IP0305 Do It Scared – Part 2 of Rethinking Autism & Gender Diversity (w/ siv greyson)

I'm joined again by autistic, Afrikan, trans liberation scholar siv greyson about what it takes to live and love bravely at the intersections of race, gender, and neurodivergence.

This episode turns from theory to practice: what safety feels like, how chosen families are built, and why real allyship means doing it scared. Together, we unpack the emotional work of reconciliation, the courage of vulnerability, and the quiet revolution of creating safe spaces at home, in community, and within ourselves.

Connect with siv greyson

Instagram: @sivgreyson siv (they/them) is an autistic African and transgender liberation scholar, gender diversity and inclusion specialist, and co-researcher on a position paper for Gender DynamiX. They are currently completing a Master’s in Gender Studies at Nelson Mandela University.

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⏳ Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 Land acknowledgement 00:00:30 Introduction — rethinking autism and gender diversity 00:02:07 Integrating multiply marginalised and compounded identities 00:07:16 Navigating public healthcare while autistic, Afrikan, queer, and trans+ 00:17:33 Finding social, emotional, and physical safety 00:22:08 Building reciprocal chosen family kinship 00:26:49 "Doing it scared": Practical steps for allies 00:32:48 End credits

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