In Autistics Thriving Through Transitions Complete Interview Version, Speckles Bruder shares how creative expression, supportive relationships, and pacing that honors individual growth can ease the big shifts after school, from leaving home to starting work and living independently. The conversation covers moving from a small town to MICC, building lasting friendships, finding belonging in diverse communities, ...
In this episode titled AuDHD in the Workplace, October is Disability Employment Month and Philip explains why it matters. Segments 2 through 4 feature Wally Glascoff, a Minnesota Independence College & Community graduate, who discusses discovering his passion for pharmacy, what he does at a hospital including setting up IVs, and how he manages his AuDHD needs at work. A detailed transcript is available at today...
Wally Glascoff shares how his passion for pharmacy and his AuDHD traits helped him build a meaningful career from retail to inpatient hospital pharmacy, highlighting how neurodivergent strengths like quick action, focus, and movement can be an asset in precise, time-sensitive tasks. He explains a practical triage approach to urgent medication orders, the importance of training and internships, and the value of ...
In this episode, Autistic Entrepreneur Jonathan Domsky, founder of Untangled Coaching, joins Philip to share how he built an inclusive business for intersectional Autistic people and beyond. He offers practical ideas for Autistic individuals to create meaningful, sustainable businesses centered on their special interests, strengths, and unique needs. Transcripts are available at todaysautisticmoment.com.
This episode dives into Autistic Entrepreneurship, arguing that neurodiversity is widespread among founders and sharing personal stories of building businesses, including lessons learned from practical operations and team management. It offers actionable steps like starting from your special interests.
Dr. Angela Kingdon hosts The Autistic Culture Podcast as she and Philip explore how Autistic culture thrives from bottom up processing, heightened justice sensitivity, and the many contributions Autistic individuals have made throughout history and continue to make today. They discuss the positive impact of Autistic voices in society and how collective action and perspectives enrich our communities. For the ful...
In this installment of the Summer of Self-Care series, Dr. Jessica Hicksted and Philip explore Navigating Trust, focusing on how Autistic Adults set and honor boundaries, say no, and recognize online red flags. They discuss trusting one’s instincts, addressing societal biases, and finding safe spaces for self-care and support. The episode builds on previous talks about boundaries and the power of pause, offerin...
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...
In Proud, Autistic and Queer, Coach Lee Hopkins and Philip discuss how Autistic and Queer individuals defend their dignity and right to exist in the face of negativity from government and media. They share their personal journeys toward pride and offer practical ways to find and build affirming, inclusive communities, with transcripts available in dyslexia-friendly format and multiple languages (Spanish, German...
An ad-free interview exploring how autistic and queer pride can be acts of self-preservation, resistance, and healing as callers stay rooted in their identities despite pressure from family, religion, and society. Philip and Coach Lee Hopkins offer practical guidance for navigating masking, burnout, rejection, and belonging, drawing on personal insights as a Black, autistic, trans man with ADHD and an autistic ...