The Special Interest Pod

The Special Interest Podcast
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A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.

  1. 71 | Olivia is back!

    3D AGO

    71 | Olivia is back!

    Olivia is back on the pod! In episode 71, Alex and Karly are joined with Olivia Nied. Olivia is an autistic, queer and trans musician who believes in spreading radical joy through her music. In this episode, Olivia shares about her process with creating music, her experiences with performing, her relationship and presentation nights!! Join us for this radiant and fun conversation. Thanks for tuning in!3 -A+K “I think in more of just a general "call to action" so to speak, I would really like to encourage the support of queer and trans artists, particularly in these difficult times. We truly value your support so much, and you can directly support the livelihood of a queer or trans person by supporting their art! Queer and Trans people have always been here, and we add so much color, and life and light to the world around you. Please don't forget about us.” - Olivia Nied Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @olivianiedmusic_official  TikTok: @olivia_is_artsy  Olivia's music website: www.olivianied.com Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Music:Peter Filippi Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching! New episodes biweekly

    1h 16m
  2. 70 | Jaclyn shares honestly about her neurodivergent experience, being an author and special interests

    FEB 20

    70 | Jaclyn shares honestly about her neurodivergent experience, being an author and special interests

    In episode 70, Alex and Karly introduce the pod to Jaclyn! Jaclyn Andersen is a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD author who uses her work to articulate lived neurodivergent experiences with honesty and clarity. By sharing her own story, she advocates for the broader community and helps others find language for what they’ve lived but never been able to express. Through poetry, writing, and content creation, she brings visibility to the nuances of neurodivergent life. She is also a bodybuilder living with Crohn’s disease and has found a passion in inspiring others through openly sharing her struggles and her journey. In this episode, Jaclyn shares honestly about her neurodivergent experiences, being an author and special interests! Thanks for listening3 -A+K Connect with Jaclyn: Tik tok: @nostaljacpoetry & @patnjacInstagram: @nostaljacpoetry & @jacnpat “Poems of the neurodivergent experience” available on Amazon, online only at Barnes and nobles and on Ingram spark.https://a.co/d/06qKSkjkAnd newly released “Pat n Jac’s cookbook of plain recipes” available on Amazon only https://a.co/d/06E4lEX1 Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Music:Peter Filippi Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching! New episodes biweekly

    42 min
  3. 69 | Kaitlyn + Peter talk about navigating their neurodivergent relationship

    FEB 6

    69 | Kaitlyn + Peter talk about navigating their neurodivergent relationship

    Welcome back to the pod space! In episode 69, we introduce the pod to Kaitlyn and Peter. They share about their relationship story, what it's like to be married and living together, while learning about their neurodivergent needs, and talk about how their special interests are often a way they connect. Oh to know someone, is to love someone!! This is such a sweet interview! Hope you enjoy! This episode was recorded quite a while ago, but we would love for everyone to know that Kaitlyn and Peter have also been volunteering to help us with some podcast tasks. We have always wanted to collaborate with the community and it means so much to us that they see our vision and are helping us build community!

    49 min
  4. 68 | Michelle shares autism journey, kaboose app, and true crime

    12/12/2025

    68 | Michelle shares autism journey, kaboose app, and true crime

    Welcome to the pod! In episode 68, Alex and Karly introduce Michelle Ridsdale, tuning in all the way from Australia! Michelle shares her journey of discovering she was autistic later in life through her children's diagnoses, how that sparked her creation of the kaboose app, and her special interests- true crime + her dogs! Thanks for listening3 -A+K Connect with Michelle + Kaboose to join others in neurodivergent connection and chat about special interests: https://www.kaboose.app IG: @kaboose_app Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Music:Peter Filippi Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching! New episodes biweekly

    44 min
  5. 67 | Peter Navigates His Newly Found Autistic Self

    11/28/2025

    67 | Peter Navigates His Newly Found Autistic Self

    In episode 67, Karly introduces the pod to Peter! Peter is a late diagnosed autistic who has been learning how to navigate his newly found self. His special interests include hiking/backpacking, soccer, music and most importantly cats. *This episode was recorded while Alex was on a break and was one of the first interviews Karly did on her own. Peter has been a big supporter and after this interview, him and his wife, Kaitlyn, helped take on some admin tasks, as well as created us our new fun little intro/outro jingle! You will be sure to hear more from him soon! Thanks for listening3 -A+K Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Music:Peter Filippi Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching! New episodes biweekly

    42 min
  6. 66 | Evolving into Our Next Pokemon

    11/14/2025

    66 | Evolving into Our Next Pokemon

    Hello! Thanks for tuning into episode 66. We are so excited to be back in this space with everyone. In this silly little welcome back episode, we have a very casual check in and chit chat- neurodivergent style, with lots of trailing off topic, show quotes, and special interest talks, of course. We are so excited to show you what's up our sleeves.... Thanks for listening3 -A+K Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Music:Peter Filippi Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching! New episodes bi-weekly

    36 min

  7. 04/11/2025

    65 | We're baaaaack!!

    We're back (for real this time! :D) Yaaaay!!! Come hang out on April 17th @ 7PM EST on zoom (link will be posted on patreon, sign up to join!) What do you think of our new theme song!? Made by our pod pal Peter Filippi! Thanks for listening3 -A+K Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod Join our Patreon (all tiers get access to monthly virtual meetups): patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching!

    20 min
  8. 64 | tuning into your intuition with two neurodivergent witches ft Rachel Ambrose

    12/13/2024

    64 | tuning into your intuition with two neurodivergent witches ft Rachel Ambrose

    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... Thank you for listening. Check out episode 28, to hear the first time Rachel was on. https://open.spotify.com/show/7bDVnVjFnWEwXalSWhI2hH Connect with Rachel: IG: @porch.light.coaching linktree: https://linktr.ee/porchlightcoaching?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support- Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com IG: @thespecialinterestpod / rewildtoreroot Join our Patreon (all tiers get access to monthly virtual meetups): patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT

    45 min
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A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.

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  • Creator
    The Special Interest Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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