High Control Groups and Cults

Lillian Carrier returns for our Season 2 finale to talk about autism representation and accommodations both on set and on screen. She dives into what it was like as an autistic actor playing an autistic character with different struggles than her own personal experience, and how beneficial it was to have an Autism Sensitivity Coordinator on set and an autistic producer really made a difference on set. Horsegirls, a film by Sumerian Pictures, is available now in select theaters. Call your local theaters to ask if they can show Horsegirls near you!*******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki, Lindsey, and our guest:Lillian Carrier:♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/LillianCarrier♦X - https://x.com/lilliancarrier0Horsegirls♦Horsegirls - ⁠https://sumerian.com/pictures/movies/horsegirls/⁠♦Autism Sensitivity Coordinator: Chloe Estelle - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chloeestelleinyellow⁠♦Producer: Alex Plank - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexplank⁠♦Singer (Margarita’s Theme Song): Zelma Stone - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zelmastonemusic⁠Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bon/Lindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.com/Media Inquires: [email protected]

***CORRECTION*** We have been informed that there aren't really crocodiles in California. Thank you to those who corrected this information.The pollen has taken over Atlanta and there are crocs in California. This week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss how climate change is affecting pollen count and seasonal allergies, and how invasive species like the Bradford Pear tree impact the environment. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bon/Lindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons/♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.com/Media Inquires: [email protected]

On this week on Asking Autistics, we're celebrating the power of community, empathy, and showing up as our authentic selves, all while making sure there's a wide-open seat at the table for every single person in the autistic community, whether you're non-speaking, hyper-verbal, newly discovered, or a seasoned advocate. So grab your favorite drink and tune in, because resilience is better when we build it together.*******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bonLindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.comMedia Inquires: [email protected]

Originally recorded in April of 2025, this week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss the misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding autism and vaccines, and how dangerous it is to continue to push these ideas. Advocating for the autism community is so important, especially to help protect members of our community who are more vulnerable. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bon/Lindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons/♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.com/Media Inquires: [email protected]

This week, on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki discuss the representation of autistic individuals in media, the impact of reality TV on perceptions, and the importance of authentic, ethical content creation within the autism community. They explore the complexities of autism representation in media, the ethical considerations of family vlogging, and the importance of authentic, respectful portrayals of neurodivergent individuals, as well as responsible content creation, the impact of social media, and advocating for more inclusive visibility.*******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bon/Lindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.com/Media Inquires: [email protected]

Christina Sage Mann, public sociologist, joins the podcast this week to talk about how autistic people can fall into high control groups and cults. As a subject matter expert in power dynamics & high-control systems, Chris dives headfirst into the strange and sticky world of cult behavior, high-control groups, and why your favorite reality TV show, online fandom, or even that one cozy religious community might have more in common than you think. They chat about sneaky manipulation tricks, social mind-games, and why setting boundaries is really important, especially for neurodivergent folks and anyone creating, or consuming, content online. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Lindsey, Riki, and our guest:Christina Sage Mann:♦ Substack - https://christinasagemann.substack.com♦ Website - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastAsking Autistics:♦ FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦ IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastLindsey:♦ FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦ IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦ Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.comRiki:♦ FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦ IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bonMedia Inquires: [email protected]

This week on Asking Autistics, Lindsey and Riki explore the challenges of living with chronic illness, autism, and the healthcare system's shortcomings. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bonLindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.comMedia Inquires: [email protected]

This week on Asking Autistics, explore how RPGs and video games serve as therapeutic tools for autistic individuals, fostering relationships, understanding self, and developing social skills. Lindsey and Riki share their healing experiences with role-playing games, character dynamics, and insights into game development and fandom culture. Join us as we explore the world of cozy and dark video games, discussing their emotional impact, design, and community aspects. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Asking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bonLindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.comMedia Inquires: [email protected]

Autism Advocate, author and public speaker, Kyle Weiss, joins Asking Autistic this week to discuss the importance of building community with other autistic people, as well as how imperative it is to be trauma informed. *******************Kyle Weiss:♦Website - FacilitateJoy.com♦IG - instagram.com/the_kyle_weiss♦TT - tiktok.com/@kyle_weissAsking Autistics:♦FB - facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - instagram.com/reberrabon_bonLindsey:♦FB - facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - brainsandspoons.comMedia Inquires: [email protected]

Contact Warning: Listen without headphones at your own risk. This program will cover topics around intimacy, which may cause difficult conversations if overheard by children... or your boss. Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) joins us this week to discuss neurodivergent perspectives on intimacy, communication, kink, consent and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual needs and boundaries. *******************Follow Asking Autistics, Riki and Lindsey:Cate Osborn:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/101146248790974♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/catieosaurus♦TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@catieosaurus♦YT - https://www.youtube.com/catieosaurus♦The ADHD Field Guide for Adults - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-ADHD-Field-Guide-for-Adults/Cate-Osborn/9781668053164♦Sorry, I Missed This Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoo-x6U5iiAAsking Autistics:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/askingautisticspodcast♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/askingautisticspodcastRiki:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/reberrabonbon♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/reberrabon_bonLindsey:♦FB - https://www.facebook.com/brainsandspoons♦IG - https://www.instagram.com/brainsandspoons♦Website - https://www.brainsandspoons.comMedia Inquires: [email protected]