systemic racism

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Join Philip with guest Precious Lesley who is a Black Autistic Woman as they talk about the movement for Neurodiversity and the need for authenticity.