I Am Not Calm Podcast

Amanda Nicholson
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Discussing autism, my experiences and views on the world. iamnotcalm.substack.com

  1. Poetry, Music and Screams

    2D AGO

    Poetry, Music and Screams

    This week, I share what will probably be the single from the ep I’m working on with my husband, mixing spoken word and music. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    5 min
  2. With Special Guest, Ivan Weiss

    FEB 11

    With Special Guest, Ivan Weiss

    This week, I talk to Ivan Weiss. We discuss his late autism self-diagnosis and how the assessment process has potential flaws, as well as his special interest in photography and how he made this into a career. About Ivan: Ivan Weiss is a London-based portrait and headshot photographer, educator, and creative business owner. For over a decade he’s built a sustainable career working with actors, artists, and cultural institutions, while also mentoring emerging creatives and developing tools for the photographic community. In his forties, Ivan began to recognise patterns in his life that led him to discover — and self-diagnose — that he is autistic, a realisation that reframed much of his life, from burnout and pattern-thinking to creativity, communication, and the way he runs his business. He speaks candidly about navigating the creative industries as a neurodivergent adult, balancing structure with intuition, and building a working life that honours both artistic integrity and personal wellbeing. Links: https://ivanweiss.london/ https://www.instagram.com/ivanweiss.london/ https://www.threads.net/@ivanweiss.london/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanweiss-london/ https://vero.co/ivanweiss/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivanweiss.london/ https://www.facebook.com/ivanweiss.london/ https://twitter.com/IvanWeissLondon/ https://bsky.app/profile/ivanweiss-london.bsky.social http://www.youtube.com/c/IvanWeiss-london/ *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min
  3. Autism and the challenges of friendships

    FEB 4

    Autism and the challenges of friendships

    This week, I use a study I read recently as the springboard to address some of the challenges I and other autistic people face when trying to make and keep friends. The link to the full study in full can be found at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/socf.70005 *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  4. With special guest, Bethany Johns

    JAN 28

    With special guest, Bethany Johns

    This week, I talk to Bethany Johns. We cover a lot of ground, including her autism diagnosis at age 15, and her experiences of college, university and work. About Bethany: Bethany is an autistic neurodiversity strategist whose mission is to change the way workplaces see and support Neurodivergent minds. Through her own lived experiences and agency expertise, she approaches Neurodiversity through realistic and actionable changes. She is in the process of developing a Neurodivergent professionals support network in Nottinghamshire, and shares low-spoons resources for coping in the workplace on social media. https://www.instagram.com/reasonableadjustments/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-johns-369684113/ *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  5. Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone and Trying New Things

    JAN 21

    Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone and Trying New Things

    Instead of January resolutions, I’ve decided to try new things outside of my comfort zone in an attempt to overcome my issues with attending social events alone. This week I talk about Burlesque dancing, scream club and a new local autism/ADHD group. *** I Am Not Calm now has a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119/ Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    4 min
  6. Why it's important to talk about our negative experiences

    JAN 14

    Why it's important to talk about our negative experiences

    Why talking about the negative parts of being autistic is just as important of talking about our positive experiences. *** I Am Not Calm now has it’s own Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357002358082119 Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min
  7. The Podcast is Coming Back

    JAN 7

    The Podcast is Coming Back

    After a short break, the podcast is coming back. Before that, I explain a little about how I create/record the podcast and why, and what to expect over the next few months. Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Autism Imposter Syndrome, and Finding Online Support for Autism

    This week I talk about doubts about being autistic or ‘not autistic enough’, and how to find online autism support. I also give an update on my experience with Right to Choose. I Am Not Calm | Amanda Nicholson | Substack Get full access to I Am Not Calm at iamnotcalm.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
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Discussing autism, my experiences and views on the world. iamnotcalm.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Amanda Nicholson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Nicholson
  • Show Website
    I Am Not Calm Podcast