Ep 11: Diagnosis Disclosure (3 of 5) – Family – Forced Family Fun
Disclosing Your Autism Diagnosis to Family is fraught with revert-ego and emotions entanglement. Learn to navigate it and why you don’t need them to believe your story. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 9 Episode number: 11 Release date: 2026-08-27 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming […]
Ep 10: Diagnosis Disclosure (2 of 5) – Friends – Self-Study, Safe Disclosure, and the Silver Lining
Who do you tell? When? And how much? A practical framework for disclosing your autism diagnosis to friends — and what you gain by doing it. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 7 Episode number: 10 Release date: 2026-08-13 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to […]
Ep 9: Diagnosis Disclosure (1 of 5) – Lovers – Recommitting to Long-term Relationships After Diagnosis
Got your adult autism, ADHD, or AuDHD diagnosis — now how do you tell your partner? Three phases of one of the most intimate disclosures you’ll ever make. Show Notes Episode Details Season (Thread): 5 Episode number: 9 Release date: 2026-07-30 Hosts: Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out […]
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 […]
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 […]