I was a guest on the Disability Rap radio show in April. Please check it out: Exploring Late-Diagnosed Autism
Author: Kristen Hovet
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Episode #42 is here: Tips for Autistic University or College Students.
Odosa Obasuyi is the founder and CEO of Autinerary, a positive, all-purpose hub for all things autism-related. Odosa is the brother of an autistic sibling, a student at the University of Toronto, and suspects he may be neurodivergent himself. He joins me for a quick chat about the ways Autinerary can help you on your autism journey — whether you’re an autistic person or a sibling, parent, friend, or partner of an autistic person!
Watch this episode on YouTube.
If you’d like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
Autinerary’s TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
Transcript
Kristen Hovet (00:00)
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Today I’m speaking with Odosa Obasuyi, a student in computer science, computational cognitive science, and math at the University of Toronto. And he’s the founder and CEO of Autinerary. But before I share our conversation, I would like to thank Homebird for buying me a coffee. If you would like to buy me a coffee, please see the link in the show notes that says buy me a coffee. And with that, please say hello to my guest for today, Odosa. -
Episode #41 is here: The Link Between Fibromyalgia and Autism.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Lenz, a physician specializing in pediatrics, internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and lipidology. Dr. Lenz is the author of Conquering Your Fibromyalgia and host of the podcast by the same name. His passion for lifelong learning and holistic patient care has led him to specialize in chronic pain syndromes — conditions that are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and dismissed by the medical community.
Together, we explore:
- The different types of pain — nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic — and why understanding these distinctions is crucial
- How chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and migraines often intersect with neurodivergence
- Why so many autistic and ADHD individuals experience chronic pain and how sensory processing differences can complicate diagnosis and treatment
- The emotional and psychological impact of being dismissed by medical professionals
- Why outdated medical education and systemic gaps continue to leave neurodivergent patients struggling for validation and relief
Dr. Lenz also shares insights from his clinical experience, including real patient stories that highlight the need for greater awareness, compassion, and interdisciplinary care. If you’ve ever felt unheard or gaslighted by the medical system — or if you want to understand the complex relationship between neurodivergence and chronic pain — this conversation is for you.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Check out Dr. Michael Lenz’s website: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia
Transcript
Kristen Hovet (00:00)
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Today I’m speaking with Dr. Michael Lenz, a physician specializing in pediatrics, internal medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Lenz is based in Wisconsin and is the author of the book titled, Conquering Your Fibromyalgia. And he’s the host of the podcast by the same name. Please say hello to Dr. Michael Lenz. -
Episode #40 is here: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Autism.
In this episode, I dive into rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how it connects to both ADHD and autism. I explore the intense emotional responses that come with RSD, the common triggers, and the ways it can impact relationships and self-worth. I also share some therapeutic approaches that might help and explain why it’s so important to understand RSD — whether you experience it yourself or want to better support someone who does.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Take the Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria test. If your score is 45-60, the website recommends that you “see a trained mental health professional as there is a possibility that you may be experiencing symptoms of rejection sensitive dysphoria.”
If you’d like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
“Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD and Autism” by Debra Bercovici
“New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria” by William Dodson
“Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Series” by William W. Dodson et al.
“Associations Between Autistic Traits, Depression, Social Anxiety and Social Rejection in Autistic and Non-autistic Adults” by Emine Gurbuz et al.
“Recognising and Responding to Physical and Mental Health Issues in Neurodivergent Women” by Clive Kelly et al.
“What to Know About Autism and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria” by Amy Marschall
“Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Autism Unveiled” by Ralph Moller
“Effects of Rejection Intensity and Rejection Sensitivity on Social Approach Behavior in Women” by Violetta K. Schaan et al.
Transcript
Kristen Hovet
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Patient one was a 29 year old single male who was diagnosed with ADHD in the fifth grade and again in his first year of engineering school. Patient one made adequate grades to get into engineering school. His father forbade the use of medications for ADHD because he thought that the problem was that the patient was just lazy and unmotivated. For his entire life, patient one viewed his main problem as his episodic attacks of physical and emotional pain, intense shame, and feeling ostracized anytime he perceived that someone else had withdrawn their love, approval, or respect. -
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