Thoughty Auti - The Autism Podcast

Thomas Henley
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Welcome to the Thoughty Auti Podcast - Join Autistic personality Thomas Henley in his conversations with inspiring individuals from across the globe // Inside the ever-evolving realm of social media, it's often expected that we focus purely on medical information, but we may overlook the value of stories and lived experiences. The goal? To learn; understand. To bring people together and talk about everything from controversial topics to inspiring stories, and even engage ourselves in a dash of intellectual debate.

  1. MAR 21

    Autism, Starseeds and Indigo Children

    New age spirituality brought us star seeds and indigo children, but are autistic people truly spiritual beings? Autistic athiest Thomas Henley talks to Emily Robyn Clark about the links between Autism and spirituality, diving deep into fringe cross-over groups within the Autistic communities online. Thomas's Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emilys Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyrobynclark Autistic Burnout Bundle (25% CODE: Henley25) - https://shorturl.at/rPEi3 #thoughtyauti #thomashenley #autismpodcast  👽 Remember that Autism is a spectrum, and your experiences/opinions will likely differ from mine based on your background, traits, location, other diagnoses, personality, life experience, and much more. So PLEASE share your experiences and thoughts in the COMMENTS! 👾 JOIN the Discord Community - https://discord.com/invite/XMYbAd9u5D ❗️IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT, and neither is my guest a professional and you should consult a registered psychologist and doctor before taking any action 📙 FREE Glossary For All The Autism Terms You Need - https://youtu.be/Z8FIdO1nzA8  🎧 Audiobook Adventure - https://youtu.be/GmQfmIlgjqc 💫 My Autism Journey Documentary - https://youtu.be/j3Xox7vN2NM 🚀 RECOMMENDATIONS: 🧑‍🚀 Sensory Input and Fidgets - https://amzn.to/3ZbWRSx 📚 Book Recommendations - https://amzn.to/40Ylx2a 👓 Sensory Supports and Reduction - https://amzn.to/3CLV5i8 🎧 My Favourite Earphones  -  1. https://amzn.to/3OfWrUW 2. https://dbud.io/thoughtyautipodcast (20% OFF) 🛁  Sensory Friendly Self-Care - https://amzn.to/3V2sUSm 🎥  My YouTube Equipment - https://amzn.to/3OjsinW 💪🏻 My Gym Equipment - https://amzn.to/4eKHHrY PS: Any purchases made through these affiliate links will give me a small commission :) ⭐️ ABOUT ME: I'm Thomas, a YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and public speaker; I was diagnosed with Autism at age 10 and clinical depression at 14 but despite having support NO professional could help me. I started learning more about autism in my early 20's through deep dives into psychology, lived experience, philosophy and writing about my life through introspection and experience. This 15-year-long venture led me to develop my social skills, coping mechanisms, and autism philosophy... but also process and learn to live with my mental health conditions. Transferring from my successful Taekwondo career and Biomedical Sciences Degree into public speaking, SEND teaching and social change (NDTi), I realised that what kept me alive was my desire to stop more autistic children and adults from falling into the same pitfalls I did. I started with producing content on YouTube, shifting to creating Instagram content and podcasting, and eventually settling back on YouTube after the support with building my business from The Princes Trust. I hope to challenge opinions and concepts with a productive, non-radicalised and understanding perspective, and bring lesser-known 'autism things' to light... so you can always count on me for a fresh and balanced take on everything autism. 📲 My Socials: All Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyuk Second Channel: @insidetheautiverse  (Help me reach 10k!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomashenleyuk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thomashenleyuk Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XMYbAd9u5D OSRS: Rubywizard11 Website: https://www.thomashenley.co.uk Email: hi@thomashenley.co.uk

    2h 7m

  2. MAR 7

    The Autistic Love Lab: Decoding Romantic Chemistry

    Romance, chemistry, gut feelings and communication; today we dive into the complexities of dating as an autistic adult. Thomas's Links: linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Insta: lnk.bio/nohandshakemusic Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks!⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 ⁠⁠⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🗣️ My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   💻  My Amazon Store Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 31m

  3. FEB 21

    The Autism and OCD Crossover and Differences

    Claire from Woodshed Theory talks about their intimate experience with Autism and OCD, what the crossovers and differences are, and the intricacies of how Obsessive Compulsive Disorder may manifest. Thomas's Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claire's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQleXj9QNaBUi_XWu4rRfTQ Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! ⁠⁠🎵 ⁠⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🗣️ My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   💻  My Amazon Store Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 19m
  4. Neurotranslator | How Ai Is Changing Autistic Relationships

    FEB 14

    Neurotranslator | How Ai Is Changing Autistic Relationships

    Thomas Henley talks to the inventor of the AI-powered app Neurotranslator, an innovative idea for bridging the communication gaps between neurotypicals, autistics and ADHDers. Does Michael offer a replacement for couples therapy or HR intervention at work... or is it a crutch? Let's see. Thomas's Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michael's Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/neurotranslator Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! ⁠🎵 ⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🗣️ My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   💻  My Amazon Store Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 29m
  5. Low Support Needs Autism | The Unique Challenges

    05/26/2024

    Low Support Needs Autism | The Unique Challenges

    Thomas Henley talks to NeurodiverJENNt about low support needs autism, its unique challenges, and the conflict between the autistic adult and parenting worlds (read more below). Thomas's Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NeurodiverJENNt: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurodiverJENNt Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! 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. 🎵 Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🗣️ My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   💻  My Amazon Store Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 9m
  6. Autism Sleep Issues | Why They Occur and How To Fix Them

    05/19/2024

    Autism Sleep Issues | Why They Occur and How To Fix Them

    Thomas Henley talks to Dr Megan Neff from Neurodivergent Insights about the sleep issues autistic people face and how to fix them. Dr Neff is a clinical psychologist, researcher and writer with a flair for Instagram, a detailed understanding of the complexities of Neurodiversity and their own lived experience with Autism and ADHD (read more below). Why do autistic people struggle with sleep? Do autistic people have a different sleep cycle? How can we fix autism sleep issues? Let's answer these burning questions. Thomas's Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Megan Neffs Links: https://linkin.bio/neurodivergent_insights/ Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! 🎵 ⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻  My Amazon Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    47 min
  7. The Stigma and Stereotypes Around Cerebral Palsy

    05/12/2024

    The Stigma and Stereotypes Around Cerebral Palsy

    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. Emma speaks on how others treat her differently and what mentality she has in the face of adversity (read more below). 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? Let's answer these questions. Thomas's Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emma's Blog: https://estoneblogersa.blogspot.com/?m=1 Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! Within this podcast, Emma aims to dispel the stigma and stereotypes around cerebral palsy, 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. 🎵 ⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻  My Amazon Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 3m
  8. Autism and Pet Management

    05/05/2024

    Autism and Pet Management

    Thomas Henley talks to Mike from Autistic_AF 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 (read more below). 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? Let's answer these questions. Thomas's Links: https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Autistic_AF: https://www.youtube.com/@Autistic_AF Thomas produces weekly videos, livestreams and video versions of the podcast episodes you can view for free on YouTube. Join the 100+ members for only £0.99, support Thomas’ work, interact with him and receive all the perks! 🎵 ⁠Song Of The Day - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UDIyN5TSYN4zMcRoQPrG8?si=9255ed3480d840b5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️My Socials and YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻  My Amazon Recommendations (Sensory items, gym gear, YouTube set-up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thomashenleyuk

    1h 21m
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    Welcome to the Thoughty Auti Podcast - Join Autistic personality Thomas Henley in his conversations with inspiring individuals from across the globe // Inside the ever-evolving realm of social media, it's often expected that we focus purely on medical information, but we may overlook the value of stories and lived experiences. The goal? To learn; understand. To bring people together and talk about everything from controversial topics to inspiring stories, and even engage ourselves in a dash of intellectual debate.

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