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S11E9 154 [S11 E9] Finding a really cool rock: figuring out life and work without an 'autistic starter pack'
Phoebe Taylor is a Canadian writer and artist whose work attempts to translate the experience of autism from the inside out. 'Fired from every job she ever had', she decided to explore self…
S11E8 153 [S11 E8] Creativity, small joys and redefining success: navigating the long-term impact of autistic burnout
Phoenix* is 44 and from The Netherlands. She has a PhD in philosophy and worked in academia for several years, before experiencing a severe burnout in her early thirties. Phoenix started seriously…
S11E7 152 [S11 E7] Sparkly things and heavy loads: autistic menopause, academia and lived experience
Dr Rachel Mosely was halfway through her second postdoctoral job in autism research when she learnt that she herself had been suspected as being autistic as a child. After some investigation, she was…
S11E6 151 [S11 E6] The same type of different: autistic identity, South Asian stories and the model minority myth
Mrinal Gokhale is an author, writer, and speaker based in Wisconsin in the United States, passionate about all things psychology and wellness. Since becoming an author, Mrinal has written for and…
S11E5 150 [S11 E5] A little candle burning: survival, healing, and the small nourishments of autistic life
Su Scotting is a poet, writer and artist, and retired National Trust archivist, from Cornwall in the UK. Now 63, she was formally recognised as autistic at 58. Su excelled at school, going on to get…
S11E4 149 [S11 E4] Going away to come home: From outward success to an authentic autistic life
For years Emily Nyrop lived what looked on the outside like a 'perfect' life; after graduating from Harvard University, she spent over a decade in high-powered roles. But underneath her outward…
S11E3 148 [S11 E3] Unexpected autism: art journalling, mental health and reframing eating distress
Helen Shaddock was formally identified as autistic two years ago, after spending over 25 years in the mental health system. During the pandemic Helen was readmitted to mental health services for…
S11E2 147 [S11 E2] Complex lives in a binary world: reflections on the autistic experience
Hannah Breslin runs her own business, Coaching for Difference, offering neuroaffirming coaching support for late-identified neurodivergent professionals, and education and consultancy for…
S11E1 146 [S11 E1] The rhythm of nature is my natural rhythm: autism, conservation and being a 'tenacious comet'
Emma Marsh works at the RSPB (the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), where she is Executive Director of Digital Technology, Campaigns and Communications. She lives in North Warwickshire in…
145 [Bonus] "An overarching, big life project": interconnecting special interests, memory and mental health
Laura Richmond is a writer, researcher and doll restorer from Southampton in the UK. She was my guest on the podcast in 2023. When we spoke then, it was just a year on from her autism diagnosis, and…
144 [Re-release] From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery
Laura Richmond is a writer, researcher and doll restorer from Southampton in the UK. This episode is from 2023 - I've re-released it because Laura just recorded a new episode with me, episode 145. …
S10E143 143 [Bonus] Beyond diagnosis: Self‑trust, masking, and the continuing autism journey
I first met today's guest, Vera, nearly five years ago, when we recorded a podcast episode early in 2021. A lot has changed for Vera since then, so we decided it was time for a catch up. Now 46, when…
S10E142 142 [Re-release] Being an autistic extrovert, people watching and managing our energy
This episode was recorded in early 2021 and originally released as part of the third season of Squarepeg. I was delighted to get to speak to Vera again recently, in 2026, and that new episode is now…
S10E141 141 [Bonus] A deeper dive into our experiences and attitudes around AuDHD - with Sam Brown (AKA Mrs AuDHD)
After the Season 10 episode with Sam Brown, AKA Mrs AuDHD, was released in the summer, a lovely listener got in touch to share their feelings about being disappointed by some of the comments Sam and…
S10E12 140 [S10 E12] Working with autism, not against: Mental health, masking and giving ourselves grace
Kara Nash is a registered nurse and autism consultant who focuses on creating positive change in how the healthcare system treats people on the spectrum. Kara has over twenty years' experience…
S10E11 139 [S10 E11] Creating space to show up without shrinking: how we can thrive at work as autistics
Hassani Turner is an executive coach for neurodivergent professionals and the founder of MyNeuroCompass, a coaching service and app that helps neurodivergent people understand how their brains work,…
S10E10 138 [S10 E10] Working with our ocean and our tides: the impact of autism self identification
Lara Schaeffer taught high school English for 28 years until her autism identification at age 47 - and her school's resistance to her being open about her autism to her students. She waited three…
S10E9 137 [S10 E9] Meeting myself again: sensory needs, autistic joys and building stronger relationships after autism diagnosis
Marian Schembari is an author and essayist whose first byline was at age eleven. It was a poem about dragons. Since then, her essays about travel, friendship, money, and love have appeared in many…
S10E8 136 [S10 E8] 'Undercover autistic': shaping a more just and inclusive future for autistic care users & practitioners
Shazzy Tharby is a Disability & Neurodiversity Leader, Mental Health & Neurodivergence Consultant, counsellor and psychotherapist, the Founder of Positively Living, a worldwide therapeutic…
S10E7 135 [S10 E7] A blessing and a curse: autism, masking and miscommunication
My guest this week is Clara Törnvall, an author and journalist who lives in Stockholm, Sweden with her two children. Clara was diagnosed autistic five years ago at age 42, leading her to write her…
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