38 episodes
Autistic at 40 Toni Borneo
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 35 Ratings
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A late identified autistic human. Speaking purely from my own experience, as I make sense of my life and the world around me, through my new autistic lens.
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S2 Episode 14 - Discovering internalised PDA as an autistic adult
In this episode I share why I believe my most confusing and destructive experiences and behaviours as an undiagnosed autistic child and adult can be explained by internalised PDA (pathological demand avoidance / pervasive drive for autonomy).
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast). -
S2 Episode 13 - Navigating different types of autism assessment
This week I talk about how complicated it was seeking an assessment for autism as an adult, why I did it and why it took so long to find what I was looking for.
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast). -
S2 Episode 12 - Autistic and permanently overwhelmed
In this episode I talk about the aspects of life which continue to overwhelm me, even though I am no longer burned out, as well as how I navigate them.
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast). -
S2 Episode 11 - My autistic spirituality
In this episode I talk about my search for truth, learning to stay grounded in my purpose and how I've learned how to maintain my mental health in my search for divinity.
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast). -
S2 Episode 10 - My autistic reflections on love
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast).
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S2 Episode 9 - A selection of signs of my autism
In this episode I talk about a few different autistic experiences that were difficult to make sense of at the time, from taking things literally and without context, to feeling homesick all the time.
To send any comments or questions, or to request to join the Autistihood forum on Discourse - email Toni at autisticat40@outlook.com or find me on Instagram (@Autistic_at_40_podcast).
Customer Reviews
Honest, Heartfelt, Inspiring
Toni shares a really detailed self discovery process with her listeners through this show that is strikingly genuine and beautiful. People seeking to better understand the experience of autistic people won’t find a better resource. The best part is that the show weaves concepts of humanity that all people can relate with, no matter their neurotype.
Love it!
As someone that was just diagnosed with ASD, this is beyond relatable. I really enjoyed all these episodes and am looking forward to more as I make sense of my own self and how it all relates to my late diagnosis!
Deep Sharing
This podcast is Toni sharing her personal experience rather than hosting different guests for an hour each, so she’s able to go much deeper and build on previous episodes each week. There’s great value in that continuity! So much of what she shares is relatable to anyone discovering they’re autistic later in life, and her vulnerability is a gift.