Publishers Rejected This Autistic Detective. Readers Loved Him.

    Publishers Rejected This Autistic Detective. Readers Loved Him.
    Mar 16 2026

    Can being autistic make a person a great detective? According to writer Tim Sullivan the answer is yes. He’s created a main character, Detective Sergeant George Cross, whose sense of justice, attention to detail and systematic approach to crime-solving gives him a distinct advantage. In an authentic portrayal of an autistic character Tim reveals why he writes about George and tells how George has become an endearing character in his books. This Cambridge-educated, screenwriter-turned-novelist demonstrates the importance of acceptance and the qualities that make autistics shine.

    Tim Sullivan's Websites: US UK

    Tim's books

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    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    27 mins
  • Replay: An Unmasking Story

    Replay: An Unmasking Story
    Mar 9 2026

    Have you thought about unmasking, i.e. telling people you’re autistic, by advocating for diversity? Here’s one story about how unmasking played out, including:

    • The blank looks, the self-doubt, and the mental replay afterward
    • Whether advocacy is worth the emotional cost
    • The tension between staying safe behind the mask… or speaking plainly

    If you’ve ever left a room and replayed every word, wondering if you revealed too much — this conversation is for you!


    Link to the story about Justice Kevin Dougherty of Pennsylvania who advocates for training judges about autism: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/pa-supreme-court-justice-eyes-reforms-to-serve-those-on-autism-spectrum.html

    Support the show

    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon
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    Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
    Website

    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    8 mins
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I don’t think I’ve ever actually found something that shows my brain so well. This is…so accurate for me that it is almost scary, yet calming. Idk how to explain. It’s like that’s how my brain is used to things, so I’ve just naturally taught myself to tune it out. So as soon as it started, I almost immediately began to tune it out to the point of being oblivious to the world. Like it’s an extreme tune out that keeps me from being able to focus on anything, because if I allow myself to actually relax enough to focus on that one thing, then I accidentally let everything in, and then it is way too much.
I made myself put my wall down and listen to the podcast and I immediately saw that this is my brain, 1001%. Even as I type this, I’m hearing so many noises and my brain is having so many conversations with no one even here other than my husband storing in the other room!

Freakishly accurate

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I have difficulty with this too. It's quite relieving to have a "how to ask"guide.

Reassuring

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I appreciate their understanding and clear explanation. They also clearly note when they are expressing their views as opposed to licensed medical advice.

Thoughtful and helpful.

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Most people don't come with an instruction manual. Apparently I do!!!!! I truly can't express enough how much this podcast has helped me. 46 years of being called weird, quirky, crazy, different, etc. 46 years of not knowing. I truly appreciate every episode of this podcast!

Finally found somebody that gets me!!

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This is an incredible podcast, particularly for adult women on the autism spectrum - a must-listen!

Genuinely Enjoying This Podcast

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