Self-Care: Managing Your Nervous System

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for a detailed transcript. This episode recognizes October as Disability Employment Month. In segment one, Philip will talk in more detail as to why Disability Employment Month is so important. In segments 2 through 4 Wally Glascoff, a graduate from Minnesota Independence College & Community will talk with Philip about how he discovered his passion and now works as a pharmacy technician at a hospital. Wally will talk about how he discovered pharmacy work as his special interest, what he does at work, like setting up IV's, and managing his AuDHD needs.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Autistic Entrepreneur, Jonathan Domsky owner of Untangled Coaching: Coaching Programs for Entrepreneurs,talks with Philip to share how he built an inclusive business for intersectional Autistic people and others. Jonathan will offer ideas for Autistic people who want to build meaningful, sustainable businesses around their around their specialinterests, strengths, and individual needs.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Dr. Angela Kingdon is the host of The Autistic Culture Podcast.  Angela joins Philip to talk about how the Autistic Culture thrives by bottom up processing, justice sensitivity and themany contributions Autistic individuals have made in history, and how many are contributing to our society today.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the complete transcripts.Are you an Autistic Adult who found yourself as a caregiver for someone you love? Whether you were planning to be someone else’s caregiver or were suddenly thrust into it because someone you are close to suddenly got ill and needed extra care; your routines are totally disrupted. You are having to arrange doctor appointments, help with medications, communicating with health professionals. It is overwhelming and maximizing your nervous system’s windowof tolerance. Cheryl Cowen is Autistic, a nurse, a professional and personal caregiver.  Cheryl and Philip will discussstrategies for Autistic caregivers, share personal stories, how to manage triggers, set boundaries and seek help when needed.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the full transcriptsIn the first episode of the Summer of Self-Care Series, Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Philip talked about Self-Care: Managing Our Nervous System. During the second installment, Carole Jean Whittington and I talked about Self-Care: Practicing and the power of the Pause. In this episode Dr. Jessica Hickstedand Philip are going to talk about another hot spot for many Autistic Adults called Navigating Trust. Continuing to build upon the two shows from April about boundaries, our boundaries are very important as Autistic Adults decide whothey will or will not trust. Autistics must respect their boundaries and practice saying “no,” and being aware of red flags, particularly online. Jessica and Philip will talk about addressing the impact of societal biases, and the need for Autistics to trust their instincts, and seek safe spaces for self-care and support.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Last episode Dr. Megan Anna Neff talked with us about the fundamentals for managing our nervous system. We talked about the window of tolerance, managing pain, andbecoming aware of what is hijacking our nervous system. In this episode Carole Jean Whittington and Philip will talk about one important element to the Autistic’s nervous system called Practicing the Pause. The power of the pause improvesself-awareness. When we pause before reacting to stimuli we also take time to reclaim our autonomy and protect the power of our choices. Later in this episode Carole Jean and I will talk about how practicing the pause is important for late identified Autistics and ADHDers as they meet the challenges ofsocietal negativity on many of our intersectional identities.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts.Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Philip talk about what the nervous system is and what it does. Megan talks about the autonomic nervous system, fight, flight and freeze. The window of tolerance and what hyper arousal and hypo arousal means. This informative conversation will answer many of your questions about what is happening in your nervous system with some advice for self-care to manage your daily life.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcriptsHilary Otey and Coda Brucki are guests for this exciting episode from Queermunity. Queermunity is an AuDHD Queer owned community center made by and for Neurodivergent Queer people. Whether you are looking for a sandwich, snack or beverage, a space where you can hear yourself talk or hear, and just be yourself, the staff at Queermunity have made their establishment safe for you. Hilary and Coda talk with Philip about what the did to make Queermunity a safe space, and what they do to maintain it so that Neurodivergent Queer people feel welcome and accepted there.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcripts. Autistics & Queer people are engaged in maintaining the dignity of our identities while defending our right to exist. The negativity in the government, media and special interest groups; Autistic Queer people must find ways to thrive through our identities. Coach Lee Hopkins and Philip will share their stories of how they struggled to be proud of their identities, and what Autistic Queer people can do to find affirming and inclusive communities.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcriptsIf you have suffered the loss of someone you love, a job, a pet or just found out that you are Autistic, you will go through various stages of grief. Things are no longer the way they were, including your own sense of who you are. LisaMorgan and Philip King-Lowe will validate the experiences of Autistics as they grieve and find themselves, using their strengths to thrive and move forward.