Can stimming be harmful? What are examples of Autistic stimming? Does everyone stim? TW - Self-injury, Meltdowns Lauren Melissa Ellzey (@Autienelle) is a popular Instagram influencer (85k followers), author and self-advocate focussing on autistic-centred coping strategies. With a neutral-positive attitude towards Autism, Autienelle hosts the yearly RED Instead Instagram livestream during World Autism Awareness Day which provides a space to those overwhelmed and saddened by media or campaigns pro...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 54
Are emotions felt differently in Autistic people? What is Code Switching? Is logic superior to emotion? Paul Micallef (Autism From The Inside) is a popular autistic creator, speaker, and coach on YouTube, recently becoming the largest Autism-related channel at 238k subscribers in March 2023. Born out of Melbourne Australia, he seeks to make Autism education and personal development more accessible to autistic individuals, their partners, parents, and professionals. Paul's Links - https://autismf...
Mar 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 53
How does Neurodiversity impact creativity? What negative life experiences come from DID, ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia? Why does music have a positive effect on mental health? TW: Mental illness, Loss, Addiction The Neurodivergent Crew is a collection of four neurodivergent artists who seek to express their neurodivergence and life stories through music. N00trix is a dark trap artist and producer, 12-Gauge is a rap artist, FMA is a metal vocalist and Dreadn0ught is the man behind their beats. In th...
Feb 26, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
Why are Autistic people more likely to develop an Eating Disorder? What is Interoception and how does it link to Autism? TW: Mental health and eating disorders Livia Sara (@Livlabelfree) is a late-diagnosed Autistic coach, writer, and podcaster. Specialising in helping individuals reframe labels and identity to help them process and recover from their eating disorder. Liv has two books in the making, one being a Neurodivergent-focused cookbook 'Nourishing Neurodiversity' (released 21/02/23) for ...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 51
What reasonable adjustments can you get in the workplace? Why do we have a Deficit Model? How can you advocate for your needs? Carrin M. Gilmore (@letstalkaboutautism [https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutautism/]) is an Autism advocate offering Advocacy Accommodations sessions and support for parents and their children in developing IEP (Individual Education Plans). Working closely with Carole Whittington at Mind Your Autistic Brain, Carrin and the team seeks to bring greater inclusivity in t...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 50
*TW: This episode contains discussions of PTSD, and the frequent conversation on traumatic events - listener discretion is advised* Are Autistic people more sensitive to c-PTSD? How is PTSD treatment different for Autistic individuals? What's the difference between PTSD and c-PTSD? Dr Megan Neff (@Neurodivergent_Insights) is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice (USA, Oregon) working with neurodivergent adults focusing on neurodiversity-affirming assessments and psychotherapy. Megan gained...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 49
What is it like to be an Autistic woman? What are the signs of Autism in girls? What is dating like for an Autistic woman? Taylor Heaton (@taylor_heaton_ [https://www.instagram.com/taylor_heaton_/]) is the owner of the popular Autism YouTube channel Mom On The Spectrum which is closing on 40k subscribers at the time of recording. Taylor also coordinates peer support groups and does group and 1-2-1 coaching with Autistic clients across the globe. Taylor's Links - https://linktr.ee/Hikihttps://lin...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 48
Should you disclose your autism in online dating? What is it like to date as an autistic person? Why and how was Hiki created? Jamil Karriem (@HikiApp [https://www.instagram.com/hikiapp/]) is the owner of an Autism dating app called Hiki, released in July 2019. Featured in a Forbes magazine, Jamil was inspired to create the dating app when his Autistic cousin expressed difficulty in finding friendship and love. Within the episode, we talk all about his creative spin on the co-produced design of ...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 47
What is the reality of being Autistic in the music industry? SD (@S.D_Flame) is an Autistic rapper from Mississauga Ontario (Canada) performing in the Greater Toronto Area. Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 4 years old, SD was influenced by the renowned rappers in his city, drawing on his negative past experiences to produce rap music. SD's Links - https://linktr.ee/S.D_Flame // My Links - https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to SD Fl...
Jan 19, 2023•51 min•Ep. 46
Are Autism and Asexuality linked? What is the difference between aromanticism and asexuality? What does asexuality look like in a relationship? PJ Âû (@pj_au_ [https://www.instagram.com/pj_au_/?hl=en#]) is a US-based Autism advocate in modeling, acting and singing. Not only a multi-award-winning individual, PJ volunteers her time to support autistic people in her community to locate the support and help that they need. Although not her main focus, asexuality is part of who she is and relishes ...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 45
Why is Autistic employment so low? What do Direct and Indirect Ableism look like? How can we include autistic people in the workplace? Purchase The Autism Friendly Cookbook [https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-autismfriendly-cookbook] from JKP - Use code AUTBOOKINSTA20 for 20% off Lydia Wilkins (@Journo_Lydia) is a freelance journalist with works published in renowned newspapers like the Metro, Refinery 29 and The Independent. Being a core member of the Conscious Being Magazine team and a contributo...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 44
Is Autism a superpower in the UFC? What was Vince's diagnosis journey? What are the benefits of learning martial arts for autistic people? Vince The Anomaly was a bantamweight UFC fighter with 7 wins, fighting out of Los Angeles California, and born in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Vince works with Shane Fazen, the owner of a 3M+ subscriber YouTube channel called Fight Tips where he produces educational videos on MMA. In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to ex-UFC fighter Vince T...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 43
How can you make your special interest a job? Is Autism representation in film still an issue? How did Scott escape rock bottom? Scott Klumb (The Autistic Filmmaker) is a multi-award winning videographer with an inspiring story and a difficult past. In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Scott about his experience overcoming addiction, finding the autistic community and his rise to glory in the film industry. Scott recalls back to the time he started his filming car...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 42
Are YOU Autistic and wanting to have a child? What support is available to Autistic parents? What can you expect with an Autistic child? The Aspie World (Dan) is a well-known YouTuber, Content Creator, Podcaster and Autism advocate with over 16.4 MILLION views and 207k SUBSCRIBERS at the time of this recording. In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to The Aspie World about his experiences becoming an Autistic parent, what support is there for Autistic parents, and wha...
Oct 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 41
What issues are facing Autistic people during the war? How is Autism awareness in Russia and Ukraine? What can you do to help? Aaron Bouma is a Canadian Autism advocate and military model woodworker near Woodstock New Brunswick. He is vice-chair of the panel for the National Autism Strategy, and played a key role in forming the York University Autism and Mental Health projects: Autism And Mental Health guide for autistic people. In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks t...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 40
Do Autistic people experience mental health differently? What is it like to live on a psych ward? What happens when you MASK in therapy? *Trigger Warning - Suicide, Self-Harm and Mental Health* Amelia is the creator of the Autistic Positivity instagram page, a page which focuses on illuminating the issues Autistic people face, as well as spreading awareness/acceptance of common Autism topics. In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Amelia about their experiences of m...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 39
Are SEN schools better for Autistic people? What is it like changing from mainstream to SEND? What are positive/negatives to each? Mason Milne is the host of the 'Crohn's & Autism Awareness Advocate' podcast, a series focused on Autism, Mental Health and Chronic Illness (with a little dash of Doctor Who)! In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Mason about his experiences in mainstream and SEND education, highlighting the differences between the two in an effort ...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 38
What STOPS people getting a diagnosis? What positives or negatives can you expect? Purple Ella is a renowned Autism, Disability and ADHD advocate with their hands in many pots; perhaps best known for their YouTube channel and social media... Ella seeks to shine a light on areas lacking in Autism awareness and holistic support! In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Ella about his experience of being diagnosed young, comparing and contrasting his experiences with Ell...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 37
How far has Autism come in 50 years? Is the shift in focus GOOD or BAD for Autistic adults? Professor Temple Grandin is a renowned author, speaker and Autism advocate who has and still is changing the cattle industry In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Temple about his experience of Autism advocacy in the modern day, comparing it against Temples own experiences in the past Kicking off the chat, they talk all about recent events in the media - touching briefly on ...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 36
Is the study ethical or an attempt at eugenics? Do autistic people feel empathy? How is autism different to psychopathy? Professor Simon Baron-Cohen releases the Spectrum 10k on the Thoughty Auti Podcast - The largest study EVER in the UK! Funded by the Welcome Trust, the study aims to add to the international effort to identify autism-related genes. Severe mental health, suicidality, bullying and social isolation are all too common in autistic people. This research may help isolate the genetic ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
What journey did Steve go on when writing Neurotribes? How was autism first developed? What is the Geek Syndrome? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley is joined by Steve Silberman to talk about the history and future of autism - Steve is a multi-award winning writer, former writer for Wired and Ally Of The Year award winner for his contributions to the autistic community! They start of the podcast talking about two authors Steve had involvement with during the development ...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 34
Are Autistic people more at risk for Drug Addiction? What is Crystal Methamphetamine withdrawal like? Which factors can help addicts live a life of sobriety? (18+ Trigger Warning - Talk about drugs and physical abuse) In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Francesca from @Neurodivergent FranchFries - an autistic creator on YouTube and Instagram, as well as the owner of the clothing brand SickForTrees. Francesca kicks us off the podcast by telling us about her Youtub...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 33
How do you improve your relationship with autism? What does self acceptance feel like? What is autism acceptance like across cultures? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Dr. Mordehai Benhamou - a researcher and lecturer at the Israeli Autism Research Center. The Jerusalem based pioneer in autism advocacy, Mordi is somewhat of a celebrity in his country for his appearances on Israeli TV. With his #1 bestselling book 'Autism, Falafel And Rock & Roll' topping t...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 32
Is social media healthy for autistic people? What is life like for autistic creators? What platforms are the most positive or toxic? How can you manage your social media use? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Andy from the Indie Andy YouTube channel - a great example of a channel for the community, from the community. Andy uses his own experiences to create informative videos about autism, and to work with organisations that raise public awareness. Kicking off ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 31
This episode dives into many different popular topics of diversity:- Extroversion/Introversion, co-morbidities, special interests/innate abilities, sensory profiles, and empathy! In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Jesslyn from the Holistic Autistic YouTube channel - she has a community-focussed website which aids in the education of Neurodiversity, and provides a platform for self-diagnosed and late-diagnosed autistic people to connect together. With the creatio...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 30
What are the benefits of CBD for autistic people? Can CBD replace alcohol at social events? How do you know if a CBD product is safe and trustworthy? What are the side effects of CBD? Can CBD interact with medication? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Stacey - The founder of the start-up CBD company Planthaya and previous social worker at FUSION - a service that helps incorporate autistic adolescents into mainstream provisions In a bid to understand the mainstr...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 29
Does autistic masking translate to acting? Can an autistic person survive in the acting world? What is the 'autistic' stereotype in the film industry? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Reggie Herold - A Manhattan based autistic actor who has performed in many theatre productions and short-films, he's an avid Tiktoker, an aspiring story writer, and the co-winner of 'Outstanding Ensemble' category at the New York Innovative Awards. They kick off this riveting con...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
Is there a link between OCD and Autism? Did the government support autistic people enough? What challenges does OCD present? Can special interests help combat OCD anxiety? Is autistic OCD more logical? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Autism's Individual (Youtube) - An advocating YouTuber and website blogger with a strong experience and knowledge of Autism and mental health. They start by discussing Anna's interests, the community work she's involved in, and h...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 27
Are autistic people the most bullied group on the planet? Can you even separate autism from trauma? What is isolation and bullying like at all stages of an autistic persons life? How can an autistic person succeed and stay healthy in our society? In this World Anti-Bullying Week special episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Charlotte from @TheSpectrumGirl - Famous & Professional Graphic Designer and Instagram autism advocate. Join the #AutiePower movement on Instagram,...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 26
Why has Eileen received so much harassment from the #actuallyautistic community? What is it like be an autistic mother? Are functioning labels harmful for autistic people? In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Eileen Lamb from @TheAutismCafe - Author of 'All Across The Spectrum', professional photographer, Autistic mother, and online autism advocate. They start by discussing Eileen's book, going deep into the message behind it and her creative decision to include h...
Nov 01, 2020•58 min•Ep. 25
