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Proud, Autistic and Queer Free to Listen

Proud, Autistic and Queer Free to Listen

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...

Proud, Autistic & Queer. Ad Free Interview Plan Version

Proud, Autistic & Queer. Ad Free Interview Plan Version

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 Building Community & Friendships Free Version

Autistics Building Community & Friendships Free Version

In this episode, Gaby, a Minnesota Independence College & Community alum, speaks with Philip about finding authentic community and friendships during her college experience. She discusses participating in excursions and how the Ambassador's Class prepared her to be a guest on Today's Autistic Moment, with many friendships forming through the intersectional MICC family. Transcripts are available on the linked pa...

Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries. Our Responsibilities Free to Listen

Autistic Advocacy Month: Our Boundaries. Our Responsibilities Free to Listen

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...

Black Autistics: Stop the Whitewashing Free Version

Black Autistics: Stop the Whitewashing Free Version

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...

Bringing Closure for Autistics in 2025 Free to Listen

Bringing Closure for Autistics in 2025 Free to Listen

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Eric Garcia and Philip King-Lowe talk about what the year 2025 has been like for Autistics. Eric and Philip will be honest about the setbacks, while celebrating the robust Autistic advocacy infrastructure that the past 20 years has built to tell the truth in this time of misinformation. We will give some thoughts about how to make the holidays more enjoyable. ...