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Creative Becoming is a podcast for anyone curious about identity, creativity, storytelling and autistic culture. No experience required! Join Helen, a late-diagnosed Autistic artist and Elizabeth, a neurotypical librarian, as we provide practical tools and tips to get you started on a journey of creative discovery, whether you're autistic or not. We'll share strategies and methods for embedding creativity into your daily routine and discuss the trials and tribulations that you might encounter along the way. So please grab yourself a drink, get yourself settled and join us on this ...

Theatrically Authentic is a behind-the-scenes theatre podcast exploring musical theatre, performance, and fandom through a neurodivergent lens.Hosted by Autistic theatre-makers Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott, who have worked both onstage and backstage, the series examines the emotional, structural, and creative realities of making theatre in an industry built around unspoken rules.From audition culture and masking to hyperfixation, character analysis, post-show grief, and Autistic-coded characters, each episode explores why theatre resonates so deeply with neurodivergent minds.Blending ...

Welcome to Regulation Station, a practical and honest podcast supporting families, caregivers, and educators navigating the realities of raising and supporting neurodivergent children within the education system.Hosted by Becca Engle and brought to you by the Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the series explores everything from evaluations and IEP processes to accommodations, advocacy, and the support families are entitled to request.Each episode breaks down complex systems into accessible, actionable conversations through an Autistic cultural lens, helping listeners better understand how ...

The Neurocomplex Creative is a podcast about what it really takes to create when your brain and body don't cooperate.Hosted by Vicki Peterson — screenwriter, educator, late-diagnosed autistic person, and proud everything bagel — this show is a living record of recovering from burnout, reclaiming a creative life, and figuring out how to do it in a way that actually fits. Featuring intimate conversations with other creatives who accommodate and inspire. Creating again, on generator power.🎧 The Neurocomplex Creative is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.🌈 ...

Drinking to Mask and Unmask is an Autistic-led podcast exploring the complex relationship between autism, masking, addiction, and the strategies people develop to survive in a world that often demands they hide who they are.Hosted by Chelsey Flood, novelist and late-diagnosed autistic writer, the series examines the coping mechanisms autistic people use to navigate everyday life — from the habits that help us get through difficult situations to the behaviours that can become harmful over time.Through conversations with researchers, writers, clinicians, and people with lived experience, each ...

The Autistic Rant Hour is an unapologetically Autistic podcast exploring the frustrations, contradictions, injustices, and everyday absurdities of living in an allistic world.Hosted by Aut2Aut founder Dr Gal Schkolnik (they/them), each episode creates space for autistic people to rant, infodump, analyse, and unpack the systems, behaviours, and social expectations that make life harder for neurodivergent people. From accessibility failures and social double standards to burnout, masking, healthcare, relationships, and autistic joy, no topic is off limits.Blending humour, lived experience, sharp...

Under the Lights is a sports storytelling podcast celebrating the moments that defined generations of fans.Hosted by Turrell Burgess, an autistic sports fan whose life has been shaped by unforgettable games, dramatic upsets, legendary performances, and championship moments, each episode counts down a personal top 10 from across the sporting world.From March Madness buzzer-beaters and iconic NBA playoff battles to unforgettable World Series games and legendary Super Bowls, the series explores the moments that became part of sports history—and why they still matter to the fans who lived ...

Clinical Misfits is a podcast exploring neurodivergence, burnout, and healthcare through the lens of lived experience and clinical practice.Hosted by Dr Mary Sims, a neurodivergent neurologist, the series examines how medicine often misunderstands neurodivergent people — and how earlier recognition, more holistic approaches, and better-informed care could radically improve outcomes for autistic and otherwise neurodivergent patients.Blending medicine, lived experience, systems-thinking, and unapologetically neurodivergent analysis, Clinical Misfits opens an important conversation about how ...

Hyperfocus FC is a football podcast exploring the World Cups that defined generations of fans.Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, this four-part series looks back at five iconic FIFA World Cups—not just the football itself, but the eras that surrounded it. From unforgettable goals and legendary players to iconic kits, tournament songs, playground debates, and the changing culture of the game, each episode revisits the moments that made these tournaments impossible to forget.Covering Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022, the series ...

Collecting Fish is a podcast series exploring the world of fishkeeping while reflecting the depth of passion, knowledge, and systems-thinking that neurodivergent people often bring to the hobbies they love.Hosted by James Hepworth, the series examines what draws people into the aquarium hobby — from childhood fascination and freshwater ecosystems to marine aquariums, sustainability, consumerism, and the future of fishkeeping itself.Blending science, creativity, nostalgia, and lived experience, the series presents fishkeeping not simply as a hobby, but as a way of understanding nature, ...

The Late Diagnosis Club is a podcast by and for adults who found they were neurodivergent later-in-life. Hosted by Story Steward Dr. Angela Kingdon, this show features honest conversations with neurodivergent guests navigating the identity shock of late diagnosis or self-identification. Each episode explores neurodivergent traits through a cultural lens, debunks stereotypes, and offers solidarity for those processing family dynamics, unmasking, and reclaiming long-buried SPINs. Whether you’re self-identified or medically diagnosed, this club has been saving you a seat and helps you feel at ...

Empowering Autistics to live authentically, thrive boldly, and challenge the status quo.Autistic Advocacy is your go-to podcast for tackling the real-life issues that matter most to the Autistic community. Each episode offers practical strategies, honest conversations, and empowering insights from actually Autistic voices. Whether it’s navigating accessibility, masking and unmasking, self-advocacy, or community building, we’re here to support you in living your best, most authentically Autistic life.🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive ...

A deep dive into the values, identity, and traditions that define Autistic culture.This limited series podcast is your introduction to Autistic culture: our shared language, values, and community rituals. Autistic Culture 101 explores the foundational “10 Pillars of Autistic Culture,” from bottom-up processing and rhythmic communicating to justice-seeking and passionate superfanning. Perfect for those new to the neurodiversity movement or looking to deepen their understanding, this show helps you connect the dots between Autistic traits and the rich cultural identity we share.🌈 ...

Celebrating Autistic brilliance, special interests, and cultural impact.Welcome to the original show that launched the Autistic Culture Podcast Network! The Autistic Culture Podcast celebrates the creativity, intelligence, and contributions of Autistic people throughout history and today. From trailblazing Autistics in science, art, business, and entertainment to the rich tapestry of special interests and sensory joys that shape our lives, we explore what makes Autistic culture so vibrant. Whether you're Autistic yourself or a loved one of someone who is, this podcast is your invitation into ...

This is the main feed for The Autistic Culture Podcast Network, the first podcast network created by and for Autistic people to celebrate our culture, our voices, and our contributions to the world. ACPN was created by a merger of Neurodivergent Experience and the Autistic Culture Podcast. This feed has all of our shows in one place. Across our shows, we spotlight actually Autistic perspectives and celebrate the depth, brilliance, and diversity of the Autistic experience. Whether you’re Autistic, questioning, or an ally looking to learn, the Autistic Culture Podcast Network invites you into...