Finally learning to embrace my hyperactivity and not look at it as a character flaw. Maybe people like me just find movement more relaxing than sitting still, and that’s ok! What does relaxation look like to you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support

If you know me, you know I'm all about busting those autism myths! One misconception about autistic people is that we aren't funny and don't understand humor or sarcasm. What better way to bust this myth than to have an autistic comedian on the pod?? Mike Brody has been doing stand-up for over twenty years and just received his ASD and ADHD diagnoses last year, in his mid-forties. He's been successfully making people laugh for a while now, so I guess the proof is in the pudding here. I hope you guys enjoy my chat with Mike as much as I did!

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Boundaries are often discussed in terms of relationships with others, but what about learning to set boundaries with yourself? Sometimes we can put more pressure on ourselves than anyone else does. Learning to say no to yourself is just as hard - but just as important - as learning to say no to others.

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Spoiler alert: I LOVE THIS SHOW! That being said, there are a few questions I have pertaining to things that might be problematic. I’m not always the greatest at knowing when I should be offended by something so the question is...should I be? 

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Surprise! I’ll bet you didn’t know there would be a part 2 to this. Well guess what? Neither did I, but here we are. A lot has happened this week and I wanted to fill you guys in on some of the revelations I’ve been having.

As promised, here is the link to the Rich Roll Podcast episode that I referenced in this episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991?i=1000535994005) and the link to the Sparketype test (www.sparketype.com).

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I need to decide what I’m doing with my life, but how can I do that when in the past I’ve been unable to stick with anything long term? The struggle to sustain interest is REAL. Can you relate? 

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Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders & Emetophobia. There’s a lot to unpack here and this is a particularly sensitive topic for myself and for many others out there, so I hope I’m doing it justice! I am no expert, and by no means speaking for all autistics (as usual), but I wanted to open up about my food struggles since I know eating disorders and autism commonly overlap. I hope some of you can relate and get something out of my story.

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Hi! I missed you guys! I went traveling for a week, and I just wanted to update you all on what’s happening in my life. I’ll talk a little bit about missing my routines while traveling, and about how I can find it hard to ask for what I need for fear of seeming selfish or rude. 

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Fashion is so tricky! Between sensory issues and decision fatigue and societal expectations (especially for women), it’s all too much. Do you feel the same? 

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Wow, what a week! My thoughts and emotions have settled and I feel happy. There’s still a lot to process, but I’m coming to terms with the fact that this could be a lifelong journey, and that’s ok.

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I love a good plot twist, don’t you? Listen to find out what the heck happened during my results appointment!

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Unwanted invitations are a nightmare. My people-pleasing self tries to make me say yes to everything, but I’m at a point where I’m not doing that anymore. But...what do I do instead? Help! 

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Being a parent is hard, but being on the spectrum adds some unique challenges. I’ll talk about those PLUS some of the positives about being an Autistic parent. 

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When does self-preservation become selfish? How much ignorance is too much when your mental health and well-being are at stake? And how does being autistic play in to my inability to cope with the injustices of the world? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support

My plans got changed last minute this morning and it has really thrown me off! How do I recover from this and have a regular day? Can I? Hellllp. 

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Cyclothymia, or as my son referred to it: diet bipolar disorder - is a mood disorder that is relatively rare, but I wanted to talk about it because (whether I have this or not) the symptoms are very relatable. Mental health issues and diagnoses are important things to discuss, and I’m glad I have this outlet to verbally process all the things I’m questioning.

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Let’s talk about RSD! This is a condition that often co-occurs with ADHD and Autism and guess what? I think I have it. Here are the links to the 2 articles that I sourced my info from: healthline.com/health/mental-health/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria AND additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-Dysphoria-and-adhd/ 

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Two down, one to go! In this episode I give a brief update on my evaluation/diagnosis process. Just two weeks to wait until I get my results!

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Guys. My emotions. I didn’t know if I would publish this one. I mean, I cried and sniffled into the mic, so there’s that. Vulnerability is hard. This process is bumpy and full of uncertainty. Autism is all I’ve thought about for six months and I’m tired. I love this but I hate it. It will get easier, won’t it? 

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In this episode I talk about Autistic burnout. Is this what has been slowly creeping up on me over the past year? Am I in burnout? Thanks to Carole Jean from Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast, I have a list of the 20 most common symptoms of Autistic burnout. Let’s discuss, shall we? I highly recommend Carole Jean’s podcast, by the way! She always has amazing guests and the most interesting conversations about being a late-diagnosed autistic. You can find her and get more info on burnout (and other things) here: https://socialautie.com

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All the details about my first (of three) autism evaluation appointments. I also ponder if my autism is getting worse? Because wow it seems like it.

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I’ve had many many episodes of forgetfulness recently and it’s really frustrating. And inconvenient. And annoying. Can my brain just remember stuff please?! 

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Let’s talk about allll my quirky food issues, shall we? Same foods, the horror that is the potluck, not wanting to share my food, and more. Can you relate to any of these? 

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As a woman, I’m realizing there have been certain behavioral standards placed on me that don’t fall in line with who I truly am. So the question is: how do I stop faking it and just be my authentic self? 

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Today I welcome George from Unpacking Neuroqueerness where we will be discussing the good, the bad, and all the in-between when it comes to the show The Big Bang Theory. George and I are both big fans of the show, and both heavily relate to the Sheldon character, but also realize that there are many problematic aspects when it comes to TBBT. Here we will be breaking it all down and talking about it. Enjoy!

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As my diagnosis appointment rapidly approaches, I’m feeling a bit nervous that I’ve got it all wrong. Maybe I’m making this all up? Is this all a big overreaction?? The imposter syndrome is real, y’all.

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In this episode I’m talking about all the feelings that holidays can bring up for a person on the spectrum (hello, loneliness!) and how I managed to turn my frown upside down today.

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There are days where I just don’t feel ok. I’m anxious and irritable and distracted...but I don’t know why! This day is no better or worse than other days, so where is this coming from?? Does this happen to anyone else?? 

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This episode topic actually came in as a listener request and I thought it was a great idea! So often we can get hung up on the struggles that can come with being on the spectrum that we forget about all the ways that ASD makes us and our lives better. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have some *favorite* ASD traits? Would you change your neurotype if you could? Let me know! 

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Today I want to discuss self-diagnosis of Autism vs. obtaining a formal diagnosis, and why I’ve chosen to go with the latter. PS. Both ways are valid! The organization I’m going through for my assessment is a non-profit by the name of GRASP and their website is grasp.org. They offer reasonably priced assessments (compared to others) and they also have a sliding scale fee option for lower income individuals. 

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Our trip to Universal Studios finally happened yesterday and oh boy, did I ever go into a big fat shutdown today on our drive home. Ugh. Also realizing what I thought was anxiety all these years may at some moments actually be sensory overstimulation. Who knew? 

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I’ve been exploring my childhood self a lot these days - picking apart memories and talking a lot to my mom - looking for clues that would indicate that I was autistic. I talk today about some of the things I’ve uncovered so far.

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My name is Melissa, but people often call me Michelle, or don’t remember me at all. Does anyone else struggle with feeling invisible or unimportant?

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Why did no one tell me about executive dysfunction earlier?? When you live your whole life struggling with things that are supposed to be “easy”, you start to assume that you’re just broken or incompetent or lazy. Well guess what? You’re not...and neither am I! Executive Dysfunction is a real thing and I’m here to talk about it. 

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I recently discovered that I have a type of synesthesia that I didn’t even know existed: Sequence/Space Synesthesia. I talk about this, and also ramble on a bit about how I have a list of my favorite words in my phone and how I like “sharp” letters more than “soft” letters. Does anyone else’s brain work this way?? 

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Helloooo everybody…it’s been a while. I was struck down with the flu and haven’t posted an episode in almost a month! It seems like a good time for a little life update so tune in to see what’s been going on with me and my lil AuDHD brain lately :-) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support

I’ve been self-employed for 9 years now, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns! In this episode I weigh the pros and cons of self employment as I ponder a possible return to the workforce in the near future. 

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This was a vulnerable place to record from, guys. Post-meltdown and in a fog, I try to get some thoughts out and process, which is hard to do when your brain is not operating at full capacity. 

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In this episode I discuss Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and Sam from Atypical, delving into how I relate to these characters deeply in spite of them having a presentation that differs from my own. 

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My day started off fine but then a frustrating task derailed me and my brain just couldn’t seem to bounce back. Does this happen to anyone else?? Oh dear brain, just relax and let it go, will ya? 

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Discussing the ways I struggle with friendships as an autistic person, including not knowing the social rules, being “ghosted” by people you thought were your friends, and finding most people confusing and exhausting. 

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Going out of town for one night has got me in my usual over-analytical, hyper-planning mode and I’m driving myself crazy. Does this happen to anyone else?? 

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In this episode I talk about how I first began to suspect that I’m autistic.

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Introductions are awkward...or maybe it’s just me? It might be me. Anyway, my name is Melissa, and I’m here to talk about Autism! Listen to find out a little bit about who I am and why I’m doing this podcast. 

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Fines, overdraft fees, and bad credit, oh my! These are just a few of the things that are associated with the dreaded "ADHD tax". Support the Pod for as little as 99 cents per month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support Visit the OTJMA Store: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmyautism/support

I've got a very personal, vulnerable, and LGBTQ-centric episode for you today. This week I am talking about my partner coming out as non-binary, and how their transition has changed the way the world perceives us as a couple, and me as a lesbian woman. Being partnered with a male-presenting person has at times felt threatening to my identity, and I have been struggling to figure out how to be ok with that.

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Am I “easygoing”…or just a gigantic, people-pleasing pushover? A recent encounter with a bully-ish coworker has me thinking about all the ways I haven’t stood up for myself in the past. I discuss how I think this is related in many ways to being autistic and how I’m trying to find my footing when it comes to standing up for myself.

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Do you have a "most embarrassing moment"? When was the last time you felt embarrassed? If you're anything like me, you won't be able to answer these questions because embarrassment really isn't a thing you feel, at least not easily and not often. Is this related to autism, or is it just a "me" thing? I also discuss the first cousins of embarrassment: shame & self-consciousness.

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Prioritizing one task above another is hard when all tasks feel important. Relaxing is hard when your brain never stops thinking. Finding balance is hard!

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What is the brain grab? Just listen, you'll totally get it.

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