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Self-Care: Practicing the Pause
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...
Self-Care: Practicing the Pause Ad Free Paid Version
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...
Self-Care: Managing Your Nervous System Listen for Free
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 ...
Maintaining Safe Autistic Queer Spaces Paid Interview
In this episode, Hilary Otey and Coda Brucki discuss Queermunity, a rare safe space designed to meet real nervous-system needs of autistic and queer community members through low-sensory programming, accessible design, and affirming care. They explore practical safety measures, staff training, accommodations, and community support that allow people to show up as their true selves—even under pressure like citywi...
Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries and the Responsibilities of Others Free Version
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 ...
Autistics Thriving Through Crises Complete Interview Plan Version
Zoë Korengold and Philip talk about how Autistics can thrive through crises. We discuss differences in communication, and using restorative processes