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 ...
Charlotte Bachelor is a Black Autistic Woman in Detroit, Michigan. Charlotte and Philip discuss how Black Autistics Thrive in Urban Settings confronting racism, and allyship in a time of social upheaval.