Ep 8: Neurodivergent Parenting after a Late Autism Diagnosis: Reflection, Projection, and Regulation-First Parenting
You see yourself in your child. Now what? Three frameworks for breaking the cycle — with guest Tara Neri of Unmasked Parenting. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 8 Episode number: 09 Release date: 2026-07-14 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) Sarah […]
Ep 7: Autistic Burnout and Skill Regression
Autistic, ADHD or AuDHD burnout differ from depression and non-autistic burnout. Treating without recognizing it, makes it worse. Learn why rest isn’t enough, and what recovery looks like. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 3 Episode number: 1 Release date: 2026-07-02 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a […]
This Is Not a Self-Help Book; It’s a Survival Guide for Change Makers in 2026
Burning Inside Out is not a self-help book; it is a survival guide for burned-out change makers. A scientist’s story of power, burnout, and rebuilding broken systems. Burning Inside Out is a lot of things. It is a narrative nonfiction how-to book. It is a change maker’s guide to creating an impact in a world on […]
34 Rejections, 3 Offers, 1 Hybrid Publisher Book Deal: The Wild Road to Burning Inside Out
From 34 rejections to a book deal, Burning Inside Out rises from the ash like fireweed blossoming vibrant and bright — shaped by identity, intuition, courage, and intention. I started this Substack and the Burning Inside Out newsletter because I wanted to be able to show agents and publishers that people wanted to read what I wrote […]
20 years in the making: Writing and publishing the narrative nonfiction book, Burning Inside Out
Writing a book is one thing. Writing to sell is another. Paid subscribers get 30 lessons on resilience through change, 3 months early. Offer gone after September 2026. To my subscribers, my loyal fans, we are taking a two-week break between seasons for the Podcast Following the Threads, which is available on all your favorite […]
Ep 6: What Is Autism, Really? A NASA Scientist Explains It Through the Lens of Light
What is autism — clinically both psychologically and neurobiologically, and practically? Season 1 finale unpacks the DSM, ableism, and the identity shift that changes everything. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 1 Episode number: 6 Release date: 2026-05-21 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a […]
Ep 5: How to Get an Adult Autism, ADHD, or AuDHD Assessment
Not all autism evaluators are equal. Learn what a current adult assessment looks like, how to vet your evaluator, and build support when your circle doesn’t get it. Show Notes Episode Details Season: 1 Episode number: 5 Release date: 2026-05-21 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming […]
Ep 4: Preparing to get an Adult Autism Evaluation (3 of 3) – Tuning In, Not Out
Tuning into sensory signals breaks hidden behavioral patterns that can transform adult autism assessment through ADHD and autism unmasking —replacing self-judgment with curiosity and clarity. Show Notes Episode Details Season: 1 Episode number: 4 Release date: 2026-05-07 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in […]
Ep 3: Preparing to Get an Adult Autism Evaluation (Part 2 of 3) – Self-study is Essential Homework
In this podcast autism speaks about autistic unmasking, self-study, and the path to late diagnosed autism through lived experience, clinical insight, and honest conversation between autistic women. Show Notes Episode Details Season: 1 Episode number: 3 Release date: 2026-04-23 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you […]
Ep 2: Preparing to Get an Adult Autism Evaluation (Part 1 of 3) – Self-Acceptance, Victory in Surrender
Explore the first step in preparing for an adult autism evaluation: self-acceptance. Learn how surrendering to your neurodivergent truth leads to self-advocacy. Show Notes Episode Details Episode number: 2 Release date: 2026-04-06 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) Sarah Liebman — licensed […]