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In Self-Care: Practicing the Pause, Carole Jean Whittington and Philip explore how pausing before reacting can boost self-awareness, reclaim autonomy, and preserve the power of choice for Autistic individuals. Building on the nervous-system fundamentals discussed previously, the episode highlights how the pause supports late-identified autistics and ADHDers as they navigate societal negativity across intersecti...

This episode explores how practicing the pause can regulate the nervous system, build self-trust, and reduce burnout, especially for Autistic, ADHD, and other neurodistinct people. Hosts Philip and guest Carol Jean Whittington delve into how awareness, compassionate curiosity, and small, self-directed pauses help you notice impulses without rushing to respond, while also addressing late identification, identity...

In this episode, Hilary Otey and Coda Brucki talk with Philip about creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming space for neurodivergent queer people at Queermunity, an AuDHD-owned community center. They share the steps they take to ensure everyone can be themselves, whether they’re there to talk, eat, or simply be present. Transcripts are available in multiple accessible formats and languages for easy listening...

Autistics Finding Themselves Free Version follows hosts LisaMorgan and Philip King-Lowe as they validate autistic grief—whether from loss of a loved one, a job, a pet, or a shifting sense of self—and guide listeners to use their strengths to thrive. The episode emphasizes recognizing and honoring these experiences on the path to self-discovery and forward momentum. Transcripts are provided in multiple accessibl...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Knowing our boundaries, communicating with others about our boundaries especially, but not limited to another Autistic and/or Neurodivergent person, and their responsibilities require trust and a sense of what to do should our boundaries get crossed. Using the answers to the questionnaire, Coach Lee Hopkins and Philip will how we communicate our boundaries to ...

Boundaries are about self-protection, communication, and relationship design. Coach Lee and Philip discuss how to manage boundaries and the responsibilities of others.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. What are boundaries? Do Autistics know what our boundaries are? How do Autistics communicate with others as to what their boundaries are? How do our caregivers who may not be Autistic communicate their boundaries to us? Whom do we really harm when we do not maintain our boundaries? Becca Lory Hector talks with Philip to answer these questions and many others a...

Philip and Becca Lory Hector discuss Autistic Advocacy Month and how boundaries are an important part of our advocacy. We also discuss our responsibilities to our boundaries.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. LaToya Hinton and Philip discuss the healthcare equities that Autistic Women need, but are not getting because they are not available. LaToya will share how she discovered what healthcare equities were needed as part of her self-discovery. LaToya will talk about the healthcare equity panels she has been doing to hear what Autistic Women in various points of th...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Carolyn Kiel is an Autistic woman who is thriving through her work in instructional design, and her podcast Beyond 6 Seconds. Carolyn will tell us more about her accomplishments and those of other Autistic women who are changing the rules by establishing their own businesses that serve the needs of people with disabilities and create communities for diverse Au...