What is Autistic Burnout?

What is Autistic Burnout?

I'm sure you've heard of burnout, but have you ever heard of autistic burnout? What's the difference? Join Haley and filmmaker guest host Iza, as they discuss her most recent experience with autistic burnout while creating the My New Normal Documentary.  Iza's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/disabledfilmmaker/?locale=zh_CN] Cloudful Drive [https://www.instagram.com/cloudfuldrive/?locale=zh_CN] Documentary [https://www.instagram.com/mynewnormaldoc/?locale=zh_CN] National Autistic Society  [https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-burnout]

Miami 2.0

Okay, so just like the actual Miami trip, the Miami episode had some hiccups!  Come listen to our redemption round where we refocus on the joys of our lil’ girls trip. Will there be an ACTUAL Miami redemption trip?  TBD.. 😏 https://iris.tattoo/miami/ [https://iris.tattoo/miami/]

Undiagnosed but Affected

When you think of cancer, who do you see in your mind's eye? Do you see the patient? Do you see the doctors or nurses? Do you think of the patient's parents? Typically when we think of illness we imagine the patient who is affected. How often do you think about the patient's direct family/support system?We are so grateful to Cata's sisters, Josi and Franzi,  for having this conversation with us about their experiences with cancer.

This Pain is Poppin': Hurdles in Pain Management

One rant led to another and here you have it, a full discourse between Cata and Haley on barriers to care for pain management. Cata shares her stories as a former cancer patient and Haley gives her take as a provider in pain management. Tune in to listen and be educated on some frustrating aspects of the American medical system. Let's work together to end the stigma around chronic pain.  SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) [tel:1-800-662-4357] (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 [tel:1-800-487-4889] is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Access & Intersectionality with Caleb Brothers

Waddup DID? Are you ready for the first full episode of the season?! We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest host this episode, Caleb Brothers! They are a friend and coworker of Cata’s, but they are also so much more than that. Come jump into the conversation that Caleb and Cata have about being neurospicy divas who found power and validity in their self diagnoses.