Thoughty Auti - The Autism & Mental Health Podcast Thomas Henley

What is behind the 'profound Autism' backlash towards the ASD-1 adult community? What unique challenges face low support needs Autistic adults?

In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to  @NeurodiverJENNt  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCL6kqyAWBYc3lMGS3bUSTwg]  about low support needs autism, the unique challenges it presents, and the conflict between the autistic adult and parenting spheres.

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@NeurodiverJENNt  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCL6kqyAWBYc3lMGS3bUSTwg] - https://www.youtube.com/@NeurodiverJENNt

Chapters: 

00:00 - 05:15 Introduction 

05:15 - 15:36 Jenns Diagnosis Journey 

15:36 - 32:30 Unique Challenges Of ASD-1 

32:30 - 44:37 Autistic Masking 

44:37 - 01:04:54 ASD-1 Adults VS Autism Parents 

01:04:54 - 01:08:49 Jenns Takeaways

In this live podcast episode, Thomas Henley and NeurodiverJENNt discuss lower support needs autism. They talk about their experiences with caffeine and how it affects their ADHD. They also discuss looking younger than their age and the challenges it can bring. The conversation touches on topics such as live streaming, the pressure of being on camera, and the trial and error process of creating content on YouTube.

Thomas introduces the episode and explains why they chose to focus on lower support needs autism. They also mention a previous episode about autism and sleep with Dr. Megan Neff. In this part of the conversation, NeurodiverJENNt and Thomas Henley discuss the challenges of communication and social interaction for autistic individuals, particularly those with lower support needs. They talk about the difficulty of initiating and reciprocating social interaction, the energy and mental effort required to respond to messages, and the feeling of being stuck in the middle and not fitting in anywhere. They also touch on the impact of a late diagnosis and the process of self-discovery. The conversation then shifts to the topic of masking and its effects on well-being, self-perception, and social interactions.

In this final part of the conversation, Thomas and NeurodiverJENNt discuss the challenges of unmasking and the perception that unmasking is an act or performance. They also address the controversy between autistic adults and autism parent advocates, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding between the two groups. They highlight the importance of listening to the experiences of lower support needs autistic adults and dispel the misconception that autism has a specific look or set of traits. They conclude by encouraging patience, kindness, and collaboration in advocating for the needs of all autistic individuals.

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Why do autistic people struggle with sleep? Do autistic people have a different sleep cycle? How can we fix autism sleep issues?

In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Dr. Megan Neff from Neurodivergent Insights about the sleep issues autistic people face and how to fix them.

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Chapters: 

00:00 - 01:10 Introduction 

01:10 - 04:09 Catch Up With Megan 

04:09 - 5:03 Alexithymia In Therapy 

05:03 - 09:00  The Importance Of Sleep 

09:00 - 21:31 Autistic Issues with Sleep 

21:31 - 34:29 Autistic Strategies To Fix Sleep 

34:29 - 40:42 The Vagus Nerve & Breathing Techniques (Q&A) 

40:42 - Pain, Sleep and CBi Therapy (Q&A) 

42:04 - 45:07 Sleep Supplements (Q&A) 

45:07 - 46:37 Conclusion

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What are the stigmas and stereotypes attached to cerebral palsy? What is daily life with dystonia like? What is cerebral palsy and how does it develop?

In this podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Emma Stone, a cerebral palsy advocate (dystonia) and decorated horseriding athlete, currently studying a variety of Work Preparation modules in college and working in a local cafe.

Within this podcast, Emma aims to dispell stigma and stereotypes around cerebral palsy and bring more awareness to them and share the more intimate negative experiences they've gone through in daily life, school, physio, surgery and healthcare. She also highlights the life lessons she's picked up and details her top tips for other individuals with cerebral palsy.

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Emma's Blog: https://estoneblogersa.blogspot.com/?m=1

Chapters: 

00:00 - 01:24 Introduction

01:24 - 05:09 Surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

05:09 - 08:24 Who Is Emma Stone?

08:24 - 10:55 What Is Cerebral Palsy?

10:55 - 14:19 Developing Cerebral Palsy

14:19 - 21:27 Living With Dystonia

21:27 - 32:36 Escaping Isolation With Cerebral Palsy

32:36 - 37:02 Navigating Healthcare with CP

37:02 - 39:38 Horse riding Achievements

39:38 - 46:45 Tips for Living With Cerebral Palsy

46:45 - 49:08 Identity vs Person first language

49:08 - 56:05 Stigma and Stereotypes

56:05 - 01:02:56 Final Thoughts

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What are the challenges autistic people experience with pets and how can you manage them? How can pets benefit autistic and disabled people? WHY does Mike have 2 therapy peacocks?!

In this podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Mike from  @Autistic_AF  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVdE2LIYHS-ozeO2yPr3OqA] about his experiences owning and managing a large number of animals or pets, why Autism makes pet ownership difficult, what benefits pets can offer autistic people, and which strategies he uses to maintain his sanity long-term.  

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@Autistic_AF  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVdE2LIYHS-ozeO2yPr3OqA] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Autistic_AF

Chapters: 

00:00 - 02:47 Introduction 

02:47 - 14:00 Who Is Autistic AF? 

14:00 - 24:43 Mikes Home Zoo! 

24:43 - 44:34 Benefits Of Pets For Autistic People 

44:34 - 55:23 Overcoming Autistic Challenges With Pets 

55:23 - 01:09:49 Community Q&A

01:09:49 - 01:20:31 3 Top Tips For Pet Management

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What are the benefits of martial arts for autistic people? How far should we push autistic people out of their comfort zone? How can YOU start martial arts training?

In this podcast, Thomas Henley talks to Sensei Al Loren about his experience in martial arts and his unique approach to coaching autistic children and adults.

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Starting off with Al's history of fighting, the two share fond memories of their respective fighting careers and connect on their love for the original Karate Kid movie series.  Al Loren shares his challenges and success with teaching autistic individuals, highlighting the important mindset to have when coaching children and adults on the spectrum.  They wrap up debating the balance between challenging autistic people and being compassionate towards their difficulties.

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Why are 70% of daily marijuana users Autistic? How can medical marijuana be used by Autistic or ADHD adults to support them? What are the negative impacts of marijuana on neurodivergent or neurotypical individuals?



DISCLAIMER: This information should NOT be viewed or used as medical advice, rather an exploration of data, science and experiences of neurodivergentand neurotypical individuals with Marijuana usage.



Dr. Miyabe Shields ( @miyabephd  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVM_hgKzfDgElL5IbRHSXtg]) has a PhD in endocannabinoid pharmsci and is co-creator of 'Network of Applied Pharmacognosy' with Dr. Riley Kirk, a non-profit contributing to education and destigmatising of emerging medicinal natural products. Miyabe is also a thriving queer and neurodivergent Instagram personality with over 40K followers, which is often used to promote 'Project Chronic' from 'Dose Like A Scientist', a community-based educational platform for neurodivergents providing a network, teaching them about pharmacology and advocacy.



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Introducing Season 3 of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas explains the new upload schedule of the podcast before pivoting to the episode topic... Marijuana and Autism. Miyabe gives a brief background to why she chose to pursue Pharamacological research into endocannabinoids before highlighting the differences in the legality and prescription of consumable hemp, recreational, and medical marijuana between the USA and the UK. Two big distinctions were product diversity and black market prevalence in obtaining marijuana. Thomas highlights his introduction to recreational drug users at university, sparking an interest in the physiological and experiential elements of alternative medicine and drug use. He had a very bad association with drug use, personality, work ethic, and intelligence, common to many proclaimed 'tea-total' individuals. Miyabe describes the Stoner Archetype and how it influences public perspectives on marijuana use as opposed to the use of legal highs like alcohol and tobacco. Miyabe explains the Triad Of Suffering, three issues common to neurodivergent individuals, but also something treatable with medical marijuana. Listing off the immediate and long-term potentials of THC and CBD through a medical lens, it's clear this medicine has a lot of therapeutic potential for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. A clear advantage to recreational use through the heightening of social rewards and reduced discomfort with eye contact through an oxytocin mediator seemed to explain the positive regard towards marijuana testified by neurodivergents in a social setting. Marijuana is not without potential risks, being linked to triggering schizophrenia, an array of mental illnesses, and neuronal changes in users under the age of 25; although correlation does not always equal causation, it's a clear concern for medical professionals and the public. Touching on the history of hemp and marijuana use, Miyabe details the many reasons why she is fighting for more widespread legalisation of both medicinal and recreational marijuana use. Ignoring its potential benefits, it proves to be a relatively lower toxicity and crime-facilitating option than the socially accepted recreational use of ethanol and nicotine. Whether you agree with legalisation of such a plant, you'll surely take away a lot of new perspectives and information about marijuana use for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. Song Of The Day (Listen Here) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840