109 episodes

A safe space for neurodivergent souls to feel understood and represented. This is where I give advice on how we can embrace our Autism and empower ourselves with our neurodivergencies. Here I look to be vulnerable and honest. Thanks for being present with me.

The Thought Spot Irene

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 β€’ 17 Ratings

A safe space for neurodivergent souls to feel understood and represented. This is where I give advice on how we can embrace our Autism and empower ourselves with our neurodivergencies. Here I look to be vulnerable and honest. Thanks for being present with me.

    How can you tell when you're beginning to trust yourself more?

    How can you tell when you're beginning to trust yourself more?

    ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑
    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
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    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
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    • 20 min
    an Autistic's take on your 'aita' scenarios

    an Autistic's take on your 'aita' scenarios

    ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑
    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/

    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
    https://etsy.me/3NigpLR

    β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘
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    • 35 min
    Reacting to Unhelpful Advice

    Reacting to Unhelpful Advice

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    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/

    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
    https://etsy.me/3NigpLR

    β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘
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    🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/
    🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com

    Timestamps:
    Whispering 00:00-02:09
    Intro 02:10-05:02
    01. Invisible Expectations 05:03-15:25
    02. Body Signals 15:26-18:51
    03. Body Language: Eye Contact 18:52-27:48

    • 27 min
    Dressing for Sensory Sensitivities

    Dressing for Sensory Sensitivities

    ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑
    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
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    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
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    🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/
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    Timestamps:
    Intro 00:00-02:05
    Show & Tell 02:05-22:57
    Wrap up 22:58-25:06

    • 25 min
    let's learn about PDA autism together

    let's learn about PDA autism together

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    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/

    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
    https://etsy.me/3NigpLR

    β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘
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    🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/
    🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com

    Tik toks:
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    Timestamps:
    Intro 00:00-02:00
    What is PDA 02:01-04:14
    Social Constructs 04:15-08:34
    Inconsistent Expectations 08:35-11:04
    Contradicting Roles 11:05-12:06
    Nonsensical Rules 12:07-14:45
    Compliance 14:46-24:03
    Consistency 24:04-30:09
    Tik toks 30:10-51:09
    Wrap up 51:10-52:25

    • 52 min
    Autism & why we can sometimes struggle with hygiene🫧

    Autism & why we can sometimes struggle with hygiene🫧

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    Intro 00:00-00:05
    Parade 00:05-01:28
    Dispelling Shame 01:29-02:50
    Childhood 02:51-09:09
    Sensory Struggles 09:10-12:42
    Adulthood 12:43-19:22
    My Accommodations 19:23-24:52
    Wrap up 24:53-26:01

    ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑
    Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents
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    Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/

    ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/

    ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction
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    β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑
    🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark
    🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/
    🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

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17 Ratings

17 Ratings

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Feels like I’m listening to a friend!

Feels like I’m listening to a friend about really deep topics! As an Asian person in her twenties, I absolutely love your podcast. It makes me think about these deep topics and I love hearing your perspectives on these topics.... Keep it up!!

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