Women Who are Autistic
This is the podcast amplifying the voices of autistic women—smart, capable, vibrant women who are high on the spectrum and redefining what autism looks like. We talk health, love, work, money, identity, neurodiversity, and everything that shapes our world. Perfect for newly diagnosed women seeking clarity, friends and family looking to understand, and anyone wanting real insight into the autistic female experience. It’s time for awareness, authenticity, and unapologetic conversation. Instagram 📱: @blossom.and.thrive.coaching Book a Discovery Call 📞: https://calendly.com/blossomandthrivecoaching/30min **Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.
Episodes
Come join the conversation as we explore the unexpected grief that can come with a late autism or neurodivergence diagnosis alongside relief. We will talk about how clarity can illuminate past experiences of masking, being labeled “too sensitive,” struggling socially without an “instruction manual,” repeated burnout, and years of self-blame and internalized shame from unmet needs and lack of support.
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Come join the conversation where we explore autistic creativity as a quiet, original form rooted in noticing patterns, deep feeling, and seeing what others miss. Let's challenge the myth that autism blocks creativity, cite research showing autistic people may produce fewer ideas on divergent-thinking tests but with greater originality, plus advantages in linguistic originality and links between emotional empath...
In Episode 10 of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares her personal burnout recovery and how joy can feel distant after years in survival mode, especially for high functioning autistic women. She explains how chronic masking, overload, and pressure can keep the nervous system in sympathetic urgency or dorsal shutdown, leaving little room for pleasure, desire, or curiosity, and contrasts this with ventral v...
In episode nine of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares what she’s unlearning about boundaries, rumination, and the exhaustion of overexplaining as self-protection. She explains how autistic women may replay interactions and scan for threat, especially when fear of misinterpretation or rejection is heightened, and outlines how rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) can ampli...
n episode nine of the 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a reflection (not advice) on “the first glimpse”—quiet moments when autistic women unmask in small ways, like saying no without overexplaining, adjusting sensory input without apologizing, or asking for processing time—and discover the world doesn’t end. She explains how these glimpses can initially trigger anxiety and guilt because the nervous system...
In episode eight of the Women Who Are Autistic New Year’s 2026 “careless era” series, Annelise shares a personal reflection (not advice) on the myth of independence for autistic women often labeled “high functioning.” She explains how the label can hide private suffering, reinforce masking, and create the belief that needing help means failure. The episode reframes “high functioning” as “high adaptation,” explores h...
Welcome to the latest episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic' with Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach dedicated to helping autistic women build fulfilling lives. In this episode, we dive into the concept of unmasking and exploring true identity, especially after experiencing burnout. Annelise discusses the transitional phase where the old performance-driven self fades, and the authentic self begins ...
Welcome to 'Women Who Are Autistic', a podcast where differences are celebrated! In this episode, host Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves deep into the often misunderstood topic of burnout, highlighting its distinction from stress and depression. Annelise explains the physiological responses involved, emphasizing that burnout is not a psychological failure but a survival mechanism. She d...
Welcome to Episode 5 of Women Who Are Autistic, hosted by Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach. This episode delves into identifying your current nervous system state and understanding the impact it has on your body and mind. Annelise explains the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and the importance of recognizing physiological signals over cognitive narratives. The ep...
In this episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic', Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, delves into how the nervous system impacts autistic individuals, especially post-COVID. She explains the positive effects of the COVID era on her clients and the challenges faced with returning to pre-pandemic routines. Annelise distinguishes between burnout and breaking points, two different nervous system states r...
This episode is all about the girl who feels stuck in two worlds-autistic and neurotypical. Do not let yourself be consumed of the fear of being seen and misunderstood. Step out and change the world with your story.
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In this episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic,' host Annelise delves into the complexities of constantly having to explain oneself as an autistic woman. She explores the concept of the Care Dash Less era, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing self-care and nervous system regulation over endless justification. Annelise shares personal insights and encourages listeners to evaluate the costs of their explan...
Women Who Are Autistic podcast is introducing a new series designed for those feeling persistently tired. Named 'Autism Careless Era,' the series focuses on letting go of what steals joy, choosing rest over burnout, and embracing ease despite others' opinions. It aims not at self-improvement but at finding contentment.
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In the latest episode of 'Women Who Are Autistic,' host Annelise, a life, career, and financial coach, welcomes listeners into the new year with a focus on embracing authenticity and rejecting unnecessary burdens. Reflecting on insights from her mentor, Annelise discusses the importance of not getting stuck in past regrets or romanticizing the past, but instead embracing a 'careless era'—spelled ...
This episode explores the workplace through a neurodivergent lens, focusing on the realities many autistic individuals face when navigating employment. From the often confusing and inaccessible hiring process to workplace environments built around unspoken rules, social expectations, and sensory challenges, we unpack experiences that many neurodivergent people deeply relate to.
The conversation also examines the grow...
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**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional and I do not speak for everyone. I am simply a woman with AuDHD who wants to share experiences, stories, and knowledge.
In this episode I encourage our listeners through a coaching lens to finish the year well. Our society waits for new year resolutions to start something new, why wait?
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