Happy Friday the 13th homies!!!!!

In episode sixty-four, Rachel Ambrose of Porch Light Coaching, rejoins Karly in the pod space to talk about their spiritual journeys, the importance of learning how to tune into your intuition and all the paths that may lead you...

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Check out episode 28, to hear the first time Rachel was on.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7bDVnVjFnWEwXalSWhI2hH

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IG: @porch.light.coaching

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Let go + Love.

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-Karly Jude

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A space to tune in with our autistic needs, wants and desires. All of you, are welcome here. Thank you for coming as you are.

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-Karly Jude

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In episode sixty-one, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Lauren Melissa!

Lauren Melissa Ellzey (she/her), known across social media as @Autienelle, is an autistic self-advocate, author, educator, and activist. Her young adult novels, Boy at the Window, Gimmicks and Glamour, and StreamLine, emphasize the importance of belonging for queer, neurodivergent youth of color. Her work has crossed paths with NeuroClastic, New York University, Reframing Autism, Cripple Media, AbleZine, Think Inclusive, the United Nations, and more. She holds an MS in Library and Information Science and resides in New York City.

Lauren Melissa joins us to talk about her book Streamline, her autistic lens and the importance of special interests.

Thank you for listening! <3

-A+K

Connect with Lauren Melissa: @autienelle

Purchase Streamline: https://linktr.ee/autienelle

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It's been a while...how are you doing?

(TW:Talk about substances + suicide)

In episode fifty-nine, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Vas.

From Vas: I am from Stockton CA. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020. I had a couple-year long career in case management, harm reduction, therapy, and social work, which was rewarding but drove me into the ground and didn’t give me the time to properly care for myself. I was suffering from autistic burnout (pre-diagnosis) and the problem was worsened by my frustration with my burnout symptoms impacting my ability to “function like normal”. After taking a few months off to move back home and focus on my health, I was diagnosed (at 25 years old) with Autism. My diagnosis made me kinder on myself and more understanding of my challenges in light of the new diagnosis, and after learning to work with (as opposed to against) my brain I am now looking into doing Harm Reduction work (in direct service and policy) and potentially pursuing a PhD in Public Policy. I still don’t “function like normal”, but who the hell wants ‘normal’ anyway !

In this episode, Vas shares about their experiences with substance use, ways society can provide support and direction in harm reduction. This episode may be triggering to some, but is an important topic to learn about.

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-A+K

Connect with Vas: IG @vas.meatsuit

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Music: Pretty Late

In episode fifty-eight, Alex and Karly arrive burnt out af. They tirelessly go on about tv shows and the importance of comfort tv while feeling burnt out. They share a listeners story and give shout outs to all their amazing Patreon members!

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-A+K

Next Monthly Meeting: April 25 @ 7PM EST

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In episode fifty-seven, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Pete Wharmby. Pete was diagnosed with autism at 34 and then went on to writing two books, at the same time! In this episode, Pete shares about his journey as a late diagnosed autistic author, the importance of special interests, and advice for those who have learned they are autistic later in life.

Thank you for listening! <3

-A+K

Connect with Pete:

Twitter - @commaficionado Facebook - Pete Wharmby, Autistic Author Instagram - @petewharmby YouTube - /peterwharmby

Books: Un-Typical: How the World isn’t Built For Autistic People and What We Should All Do About It

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