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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...

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...

LaToya Hinton and Philip talk about the healthcare equities that Autistic women are not getting because of the systems that are not making those equities available.

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...

Carolyn Kiel from the podcast Beyond 6 Seconds talks with Philip about Autistic Women Thriving.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. After my wonderful recent conversation with Charlotte Bachelor, it feels only fitting to revisit my first discussion with Precious Lesley from the 2023 episode: BlackAutistics: Stop the Whitewashing . If you are hearing this for the first time, prepare to be empowered. If you’relistening again, it’s a reminder of why authenticity must remain at the core of the...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Philip and Charlotte discuss goal setting for Autistic Adults, emphasizing flexibility and personalized approaches. Charlotte is a late-identified Autistic, and ADHD with bipolar II who shares her journey to become a self-advocate. Charlotte will highlight long-term and short-term goals, adapting to routine changes and leveraging community support. Charlotte a...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Have you every asked yourself "What in the world are boundaries?" Many Autistics have asked that question. How do we take care of ourselves with a holistic approach? Carole Jean-Whittington and I talk with Michelle Markman who will give you some suggestions about what boundaries are, and how to create them for you to feel safe. We stress the importan...

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