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Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Philip explore how the nervous system works, focusing on the autonomic system, fight/flight, and freeze responses, as well as the concepts of hyper- and hypo-arousal and the window of tolerance. The conversation offers practical self-care strategies to help manage daily life and better regulate one’s nervous system. Transcripts are available at todaysautisticmoment.com and in accessible ...

In this Ad Free episode, Dr. Megan Anna Neff explains how summer can push the Autistic nervous system beyond its window of tolerance and why self-care is essential for protecting capacity, clarity, and well-being. She breaks down the autonomic nervous system with practical cues for recognizing hyperarousal, hypo-arousal, shutdown, and the freeze response, and offers concrete, personal tells to monitor stress, f...

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 ...

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...

In this episode, Gabby San Miguel shares how joining Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) transformed isolation into belonging through small groups, apartment living, and student-centered supports that foster real friendships and independence. From everyday moments like movie nights and roommate dynamics to mindfulness, leadership opportunities, and authentic inclusion, Gabby explains how consist...

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.

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. 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...

Join Philip with guest Precious Lesley who is a Black Autistic Woman as they talk about the movement for Neurodiversity and the need for authenticity.