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Join the Autistic Licence podcast, where two autistic therapists - Siana & Leo - share their experiences, insights and the colourful world of intersectionality! We’re here to boost visibility for fellow autistic therapists, fuel the global neurodiversity conversation, and create a fun, engaging space together. No matter who you are, we warmly invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, connection and growth. Subscribe and be part of the conversation today!
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S3E6 S3E6: Speaking Up As An Autistic Person, Is It Even A Choice?
Content warning: weight and body related issues, death and mortality, brief mention of suicidal ideation This episode begins with an exploration of the impact on Siana of seeing Ariana…
S3E5 S3E5: Christmas Presence
This short episode was recorded a few days ago at Leo's house in Suffolk when Siana came for a pre-xmas visit. We mostly chat about managing gift-giving and surprises as autistic people. Pics on our…
S3E4 S3E4: What Success Means To Us
Leo reflects on watching a Netflix show which brought up a myriad of thoughts and feelings for him around not being understood by loved ones (the double empathy problem). Siana shares some current…
S3E3 S3E3: The Luck Illusion - Nothing Just Happens Revisited
In this episode we speak about "landing on our feet". In particular, we relate this to the double empathy problem whereby the processes "behind the scenes" are often missed entirely in our…
S3E2 S3E2: From The Vault - Nothing Just Happens
Welcome to the first "From The Vault" episode. Today we're going almost back to the beginning. We're going to listen to Season 1 Episode 2, which we called "Nothing Just Happens", from two years…
S3E1 S3E1: A Matter Of Time
Welcome to Season 3 💛 We recorded this a couple of weeks ago. We thought about cutting the bit at the beginning where we speak about Halloween in the interests of "keeping up" with the actual date of…
S2E30 S2E30: Staying Out For The Summer - a 1995 throwback chat
Trigger warning for Christian evangelical culture, mention of suicidal ideation. If you have particular sensitivities around these subjects, please consider carefully whether and / or when you might…
S2E29 S2 E29: AuDHD Economy Of Energy
This episode was recorded just a couple of days after Leo moved house from London to Suffolk, England. Leo highlights the benefits Leo of his ADHD meds in terms of maintaining focus and maximising…
S2E28 S2 E28: Transitions & The Value Of "Things"
This episode, on listening back, sounds a bit like a whistle stop tour of everything both of us has ever thought about our relationships with things and particularly about "moving" with them. We…
S2E27 S2 E27: An Autistic Guide to Celebrating Milestones (in detail)
This episode is mostly a light hearted autistic chit chat. Siana's daughter has finished her GCSEs (national exams taken by 16 year olds in the UK). To celebrate, they have planned a trip to…
S2E26 S2 E26: A Hot Take On A Hornet
Leo is planning a move to Suffolk, England. This conversation took place when we visited the area as part of his decision making process. We speak about a delightful and symbolic experience we had…
S2E25 S2 E25: Meaghan Ray, Part Two: Executive Functioning, Autistic Parenting & Chainmaille
Welcome to the second half of our conversation with Meaghan Ray. This one begins with us speaking about the interplay between autism and ADHD, particularly in terms of executive functioning. Meaghan…
S2E24 S2 E24: Meaghan Ray, Part One: One Identity At A Time
We're joined for this episode by Meaghan Ray from Edmonton in Canada. Meaghan Ray speaks about their process of coming to know their autistic self. They share the value within this of real time…
S2E23 S2E23: Nikita - Autistic Professional Identity
We are delighted to share with you our guest conversation with Nikita. Nikita is a trainee clinical psychologist with a special interest in neuropsychology. Together we have a fascinating…
S2E22 S2E22: Dawn - Joining The Dots & Making Connections
Join us for another wonderful guest conversation, this time with Dawn. Dawn generously shares with us about her experiences and challenges in relation to work, mental health and being different to…
S2E21 S2 E21: A Time Of Transition
There's a bit of silliness at the beginning of this episode. We debated cutting it out, maybe due to the vestiges of internalised ableism but we decided to keep it in the interests of…
S2E20 S2 E20: How Disappointing...
Trigger warning: This episode includes references to neglect and developmental trauma which some listeners may find upsetting. It's been a while since we recorded together! In this episode we…
S2E19 S2 E19: Woody
Trigger warning for mention of death, loss and grief. If you have particular sensitivities around these subjects, please consider carefully whether and / or when you might listen to this…
S2E18 S2 E18: Neuroqueering Self Care & Identity Markers
This is a short chat we had following our guest conversation with Elisabeth. In it we further develop our thoughts and reflections about self compassion. We also contemplate our identities within the…
S2E17 S2 E17: Elisabeth - A Lived Experience Of Difference
We have a treat for you today - our guest conversation with Elisabeth. 💛🧡 Elisabeth shares her story generously and insightfully. We speak about late diagnosis and the idea of a second adolescence.…
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Autistic Licence has published 68 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Autistic Licence is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.
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