The Autistic Mystic Podcast

On this episode I discuss:Identifying the internalised belief that the outcome of social situations is your sole responsibility Learning to centre your enjoyment in social situationsPractical tools to start handing back 50% of the ‘social load’ of an interactionReferences: Instagram Reel referenced: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C94Kwi3IaPx/Thanks for listening! Please leave a review on Apple podcasts or a rating on Spotify (click the 3 dots > Rate Show) to help other autistic folks find this podcast. I also have another podcast you can check out. What's the difference between the two podcasts? My other podcast has over 100 episodes across several years and includes all topics and themes, mostly excluding autism chats. Whereas on The Autistic Mystic Podcast, I exclusively discuss themes and experiences I strongly connect back to autism, always.My other podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/06ZDfctSjz5PynREGGoySV?si=7572442f6907415a Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theautisticmysticpodcast Me on IG: @mukundwa_ and @iswis_podcastMe on Tik Tok: @mukundwa.the.mysticFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My life has changed for the better due to entering my thirties and understanding my brain more (autism). I'v begun the process of building authentic self-esteem and discuss this in depth. Namely:The tenets of improved self esteemTools to reframe self care if you’re struggling to take your needs seriouslyPutting respeck on your name: not diminishing your talentsWhen is self deprecation appropriateDisassociation as a coping mechanismLearning what boundaries are and tuning to my needsParentification, Codependence and Emotional incestSexual advocacyHow autism has shifted my personal styleGetting better at self advocacyTrusting my intuitionRejecting the idea of ‘coming out’The guilt of prioritising my needsPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the show. And thank you Patrons for your presence! It’s a real joy creating and engaging with you allCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I discuss:autistic burnout vs. DepressionAffirmations feel like liesthe emotional cost of managing everyday lifeThe cost of hidden disabilitiesMoral imperativesThe selfishness of NihilismThought distortionsThe applications of optimism, hope, pessimism and nihilism References: Rebecca Solnit interview - https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Qgrl4kcHVap19qqVc2G6?si=7989f4dd4f044276Check out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having to work to live sucks, least of all when how your brain is built doesn't support consistent productivity. In this episode I discuss how difficult I find entrepreneurship and employment, and how much I resent having to betray myself at work just to maintain basic human rights (food, shelter). I get into:Entrepreneurship and how it triggers our fear of being perceivedCapitalism and the illusion of choiceWorkplaces wanting your time and not your productivityThe unfairness and impossibility of monetizing a passionFundamental incongruities of autism and conventional officesReferences:Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a detailed review of the themes in Helen Hoang's "The Kiss Quotient". It's an ICONIC book which inspired a lot of thought. I discuss autistic self-esteem, sexual exploration and platonic intimacy. More specifically:00:00 Overview of the book 'The Kiss Quotient' with spoilers00:15 Exploring Sexual Content in Literature vs. Pornography04:22 Discussing the Emotional Journey of Reading 'The Kiss Quotient'08:12 Stella's Story: Autistic Representation and Love15:24 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Autistic Experiences23:29 Navigating Social Interactions and Misunderstandings25:04 Sensory Overload and Emotional Challenges during sex26:41 Exploring Intimacy and Consent as an autistic woman30:27 The Journey of self-understanding and Acceptance45:36 Reflections on Work, Life, and Autistic RepresentationPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is my case against casual sex! Sex is glorious and awesome and I hope we all have more of it. However we can't ignore the challenges inherent to autism that make us very bad candidates for casual sex. In this episode I unpack autistic sensitivities and accommodations that would make “casual” sex, anything but that. I discuss:The double burden of having to unmask and contend with socialisation that has made women fawn and struggle to self advocateMeltdowns, breakdowns and going nonverbal during stressful intimacyWhat does safe vs. unsafe sex look like for autistic womenThe importance of building self trustDouble speak, manipulation vs. DirectnessAutistics and a trusting nature/naivityPlease leave a rating on Spotify and review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showReferencesThe Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangPick Up Artists Examined: https://youtu.be/Tpuw_aPP-n4?si=zPnLDXnh9GDO-uHQ Check out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: S*icideI've been having a hard time making meaning out of life - what with societal collapse, genocides hustle culture - and wanted to share some conclusions I made about why it is better to stay alive than to opt out. I hope this episode makes you feel seen and a little less alone.Themes discussed:Arguments in favour of staying aliveFinding joy while the world is burningFinding ones place in the worldAutism and justice sensitivity Magic and nature Please leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I went to a queer brunch and had the most fascinating experience. This episode discusses my reflections on:Social Anxiety, Solipsism and Self-AwarenessThe fundamental loneliness of being an adultThe Harsh Realities of AdulthoodThe Complexities of Dating and Social ExpectationsGroup Vulnerability and Shared ExperiencesPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Seales is being unfairly dog-pilled on. When people are cut down because they're honest and direct, what does this say about society at large? If it's unsafe for a successful, effective, beautiful allistic woman to be unflinching in her anti-establishment critiques, what hope is there for the average black autistic woman? This episode dissects bullying dynamics, the price of honesty, Hollywood, blackness and the isolation that comes from being a truth-teller.00:35 The Unfair Treatment of Amanda Seales and Its Implications on black autistic women03:00 The Intersection of Autism, Likability, and Professional Success05:44 Black Hollywood, oppression, bullies thrive in silence10:38 Hollywood archetypes and bullyingPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode flits between several topics that all tie together quite nicely: bad dating advice, Dune 2 (spoilers) and its representation of black and brown people, racism and the genocide in Palestine, strong sense of justice, the pain of being perceived and navigating social media hierarchy, the lack of resources for autistic adults, whitewashing of history through film and televisionTRIGGER WARNING: I use the word s*icideHere are the time stamps:02:19 News flash, autistic kids grow up! And adult autism is underrepresented in terms of resources.03:12 Navigating Life's Contradictions: Childhood Lessons vs Adult Realities08:43 Neurotypical dating advice will ruin you12:05 The Need for Autistic Adult Resources and Community15:56 The pains of being perceived on social media18:28 Autistic trait - a strong sense of justice20:00 The media's obsession with showing POC brutalized21:00 Whitewashing of history through film and televisionPlease leave a review on Apple podcasts so that other late-diagnosers can find the showCheck out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know I’m not the only one who immediately read Bella Baxter as autistic! In this episode I explore all the ways I took Poor Things to be an allegory for autistic womens’ coming of age. There will be spoilers.For those of you who don't know (get to know! Watch it, it's fabulous): 'Poor Things' is a movie about a woman "brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. She runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation." Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. It wont 4 Oscars at the Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling.02:16 Exploring Autistic Traits Through Bella's Journey06:24 Naivety and Sincerity18:08 “Polite Society” and Ridiculous Social Norms21:35 Difficulty Navigating Friendships and Relationships 25:35 Hyperfixations and Sexuality26:57 Challenging Gender Norms and Societal Expectations32:02 Concluding Thoughts on 'Poor Things' and Its ImpactPlease leave a review, it would mean the world to me and help other autistic folks find my podcast!Check out my other podcast: https://linktr.ee/mukundwa_Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastFind a therapist or counsellor: https://ndtherapists.com and https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Autistic As F*ck! This is not your typical autism podcast. I created this show so girls and gays like me wouldn't feel so alone in their journey of understanding their brain. I will be sharing my lived experience as it pertains to autism and my identity intersections. I won't share research studies, this isn't a teachable moment as much as a witnessing. You are welcome here to listen, cackle and commiserate.Please leave a review wherever you get podcasts so other autistic folks can find this showJoin my Free Patron for exclusive content and virtual hangouts: https://patreon.com/autisticasfuckBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autisticasfpodcastChit chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/s4R8u2RaHang out on IG: @autisticasfpodcastHang out on Tik Tok: @autisticasfpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.