As I prepare to fly to London, my anxiety brain is buzzing. Can I handle being trapped on a plane for nine hours? Magic Mind link: www.magicmind.com/mjtacia Use Code: MELISSA20 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!
Feeling inspired by a bold new coworker and striving to embrace some of her awesome “I don’t care what people think” energy. Try Magic Mind! www.magicmind.com/mjtacia Use Code: MELISSA20 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!...
Over the years I've attempted to be so many different versions of myself that I've come to realize I don't really know who I am or what I actually like most of the time. Forcing myself to conform to different ideas of who I *should* be or trying to look a certain way in order to gain (perceived) acceptance has left me lost and confused. I am on a mission to live more authentically, both on the inside and outside, but how? It's so hard to change old patterns of thinking! Visit the OTJMA Store: ht...
Listener Stories are here! I want to thank everyone who wrote in - I wish I could have shared all of your stories. It seems like so many of us have battled addiction or have addictive behaviors. This was a very vulnerable topic and I appreciate you all sharing your experiences so candidly. The OTJMA Store is live!: https://6c5b48-4.myshopify.com/ Join the Patreon for extra perks!: http://patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow on IG for updates: @oh.thatsjustmyautism Email me: ohthatsjustmyautism...
The struggle is real. Will I ever make more friends? What am I doing wrong? Do solutions to this problem even exist? I swear, I'm trying! If you want extra content and other perks, consider joining Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow me on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!
I've seen several posts written by autistic people lately wondering about whether or not they should have kids. In this episode I discuss (from my own point of view/parenting experience) some of the things to consider when making the huge decision to venture into parenthood, especially as a neurodivergent person. Get 15% off Loops noise-reducing ear plugs by entering my code LOOPXOTJMA at checkout. Here's the direct link to my Loops site: https://bit.ly/3owHgwS If you want extra content and othe...
You know I gotta give you all a general life update every once in a while. Starting new jobs, quitting new jobs, starting more new jobs, planning multiple vacations, and surprisingly not getting triggered by my germy microbiology class. Lots to talk about here! If you want extra content and other perks, consider joining Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!
Join me as I talk to George from 'Unpacking Neuroqueerness' as we talk about all the things we wish people knew about autistic meltdowns. Then go follow George's podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/4q31WLOKRERreD1DQjOOkt?si=c12a96fc5f8a431d PS. I was on his podcast recently - to hear that episode specifically, go here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28mlWennssRtHdCH82jx3Q?si=a666e1f2e2ff434f Get 15% off Loops noise-reducing ear plugs by entering my code LOOPXOTJMA at checkout. Here's the di...
What is the opposite of task avoidance? Because I think I have that. I love a nice list of tasks...when I have time to complete them all. When I don't, that's when things start to spiral and the overwhelm kicks in. If you want extra content and other perks, consider joining Patreon: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism I love you all and appreciate your support!
I just got back from vacation and it got me thinking about how returning from a trip can be almost as tricky as the actual trip itself. Is anyone with me on this? If you want more content, go check out the Patreon where five bucks per month will get you two bonus episodes per month along with access to the OTJMA Discord server - patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism
I'm hopping on a plane later this week and that got me thinking about the ups and downs of traveling as an autistic person. Today I'm talking about my experience with travel and what makes the it more (or less) stressful for me personally, and how I cope the most daunting task of all: leaving the comfortable safe bubble of my home for an extended period of time. If you want more content, join the Patreon! www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism...
This episode title may sound controversial, but hear me out. You might end up in agreement that "Autistic Traits" don't actually exist, at least not in the way that we've been made to believe that they do. Here is the link to the podcast episode where I originally heard someone speak about this idea: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kAOOJbiqtCDrOTfF0Mo0v?si=kCwZhOYpSQaxSiiWOsRA9Q I suggest you give it a listen - it's so good! If you want to join us over on Patreon, you can do that here: patreon...
Is it a bad sign that I cried after my first day at my new job? The FIRST day! Seriously questioning my choice to leave entrepreneurship to return to the employee life. Also: I finally made some merch! Get your OTJMA gear here: https://www.bonfire.com/otjma-podcast-shirt/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=otjma-podcast-shirt&utm_content=default
It’s alive! I finally made a friendship chart and it’s glorious! If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, here is the link: patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - for $5 per month you get access to bonus episodes and our Discord server where we discuss all things ASD/Neurodivergence/Podcast related. Follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.
If this research smells funky that’s because it’s really old. I’m not saying that ALL autism research is bad, I’m just saying that maybe it’s time for some fresh new studies that include adults, women/AFAB, and people of color. Just a thought.
One aspect of autism is the fact that we often process emotions differently than others. When it comes to big emotions, like those that come along with the loss of a loved one, it can be even more complex to navigate and sort out, especially with the lack of autism-specific grief resources. I want to thank our guest Beverly for sharing her experience with grief and loss so candidly in an effort to help bring this topic to light and help others. If you'd like even more content, check out the Patr...
Happy New Year! I have been home recovering from a social engagement in my PJs all day and thinking a bit about the year-gone-by and what's to come. I will be speaking at the Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit this Friday, January 6th. The summit is free to attend and you can register here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/summit-registration-page/?affiliate=ohthatsjustmyautism If you would like to purchase a goody bag, use my link! https://neurodivergentmagic.com/summit-goody-bag/?affiliate=...
It’s the holiday season which means there is a LOT going on which also means that I’m drowning in executive dysfunction over here. Anyone else? Link to the Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit info/registration: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/summit-registration-page/?affiliate=ohthatsjustmyautism Link to my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism Follow on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism
The imposter syndrome hits hardest when I’m not struggling. Reminding myself that autism does not always = hardship. I can be autistic AND successful, happy, and content. Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus episodes per month. Here’s the link to that: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gm...
Catastrophic thinking. It’s just how my brain rolls. What’s the worst that could happen? I can definitely tell you. Why am I like this?? Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus episodes per month. Here’s the link to that: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.
Realizing that I still mask at different levels for different situations. Trying to feel comfortable with my authentic self (and even know what that is!) is truly a feat. Join me on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord community. Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.
In this episode I talk about my disordered eating, how lots of triggers have been making life extra hard right now, and how sometimes the thing that’s bad for us is the thing that we want to do most. If you want to join our little OTJMA community you can do so at patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. Give a follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com
Life can be hard to navigate when you assume everyone has good intentions. Reading people in this way has never been my strong suit and it has gotten me into some sticky situations and caused me to have a hard time trusting myself and others. If you want more of OTJMA, you can subscribe to the Patreon (patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism) which will give you access to our online community and (starting this month) two bonus episodes a month! You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach o...
I mean, the episode title says it all. Why are birthdays so weird?? If you want to be connected outside of the pod, hop on over to patreon.com/oh thatsjustmyautism and subscribe for access to the OTJMA Community. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism
I’m back and I’m more ramble-y than ever! How has my life been going? Did I have a meltdown during our move? Did I ever end up taking those antidepressants?? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode 😀 If you want more OTJMA action, you can join the Patreon at www.Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.
Like attracts like. Really feeling that right now as I’m discovering that I’ve always had an ASD radar that was fully functional and pointing me in the direction of other autistics. I just didn’t know it yet! If you want to join me over on Patreon, follow this link: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. If you want to get in touch you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.
If you want to listen to me awkwardly ramble on for almost an hour about how awkward I am, then this episode is for you! If you want to join the Patreon party you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism
Let’s talk about poo baby! This week I dive into the details of my decades of digestive struggles, including my diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Fun fact: IBS and other digestive troubles are often co-occurring with ASD. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join the Patreon and become a part of the ever-growing OTJMA community. We have so much fun just hanging out and being autistic together 😊...
Fall semester has begun! Today I’m talking about how working in groups is the worst, the perils of choosing a disorganized teacher, and how my classroom has the absolute brightest lights on the planet. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me over on Patreon! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😊
I got my diagnosis a year ago and so much has changed! Learning about my neurodivergence has really opened up my life in a lot of ways and helped me begin a journey to true self acceptance. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. I also have a Patreon page! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - help the support the pod and get some perks too.
