Let’s talk about what dating is like for autistic people and how people, generally, can facilitate harm-reduction as they pursue romantic partnership. 0:10 - The Double-Text and Dangers of Dating 2:07 - Dating vs. Relationships 4:51 - Autism and Abusive Relationships (TW/CW) 7:11 - The Wild West of Dating In 2024 8:22 - Autistic Dating vs. The Allistic Dating Process 16:20 - Autism and Harm Reduction 18:13 - Boundary Guidelines 25:26 - Tips For Autistic Daters

Let’s talk about being anti-social. Also Bridgerton. 0:14 - Big Bad Wolf 1:02 - My Relationship With Reddit 3:04 - Neurodivergent Distrust In Relationships 4:50 - Clinginess, Masking and Safe People 7:08 - Neurodivergence and Isolation 8:30 - Social “Failures” and Dangers of Autistic Isolation 14:24 - Neurodivergent Escapism TW: Mention of Intimate Partner Violence

Let’s dig into what it means to mask throughout a relationship as a neurodivergent person. Side note: I was SO tired filming this so I’m a bit more unhinged than usual….You’re welcome. 0:13 - Autistic Secret Agents 1:10 - What is Neurodivergent Masking? 5:16 - Selective Mutism 6:37 - The Neurodivergent Secret Agent Cycle 6:55 - Behavior Correction Era 10:12 - Flop Era 14:14 - Fear of Unmasking 15:35 - Villain Era

Let’s talk about tropes in media and what they have to do with neurodivergence.

#neurodivergent #haircare #blackwomenpodcasts 0:11 - Neurodivergent Picture Day Storytime 3:35 - Respectability As A Trauma Response 9:49 - Fetishizing Luxury Aesthetics 18:25 - Black Culture and Hair Care for Women 20:20 - Autistic Reality and Perception 21:50 - Autistic Black Hair Guidelines WHO EVEN AM I? My name is Chamaya and I'm a content creator who is passionate about creating an emotionally healthy, more empathetic world with a touch of creativity. I’m black, autistic, and goofy. Follow my personal Instagram for some good times and/or the Plot Twist, Please Instagram for self-help nuggets, mental health hacks, and strategies for advocacy. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional or medical professional, though I am in the process of obtaining certifications. Please consult your doctor/therapist/specialist before taking advice from someone online. *********************************************************************************************** 🌼PATREON🌼 https://www.patreon.com/plottwistplease?fan_landing=true LET'S CONNECT: TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdFGuf6q/ Main Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chamayamoody/reels/?hl=en Plot Twist, Please Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plottwistplease/?hl=en Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/plottwistplease/ Blog - Plottwistplease.wordpress.com LET'S DANCE: [email protected] WALL ART: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1355623643/whimsical-neurodivergent-themed-posters?ref=listing_published_alert AUTISM RESOURCES: https://www.autism.org.uk https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html AUTISM ACCOUNTS I FOLLOW: The Autistic Life https://instagram.com/theautisticlife?igshid=z0n7vfncjbhd Actually Autistic TikToks https://instagram.com/actuallyautistictiktoks?igshid=1vxdzvutuekubaio

#autistic #empathy #neurodivergent0:11 - Storytime 0:42 - Sensory Memory Storytime 1:45 - Neurodivergent Emotions and Shame 3:43 - Culture and The Functions of Emotion 8:07 - Emotional Outlets 9:20 - Autistic Solutions for Processing Emotion 14:55 - Boundaries with Autistic Empathy WHO EVEN AM I? My name is Chamaya and I'm a content creator who is passionate about creating an emotionally healthy, more empathetic world with a touch of creativity. I’m black, autistic, and goofy. Follow my personal Instagram for some good times and/or the Plot Twist, Please Instagram for self-help nuggets, mental health hacks, and strategies for advocacy. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional or medical professional, though I am in the process of obtaining certifications. Please consult your doctor/therapist/specialist before taking advice from someone online. *********************************************************************************************** 🌼PATREON🌼 https://www.patreon.com/plottwistplease?fan_landing=true LET'S CONNECT: TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdFGuf6q/ Main Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chamayamoody/reels/?hl=en Plot Twist, Please Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plottwistplease/?hl=en Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/plottwistplease/ Blog - Plottwistplease.wordpress.com LET'S DANCE: [email protected] WALL ART: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1355623643/whimsical-neurodivergent-themed-posters?ref=listing_published_alert AUTISM RESOURCES: https://www.autism.org.uk https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html AUTISM ACCOUNTS I FOLLOW: The Autistic Life https://instagram.com/theautisticlife?igshid=z0n7vfncjbhd Actually Autistic TikToks https://instagram.com/actuallyautistictiktoks?igshid=1vxdzvutuekubaio

Let’s talk about how confidence, being neurodivergent, and the dating market had to do with becoming a Pick Me. How do we break these cycles? Tune in to find out!

What’s at the root of insecurity? How do our insecurities affect the people around us? What does the role of community play in healing from neurodivergent childhoods?

Does the idea of main character energy serve the collective good? In this episode, I talk about neurodivergent experiences in the wellness space, BIPOC, and other people in the margins as we navigate individualism in wellness. Lastly, I talk about what role art can play as we grapple with these ideas.

The Color Purple, Simone Biles, Keke Palmer...They all show us how deeply Black women desire romantic connection. Let's talk about Black women, the effects of neurodivergence in dating, and how to maintain a sense of self as we pursue romance.