Adulting with Autism
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<p>Adulting with Autism isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.</p><br><p>We give autistic and neurodivergent adults the platform, voice, and validation they’ve always deserved. Here, we don’t mask. We don’t perform. We belong.</p><br><p>Every episode brings honest conversations with leaders, advocates, and everyday people who are rewriting what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult. We talk life skills, independence, mental health, relationships, careers, and legacy — because autistic voices don’t just need a seat at the table… we are the table.</p><br><p>Ranked among Apple’s Top 200 Podcasts (All Categories), Adulting with Autism is proof that our voices are resonating worldwide.</p><br><p>Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays as we move beyond survival, build authentic lives, and create legacies that last.</p><br><p>Because autism isn’t broken. It’s just a different frequency — and the world is finally tuning in.</p><br><p><br> 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube<br> 🔗 Explore all links + merch: <a href="https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism">https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism</a><br> 📩 Want to be a guest or collaborate? Message April on PodMatch:<br> <a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1708097947800879cbdd654ca">https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1708097947800879cbdd654ca</a></p><br><p>🧩 Autistic. Authentic. Unapologetic.<br> 🔥 With over 2 million downloads and listeners worldwide, Adulting with Autism proves our voices belong here.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
November 26, 2025
Autistic Remote Work: Flow States & Productivity | Steven Puri
<p>Autistic remote work struggles? Steven Puri (20+ years leading teams at DreamWorks/20th Century Fox, 3x tech CEO, The Sukha founder w/ 34K community) shares Hollywood/tech secrets: Flow states (Csikszentmihalyi-inspired: Lose time, high-quality work, feel energized), music (60-90 BPM non-vocals for entry), distraction blocks (phone/sites as dopamine traps), boundaries (set upfront to avoid burnout), and failure as growth (learn from flops, not dwell). For ND young adults grinding focus/anxiety, parents/OTs fostering habits, or allies building hybrid teams, this ramble's your toolkit—ADHD inattentive insights, Pomodoro tweaks, no fluorescent drudgery. From engineer roots (IBM parents) to Sukha app (free week trial at thesukha.co), it's healthy high-performance without the grind.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> 0:00 - Intro: Steven's Hollywood-to-Tech Journey</p><p> 1:04 - From Film Exec to Productivity Expert</p><p> 3:26 - Flow States: What They Feel Like</p><p> 5:59 - Music & Distraction Hacks (60-90 BPM)</p><p> 9:19 - Boundaries for Work-Life Balance</p><p> 11:25 - Failure as Teaching Moments</p><p> 14:02 - Remote vs. Office: Fear & Mission</p><p> 16:38 - Hiring ND Talent: Skills + Vibe</p><p> 18:47 - App Trial & Community (The Sukha)</p><p> 20:35 - Why Now: Post-COVID Productivity</p><p> 22:12 - Outro: Do Great Things</p><p>Sub on Acast (rate/review to grow the squad!), share w/ a remote warrior—tag 'em! Holiday squad alert: 30% off pod merch w/ code BLACK25 at Linktree in notes—'Dynamite' tees for flow bosses. Try The Sukha free week at thesukha.co. Keep fierce, keep focused, keep adulting with autism! #AutisticRemoteWork #NeurodivergentFlow #AdultingWithAutism #KeepFierce #NDProductivity #BTSARMY #AcastPodcasts #PodMatch</p><br><p>ND remote work fog? Steven Puri unpacks 20+ years leading teams (DreamWorks EVP, Fox VP, 3x CEO): Flow states (Csikszentmihalyi: Lose time, undistracted, meaningful output, energized end), music entry (60-90 BPM non-vocals/rainscapes for ADHD inattentive), distraction war (phone/sites as Zuckerberg's "life-steal"—block for deep work), boundaries upfront (e.g., childcare schedule to avoid tripwires), failure learning (notes to self post-flop: "Listen more"), remote fears (mission/values align teams, not micromanagement), hiring ND (skills vet + hike vibe-check, low-stakes trials). From IBM engineer roots to The Sukha (34K community/app for focus: Free week at thesukha.co). For late-dx adults battling anxiety/burnout, parents/OTs for habits, or leaders for hybrid ROI, Steven's "elicit greatness" flips grind to glow—no shallow tasks, just capable flow.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Full Episode: Acast (sub now!)</li><li>The Sukha: thesukha.co (free trial)</li><li>Steven: <a href="http://www.thesukha.co/media.Steven" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thesukha.co/media.Steven</a> Puri</li><li>Merch: Linktree in notes (BLACK25 for 30% off holiday!)</li></ul><p>Your subs/ratings/shares amplify the squad—tag a flow-seeker! #AutisticFocus #NeurodivergentBoundaries #RemoteWorkND #PodcastProductivity #MentalHealthFlow #UnmaskedHighPerformance #ADHDDeepWork #TheSukha #ResilienceRemote #EmpathySquad</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 24, 2025
Neurodivergent Social App: Synchrony w/ Founders | Jan 2026
<p>ND social isolation? Synchrony co-founders Jamie Pastrano (mom/CSW), Brittany Moser (M.A. autism specialist), and Rebecca Matchett (COO/entrepreneur) spill on their Jan 2026 launch: First AI-supported app for neurodivergent adults 18+—interest-matching, safety (ID/reference verification), and 'Jesse' AI coach for chats/boundaries (express feelings, decode flirty/friendly, protect comfort). From Jamie's son Jesse inspiring the vision to global goals (US-based, accommodations for nonverbal/spectrum), it's independence + community—no more cliffs, just synced belonging. For autistic/ADHD/AuDHD young adults grinding friendships/romance, parents supporting without overstepping, or OTs fostering skills, this ramble's your toolkit—AI as confidence builder, not replacement.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> 0:00 - Intro: Synchrony Founders & ND Social Gaps</p><p> 1:07 - Origin: Jamie's Son Jesse & Adulting Void</p><p> 3:26 - App Features: Interest-Matching & Safety</p><p> 5:59 - Jesse AI: Express/Understand/Protect Buttons</p><p> 9:19 - Profile Building: Bio Gen & Independence</p><p> 11:25 - Global Vision & Accommodations (Non-Verbal)</p><p> 14:02 - Parent Role: Plant Seeds, Not Control</p><p> 16:38 - Launch Jan 2026: Waitlist & Events</p><p> 18:47 - Future: Offline Events/Employment Ties</p><p> 20:35 - Why Now: Filling the 18+ Gap</p><p> 22:12 - Where to Join: Socials/Waitlist</p><p> 24:48 - Outro: Sync Up & Squad Perks</p><p>Sub on Acast for Season 3 Jan drops (rate/review to grow the squad!), share w/ a connection-seeker—tag 'em! Holiday squad alert: 30% off pod merch w/ code BLACK25 at Linktree in notes—'Dynamite' tees for boundary bosses. Full promo for Synchrony (join waitlist at joinsynchrony.com). Keep fierce, keep focused, keep adulting with autism! #NeurodivergentSocialApp #AutisticFriendship #SynchronyApp #AdultingWithAutism #KeepFierce #NDAI #AutisticDating #NDCommunity #BTSARMY #AcastPodcasts</p><br><p>Stuck in ND isolation? Synchrony co-founders Jamie Pastrano, Brittany Moser, and Rebecca Matchett unpack their Jan 2026 app for neurodivergent adults 18+: AI 'Jesse' coach for social support (expressive language, convo decoding, boundary-setting), interest-based matching (top 10 hobbies first, % common shown), safety (ID/selfie + reference vouch from trusted like mom/therapist), and profile ease (AI bio gen from questions). Origin: Jamie's 21-year-old autistic son Jesse's adult social gaps (no mom/teacher forever)—global vision (US launch, accommodations for nonverbal/spectrum, voice-to-text). For late-dx young adults practicing independence, parents encouraging (plant seeds, not sign up), or OTs for skill-building (in-app chats transfer to real life), Synchrony's 'syncmates' flips loneliness to belonging—no mainstream app fails, just ND-tailored human connection.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Full Episode: Acast (sub now!)</li><li>Synchrony Waitlist: joinsynchrony.com</li><li>Socials: @synchronyapp (IG/FB/TikTok—follow for launch)</li><li>Merch: Linktree in notes (BLACK25 for 30% off holiday!)</li></ul><p>Your subs/ratings/shares amplify the squad—tag a sync-seeker! #AutisticSocialSkills #NeurodivergentAI #SynchronyLaunch #PodcastND #MentalHealthApp #UnmaskedConnections #ADHDIndependence #AutismAdulting #ResilienceApp #EmpathySquad</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 22, 2025
Autistic Trauma Patterns: Break Reenactments | Dr. Tony Iezzi
<p>Autistic pattern loops trapping you? Dr. Tony Iezzi (35+ years clinical psychologist, Reenactments co-author) shares: From Vietnam vets to ND challenges, his therapy framework—awareness (spot themes like rejection/abandonment), regulate physiology (walks/music to calm revved systems), and interrupt habits (new actions over rage/stewing)—breaks unconscious reenactments from childhood chaos. For autistic/ADHD young adults reacting to environments, parents modeling reflection, or allies fostering tools, this convo's your toolkit—journaling for insight, themes over events ("Treat sensitivities, not specifics").</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> 0:00 - Intro: Tony's Trauma/Chronic Pain Expertise</p><p> 0:11 - Patterns in Everyday Life & ND</p><p> 1:11 - Awareness: Spot Unconscious Habits</p><p> 2:55 - Childhood Roots & Physiology Revving</p><p> 5:20 - Interrupting Loops: First Steps</p><p> 8:00 - Themes (Abandonment/Rejection/Bullying)</p><p> 11:19 - Reenactment Therapy for Sensitivities</p><p> 14:23 - Parents Changing First to Help Kids</p><p> 17:26 - Vietnam Vets: Pre-Existing Mess</p><p> 20:53 - Society's Harshness on Differences</p><p> 23:36 - Signs of Breaking Reenactments</p><p> 26:19 - Journaling: Reflect to Refine</p><p> 29:55 - Tailor to Physiology (Autism/ADD)</p><p> 32:40 - Power Dynamic in Parenting</p><p> 35:49 - Risks & Young Adult Transitions</p><p> 38:58 - Mutual Respect: Consultant, Not Authority</p><p> 42:14 - Village Support & Falling/Failing</p><p> 45:38 - Where to Find Tony (Site/Book)</p><p>Subscribe on Apple/Spotify for weekly neurodivergent adulting tools—rate/review if patterns clicked! Resources/book in notes. Squad, share w/ a loop-breaker (tag 'em below—let's rewire!). Merch: 'Dynamite' tees for habit days (Linktree in notes). #AutisticTraumaPatterns #NeurodivergentReenactments #AdultingWithAutism #BTSNeurodivergent #PodMatch</p><br><p>Stuck in autistic trauma reenactments? Dr. Tony Iezzi unpacks 35+ years treating pain/trauma: Reenactments framework—awareness (unconscious habits from childhood), physiology regulation (walks/music for revved ND systems), theme targeting (abandonment/rejection/bullying over events)—breaks loops for better quality of life. ND applications: Physiology caps (autism/ADD at 100% = no problem-solving), environments amplify sensitivities (dysregulated homes = harder coping). For late-dx young adults reacting automatically, parents interrupting cycles (change adult first), or OTs modeling reflection/journaling, Tony's "themes repeat across situations—target them" flips reactivity to strategy. From Adulting with Autism podcast: OT-aligned for executive/sensory patterns, parenting power shifts, habit-building.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Full Episode: Buzzsprout/Apple/Spotify (subscribe!)</li><li>Tony's Site: tonyiezzi.com (book ordering/socials)</li><li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/47HBxrd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reenactments </a>(Amazon)</li><li>Merch: Linktree in notes ('Dynamite' tees for pattern resets)</li></ul><p>Your reviews/shares amplify the squad—tag a rewire! #AutisticBehaviorLoops #NeurodivergentPhysiology #TraumaThemesAutism #PodcastHabits #MentalHealthAwareness #UnmaskedReenactments #ADHDRegulation #ReenactmentTherapy #ResiliencePatterns #EmpathySquad</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
213 total episodes available with 36 transcripts
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- What is Adulting with Autism?
<p>Adulting with Autism isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.</p><br><p>We give autistic and neurodivergent adults the platform, voice, and validation they’ve always deserved. Here, we don’t mask. We don’t perform. We belong.</p><br><p>Every episode brings honest conversations with leaders, advocates, and everyday people who are rewriting what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult. We talk life skills, independence, mental health, relationships, careers, and legacy — because autistic voices don’t just need a seat at the table… we are the table.</p><br><p>Ranked among Apple’s Top 200 Podcasts (All Categories), Adulting with Autism is proof that our voices are resonating worldwide.</p><br><p>Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays as we move beyond survival, build authentic lives, and create legacies that last.</p><br><p>Because autism isn’t broken. It’s just a different frequency — and the world is finally tuning in.</p><br><p><br> 🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube<br> 🔗 Explore all links + merch: <a href="https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism">https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism</a><br> 📩 Want to be a guest or collaborate? Message April on PodMatch:<br> <a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1708097947800879cbdd654ca">https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1708097947800879cbdd654ca</a></p><br><p>🧩 Autistic. Authentic. Unapologetic.<br> 🔥 With over 2 million downloads and listeners worldwide, Adulting with Autism proves our voices belong here.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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