The Apparently Autistic Podcast

Episode 9 – Ask Us Anything: Apparently Autistic Edition

Burnout is real—and Keith is still deep in it. So instead of a heavily researched deep dive, we’re doing something a little different this week: we’re turning the show over to you.

In this episode, Keith and Bridget answer listener-submitted questions about autism, relationships, masking, sensory hells, stims, burnout, and more. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are ...

Episode 8 – Plot Twist: Executive Dysfunction Won

This episode was supposed to be about executive dysfunction… but then executive dysfunction took over and we didn’t plan anything—or edit anything, either. What you’re hearing is raw, real, and completely unfiltered.

Instead of a structured topic, we asked each other some weird, fun, and surprisingly honest questions about autism, stimming, masking, comfort foods, and more.

We al...

Episode 7 – My Neuroanchor: A Spouse’s Perspective

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my wife, Bridget—my partner, my sounding board, and what I now call my Neuroanchor. We talk candidly about what it’s been like navigating our relationship through the discovery of my autism diagnosis later in life. From the confusion and clarity to the challenges and unexp...

Episode 6: Autism and Mental Health – Unpacking the Overlap

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Please listen with care.

What if your biggest struggles weren’t from being autistic—but from being misunderstood?

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, we peel back the layers of how autism and mental health intertwine. From the silent weight of anxiety and burnout to the em...

Episode 5 – Not Just a Hobby: Understanding Autistic Special Interests

To some, they’re just hobbies. To us, they’re lifelines.

In this episode, we explore autistic special interests—the deep passions that often define our focus, bring us joy, and help us make sense of the world. Far from being “obsessions” or distractions, special interest...

Episode 4 – Behind the Mask: Separating Myself from the Facade

For many autistic people, masking becomes a survival strategy—something we do to fit in, avoid judgment, or stay safe. But over time, that mask can become so deeply ingrained that we lose track of who we really are underneath.

In this episode, we explore the experience of autistic masking: what it looks like, how it develops, and the emoti...

Episode 3: Reboot Required Meltdowns, Burnout, and Everything Between

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we dive into the misunderstood world of autistic meltdowns, shutdowns, and burnout.

What do they actually feel like? Why do they happen? And why do so many autistics feel ashamed of something they can’t control?

We share our firsthand experiences and break down the neurological reality behind these intense responses. ...

In this no-holds-barred episode, we’re kicking off with the question everyone thinks they understand: What is autism, really? Spoiler—it’s not just a diagnosis or a stereotype wrapped in misinformation. We’re getting real about what autism looks like in our lives, how we found out, what changed (and what didn’t), and how we navigate a world that still has a lot to learn.

Expect honesty. Expect humor. Expect to unlearn some things. ...

Podcast Episode Description:

RFK Jr. is back in the headlines with more claims about autism—and once again, the science isn't on his side. In this episode, we dive into what he said, where he went wrong, and why it's so dangerous when public figures peddle misinformation. We break it all down with a blend of straight facts, sharp wit, and a fierce commitment to truth and advocacy. Because when it come...