Episode 10: Autism and Emotion – Why Feelings Can Be Intense or Hard to Name

In this episode of The William Gomes Podcast, William explores how autistic people experience emotions in ways that are often misunderstood. He discusses emotional intensity, delayed processing, interoception, shutdowns and the challenges of interpreting complex social feelings.

William offers a compassionate perspective on why emotions may be difficult to identify or express, and how these differences shape daily life for autistic children and adults. A gentle and insightful episode that helps listeners appreciate the depth and nuance of autistic emotional experience.