Ep 7: Autistic Burnout and Skill Regression

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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

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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 […]