Welcome to the second edition of This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Each week, we’ll guide you through what’s new across the network, highlight upcoming episodes, and help you discover new autistic-led podcasts and creators. This week we’re celebrating an incredible first week of the network, reflecting on our launch party, and looking ahead to a packed schedule of new episodes covering theatre, education, addiction, football, healthcare, fishkeeping, neurodivergent life, and more. 📻 Tap any show below to listen and subscribe. Please rate, share and review our shows, as it helps them grow and reach more people! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monday 29th June: Theatrically Authentic – Episode 2: Predictably Chaotic Sarah Atherton Knight and Simon Scott explore why theatre can feel both regulating and overwhelming for neurodivergent people, sharing stories from rehearsal rooms, tech weeks, previews, and life behind the curtain. Subscribe to Theatrically Authentic Mindful Mondays with Ashley Dupuy Ashley returns with another mindful reflection and guided meditation to help neurodivergent listeners begin the week with intention and regulation. Tuesday 30th June: Drinking to Mask and Unmask – Episode 2: Looking for the Perfect FixChelsey Flood speaks with musician Rosalie James about addiction, recovery, creativity, quick fixes, and finding solutions that actually work for you. Subscribe to Drinking To Mask and Unmask Regulation Station – Episode 2: Finding the Right School Too Late Becca Engle explores the transition from structured education into university life with Mitch Grace, discussing support systems, independence, and navigating higher education as a neurodivergent student. Subscribe to Regulation Station Wednesday 1st July: Hyperfocus FC – Episode 3: The 2014 World Cup Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban revisit Brazil 2014, discussing iconic goals, unforgettable moments, Germany’s 7-1 victory over Brazil, and one of football’s most dramatic tournaments. Subscribe to Hyperfocus FC Clinical Misfits – Episode 2: Endocrine Dysregulation Dr Mary Sims examines the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and the body’s hormone systems, helping listeners better understand the connections between neurodivergence, health, and regulation. Subscribe to Clinical Misfits Thursday 2nd July: Autistic Rant Hour – Episode 3: Medical Gaslighting Dr Gal Shkolnick tackles one of the most frustrating experiences many neurodivergent people face: medical gaslighting. A cathartic conversation about healthcare, chronic conditions, and being dismissed by the systems meant to support us. Subscribe to The Autistic Rant Hour The Neurodivergent Experience - Episode 117 Sophie James joins Simon Scott for a conversation about advocacy, coaching, young neurodivergent people, and building a career that works with your nervous system rather than against it. Subscribe to NDE Friday 3rd July: Hot Topic Friday - A new discussion from The Neurodivergent Experience team, tackling a fresh topic from the world of neurodivergence. Subscribe to NDE Collecting Fish – Episode 2: A River in Your Living Room James Hepworth explores the creativity, beauty, ethics, and accessibility of freshwater aquariums, explaining how fishkeeping can become an immersive ecosystem-building hobby. Subscribe to Collecting Fish Saturday 4th July: Autistic Culture Podcast Rewind – Welcome to Autistica Subscribe to ACP Rewind Independent Podcasters Day This week, we also celebrate Independent Podcasters Day and the incredible creators, networks, and communities helping independent voices thrive. Independent podcasting allows diverse stories and perspectives to reach audiences without being filtered through corporate gatekeepers. Thank you for joining us for this second edition of This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. We’ll be back next week with another roundup of everything new on the network! 🎙️ Executive Producers: Amy Burns, Anamaria B Call, Andrew Banner, Anna Goodson, Ashley Apelzin, Audrea Volker, Ben Coulson, Brian Churcek, Cappy Hamper, Carley Biblin, Charlene Deva, Chloe Cross, Clay Duhigg, Clayton Oliver, Danny Dunn, Daria Brown, David Garrido, Emily Burgess, Eric Crane, Erik Stenerud, Fiona Baker, Grace Norman, Helen Shaddock, Jaimie Collins, Jason Killian, Jen Unruh, Jennifer Carpenter, Julia Tretter, Kathie Watson-Gray, Kenneth Knowles, Kira Cotter, Kristine Lang, Kyle Raney, Llew P Williams, Laura Alvarado, Laura De Vito, Laura Provonsha, Lily George, Nelly Darmi, Nigel Rogers, Rachel Miller, Tim Scott, Tyler Kunz, Victoria Steed, Yanina Wood. 🎧 Producers: AJ Knight, Bobby Simon, Da Kovac, Eleanor Collins, Emily Griffiths, Hannah Hughes, Jennifer Kemp, Jonas Fløde, Kate F, Katie N Benitez, Kendra Murphy, Lisa Dennys, Logan Wall, Louise Lomas, Melissa Nance, Nicola Owen, Rebecka Johansson, Sam Morris, Sarah Hannah Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
