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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...

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 ...

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...

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. 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...

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...

Philip and Dr. LaToya Hinton talk about LaToya as a multiply Neurodivergent individual who is BIPOC and what leadership has been like for her.

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. Routines, rules, honesty, problem solving and sensory care are the strengths that Autistics have to be successful. Philip, Carole Jean and Lisa Morgan talk about the current culture where Autistics and other intersectional identities are suffering because of a medical deficit culture, Autistics can use the strengths of Autism brings out the best in who Autisti...

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. On April 11th, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that by this Fall we will know what is causing the Autism Epidemic. A week later RFK announced that they would be creating an Autism registry that was changed a month later to be an Autism database. Philip King-Lowe hosts a 1 1/2 hour documentary that begins with a brief ...