Autism, ADHD & Love: Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl

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My Therapist Hates You is a weekly podcast where two long-distance best friends unpack their biggest breakthroughs, worst dating disasters, and most questionable life choices—with humor, heart, and a little bit of chaos. Hosted by Carly and Hannah, this show is for anyone navigating modern mental health, queer identity, and the emotional hangover of being a millennial woman in late-stage capitalism. If you’ve ever overanalyzed a text with your therapist, cried in a bar bathroom, or said “I’m working on it” while making it worse—this show is for you.

Season One Finale: Radical Honesty & Real Ones

In the season one finale of My Therapist Hates You, we get radically honest about what it’s meant to launch a queer millennial mental health podcast filled with unfiltered stories, dating chaos, trauma recovery, and laughter. We reflect on the top listener-favorite episodes—from coming out late in life and car nostalgia to Philly pride, gatekeeping in queer spaces, narcissistic trauma bonds, and emotionally mangled dating attempts. This behind-the-scenes episode covers: * The unexpected impact of going public with our lives * Listener feedback that moved us to tears (and DMs from butch dykes) * Why we shelved early episodes and how Riverside ruined our jokes * Unscripted friendship dynamics, healing through storytelling, and learning to talk on mic * What’s next for season two (age-gap relationships, millennial flaking, guest moms, and bisexual bumper stickers) Find Hannah's short story here: https://pbqmag.org/hannah-litvin-rugsweeping-and-other-lost-arts/ [https://pbqmag.org/hannah-litvin-rugsweeping-and-other-lost-arts/] Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou [https://www.patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou] Follow us on all the things: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod [https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou [https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod] Keywords: queer podcast, season finale, LGBTQ mental health, coming out stories, narcissistic abuse recovery, late-in-life lesbian, butch dyke culture, Philly queer scene, podcast editing struggles, trauma bonding, bisexual representation, queer storytelling, millennial podcast, feminist memoir, podcast behind the scenes

Autism, ADHD & Love: Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl

What does it mean to date while autistic or live with ADHD in a relationship? In part 2 of 2 of our neurodivergence series, we unpack the emotional highs and hidden costs of loving—and being loved—with a neurodivergent brain. We talk about being miscast as the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, “coming out” as autistic on dates, sensory accommodations that show real care, and why neurodivergent folks are more vulnerable to abusive dynamics. We also share how routines aren’t rigidity, how ADHD forgetfulness isn’t disrespect, and what it looks like when someone truly gets your brain. Keywords for searchability: autism and dating, ADHD relationships, neurodivergent love, sensory overload, masking, emotional abuse and autism, manic pixie dream girl, neurodivergent mental health podcast Olivia Gatwood- “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” [https://youtu.be/KJjJfE_QNMY?si=J8xS494Dtkg7HUfv] Luke Grosch- Instagram [https://youtu.be/KJjJfE_QNMY?si=J8xS494Dtkg7HUfv] Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou [https://www.patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou] Follow us on all the things: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod] https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou]

Autism & ADHD: Interwoven Realities

Daily Life, Misconceptions & Neurodivergent Strengths (Part 1) In this episode Carly and Hannah unpack what it’s really like living with neurodivergent diagnoses. This is not your average clinical breakdown—this is lived experience. From sensory overload and executive dysfunction to math trauma, workplace masking, and the financial cost of being neurodivergent, they break down the myths, the strengths, and the stigmas with radical honesty and wit. You’ll hear: * The truth about late autism diagnoses in women * ADHD myths, rejection sensitivity, and emotional dysregulation * How remote work made one host finally feel included * The problem with Love on the Spectrum and "Autism Moms" * Why “rigidity” is often just self-regulation * The real costs of neurodivergent life—from meds to mattresses Perfect for anyone curious about ADHD, autism, AuDHD, or just trying to understand how neurodivergent people actually move through the world. Part 2 will dive into dating, relationships, and identity. Disclaimer: We are not autism or ADHD experts in the professional sense. We just live with these things. Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou [https://www.patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou] Follow us on all the things: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod] https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou] autism podcast | ADHD podcast | women with autism | late diagnosis autism | ADHD in adults | neurodivergent life | masking and burnout | executive dysfunction | Love on the Spectrum criticism | autism and empathy | rejection sensitive dysphoria | remote work and neurodivergence

Get Out of Your Head: Tools for Bad Brain Days

In this episode of My Therapist Hates You, Carly and Hannah share real-life therapy strategies that actually help them navigate anxiety, low periods, and intrusive thoughts. From jaw stretches, weighted blankets, and high-protein snacks to cognitive reframing and visualization tools, they unpack the techniques that keep them grounded when life gets overwhelming. They also discuss: * Throwing your intrusive thoughts into a flaming dumpster * The surprising power of grayscale to break phone addiction * How scheduling “worry time” deletes narcissists from your brain * Releasing the need for justice and finding peace Listen for practical mental health tips, funny trauma wisdom, and enough hugs, trees, and lavender cupcakes to soothe your inner child. Disclaimer: We’re not therapists – just two people sharing what works for us. Take what resonates and leave the rest. Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou [https://www.patreon.com/mytherapisthatesyou] Follow us on all the things: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mytherapisthatesu/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mytherapisthatesyoupod] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MTHYPod] https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTherapistHatesYou]