Send us a text This episode isn’t about self-care as an abstract concept — it’s about survival, mental-health preservation, and learning how to exist in your body without constantly falling apart from sensory overload. In “Sensory Sanctuary,” we explore what it truly means to build a sensory-safe life, not just a cozy corner. You’ll learn how sensory stress shows up, how it connects to autistic burnout, and how the nervous system decides what feels safe or threatening. Together, we’ll unpack ...
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Send us a text This episode isn’t about self-care as an abstract concept — it’s about survival, mental-health preservation, and learning how to exist in your body without constantly falling apart from sensory overload. In “Sensory Sanctuary,” we explore what it truly means to build a sensory-safe life, not just a cozy corner. You’ll learn how sensory stress shows up, how it connects to autistic burnout, and how the nervous system decides what feels safe or threatening. Together, we’ll unpack ...
# 2 - Once Upon a Question: My Quiet Journey to “At Last”
Quietly Autistic at Last
15 minutes
2 months ago
# 2 - Once Upon a Question: My Quiet Journey to “At Last”
Send us a text One student’s simple question changed the course of my life. In this episode of Quietly Autistic at Last, I share the story of how a moment in my classroom planted the seed that led me toward an autism diagnosis at 48. Part personal memoir, part behind-the-scenes reflection, this is a story of curiosity, courage, and the power of naming what was always there. Whether you’re late-diagnosed, exploring the possibility, or supporting someone on their journey, I hope my experience r...
Quietly Autistic at Last
Send us a text This episode isn’t about self-care as an abstract concept — it’s about survival, mental-health preservation, and learning how to exist in your body without constantly falling apart from sensory overload. In “Sensory Sanctuary,” we explore what it truly means to build a sensory-safe life, not just a cozy corner. You’ll learn how sensory stress shows up, how it connects to autistic burnout, and how the nervous system decides what feels safe or threatening. Together, we’ll unpack ...
