#AutisticAF Out Loud
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -If you‘re autistic... Love one... Work with some... Or wonder if you ARE one... Let‘s celebrate #AutisticJoy. Together.
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Actually Autistic? Whatever Doesn't Kill Your Unique Neurodivergent Ass… s4e2
March 01, 2024 16:57 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBShattering Neurodivergent Stereotypes: A Raw Dialogue for Tomorrow's Generations Description: Embark on a transformative journey with Johnny Profane in this compelling episode of AutisticAF Out Loud, titled "Actually Autistic? Whatever Doesn't Kill Your Unique Neurodivergent Ass…". This conversation goes beyond dismantling societal myths and stereotypes about neurodivergence; it's a call to action for creating a more understanding and inclusive culture for neurodivergent children and future...
Actually Autistic? Whatever Doesn't Kill Your Unique Neurodivergent Ass… s4e3
March 01, 2024 16:57 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBShattering Neurodivergent Stereotypes: A Raw Dialogue for Tomorrow's Generations Description: Embark on a transformative journey with Johnny Profane in this compelling episode of AutisticAF Out Loud, titled "Actually Autistic? Whatever Doesn't Kill Your Unique Neurodivergent Ass…". This conversation goes beyond dismantling societal myths and stereotypes about neurodivergence; it's a call to action for creating a more understanding and inclusive culture for neurodivergent children and future...
Autism? It's a State of Being. NOT an Identity Group, s4e2
February 20, 2024 23:04 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBAutistic Authenticity: Navigating Identity and Community Description: Dive into a candid conversation on AutisticAF Out Loud, where we tackle the often blurred lines between being autistic, belonging to identity groups, and maintaining personal integrity. "Autism? It's a State of Being. NOT an Identity Group" serves as a bold reminder that autism is an inherent part of us, not a badge to be worn or a club to join. Through this episode, we explore the delicate balance between finding commu...
Slouching Toward Joy: My Best 6 Phases To An Actually Autistic Relief, s4e1
February 06, 2024 20:28 - 16 minutes - 20.5 MBEmbracing Autism's Raw Truths in My 70s Description: Dive deep with Johnny Profane into a journey unlike any other—a raw, unfiltered exploration of living with autism discovered later in life. This episode peels back the layers of daily life, challenges, and the unexpected joys found in the simplest moments. "Facing the reality of autism in my 70s, I share the gritty process of acceptance, the quest for authentic self-expression, and those radiant sparks of joy that light up the path." ...
The Night this Autistic Adult Broke Free: An Autistic A.F. Halloween Tale, s3e8
November 07, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB###🎙️ Unmasking at the Late Night Picture Show: One Autistic's Reckoning * One night that demolished a lifetime of conformity * One bodacious shift... from meditation cult to liberated living * One tale of indulgence, rebellion & the embrace of an #autistic identity 👉 Click to witness the transformative night. ###👂 Tune In to Discover: * Hear the vivid recount of a night that broke all the rules * Follow the path from a monk's silence to the kick-ass self-acceptance * Wrap yourself up in ...
Homeless & Autistic...? Pt 2 - Theo Schools Me in Actually Autistic Joy s3e7
October 11, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB🎙️ Episode Highlights: The Myth of "You Can Do Anything": An Autistic Lens (Must-listen for adult autistics) The Hidden Costs of Conventional Education on Autistic Lives (Essential for educators) Curious? Keep listening. 👂 Listen and Learn: Step into the intricate world of autistic experiences, as Johnny Profane and Theo dissect the failures and biases of the educational system. (A must-hear for mental health professionals) Intrigued? Hit subscribe to journey with us. 🎧 Get Involved: Su...
Homeless & Autistic? Theo Taught Me Actually Autistic Joy in School s3E6
October 05, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB🎙️ Inside This Episode: • The Hidden World of Theo, a Homeless Autistic... Scholar • Privilege vs. Failure: An Autistic Perspective • The Raw Essence of Autistic Joy ❓Curious? Keep listening to uncover these hidden gems. 🌈 Why You Need to Listen: Step into a realm where societal norms crumble, flashing a spotlight on the true meaning of autistic joy. This 4-part series on Autistic Education kicks off with Johnny Profane guiding you from the streets of university-town Bloomington to the de...
This Autistic’s Fantasy: So, He Asks about My History… What I told My Doctor, s3e5
September 30, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MBPerfectionism ain’t working for me… maybe not for Autistic AF dot you, either. So here’s something, shall we say, a little “rawer” than my usual /rant… Trascript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/09/29/this-autistics-fantasy-so-he-asks-about-my-history-what-i-told-my-doctor/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa ht...
“Calm Down!” Why is this the WORST Advice You Can Give an Autistic Person?”
August 28, 2023 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBEver been told to ‘calm down’? How’d it feel? Well, this autistic feels like exploding! :https://autisticaf.me/2023/08/26/calm-down-why-is-this-the-worst-advice-you-can-give-an-autistic-person/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https:...
"Neurodivergent Kiss: Autistic Fairytale... Or Fabulous Marriage?"
August 24, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBFolks ask about my #neurodivergent marriage. Umm… over and over. Like… “Is that even possible?” Gotta story for ya… Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/08/18/neurodivergent-kiss-autistic-fairytale-or-fabulous-marriage/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq Support the show --- ...
Authentic Autistic Life: 4 Short Stories Fearless, Joyful and Chaotic, s3e2
March 06, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSeason 3's mission? To boldly explore living authentically autistic... out loud. That first story? Carving out a safe space to be our true autistic selves... a big part of that quest. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Love, Politics & Faking Normal: 3 New Autistic Myths s03e01
January 07, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSeason 3 of AutisticAF Out Loud starts off with 3 new stories: 1. Living Unmasked Is a Political Act 2. Autism, Love & My Friend Billy: A New Epic Myth 3. Faking Normal: How I Mask My Writing Disorder... to Bring You Autistic Joy Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2023/01/07/season-3-love-politics-faking-normal-3-new-autistic-myths/ "Hi! I'm still Johnny.I'm still Profane... AND I'm still here. Finally... Season 3 of Autistic as Fuck Out Loud! Why no episodes since Fall? Major bu...
#AutisticRave: Group Processing Disorder. It's a Thing.
September 25, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBI'm autistic. And I can't DO social groups. I don't think I'm alone. So, I'm launching a hashtag. #GroupProcessingDisorder. Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq Support the show Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....
Imaginary Friends? This Autistic Kid's Bestie... Dissociation, Pt 1
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MBSpacing out... Zoning out... Most autists do it... to survive boring conversations, family get-togethers... So dissociation's a good thing, Til it starts screwing with living your life. Or sense of reality. Content note: mild profanity, one bleeped expletive relating to intellecutal disability. Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://...
#AutisticRave: Life after Diagnosis: Joy... and Horror.
August 18, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MBWanna know what autistic life is like at 70? Joy... and horror. Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/ #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
#AutisticRave: #DisabilityTikTok, #DisabilityTwitter, and the Economy -s2e10
August 15, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBExperimenting with a short #AutisticRave format. Let me know if you'd like to see these in the mix for #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast. TRANSCRIPT 👇✌️🖖👇 Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq TRANSCRIPT Know what I don't see on #DisabilityTikTok… #DisabilityTwitter? Talk about how the economy is killing disabled fo...
#AutisticRave: #DisabilityTikTok, #DisabilityTwitter, and the Economy -s2e10
August 15, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBExperimenting with a short #AutisticRave format. Let me know if you'd like to see these in the mix for #AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast. TRANSCRIPT 👇✌️🖖👇 Listen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3e Spotify https://neon.ly/p1Vay Audible https://neon.ly/vkXa1 Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5Zn PocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3O Amazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeq TRANSCRIPT Know what I don't see on #DisabilityTikTok… #DisabilityTwitter? Talk about how the economy is killing disabled fo...
"Look Doc... You Just Don't GET #AutisticJoy"
June 26, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode I talk aging as an Autistic Elder. Getting finally diagnosed at 63… only to face mental decline as I hit 70…? One Swedish study pegged autistic male lifespan at 53. So I'm living on 17 years of borrowed time, I guess… so far. If you’re autistic, love one, work with some… or just can’t figure out if you are one… There's gonna come a time you worry… Real talk. About real life. Cuz they ain't talking autism in AARP… yet. EXPLICIT: some profanity, brief mentions of drug use &...
Designing My Home Around Adult Autism: Pt. 2 - 7 Survival Principles
May 18, 2022 01:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBFinally learning to create a place of safety, peace, and passionate work... Did more than keep me out of psych wards. It kept me alive. No joke. If you’re autistic, love one, work with some… or just can’t figure out if you *are* one… You really, *really * need to think about where you live... Videocast with captions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TAMoN0j-bE Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2022/05/17/designing-my-home-around-adult-autism-pt-2---7-survival-principles/(opens in a ...
Designing My Home Around Autism: Pt. 1 – Making It Work for Me
May 13, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhat do *most* humans want from a new home? To entertain & impress guests. For everything else... they invented tool sheds... and storage units. Honestly...? Autistic-as-f***.me has *different* priorities. Videocast with captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyhr_MrWVItlwTWODxbZR6A Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2022/05/12/designing-my-home-around-adult-autism-pt-1-making-it-work-for-me/ #AutisticAF Out Loud PodcastListen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3eSpotify https...
Inside Autism & Eye Contact: How It Feels… How to Deal with the Terror s2e6
April 28, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHer eyes. So big… Then… Bigger…. Brighter… Enormous… I can’t hear anything but a roar. Spinning. I’m going to fall… Terror. That's what eye contact *feels* like… Videocast with captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyhr_MrWVItlwTWODxbZR6A Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2022/04/28/inside-autism-eye-contact-how-it-feels-how-to-deal-with-the-terror/ #AutisticAF Out Loud PodcastListen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3eSpotify https://neon.ly/p1VayAudible https://neon.ly/vkX...
Fanning the Flames: #AutisticJoy in the Classroom - Intersectional Infinity Conference s02e05
April 03, 2022 11:31 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBJohnny Profane's presentation to the Intersectional Inifinity Summit, educators, parents, caretakers... and autistic folks as well. A little funny. A little bittersweet. And a lotta sly insight from this former class clown...Let's kick Autistic April off with a squeal! Conference video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWu7rUtEb-c Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/ #AutisticAF Out Loud PodcastListen & Subscribe: Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3eSpotify https://neon.ly/p1VayAudible https://neo...
Selective Mutism: I Have No Mouth. But I Must SCREAM… s2e4
March 27, 2022 00:30 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB“Are you okay? Are you okay? ARE YOU OKAY?” Like they’re talking to a Japanese tourist. And if they just shout loud enough… he’ll understand English... But I'm autistic. And can't speak. When they unload me from the ambulance & into the ER... Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2022/03/26/selective-mutism-i-have-no-mouth-but-i-must-scream-s02e03-transcript/ Listen, download, subscribe from Apple/Spotify/all platforms: https://neon.ly/AFOLcast Support the show --- Send in a voice message...
Sh*tpost: The Whole ’It’s-Not-a-Disability-It’s-Society’ Myth… Sucks. s2e3
February 27, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MB“They” say #autism… or #ADHD… are not disabilities. It only seems like that in a world designed for “neurotypicals.” I call that some toxic bullsh*t. Heads up. I'm recovering from what may be a "cold"... or... Omicron Covid. So, I may be triple-vaxxed... But I'm unable to record this week. I'm trying an automated reading service to keep in touch with you all. I call this one, "Shitpost: The 'It’s-Not-a-Disability-It’s-Society' Myth… Sucks." Transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2022/02...
“The Cavalry Never Comes”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life, Pt. 2 s02e02
February 13, 2022 16:33 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBYou can help your autistic loved ones feel safer from sexual abuse & assault... It starts with honesty about yourself... and them. Transcript: the-cavalry-never-comes-sexual-assault-an-autistic-life-pt-2-s02e02 #AutisticAF Out Loud.https://AutisticAF.me Subscribe:Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3eSpotify https://neon.ly/p1VayAudible https://neon.ly/vkXa1Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5ZnPocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3OAmazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeqTranscript/Blog: https://neon.ly/m5Q8...
“Not Everyone Was My Friend”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life - s02e01
January 26, 2022 12:22 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBLet’s kick off Season 2 of #AutisticAF Out Loud podcast… by taking a risk. There’s not much research on sexual abuse of autistic children… much less adults. Maybe funding sources aren’t ready… yet… to stop trying to cure us. And study our lives. So here’s my story. Someone’s gotta start talking… I’ve gotta warn you it’s rough. Some was too hard for me to read. So I used an assistive voice synthesizer… Weirdly enough, it’s robotic voice moves me. If you’re autistic, love one, or especi...
Confessions of an #AdultAutistic Anxiety Junkie - Stimming, Overload & Anxiety, Pt.3
November 27, 2021 18:45 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat better holiday to discuss adult autistic anxiety... Than Colonialist Thanksgiving....? For many, a freaking minefield of social obligation, exhausting small talk & *grinding* anxiety. Subscribe for all new episodes: #Apple: https://neon.ly/mDd3e #Spotify: https://neon.ly/p1Vay #Amazon/Alexa: https://neon.ly/mnOeq #Audible: https://neon.ly/vkX #Facebook: https://neon.ly/vgPJE Transcript/Blog/More platforms: https://neon.ly/m5Q8o #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD Support the show --- ...
Zen & the Autistic Art of the Stim: Stimming, Overload & Anxiety, Pt. 2
November 16, 2021 10:01 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBHere's the TL;DR.... Dear autist, you are hard-wired for #AutisticJoy. Stimming is part of that wiring. You can use this reflex to manage a crisis... AND, believe it or not... to enrich your life. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Autistic Stimming, Overload & Anxiety, Pt. 1: NOISE - A Spoken Song
October 24, 2021 01:47 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MBLet me bring you inside the experience of Autistic Sensory Overload. Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
How to Get Diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic... In Just 26 Years! S01E08
October 08, 2021 16:54 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBDSM 5… Diagnosis 299.00. An Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis… Why get one…? Does it label you for life? Does it change… anything…? Transcript available: https://AutisticAF.me/ Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Autistic Shutdowns: Believe I‘ll Ch-Ch-Change My Shirt - A Spoken Song
September 29, 2021 01:57 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MB"Austistic Shutdowns: Believe I'll Ch-Ch-Change My Shirt - A Spoken Song (bonus podcast)" AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast: blog post with transcript... https://AutisticAF.me/ Apple/Spotify/Stitcher/Audible/PocketCasts/more https://t.co/gPstaaApXN #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAdult #DoILookAutisticYet #neurodiversity https://t.co/DYIsTy1Z0o Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
#AutisticJoy, Orgasmic Learning... & Ecstasy
September 11, 2021 22:42 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTK --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/supportSupport the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Comic Book Hero: Surviving Bullying - A Spoken Song - s2e6-Bonus
August 26, 2021 15:32 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MB"Comic Book Hero: Surviving Bullying - A Spoken Song (bonus podcast)" AutisticAF Out Loud Podcast: blog post with transcript... https://t.co/6n4S5UbCRF Apple/Spotify/Stitcher/Audible/PocketCasts/more https://t.co/gPstaaApXN #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAdult #DoILookAutisticYet #neurodiversity https://t.co/DYIsTy1Z0o--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/supportSupport the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Autistic Masking as Performance Art - s1e6
August 21, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBThis episode is also available as a blog post with transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2021/08/21/autistic-masking-as-performance-art-podcast/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/support Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Dear Autists: Forgiving Your Family? NOT a Cosmic Rule... s1e5
August 11, 2021 11:47 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBThis episode is also available as a blog post with transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2021/08/11/dear-autist-forgiving-your-family-not-a-cosmic-rule-podcast/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/support Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Podcast: Millennial Friends: You. Are. Right… Question EveryTHING.
July 29, 2021 00:27 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis episode is also available as a blog post with transcript: http://autisticaf.me/2021/07/28/millennial-friends-you-are-right-question-everything/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/support Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Podcast: I’m Still Autistic. I STILL Fear Cops: One Year after Linden Cameron
July 19, 2021 01:02 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBI think it’s time for a little controversy. Let’s talk about cops… autists… and tragic violence. Out. Loud. Podcast, including transcript. #AutisticAF Out Loud.https://AutisticAF.me Subscribe:Apple https://neon.ly/mDd3eSpotify https://neon.ly/p1VayAudible https://neon.ly/vkXa1Stitcher https://neon.ly/vx5ZnPocketCasts https://neon.ly/NLL3OAmazon/Alexa https://neon.ly/mnOeqTranscript/Blog: https://neon.ly/m5Q8o Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
S01E02: On #AutisticJoy, Personality & Being in the Flow…
July 05, 2021 17:47 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBS01E02: On #AutisticJoy, Personality & Being in the Flow…Today, I’m hot on the trail of #Autistic Joy.What it is. Why you want it. How to get it. This episode is also available as a blog post with transcript: http://autisticaf.me/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/supportSupport the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message
Note to a Younger Autistic Friend, Episode 1
June 28, 2021 23:45 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MB“Sometimes it just doesn’t pay to be autistic…”Heart-felt note to college student rebuked by professor for being… well, autistic.Also available as blog post with transcript: https://autisticaf.me/2021/06/28/note-to-a-younger-autistic-friend-podcast-1/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnny-profane/supportSupport the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/autisticaf/message