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The Autistic VOICE Project

The Autistic VOICE Project

VOICE stands for Validating Our Identity, Culture, and Experience. This is a show led by Autistic professionals who talk about Autistic experiences and how to live happier and healthier Autistic lives. We"ll be joined by Autistic people from different walks of life in search of finding ways to live more authentically Autistic! Want to reach us? Please email podcast@autisticvoiceproject.com

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All Episodes

00:06:24

Legends of Autistica- Chapter 3- The Halloween Dragon

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/31

Smokescale meets what appears to be a small human, until the Dragon saw through the mask.

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00:43:47

Episode 17: Neurotypical Privilege, Rocks, and the...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/31

Matt and Erin are back this week talking about mixed-neurotype relationships — what happens when one partner learns they’re autistic, and the other isn’t. They get into the messy, funny, and very real ways brains collide (and connect) when communication styles, sensory experiences, and love languages don’t quite match up.We cover:The shock of realizing your partner *does* (or *doesn’t*) have an internal monologue — and what that means for communicationHow masking, burnout, and unmasking impact

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00:35:59

Episode 16: Algorithms, Time Travel Emails, and Why...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/24

Matt, Erin, and guest Shawn Coots (creator of the webcomic "Future Emails") are here this week — and we get into the weirdness of algorithms, the curse of self-promotion, and the joy of making art just because it feels good. From time-traveling emails to the autistic creative process, this episode dives into why making things matters even when capitalism says it doesn’t.We cover:Shawn’s webcomic *Future Emails* — time travel meets autistic processing and therapy homeworkThe paradox of

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00:39:37

Episode 15: Fibromyalgia, Shark Boobs, and the Fine...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/23

Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Stacey Greeter (psychiatrist and fellow autistic human) get real about the chaos of telling your doctor you’re autistic. From medical gaslighting to communication breakdowns, they unpack what happens when autistic patients meet a healthcare system built for everyone else.We cover:When (and whether) to disclose autism to medical providersHow medical invalidation creates trauma and avoidanceWhy pain scales and vague advice don’t work for autistic or chronically ill peopleThe

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00:39:31

Episode 14: Insurance, Burnout, and Why Autistic Care...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/11

Matt and Erin sit down with psychiatrist and fellow Autistic professional Dr. Stacy Greeter to talk about what it’s really like navigating healthcare — as both the patient and the provider. Together they unpack why medical systems feel so broken, how shame and burnout shape the doctor–patient dynamic, and what it takes to actually be heard when you’re Autistic and chronically ill.We cover:The physical side of autism — fatigue, pain, and “meat body problems” doctors often overlookWhy medical culture

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00:56:50

Episode 13: Tylenol, Smoke Screens, and Why Awareness...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/10/04

Matt, Erin, and guest Tiffany Hammond (of Fidgets and Fries and A Day With No Words) are here this week — and we dive into the Tylenol conspiracy circus, the politics of distraction, and why autistic advocacy has to push past dehumanizing narratives. We talk about balancing anger with connection, what happens when parents are left isolated in “severe autism” groups, and how telling stories with dignity changes the conversation.We cover:The absurd scapegoating of Tylenol as “the cause” of autismHow

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00:31:11

Episode 12: Routines, Chaos Buffers, and Why Your...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/09/26

Matt and Erin dig into the everyday architecture of autistic life — routines, habits, systems, and the sacred chaos buffers that keep us from falling completely apart when the coffee runs out. We unpack why neurotypical “just make it a habit” advice fails us, how to tell the difference between Herculean and Sisyphean tasks, and why living well often means burning the rulebook (and maybe the lawn mower).We cover:The fragility of “The Order” and how a missing step can nuke your whole dayMenu vs

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00:23:05

Bonus Episode (11.5)! Autistic Professionals respond...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/09/24

Matt and Erin along with Kade Sharp, PhD, LCSW; Rachel Kraus LCSW-C; Stacy Greeter, MD; and Kat Flora, MA - all Autistic and all professionals, discuss the recent declaration that Tylenol causes autism. Spoiler alert! We disagree.

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00:35:29

Episode 11: Scaffolding, Doom Piles, and the Autistic...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/09/22

Matt and Erin are back for Part 2 of the identity conversation — diving straight into how to autistify your life so you can function in a world that was definitely not built with you in mind. From dismantling bad assessment practices to designing LEGO-level organizational systems, we get into the nitty-gritty of scaffolding your environment, your routines, and your relationships.We cover:Why self-identification is valid, hard-earned, and not “everyone’s a little autistic”The RAADS-R, the CAT-Q, and

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00:33:06

Episode 10: Self-Identification, Spoons, and the Myth...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/09/13

Matt and Erin go full “autistic agenda” this week — planning breaks, managing meat-body needs, and calling out the diagnostic nonsense that’s been gatekeeping autism for decades. From James Gunn’s echolalia table moments to the staggering scarcity of autistic clinicians, they dismantle how bias, racism, sexism, and outdated stereotypes warp who gets diagnosed (and how).They dig into: Why self-identification isn’t just valid — it’s essentialThe racist and sexist diagnostic “pipelines” that mislabel

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00:40:02

Episode 9: Murderbot, Masks, and the Rise and Fall of...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/09/05

Matt, Erin, and guest Hunter Hammersen go deep into why Murderbot Diaries is peak autistic representation—both in Martha Wells’ books and Apple TV’s adaptation. They compare notes on Murderbot’s layers of literal and figurative masking, its deep loyalty to a few trusted people, and its preference for fictional drama over real-life feelings.They cover: • Murderbot’s pronouns, agender identity, and the ongoing struggle to get them right • Why supportive relationships (and other autistic friends) are

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00:39:48

Episode 8: Love, Muffin Baskets, and the Myth of “Too...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/30

Matt, Erin, and returning guest Dr. Kade Sharp tackle the messy intersections of self-knowledge, love, and trauma. They break down why RuPaul’s “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell [are] you gonna love somebody else?” isn’t the full story, how neglect can be invisible until you see what other people had, and why kids aren’t “too sensitive”—they’re exactly as sensitive as they are.They dig into: Love vs. limerence vs. appeasement How developmental trauma warps our sense of safety and

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00:31:05

Episode 7: Two Genders? That’s Cute. Let’s Talk Reality.

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/22

In this episode, we pull the lid off the “just two genders” box and set it on fire—politely, with data, and some Weird Al references. Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Kade Sharp dig into: Why autistic folks are 6–9 times more likely to be trans How bottom-up processing makes “two boxes” thinking look absurd The messy overlap between gender, sex, and what the medical system forces people into Dysphoria, euphoria, and the “phantom uterus” moment Why community feels like home (even if you’ve never been there

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00:03:37

Legends of Autistica Chapter 2- The Christmas Dragon

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/20

This was a story I wrote for my son. It's largely biographical, and it's why we have presents delivered by The Christmas Dragon each year!

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00:13:04

Legends of Autistica, Chapter 1 (the Legend of...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/20

This is the legend of the Autistic people. It features a mighty warrior, a dragon, and people being forced to make small talk. Who will save them?!

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00:00:57

Legends of Autistica Introduction

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/20

A while back, I wrote some stories about dragons and the Autistic people. I recorded two of these stories on other podcasts, but now they're here, uninterrupted and free of commentary! Enjoy the Legends of Autistica!

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00:31:46

Episode 6: Stimming, Scripts, and Why “I’m Fine” Is...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/16

In this episode, we dig into what autism actually looks like outside the narrow DSM lens—and how trauma, masking, and sensory life shape our identities and relationships. We call out the biases baked into the system and talk about what an autism-affirming perspective can look like in practice.We also wander into some very real, very relatable territory about:Why “congratulations, you’re autistic” can be the most affirming diagnosis experience everStimming in all eight senses, from toe-curling in

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00:40:41

Episode 5: Autistic Identity vs. Diagnosis and Comic Con

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/08/01

This week's episode, we’re diving headfirst into autistic identity—what it means, how it differs from a medical diagnosis, and why the DSM criteria kind of miss the point. We’re also calling out the neurotypical gatekeeping that makes getting a diagnosis way harder than it needs to be.Here’s what we get into:Why you’re still autistic even if no doctor has “stamped” itHow the DSM is loaded with ableism—and Matt’s affirming way to reframe itEcholalia, stimming, and our love of routines (yes, even

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00:28:08

Episode 4: Cassandra Syndrome, Misattunement, and...

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/07/25

In this episode, we talk about Cassandra Syndrome- what it is, why it’s a problem, and how it shows up in cross-neurotype relationships. We get into the double empathy problem, developmental trauma, and the kinds of anxiety that come from being chronically misunderstood. We also go off on some very real tangents about:- Trains and chicken nuggets- Interoception, alexithymia, and emotional gummy bears- That feeling when your body’s sending signals but your brain’s on muteAs always, it’s part theory,

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00:29:37

Episode 3- Anxiety, Neuroculture, and Pizza

The Autistic VOICE Project ·

2025/07/18

In this episode, Erin and Matt talk about the causes of Autistic Anxiety, Expectation Sensitivity, Cross-Neurotype relationship therapy, and ask the age-old question, "Is it anxiety, or did I just eat at [restaurant redacted]"

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