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Meet My Autistic Brain

Meet My Autistic Brain

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What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too and interviews of autistic guests! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score with more than 1,000,000 downloads.


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  • An Autism Diagnosis Rewrites the Story

    An Autism Diagnosis Rewrites the Story
    Mar 2 2026

    In this conversation, author, screenwriter and teacher Claire McGowan shares what it’s been like to receive an autism diagnosis at 43 — and how that discovery is reshaping her understanding of her life, identity, and creative work.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Claire’s late autism diagnosis and the path that led to it
    • The mix of grief, anger, relief, and curiosity that followed
    • Growing up in Northern Ireland in the 80s and why autism wasn’t on the radar
    • Sensory overwhelm — from public transport to event spaces
    • Hyperfocus, productivity, and writing 28 books in 14 years
    • What Claire hopes will change in how society supports autistic adults

    Claire also shares about the importance of talking about neurodiversity.

    Claire McGowan website https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/

    Claire’s book The Other Couple https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/books

    Claire on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clairemcgowanwriter


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    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    23 m
  • Replay: Why Autistics Pick the Wrong Partner

    Replay: Why Autistics Pick the Wrong Partner
    Feb 23 2026

    Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can either lead to problems or support us in succeeding. In this episode you’ll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it. It’s a thoughtful episode about relationships, compatibility, and learning what to notice.

    Support the show

    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
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    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    19 m
  • Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back

    Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back
    Feb 16 2026

    Unmasking is an ongoing process of noticing when we’re performing, deciding what serves us, and making gradual adjustments, according to Essy Knopf therapist and author of “Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back”. Essy shares his autism diagnosis at 25 and later recognition of ADHD, highlighting how masking and non-stereotypical presentations delayed identification. In this conversation Essy shares about:

    • Internalized ableism
    • Conditional self-worth
    • Burnout, and
    • The difficulty of forming authentic connections while performing for acceptance.

    This episode offers a grounded discussion of identity, self-advocacy, and living more intentionally as a neurodivergent adult.

    Book: Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back

    Website: https://essyknopf.com

    Check out Essy's YouTube channel

    Essy on Instagram




    Support the show

    RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads!

    If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com.

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    Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon
    Linktree
    Email: info@theautisticwoman.com
    Website

    June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together
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    47 m
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I don’t think I’ve ever actually found something that shows my brain so well. This is…so accurate for me that it is almost scary, yet calming. Idk how to explain. It’s like that’s how my brain is used to things, so I’ve just naturally taught myself to tune it out. So as soon as it started, I almost immediately began to tune it out to the point of being oblivious to the world. Like it’s an extreme tune out that keeps me from being able to focus on anything, because if I allow myself to actually relax enough to focus on that one thing, then I accidentally let everything in, and then it is way too much.
I made myself put my wall down and listen to the podcast and I immediately saw that this is my brain, 1001%. Even as I type this, I’m hearing so many noises and my brain is having so many conversations with no one even here other than my husband storing in the other room!

Freakishly accurate

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I have difficulty with this too. It's quite relieving to have a "how to ask"guide.

Reassuring

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I appreciate their understanding and clear explanation. They also clearly note when they are expressing their views as opposed to licensed medical advice.

Thoughtful and helpful.

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Most people don't come with an instruction manual. Apparently I do!!!!! I truly can't express enough how much this podcast has helped me. 46 years of being called weird, quirky, crazy, different, etc. 46 years of not knowing. I truly appreciate every episode of this podcast!

Finally found somebody that gets me!!

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This is an incredible podcast, particularly for adult women on the autism spectrum - a must-listen!

Genuinely Enjoying This Podcast

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