Autism and Outer Space: Recent Episodes
Elyse
A YouTube video changed my life. Turns out… I’m Autistic and I don’t need to be ashamed of myself or hide any more. It’s time to learn who I truly am.
I’m excited to be back with another round of episodes. Thank you for your patience as I took some time off. If you’re interested in checking out the new Etsy shop I started for my crochet items, you can go to CatsandHatsCrochet.Etsy.com. Also, I’d love to connect on Instagram @autismandouterspace or you can email me autismandouterspace@gmail.com.
So sorry I was MIA for a bit, I was feeling a overwhelmed and burned out. Trying to get back into podcasting again! Thank you for listening as always. Tell me how you’re doing over on Instagram @autismandouterspace
In this episode I think out loud about unmasking and how hard it can be. If you find this podcast helpful I’d love it if you would reach out and let me know. You can find me on Instagram @autismandouterspace or email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
Burnout stinks. But I’m back! This episode discusses dissociation and selective mutism/going non verbal, anxiety, and what it feels like. Thank you for listening as always. You can email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com and follow my Instagram @autismandouterspace
I wanted to talk about this for Autism Acceptance Month. It’s been hard for me to disclose to people that I feel I’ve masked heavily around… but I also don’t want to hide any more. I discuss what masking has looked like for me over the years and how I attempted to “act neurotypical.” Follow me on Instagram @autismandouterspace and feel free to email me any time autismandouterspace@gmail.com
There are some trigger warnings in this episode, so please listen for those and take care of yourself if you need to. I wasn’t sure if I should publish this, but I value authenticity and vulnerability, so here it goes! Please be kind, thank you! @autismandouterspace on Instagram, email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
Hello! Sorry it’s been a couple weeks! In this episode I talk about what it was like volunteering at a conference and what helped me get through it. The book I mention but can’t remember the title of is Odd Girl Out by Laura James. Please don’t hesitate to email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com and I’d love to hear from you on my Instagram, @autismandouterspace
In this episode I discuss my inner and outer experiences growing up and how Alexithymia played a part in that. Please feel free to reach out to me. You can email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com or on Instagram @autismandouterspace
In this episode I talk about anxiety, specially surrounding friendships. If you’d like, follow me Instagram @autismandouterspace. You can also email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
Dr. Megan Neff (@neurodivergent_researcher) was recently on the ThoughtyAuti Podcast and they talked about the term “faux regulation.” I talk about how I relate to that term. I’d love to hear from you either on my Instagram, @autismandouterspace or send me an email autismandouterspace@gmail.com
Happy Valentine’s Day friends. This episode is about my journey of learning to love myself and my neurodivergent brain. Please don’t hesitate to reach out: autismandouterspace@gmail.com
In this episode I talk about why I didn’t record an episode last week. I also talk a bit about friendships and my experience navigating them. Please feel free to email me any time at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
In this episode I talk about what it’s been like to be an Autistic music therapist. Thank you for listening! Please feel free to reach out at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
This episode is a bit of a vent session, sorry about that! Thank you for listening. Feel free to reach out: autismandouterspace@gmail.com
In this episode I talk about about autistic meltdowns and sensory overload. A reminder: this podcast is not meant to be used for diagnostic purposes. Please reach out to me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
This episode is about masking and unmasking. I talking about what masking is and how it relates to my experience. In this episode I talk about Embrace Autism, embrace-autism.com. Feel free to email me any time at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
I talk about my inner experiences as an autistic person. Alexithymia is difficulty identifying and describing feelings. Please feel free to email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
I ramble a bit in this episode, but that’s okay, right? 🤷🏻♀️ Im this episode I mention the YouTube channel Woodshed Theory. I highly recommend checking her out. If you would like to reach out to me I’d love to hear from you. Email me at autismandouterspace@gmail.com
This episode is coming out on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday due to a conflict, sorry it’s a bit late! In this episode I mention Taylor Heaton, Mom on the Spectrum, you can find her on YouTube. If you’d like to reach out to me you can do so by emailing autismandouterspace@gmail.com
When I first discovered I was probably Autistic I made this list of all the things about myself that made me feel ashamed. Turns out they could all be explained by Autism, and they weren’t such “bad” traits after all.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode I (Elyse) introduce myself and give a little background information about myself and why I wanted to start this podcast. Feel free to reach out at autismandouterspace@gmail.com