Thoughty Auti - The Autism & Mental Health Podcast
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWelcome to the Thoughty Auti Podcast - Join Thomas Henley in his conversations with inspiring individuals from across the globe // Inside the ever-evolving realm of social media, it's often expected that we focus purely on information, but with this we can overlook the human components of stories and experiences The goal? To learn; understand. To bring people together and talk about everything from controversial topics, to inspiring stories, and even engage ourselves in a dash of intellectual debate You can expect monthly episodes that dive deep into stories, people topics and experiences
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Martial Arts For Autism | Challenges and Benefits
February 24, 2024 22:31 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBWhat are the benefits of martial arts for autistic people? How far should we push autistic people out of their comfort zone? How can YOU start martial arts training? In this podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Sensei Al Loren about his experience in martial arts and his unique approach to coaching autistic children and adults. Thomas’s Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK Al Lorens Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Martial-Arts-Autism-Spectrum-Practical/dp/B0BZ6KG43P Starting ...
Medical Marijuana For Autism and ADHD
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWhy are 70% of daily marijuana users Autistic? How can medical marijuana be used by Autistic or ADHD adults to support them? What are the negative impacts of marijuana on neurodivergent or neurotypical individuals? DISCLAIMER: This information should NOT be viewed or used as medical advice, rather an exploration of data, science and experiences of neurodivergentand neurotypical individuals with Marijuana usage. Dr. Miyabe Shields ( @miyabephd ) has a PhD in endocannabinoid pharmsci and is ...
Non-Verbal To Professional Autistic Speaker
August 14, 2023 04:45 - 2 hours - 172 MBHow did Paul develop speech after 7 years of being non-verbal? What visual and speech disorders occur in Autistic people? What is it like to have a visual disorder? Paul Isaacs (@staypuft12) is an autistic public speaker who was late diagnosed with autism and OCD at the age of 24 in 2010. Paul was functionally non-verbal till the age of 11, suffering from a brain injury from cerebral hypoxia before birth. Within this podcast, Paul details his life with visual and speech disorders, and how o...
Autism Misdiagnosed As Bipolar Disorder
August 09, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 169 MBWhy do ADHD and Autism get misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder? What impact does bipolar medication have on someone? How do Brandon and Thomas process anger differently? Brandon Christ (@autistically_b) was diagnosed with Autism (ASD-2) and ADHD recently after a long life of being misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Working in physiotherapy with a passion for baseball and fitness, Brandon seeks to open up about his experiences with late-diagnosed life and how fitness has shaped him as a perso...
The Hidden Link Between Autism and Addiction
July 24, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBWhy are Autistic people more prone to addiction? What is the difference between substance addiction and process addiction? How can you recover from addiction? Patrick Casale (@allthingsprivatepractice) is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and addiction specialist in Asheville North Carolina (USA), diagnosed Autistic at the age of 35 years old. Patrick runs group psychotherapy sessions and retreats for LGBTQIA+ and Autism individuals but also coaches mental health practitioners on ...
Autism and Philosophy
July 10, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBWhy do Autistic people gravitate toward Philosophy? Why did Emily turn from Christianity to Buddhism? What is existentialism and how can it positively or negatively affect someone? Emily Robyn Clark is a multi-award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, poet, songwriter, and practicing Buddhist under the SGI organisation. Her film 'Love Spell' (which she wrote, produced, and directed) which won 12 awards and nominated 2 major film festivals. My Links - https://linktr.ee/thomashenle...
Autism Relationship Masterclass
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBWhat challenges do Autistic-Allistic relationships present? How can neurodiverse couples communicate better? What qualities do Autistic relationships need to be successful? Mona Kay (@neurodiverse_love) is an ADHDer, podcaster, and relationship coach. Married for 30 years to an Autistic man, together for 32, but only aware they were a neurodiverse couple after the 29th year... after her divorce she started the Neurodiverse Love Podcast. Mona uses her experiences and knowledge to offer new a...
The Crushing Reality Of Late-Diagnosed Autism
June 26, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBWhat barriers face late-diagnosed autistic individuals? Do autistic people really have support for employment? What options do autistic people have for finding friendship and love? Pedro Ferreria is a late-diagnosed autistic adult with a passion for retro video games and a voice to share. He describes himself as ‘falling through the cracks’, facing challenges in friendship, independence, romance, and employment throughout his 40 years. My Links - https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK...
Autism Gaslighting and Mate Crime
June 12, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat does intentional and unintentional gaslighting look like for Autistic people? Why is Mate Crime such a big problem for us? What are some neurodiverse relationship green flags and red flags? Joely Williams (@joelywilliams_myautisticwings) is a physically disabled Autistic speaker and author based in the UK. Diagnosed Autistic at 2 years old, but only aware of her neurodivergence at age 13, she speaks on lesser-known aspects of Autism and mental health from her own lived experience and k...
AuDHD: When Autism Meets ADHD
June 05, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour - 163 MBWhat is the crossover between Autism and ADHD? What strengths and weaknesses do AuDHD people have? How is mental health different for AuDHD individuals? Mattia Maurée (they/them) is the host of The Longer Road podcast and creator of the @AuDHDFlourishing Instagram account. Mattia has a bustling professional life within music and art, being a working artist, composer, teacher, and poet. They grew up in Seattle but now reside in Philadelphia, and coaches AuDHD individuals on realising their t...
Identifying & Preventing Autistic Burnout
May 22, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 153 MBWhat are the RED FLAGS of Autistic Burnout? What are some Autistic Burnout symptoms and signs? How can you better manage your energy and regulation to avoid Autistic Burnout in the future? Vera is the Founder of @HappyAutisticLady with her sister Ivi, which is a business offering resources, stickers, art, and speaking about Autism and Neurodiversity. Residing in the UK and the Czech Republic, Vera works with the Ambitious About Autism youth network and within Civil Services, where she looks...
Autistic Man Talks To Mother About Childhood
May 16, 2023 00:12 - 1 hour - 149 MBWhat early signs of Autism did Thomas have in childhood? Why did Michelle choose to diagnose Thomas as Autistic? How does mental health impact Autistic children? TW: Mental health Michelle Henley is first and foremost, the host's mother. Starting off in the 90s as a special needs teacher, she worked up to a respectable role of a SEND lead for the Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority. She did a lot of work on educating mainstream teachers about Autism, but also parents through peer awareness....
The Mental Health Crisis Of Autistic Men with Kieron Lee
May 08, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBWhy is there so much stigma for mental health in Autistic men? Is body dysmorphia an issue for men? What support can Autistic people get at University? TW: Mental health, ED, SH, and light mentions of SUI Kieron Lee (@mr.kieronlee) is an Autistic music artist, Autism advocate under Anna Kennedy OBE, JAAQ content creator, and collaborator with Born Anxious. His first single NYN, touched on his experiences of relationships as an Autistic man, and is hopeful for the success of his upcoming al...
Autistic People Have Lost Hope In Life
May 01, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 141 MBWhy do 6 in 10 Autistic people contemplate taking their life? Why is mental illness so prevalent in Autistic people? What are Thomas' and Hina's experience with mental illness? TW: Mental health, bullying, ED, SH, and SUI Hina is a UK-based community support officer who is currently working on a creative SUI prevention project, coproduced with Autistic adults and seeking to shed light on the experiences of Autistic people. Within the episode, she shares her experiences with contamination O...
The Life Of Autistic Miss Florida with Rachel Barcellona
April 23, 2023 12:43 - 1 hour - 118 MBWho is Rachel Barcellona? Why did her Christian school try to 'cure her Autism'? How did Rachel Barcellona become Miss Florida? TW: Bullying and one mention of inappropriate touching of a minor Rachel Barcellona (@rachelbarcellonaxo), also known as Miss Florida, is a US-based model, singer, stand-up comedian, theatre star, and autism advocate. Her company 'Ability Beyond Disability inc' serves to cement her dream of providing adequate inclusion for all people. Working closely with the EP...
Autism, ADHD or AuDHD? (Coaching with Brooke)
April 23, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 121 MBHow do you know if you're Autistic or have ADHD? What are the differences between Autism and ADHD? What similarities do Autism and ADHD have? Brooke Schnittman (@Coachingwithbrooke) is an entrepreneur and ADHD coach with a team of 8 ADHD coaches; with over 120k Instagram followers, Brooke produces a lot of content raising awareness of ADHD traits and how to work with those traits practically in your own life. Brooke's Links - https://linktr.ee/coachingwithbrooke // My Links - https...
Autism Sensory Adjustments For Autistic Adults And Children
April 16, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 116 MBWhat home sensory adjustments work for Autistic adults and children? What is Neurodiversity-Affirming parenting? What sensory supports can you use at work or school? Natashia runs the @iwanttotellyoubooks Instagram account, a take on Autism parenting that focuses on Neurodiversity-affirming, Autistic expert informed parenting. Natashia works on encouraging sensory adjustments in school and at home, highlighting the importance of teaching self-advocacy, a strength-based social model of disab...
The Story and Stigma Of DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) with N0trixx
March 26, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 152 MBIs Dissociative Identity Disorder real and can people fake it? How does DID develop? How is DID related to BPD and PTSD? @N0trixx is a dark trap artist and music producer seeking to share her stories to contribute to awareness of Dissociative Identity Disorder and mental illness. With a multitude of different creative talents, N0trixx not only dabbles in the dark side of life, but she’s also experienced it, which is reflected in her modeling, graphics, and of course… her music. N0trixx Lin...
The Strength Of Autism - Self-Improvement On The Spectrum with Nathan Hall
March 19, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 154 MBHow can you develop yourself as an autistic adult in a neurotypical world? Should you take advice from the general media or even close ones? How can you craft a life and persona that reflects your dreams or ideals? Nathan Hall (@ThePhysioBox) is an ex-professional Taekwondo fighter, NHS high-security hospital ward worker, and physiotherapist based out of Manchester, UK. With a master's degree in strength and conditioning and a flair for lifestyle coaching, Nathan seeks to share his knowledg...
Autistic Stimming and Sensory Joy with Autienelle
March 12, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 100 MBCan 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 campaig...
Autism and Emotions with Autism From The Inside (Paul Micallef)
March 05, 2023 17:01 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBAre 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://a...
Neurodiversity and Creativity - Group Special with Neurodivergent Crew
February 26, 2023 17:40 - 2 hours - 189 MBHow 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....
Autism and Eating Disorders with Livlabelfree
February 19, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhy 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...
Reasonable Adjustments In The Workplace with Carrin Gilmore
February 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhat 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) 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 the workplace, help neurodivergent couples co...
Autism, PTSD and c-PTSD with Dr Megan Neff (Neurodivergent Researcher)
February 05, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 114 MB*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 ...
Autism In Women with Mom On The Spectrum
January 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWhat 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_) 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/momonthespectrum // My Links - https://linktr.ee/thom...
Autism In Online Dating With Hiki - The Autism Dating App
January 22, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBShould 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) 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 this autism dating app and how h...
Autism and Rap Music with SD Flame
January 19, 2023 23:47 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBWhat 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 t...
Autism and Asexuality With Model PJ Âû
December 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAre Autism and Asexuality linked? What is the difference between aromanticism and asexuality? What does asexuality look like in a relationship? PJ Âû (@pj_au_) 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 in the opportunity to provide represen...
Ableism In The Workplace with Lydia Wilkins
December 05, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWhy 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 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 contributor to the Conscious Being Podcast, Lydia seeks to sh...
Autistic UFC Fighter Vince The Anomaly - Autism In Combat Sports
November 14, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 109 MBIs 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 V...
The Autistic Filmmaker with Scott Klumb
October 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBHow 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 film...
The Aspie World On Becoming An Autistic Parent
October 16, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBAre 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, a...
Becoming An Autistic Parent with The Aspie World
October 16, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBAre 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, a...
Autism In The Ukraine War with Vice Chair Of National Autism Strategy Panel (Aaron Bouma)
October 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhat 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 t...
Autism And Suicide - The Terrifying Mental Health Statistics with Autistic Positivity
September 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBDo 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 experienc...
Mainstream Vs Special Needs Education With Mason Milne
September 04, 2022 12:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBAre 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 effor...
Realistic and Effective Self Advocacy with Autistic Callum
August 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBWhy is Self-Advocacy important for Autistic people? What does it look like in reality vs theory? What are the barriers to effective advocacy? Autistic Callum (Callum Stephens) is a renowned Autism and LGBTQ+ advocate perhaps best known for his Instagram content. With near 100,000 followers, his precise and simple writing on Autism topics has definitely got him far! In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Callum about his experiences of REAL LIFE self-advocacy, ...
Late Diagnosis Of Autism with Purple Ella
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhat 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 wi...
Temple Grandin - 20th Vs 21st Century Autism Advocacy
June 21, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBHow 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 b...
The Spectrum 10k - Autism, Empathy & The Theory Of Mind w/ Professor Simon Baron-Cohen
August 24, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIs 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 ge...
Neurotribes - The History & Future Of Autism w/ Steve Silberman
July 11, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWhat 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 develo...
Battling Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction & Homelessness - One Autistic Woman's Journey w/ Neurodivergent FranchFries
May 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBAre 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 h...
Israeli Celebrity Talks Autism - Embracing Autism Acceptance For Happiness w/ Dr Mordehai Benhamou
March 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBHow 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...
Perils And Pleasures Of Social Media - Escaping To The Digital World With Indie Andy
March 01, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 110 MBIs 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 o...
Diversity In Autism - The Many Facets Of Neurodiversity w/Holistic Autistic
February 11, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis 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 cr...
CBD And Autism In Adults - Snake Oil or Salvation? w/Planthaya
February 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhat 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 ...
The Autistic Actor - Masking For A Living w/Reggie Herold
January 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBDoes 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 riveti...
Germaphobia During COVID-19 - Autistic Woman's Struggle With OCD w/Autism's Individual
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIs 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...
Autism, Isolation & Bullying - Inseparable At All Stages Of Life (World Anti-Bullying Week) w/TheSpectrumGirl
November 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBAre 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 Instagr...