Unhidden Podcast

Lorena Morales & Drew Smith
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After decades of feeling like a stranger in your own story, Unhidden reveals the truth of late-diagnosed autism. We share tools, frameworks, and raw conversations that don't aim to change you, but to help you finally understand yourself and navigate a world not built for your mind.

Episodes

  1. Jan 26

    Relationships on the Spectrum

    Relationships are hard, especially for folks on the spectrum. In this episode Lorena and Drew discuss some of the challenges they've faced in their lives around creating and maintaining relationships.

    43 min

  2. Jan 5

    Exploration of latest studies about the current research about what causes autism

    A recent study is making waves by linking BPA exposure to autism rates specifically in males. Researchers found that boys exposed to higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) during critical developmental windows show significantly increased autism risk, but girls don't show the same pattern. In this episode we brought Dr Eric Smith to talk to us about this from his very own perspective, along with other current research studies.

    43 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    Autism in the Workplace

    The workplace hasn't evolved to the level that neurodivergent individuals need. What does it look like to work in the same exact space and with the exact same expectations that society holds for everyone? Listen to two different perspectives on how to succeed at work through Drew's and Lorena's years of experience.

    50 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    Drew's Journey to his Diagnosis

    It's Drew's turn as he walks us through memory lane of his early years all the way to his diagnosis and life after that. His stories remain relatable and so deeply personal, in his own very particular way of telling stories.

    48 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Lorena's Journey to her Diagnosis

    If you've seen Lorena in action, you wouldn't guess the story behind her very well studied interactions. We wanted to open the show with both Drew and Lorena sharing their own personal stories. It's Lorena's turn on this one and she shares all the elements that took her to seek a professional diagnosis.

    42 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    Introduction to Unhidden Podcast

    In this episode, you'll meet our co-hosts, Lorena and Drew, who will talk about why they've made this podcast, what this podcast is all about, and what it means to them.   Get to know us!!

    14 min
  • 6 Episodes

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After decades of feeling like a stranger in your own story, Unhidden reveals the truth of late-diagnosed autism. We share tools, frameworks, and raw conversations that don't aim to change you, but to help you finally understand yourself and navigate a world not built for your mind.

Information

  • Creator
    Lorena Morales & Drew Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Unhidden Podcast