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Unpacking NeuroqueernessEpisode 87- A talk about life and parenting as a late diagnosed autistic person [ft. Melissa Tacia (she/her) from "Oh, That's Just my Autism"]In this very special episode, I host one of the main autistic podcasters that inspired me to start this podcast nearly 6 months ago, Melissa Tacia from "Oh, that's just my autism"! :)Melissa and I talk about struggles with getting accommodations and acceptance around certain struggles we experience, such as executive functioning differences.Melissa also talks about what it's like parenting and advocating for her autistic daughter as an autistic parent.Check out Melissa's great podcast as well: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RDyBTLKsbzD5eyk6cLDvX2023-04-1859 min
Oh, That’s Just My AutismEp 95: Social Hangovers & ResolutionsHappy New Year! I have been home recovering from a social engagement in my PJs all day and thinking a bit about the year-gone-by and what's to come.
I will be speaking at the Neurodivergent Lived Experience Summit this Friday, January 6th. The summit is free to attend and you can register here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/summit-registration-page/?affiliate=ohthatsjustmyautism
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Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. Follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.2023-01-0218 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 94: Merry Executive Dysfunction!It’s the holiday season which means there is a LOT going on which also means that I’m drowning in executive dysfunction over here. Anyone else?
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Follow on IG: @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-12-2323 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 93: I’m Still Autistic, Even When I’m Doing OKThe imposter syndrome hits hardest when I’m not struggling. Reminding myself that autism does not always = hardship. I can be autistic AND successful, happy, and content. Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus episodes per month. Here’s the link to that: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.2022-12-1120 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 92: Intrusive Thoughts & the Worst Case ScenarioCatastrophic thinking. It’s just how my brain rolls. What’s the worst that could happen? I can definitely tell you. Why am I like this?? Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the pod, consider joining the Patreon! Just five bucks a month gets you into our Discord community and gets you two bonus episodes per month. Here’s the link to that: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.2022-11-3021 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 91: Different Faces For Different PlacesRealizing that I still mask at different levels for different situations. Trying to feel comfortable with my authentic self (and even know what that is!) is truly a feat. Join me on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord community. Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.2022-11-1627 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 90: Disordered Eating Triggers & the Struggle to Resist ThemIn this episode I talk about my disordered eating, how lots of triggers have been making life extra hard right now, and how sometimes the thing that’s bad for us is the thing that we want to do most. If you want to join our little OTJMA community you can do so at patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. Give a follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com2022-11-0831 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 89: Trust Issues & Getting Taken Advantage OfLife can be hard to navigate when you assume everyone has good intentions. Reading people in this way has never been my strong suit and it has gotten me into some sticky situations and caused me to have a hard time trusting myself and others. If you want more of OTJMA, you can subscribe to the Patreon (patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism) which will give you access to our online community and (starting this month) two bonus episodes a month! You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com2022-11-0226 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 88: Birthdays AKA a Day of Over-thinking & Unrealistic Expectations & Inevitable DisappointmentI mean, the episode title says it all. Why are birthdays so weird?? If you want to be connected outside of the pod, hop on over to patreon.com/oh thatsjustmyautism and subscribe for access to the OTJMA Community. You can also follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-10-2727 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 87: How Things are Going (and Did I Ever Take Those Meds??)I’m back and I’m more ramble-y than ever! How has my life been going? Did I have a meltdown during our move? Did I ever end up taking those antidepressants?? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode 😀 If you want more OTJMA action, you can join the Patreon at www.Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.2022-10-0526 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 86: Exploring My Inadvertent Connection to Other AutisticsLike attracts like. Really feeling that right now as I’m discovering that I’ve always had an ASD radar that was fully functional and pointing me in the direction of other autistics. I just didn’t know it yet! If you want to join me over on Patreon, follow this link: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. If you want to get in touch you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.2022-09-1526 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 85: I Am An Awkward TurtleIf you want to listen to me awkwardly ramble on for almost an hour about how awkward I am, then this episode is for you! If you want to join the Patreon party you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. You can also reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-09-0752 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 84: Co-Occurring Issues: Digestive Problems and the Woes of IBSLet’s talk about poo baby! This week I dive into the details of my decades of digestive struggles, including my diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Fun fact: IBS and other digestive troubles are often co-occurring with ASD. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join the Patreon and become a part of the ever-growing OTJMA community. We have so much fun just hanging out and being autistic together 😊. For more info go to Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism2022-08-2731 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 83: Disorganized Teachers, Working in Groups, & the Brightest Lights in the WorldFall semester has begun! Today I’m talking about how working in groups is the worst, the perils of choosing a disorganized teacher, and how my classroom has the absolute brightest lights on the planet. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me over on Patreon! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😊2022-08-2034 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 82: Happy Autism-iversary to Me!I got my diagnosis a year ago and so much has changed! Learning about my neurodivergence has really opened up my life in a lot of ways and helped me begin a journey to true self acceptance. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. I also have a Patreon page! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - help the support the pod and get some perks too.2022-08-1427 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 81: Life as a Neurodivergent Couple w/Special Guest Grey!That’s right! My fiancé Grey joins me on this episode to talk about how we navigate life as a ND couple. We also answer some listener questions submitted on IG. It’s a long one but a fun one - I hope you enjoy! If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. If you want to help support the pod and get some perks in return, you can join the Patreon at patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😊2022-08-051h 23Oh, That’s Just My AutismEp 80: Hot Days & Sensory OverloadIt’s summer and I’m melting (down?). In this episode I talk about how the heat can contribute to sensory overload and make everything around you a little less tolerable. If you want to reach out, email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join me on Patreon for access to our private OTJMA Discord server! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism2022-07-2030 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 79: The Actual Hell That Is Decision MakingWhy are decisions so hard?? My overly analytical brain just can’t decide what the right thing is. And even when I can decide, taking steps toward acting on that decision is even harder! If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also join that Patreon and gain access to our private Discord server! Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😁2022-07-0337 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 78: Talking About Talking - Why Are Conversations So Hard?I’m still over here *not* mastering the art of conversation. There are just so many factors and variables (which are only fun when in relation to math). Good thing I am embracing my awkwardness these days, because there is a lot of it. If you want to join us on the Patreon, go here: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism. To reach out via email: ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-06-1732 min
Oh, That’s Just My AutismEp 77: When You Realize You Actually ARE Autistic: Self Diagnosis Update Episode with Megan GriffithWhen Megan was first on the podcast in October of 2021 (Episode 40) it was to talk about her self-diagnosis journey, and how she thought she was autistic, but then realized she wasn't. But guess what? Plot twist! Megan actually IS autistic! She is back to update us on what has happened since she was last on the show, and to talk about how difficult self-diagnosis can be. We also talk a bit about why self diagnosis is sometimes necessary and how it is totally valid, even when there are some haters out there who think it isn't. Eye roll.
2022-06-1333 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 76: I’m Here, I’m Queer!Happy Pride Month! In this episode I talk about my later-in-life realization that I was gay, and how that journey was so similar to when I realized that I’m autistic. The parallels are REAL. The clues were there. How could I have missed this stuff?? If you want to join the Patreon party: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - if you want to reach out you can email ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-06-1042 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 75: ASD, Covid, and MeI’ve been hit with the Cov, and it’s rubbing my anxiety, ASD, and ADHD the wrong way! This was not in the plans. I’m not good at sitting around. How long will this last? Send help, I’m losing it. Thanks to my brain functioning at half capacity, there’s an extra awkward ending to this one 🙃 If you’d like to support the pod, you can do so at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - to reach out shoot me an email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-06-0517 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 74: Love on the Spectrum U.S.!I have always enjoyed this show, but there are some reasons why I think this might be the best season yet! If you want to check out the Patreon you can do that here: Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism - if you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-05-2625 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 73: When the Mental Health System Makes Your Mental Health WorseCan we hit the refresh button on our mental health system please? I saw my new psychiatrist yesterday and it went exactly as I thought it would. It seems like speaking to a therapist and psychiatrist should make you feel BETTER, not worse?? Not the case here. Anyhoo, buckle up for another rant, because I have a lot to say! If you’d like to reach out, email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com. Follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism - subscribe to Patreon at Patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism2022-05-1934 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 72: Join the OTJMA Community!Exciting news...I started a Patreon! All the details are in the episode, so give it a listen, and if you want to join you can do that here: patreon.com/ohthatsjustmyautism 😁2022-05-1407 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 71: “If You ARE Autistic, You Must Be VERY High Functioning”, & Other Stupid Things People SayRant alert! Saw a therapist today who didn’t believe that I could be autistic. This is the first time I’ve had an interaction like this and it was super upsetting. This happens far too often to autistic people and it’s not right. Oof. I’m heated, y’all. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-05-1429 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 70: I Guess I’ll Just Take the Pills & See What Happens?I started taking medication and I’m having a lot of mixed emotions about it. Meds have always felt like a last resort option for me, but that’s pretty much where I’m at, so yeah. It’s time. I need help and I’m hoping this little white pill is the answer. It doesn’t hurt to try...hopefully! If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/justmyautism -thank you all I appreciate all...2022-05-0832 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 69: Answering Listener Questions!On this episode I’m answering listener questions that were submitted via Instagram. If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism. You can also buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/justmyautism -thank you all I appreciate all your support! 💜2022-05-0249 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 68: ASD, ADHD, and PMSDear neurodivergent uterus owners, is your menstrual cycle as much of a nightmare as mine is?? In this episode I talk about the hell-week that is PMS, the sensory perils of periods, and speculate about whether there is a link between PMDD and neurodiversity.2022-04-2427 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 67: ADHD Meltdowns are a Thing! Who Knew???Who knew ADHD meltdowns existed??? Not me. This revelation has rocked my world this week because I’ve come to the conclusion that I think my meltdowns might actually be caused by my ADHD and NOT my autism. Wow. Here is the link to the article that helped me figure this out: https://mysoulbalm.blog/2021/11/27/neurodivergent-meltdowns-in-adults/ . If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism - and of course if you’re enjoying the pod, leaving a rating or review is much appreciated!2022-04-1433 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 66: Exploring the Sensory Experience of MusicMusic is such an experience. Sometimes good (jumping around to Florence and the Machine) sometimes not so good (my ears feeling like they’re going to bleed every time I hear a trumpet). In this episode I explore the many ways my brain experiences music as an autistic person. If you want to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-04-0227 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 65: Job Interviews AKA the Masking OlympicsI’ve been looking for a job and you know what that means...interviews! Let’s discuss why interviews are really hard and also pretty pointless, shall we? If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-03-2331 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 64: Shedding the Mask & Embracing the AwkwardnessAs the pandemic continues to simmer down, and I emerge more and more into the world, I find myself asking: have I always been this awkward?? I hope you’re enjoying the show! If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-03-1238 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 63: Everything’s Gonna Be Ok!I just finished watching the show “Everything’s Gonna Be Ok” and holy moley I loved it! Autistic actors playing relatable autistic characters that aren’t seen as burdensome or tragic - this is exactly what I asked for and it made me so happy. The only thing I didn’t like is that it ended. Now what do I watch?? If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-03-0321 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 62: Sorry...NOT Sorry?Struggling with the idea of apologizing for behavior related to my autism, even when that behavior contributes directly to a conflict. Is it ever ok to not apologize? Thanks for listening! If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism.2022-02-2628 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 61: How Many Friends Do I Have?When your therapist asks how many friends you have and you have no idea how to answer because there is no set way to quantify what a friendship is. I think I have two friends. But I don’t know. Can someone make a chart or some rules for me to follow please?? Thanks for listening - if you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-02-1731 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 60: Leave Me Alone, I’m LonelyThe past few weeks have been a little rough. Been battling some depression and feeling pretty lonely. The seemingly enormous task of integrating back into the world socially is incredibly daunting though, so I feel stuck. Thanks for listening, and don’t worry, I will be ok! If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.con or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-02-1723 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 59: Why Representation MattersAfter all my ranting about the media’s representation of autism on the last episode, I wanted to elaborate a little more about why I feel like representation matters. Thanks for listening! If you want to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-02-0931 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 58: My Thoughts on the Show “As We See It”Spoiler alert: I didn’t like it. Is this an unpopular opinion? Am I the only one who found this show super cringe and upsetting?? Here is the link to the panel interview that I mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/tbqaotMiCl8 and here is the link to the episode of Mayim Bialik’s podcast interview with Bill Prady of The Big Bang Theory: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tC6wn1Prcz2qgtD5MN18L?si=OkuGq5uETnG32xhqyNX07w2022-02-0927 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 57: I Can’t Think When My Ankles Are Cold, and Other Temperature-Related Sensory IssuesFluctuations in temperature are an actual nightmare. I especially hate being cold! Even something as simple as getting undressed to change my clothes in the morning can be a very uncomfortable task. Can the world and everything in it just stay at a reasonable 78 degrees at all times? If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-02-0133 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 56: Am I Good at Communicating or Just Good at Talking A Lot?I thought I was a good communicator, but after thinking about all the ways that I can get hung up when it comes to talking to others, I’m realizing that maybe I’m not as good as I thought I was. Which is fine. It’s just my autism, right? :-) If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-01-2439 min
Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Autistic Women & Their Helping Professionals068 - Identifying Autistic Burnout from the Female Perspective: A Coaching Session with Carole Jean & Melissa TaciaIf you’ve wondered whether you are in autistic burnout, if you’ve downloaded your free copy of my Top 20 Warning Signs You May Be In Autistic Burnout and had a few questions about if a sign applied to you, this is your episode.
Join me and my guest, Melissa Tacia from Oh, That’s Just My Autism podcast as we spend a coaching session together going through the questions she had from the Top 20 List and see if you experience the same breakthrough Melissa did or a new one.
Get your FREE Download: Top 20 Warnin...2022-01-191h 29Oh, That’s Just My AutismEp 55: My First Week of School & the Perils of Sitting StillHey guys! I am back after a bit of a hiatus. Things have been wildly busy over here but are starting to settle now. Today I want to tell you about my first week of school and the unorthodox accommodations that I think would help me. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism - also if you can leave a review for this podcast please do! It will help more people find the show :-)2022-01-1529 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 54: When You Almost Melt Down on the Vegas StripOoof. Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve is NO JOKE. It’s like regular Vegas on steroids. As the clock struck midnight, I was nearing full meltdown status and just wanted to go home. Not the ideal way to ring in the new year! In this episode I unpack all of the things that went wrong on this trip, and give myself a little pat on the back for how well I handled it all. As usual, you can reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2022-01-0422 min
The Neurocuriosity Club Podcast053 | Living Her Best Life With Both Autism and ADHD, with Melissa TaciaIn today's episode, we're talking with Melissa Tacia, the host of the Oh, That's Just My Autism podcast! She's sharing what it's like for her to live with both autism and ADHD together. So often, we hear about what it's like to have ADHD or what it's like to be autistic, but the truth is, they're often comorbid and that comorbidity looks different. If you are both ADHD and autistic, I hope you relate to this episode and enjoy all of the amazing wisdom that Melissa has to share!
Check out the Oh, That's Just My Autism...2022-01-0150 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 53: Holi-dazedOk guys, two holidays down, one to go! On this episode I talk a bit about how the week between Christmas and New Year’s is absolute unstructured hell, as well as how the holidays can be a hard time for those of us with fractured families, and how estrangement from certain family members can feel conflicting. I’m just glad I’m back in therapy! If you’re enjoying the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on whatever platform you’re listening on. If you’d like to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find...2021-12-2816 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 52: Staying in Touch & Friendship MaintenanceHow in the heck do people stay in touch? It seems that frequent contact is an integral part of friendship maintenance, but I am not good at keeping in touch with people AT ALL. This is not because I don’t care, I just really can’t figure out how to do it in a way that I’m comfortable with. If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-12-1719 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 51: Waiting Mode & All the Fun Ways My Brain Processes TimeEver get stuck in “waiting mode”? In this episode I talk about what waiting mode looks and feels like for me. Plus I talk about my hyper-awareness of time and how I have the opposite of time-blindness. If you want to reach out, you can find me on IG at @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com2021-12-1024 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 50: Am I Doing Feelings Correctly?Hello friends! Today I’m talking a lot about feelings. Feeling too much or not enough or not knowing if I’m feeling the right thing or the right amount for the situation. Is this an autistic thing? A trauma thing? Also, I found a new therapist, which is exciting! If you want to reach out, you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-12-0224 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 49: A Myriad of Topics and RamblingsWelcome back! This week I talk about the food stress that accompanies the holiday season, the way being thrown off my routine affects me, the sensory struggles I have as a pet owner, and a myriad of other things! I guess I just needed to get some stuff out. Thanks for listening! As usual, you can reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-11-2622 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 48: My Name is Melissa and I’m a Serial MonogamistIn this episode I talk about my life as a person who prefers being in a relationship over being single, how I think it is linked to me being autistic, and the ways that my serial monogamy has benefited me. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating or review if you’re able to! If you’d like to reach out, my email is ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-11-1226 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 47: The Autism Stereotypes That DO Apply to MeI wanted to talk about the flip side of the stereotypes/myths topic from last episode. Today I’m taking a moment to explore the autism stereotypes that totally apply to me! If you’re enjoying the show, take a moment to leave a rating or review on whatever platform you’re listening on. If you’d like to reach out, you can find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com2021-11-0620 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 46: Mythbusting My AutismThere are so many myths and stereotypes about autism. In this episode I talk about some of the big ones that don’t apply to me, and how that almost convinced me that I wasn’t actually autistic. If you’re enjoying the show, consider leaving a rating or review if you’re able to! If you’d like to reach out, you can contact me via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-11-0336 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 45: Drugs & Alcohol - How They Affected My Life & Why I Eventually Chose SobrietyThe secret is out: I was kind of wild back in the day. On this episode I talk about my party-girl past, my years of using drugs and alcohol as social crutches, and why I eventually chose to stop altogether.
As promised, here is the link to the Sarah Hendrickx video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/yKzWbDPisNk .
You can reach out via email at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-10-3027 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 44: Why Birthdays & Holidays Can Be Hard For Me As An Autistic PersonHello again! I actually had to re-record this episode because the original one has somehow disappeared! Anyway, today I’m talking about birthdays and holidays and all the things about them that don’t mesh well with my neurodiverse brain. If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com or follow on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism2021-10-2536 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 44: Why Birthdays & Holidays Can Be Hard For Me As An Autistic PersonWow, I had a lot to say about this! But I just had a birthday and it got me thinking about all the ways that these types of occasions don’t mesh well with my autistic brain. Can anyone relate?? If you want to reach out you can email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com OR go follow me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism 😊
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-10-2347 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 43: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - New IG Account Dedicated to the Pod!Hi all! I’ve decided to take the plunge and start an IG account solely dedicated to the podcast. I would LOVE it if you would go follow! @oh.thatsjustmyautism also have a new email account ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com.2021-10-1906 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 42: My Superpower is Making Seemingly Simple Tasks Extremely ComplicatedAs my registration date for college approaches, I am reminded that my brain simply can’t make any decisions without massive amounts of analysis, which has made planning my spring semester classes into a very long and tedious process. The struggle is very real over here, guys. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-10-1923 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 41: My Personal Take on Empathy As An Autistic PersonIt is a long held belief that autistic people don’t have empathy. I’m here to tell you, that’s not true. However, empathy (and emotions in general) are something I admittedly struggle with as an autistic person. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-10-1323 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 40: When You Realize You're Not Actually Autistic With Special Guest Megan GriffithMy first ever guest is here! The topic we are discussing today is an important one: what happens when your autism self-diagnosis is wrong? Megan opens up about her journey from diagnosing herself as autistic to then realizing that this diagnosis didn't actually fit as well as she thought it did. Even though I don't feel like this situation is super common, it certainly does happen, and I wanted to talk about this side of things because it needs to be highlighted that if you think you're autistic and it turns out that you're not, that's ok! Megan is...2021-10-0536 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 39: When Your Special Interest Annoys YouComing to you at half-capacity today because my brain kept me up all night thinking about one of my special interests. I love that my brain grabs onto things, but I also wish I could shut it off sometimes! Anyone else? If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-09-3018 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 38: My Review of the Netflix Show ‘Love on the Spectrum’Spoiler alert: I LOVE THIS SHOW! That being said, there are a few questions I have pertaining to things that might be problematic. I’m not always the greatest at knowing when I should be offended by something so the question is...should I be?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-09-2417 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 37: Interest Churn Part 2!Surprise! I’ll bet you didn’t know there would be a part 2 to this. Well guess what? Neither did I, but here we are. A lot has happened this week and I wanted to fill you guys in on some of the revelations I’ve been having.
As promised, here is the link to the Rich Roll Podcast episode that I referenced in this episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991?i=1000535994005) and the link to the Sparketype test (www.sparketype.com).
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just w...2021-09-2128 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 36: Interest Churn: Why Can’t I Stick With Anything?!I need to decide what I’m doing with my life, but how can I do that when in the past I’ve been unable to stick with anything long term? The struggle to sustain interest is REAL. Can you relate?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-09-1518 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 35: Disordered Eating + Emetophobia + Food/Exercise Obsession & How My Autism Has ContributedTrigger Warning: Eating Disorders & Emetophobia. There’s a lot to unpack here and this is a particularly sensitive topic for myself and for many others out there, so I hope I’m doing it justice! I am no expert, and by no means speaking for all autistics (as usual), but I wanted to open up about my food struggles since I know eating disorders and autism commonly overlap. I hope some of you can relate and get something out of my story.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touc...2021-09-0741 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 34: The Things You Learn While TravelingHi! I missed you guys! I went traveling for a week, and I just wanted to update you all on what’s happening in my life. I’ll talk a little bit about missing my routines while traveling, and about how I can find it hard to ask for what I need for fear of seeming selfish or rude.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-09-0612 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 33: Fashion on the SpectrumFashion is so tricky! Between sensory issues and decision fatigue and societal expectations (especially for women), it’s all too much. Do you feel the same?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-2621 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 32: Post Diagnosis Processing, How to “Come Out”, and My ADHD RealizationsWow, what a week! My thoughts and emotions have settled and I feel happy. There’s still a lot to process, but I’m coming to terms with the fact that this could be a lifelong journey, and that’s ok.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-2028 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 31: My testing results...with an unexpected twist!I love a good plot twist, don’t you? Listen to find out what the heck happened during my results appointment!
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-1715 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 30: Navigating Invitations - How Do I Politely Decline?Unwanted invitations are a nightmare. My people-pleasing self tries to make me say yes to everything, but I’m at a point where I’m not doing that anymore. But...what do I do instead? Help!
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-1622 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 29: Parenting Challenges as Autistic PersonBeing a parent is hard, but being on the spectrum adds some unique challenges. I’ll talk about those PLUS some of the positives about being an Autistic parent.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-1345 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 28: When Plans Change Last MinuteMy plans got changed last minute this morning and it has really thrown me off! How do I recover from this and have a regular day? Can I? Hellllp.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-0611 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 28: When Plans Change Last MinuteMy plans got changed last minute this morning and it has really thrown me off! How do I recover from this and have a regular day? Can I? Hellllp. As usual, you can reach out via email at mjtacia@gmail.com or find me on IG @missy.misfit or on TikTok @melissatacia.art2021-08-0615 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 27: CyclothymiaCyclothymia, or as my son referred to it: diet bipolar disorder - is a mood disorder that is relatively rare, but I wanted to talk about it because (whether I have this or not) the symptoms are very relatable. Mental health issues and diagnoses are important things to discuss, and I’m glad I have this outlet to verbally process all the things I’m questioning.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com...2021-08-0414 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 26: Rejection Sensitive DysphoriaLet’s talk about RSD! This is a condition that often co-occurs with ADHD and Autism and guess what? I think I have it. Here are the links to the 2 articles that I sourced my info from: healthline.com/health/mental-health/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria AND additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-Dysphoria-and-adhd/
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-0438 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 25: I had my 2nd assessment appointment!Two down, one to go! In this episode I give a brief update on my evaluation/diagnosis process. Just two weeks to wait until I get my results!
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-08-0313 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 24: “Coming Out” as Autistic and All the Feelings That I’m Having About ThatGuys. My emotions. I didn’t know if I would publish this one. I mean, I cried and sniffled into the mic, so there’s that. Vulnerability is hard. This process is bumpy and full of uncertainty. Autism is all I’ve thought about for six months and I’m tired. I love this but I hate it. It will get easier, won’t it?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-2924 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 23: Did quarantine wreck my brain, or am I in Autistic burnout??In this episode I talk about Autistic burnout. Is this what has been slowly creeping up on me over the past year? Am I in burnout? Thanks to Carole Jean from Mind Your Autistic Brain Podcast, I have a list of the 20 most common symptoms of Autistic burnout. Let’s discuss, shall we? I highly recommend Carole Jean’s podcast, by the way! She always has amazing guests and the most interesting conversations about being a late-diagnosed autistic. You can find her and get more info on burnout (and other things) here: https://socialautie.com
If you enjo...2021-07-2731 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 22: I had my first assessment appointment! Also: is my autism getting worse??All the details about my first (of three) autism evaluation appointments. I also ponder if my autism is getting worse? Because wow it seems like it.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-2227 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 21: ForgetfulnessI’ve had many many episodes of forgetfulness recently and it’s really frustrating. And inconvenient. And annoying. Can my brain just remember stuff please?!
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-2112 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 20: Food Issues GaloreLet’s talk about allll my quirky food issues, shall we? Same foods, the horror that is the potluck, not wanting to share my food, and more. Can you relate to any of these?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-1741 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 19: Authenticity Struggles I am Facing as an Autistic WomanAs a woman, I’m realizing there have been certain behavioral standards placed on me that don’t fall in line with who I truly am. So the question is: how do I stop faking it and just be my authentic self?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-1117 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 18: Labels & Imposter SyndromeAs my diagnosis appointment rapidly approaches, I’m feeling a bit nervous that I’ve got it all wrong. Maybe I’m making this all up? Is this all a big overreaction?? The imposter syndrome is real, y’all.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-0712 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 17: Holiday Weekend LonelinessIn this episode I’m talking about all the feelings that holidays can bring up for a person on the spectrum (hello, loneliness!) and how I managed to turn my frown upside down today.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-07-0419 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 16: Why Do I Feel This Way??There are days where I just don’t feel ok. I’m anxious and irritable and distracted...but I don’t know why! This day is no better or worse than other days, so where is this coming from?? Does this happen to anyone else??
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-3009 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 15: Things I Love About Being AutisticThis episode topic actually came in as a listener request and I thought it was a great idea! So often we can get hung up on the struggles that can come with being on the spectrum that we forget about all the ways that ASD makes us and our lives better. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have some *favorite* ASD traits? Would you change your neurotype if you could? Let me know!
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism o...2021-06-2850 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 14: Self Diagnosis vs. Formal DiagnosisToday I want to discuss self-diagnosis of Autism vs. obtaining a formal diagnosis, and why I’ve chosen to go with the latter. PS. Both ways are valid! The organization I’m going through for my assessment is a non-profit by the name of GRASP and their website is grasp.org. They offer reasonably priced assessments (compared to others) and they also have a sliding scale fee option for lower income individuals.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an em...2021-06-2516 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 13: Shutdowns and Coming to Terms With Some of My Sensory LimitationsOur trip to Universal Studios finally happened yesterday and oh boy, did I ever go into a big fat shutdown today on our drive home. Ugh. Also realizing what I thought was anxiety all these years may at some moments actually be sensory overstimulation. Who knew?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-2522 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 12: Uncovering Clues From My ChildhoodI’ve been exploring my childhood self a lot these days - picking apart memories and talking a lot to my mom - looking for clues that would indicate that I was autistic. I talk today about some of the things I’ve uncovered so far.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-2123 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 11: Feeling InvisibleMy name is Melissa, but people often call me Michelle, or don’t remember me at all. Does anyone else struggle with feeling invisible or unimportant?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-2125 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 10: Executive Dysfunction AKA You Mean I’m Not Just A Lazy Piece of Crap??Why did no one tell me about executive dysfunction earlier?? When you live your whole life struggling with things that are supposed to be “easy”, you start to assume that you’re just broken or incompetent or lazy. Well guess what? You’re not...and neither am I! Executive Dysfunction is a real thing and I’m here to talk about it.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1830 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 9: Joining the Synesthesia Club!I recently discovered that I have a type of synesthesia that I didn’t even know existed: Sequence/Space Synesthesia. I talk about this, and also ramble on a bit about how I have a list of my favorite words in my phone and how I like “sharp” letters more than “soft” letters. Does anyone else’s brain work this way??
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1712 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 8: The Pros & Cons of Self EmploymentI’ve been self-employed for 9 years now, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns! In this episode I weigh the pros and cons of self employment as I ponder a possible return to the workforce in the near future.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1721 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 7: Feeling That Post-Meltdown FunkThis was a vulnerable place to record from, guys. Post-meltdown and in a fog, I try to get some thoughts out and process, which is hard to do when your brain is not operating at full capacity.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1613 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 6: Relating to “Stereotypically Autistic” Men in the MediaIn this episode I discuss Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and Sam from Atypical, delving into how I relate to these characters deeply in spite of them having a presentation that differs from my own.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1312 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 5: Low Frustration Thresholds & Negative Self-TalkMy day started off fine but then a frustrating task derailed me and my brain just couldn’t seem to bounce back. Does this happen to anyone else?? Oh dear brain, just relax and let it go, will ya?
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-1215 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 4: Friendships Are TrickyDiscussing the ways I struggle with friendships as an autistic person, including not knowing the social rules, being “ghosted” by people you thought were your friends, and finding most people confusing and exhausting.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-0927 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 3: Autism and Vacations: the Struggle is REALGoing out of town for one night has got me in my usual over-analytical, hyper-planning mode and I’m driving myself crazy. Does this happen to anyone else??
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-0814 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 2: Wait. Am I autistic???In this episode I talk about how I first began to suspect that I’m autistic.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-0823 minOh, That’s Just My AutismEp 1: Introductions Are AwkwardIntroductions are awkward...or maybe it’s just me? It might be me. Anyway, my name is Melissa, and I’m here to talk about Autism! Listen to find out a little bit about who I am and why I’m doing this podcast.
If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)2021-06-0808 min